I was looking through some papers the other day in my home office. The accountant was sending me friendly reminders that they couldn’t move forward until they had this one certain form.
And Lordy, do I hate hunting things down for that sweet man!
I start going through the different stacks and get sidetracked by so many things. The kids artwork I can’t part with, their latest award at school, the bank statements that I swear I’m going to get by email so I can save a tree.
Anyway, I came across this piece of paper that I printed out that had the different logo mock ups for Livin’ Sassy on them. And I smiled. And then I laughed. And then I cried a little bit.
Oh my goodness that seemed so long ago.
In case you don’t remember, I started my blog in 2011 in part because my friends said I should and I wanted to honor my sister Liz who had died from cancer. I hate big, fat stupid triple negative breast cancer.
And I wrote and took pictures of all my girlfriends who didn’t hang up on me when I called them to ask them let me put them on my blog!
It was good and fun and I felt oh, so creative!
And then my mom died. And another sister got diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s.
Sweet Jesus.
I swear y’all, I have never been so mad at God before…but I was and for longer than I should have been.
At some point, I snapped out of it.
My family needed me.
I felt strong enough to start researching and signing up to do a podcast about grief and loss. I knew other people would benefit from my experiences.
And then my brother died unexpectedly.
Really God?
I don’t know that I am ready to go back to the podcasting topic of grief just yet. I need a little time.
I am ready to write and post every now and then.
People need to realize that their storm is only temporary. It’s really had to see through all the sadness at times.
So here’s to getting older, wiser and sassier.
I have missed you.
Stay Sassy Y’all
I have missed you too. I’m wading through the grief stuff myself. So glad to see you back at the blogging again. I hope we can meet up for lunch or coffee or dinner or drinks or just girl talk very soon. <3
Thanks Colleen! This grief stuff is no joke. It is so much easier with girlfriends to lean on. And yes, any of those things sound awesome!
Sorry for your loss Laura, didn’t know your brother had passed. Glad to see you blogging again.
Yes, it’s been tough. Thank you Beth for your kind words. Writing helps a lot! So glad to start again.
I love you and thank God he put you and your lovely family in our life path. You are an amazing lady and am honored to call you my friend. I love reading anything you write xoxo
Isn’t it amazing how God places people in our life exactly when you need time! I love you too Alma. You are a very special woman!
Being a hospice nurse, I completely get that. Much love and prayers to you my sweet and most sincerely treasured friend. Glad to see your blog post. I’m still writing.
It takes such a special person to be a hospice nurse. God Bless you friend! And keep on writing! You know that it is good for the soul!
I always looked forward to a new Sassy piece. I can hardly wait for that podcast. My prayers for peace are with you and hope you feel lifted.
Thank you Julie. It means so much.
I love your sweet spirit Laura! You are one of a kind and God is going to use all that mess for good. To change a life, to open a heart and to speak truth and love into others lives that are suffering. We need more of you. And from someone who has experienced her own personal loss and tragedies, let’s not loose hope in the blessings of this life that we still have!
1 Thessalonians 5:11 New International Version
“11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
Angie, you are such a blessing to so many. You inspire me on a daily basis!
Laura, that is actually why you should start writing again.Life and all crappy things that happen need your voice to to ease the pain, or at least help understand how we can hang together.
I feel so much better when I say it out loud. Love you sissy.
Good to have your voice and perspective back online! You are an inspiration!
Thank you for your sweet words!