The last post of 2009
This post of Dawn’s really struck a chord with me; I asked her if I could quote her sentiments and she kindly agreed. So here goes.
today, i want…
…peace to fill the lives of those i love. especially those who have struggled with challenges over the past year. and for the new year to bring fresh beginnings and hope to the places where there were shadows.
…for no one in my world to feel left behind, overlooked, forgotten, unimportant or alone.
…good health to be granted to all those i love. and to all those they love.
…joy, laughter, gratitude, compassion, love, good memories and a spirit of generosity to thrive in each of our lives.
…quiet moments in which to reflect and appreciate all that we have.
…to be the kind of person that each of the people i hold dear deserves to have in their lives, and to bless their lives as they have mine.
…to wish each and every one of you a Happy New Year.
Thank you, Dawn, for letting me share those perfect sentiments!
In 2009, my life changed drastically. It was the first year with both parents gone, Dad having passed away 15 minutes before the New Year. Celebrated a friend’s wedding. Was diagnosed with cancer. Bought a condo. Sold my childhood home. Had the cancer treated with chemo and radiation and surgery. Relied on friends way more than I was comfortable with and believe you me…they helped me in SO many ways that it’s just amazing. Got closer to some folks, which is the absolute best thing to have come from this illness. Met a medium who told me some amazing things.
Really can’t think of any wants for myself…no, wait…I have one want. I’ve said before that this is a favorite quote of mine:
“Oh, the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person; having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but to pour them all out, just as they are, chaff and grain together, knowing that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and then, with a breath of kindness, blow the rest away.” -George Eliot.
I want everyone I know to take this quote to heart. I’m a person who says what’s on my mind, and I’m also a person who tries to help friends solve problems. I’m just not very good at just listening to people vent about things without trying to help. I try to do my best, but I’m not very good at it. I want people would accept that about me, as I accept things about them.
That’s not very many wants, so surely, surely I could get this one wish?
And you know that phrase, “once in a blue moon”? Well…there’ll be a blue moon New Year’s Eve…so I’m hoping!
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December 31st, 2009 at 1:04 am
Happy New Year!!
I hope your one “want” and maybe even a few you didn’t know you had, are all fulfilled in this upcoming year! You deserve all the best
December 31st, 2009 at 1:32 am
Happy New Year, my dear friend. Happy New Year. This post has me smiling and tearing up. Thank you for it. Peace.
December 31st, 2009 at 1:41 am
“I want everyone I know to take this quote to heart. I’m a person who says what’s on my mind, and I’m also a person who tries to help friends solve problems. I’m just not very good at just listening to people vent about things without trying to help. I try to do my best, but I’m not very good at it. I want people would accept that about me, as I accept things about them.”
You don’t know how much this passage means to me. This is me to a tee. Right now I am having a friend issue related to this–and is so good to see someone else realizing that you need to take me as I am.
I know your 2010 is going to rock.
December 31st, 2009 at 1:48 am
Beauty all the way around, from the quotes you offered us from Dawn, to one of my favorites by George Eliot, to your own self-awareness.
[smiling and humming, "Blue Moon"]
December 31st, 2009 at 2:37 am
What a beautiful New Years wish. All I can say is right back at you.
Nothing wrong with speaking your mind when helping friends – so etimes it is hard to think straight and you need someone to say what you need to hear.
By the way would love to be a facebook friend. Send me your details and I’ll add you
December 31st, 2009 at 9:57 am
I’m good at sifting. I’m glad to be your friend. Happy New Year, Janet, and may 2010 bring you many smiles and a lighter heart.
December 31st, 2009 at 10:08 am
Happy New Year, Janet. Love that quote. I will forward it to a person or two…
And the blue moon? You’re the 3rd person in a row who has written about it. I need to pay attention.
December 31st, 2009 at 10:36 am
Dawn’s sentiments are lovely. I want all that too.
I’m taking this Blue Moon thing to be a wonderful good omen. And I’m more than curious about what the medium said!
December 31st, 2009 at 10:47 am
may this come true for everyone.
December 31st, 2009 at 11:15 am
Happy New Year!
I want you to feel you can say anything to me. I am so grateful to know you. You are a blessing in my life. I am very similar to you…not only do I also LOVE Vincent Price…I also listen to peopel and tell them what I feel about what they’ve said and what I think. It’s a bit of a curse but our loved ones know that about us. They actually come to us because of this strange quality.
You are an incredible soul and I love you.
lots of hugs and love,
Candy
December 31st, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Very moving. Thank you for sharing that, Janet. I’m so glad you made it through. Adversity sometimes makes us better people in the end.
Joe got the 13 and I had 7, but he gave me the 13, knowing the significant it has for me. You got yours the normal way? That’s wild!
December 31st, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Just LOVELY!! Wonderful words from you Janet! Happy New Year and may this one be oh so much better than the last! Love you!
December 31st, 2009 at 3:06 pm
What a great post. I wish you all that your heart could desire for the New Year. I don’t filter my thoughts before I speak, I figure most people can take it.
December 31st, 2009 at 3:12 pm
profound! have a Happy New Year.
December 31st, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Beautiful…..
You have had a really challenging 2009, you deserve a fantastic 2010! Wishing you only the very best my friend!
December 31st, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Love that quote. Thanks for sharing. I too struggle to listen and not “fix.” It’s a good thing to work on.
I’m hoping 2010 is a better year for you and many others. Hope you get to see the blue moon–we’re socked in with fog, so I’m thinking it will pass us by..
Happy New Year!
December 31st, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Janet, my friend, I hope your New Year is wonderful!!!
And, the blue moon will be beautiful!
December 31st, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Happy New Year 2010 my friend. May you get your wish and others too – I hope that wishes you haven’t even wished come true for you in 2010 and I also hope that we have many laughs together in 2010! here’s to you *and I am thinking of George tonight too*!
January 1st, 2010 at 9:29 am
I love every word in your last post for 2009. Thanks, Janet, for being ever-present and wonderful in so many lives. May 2010 grant your one wish!
January 1st, 2010 at 3:31 pm
What a brilliant post–may you be granted your one wish and so many others! Cheers to a new year!
January 1st, 2010 at 8:42 pm
It’s been a huge year for you, but I think it’s great you’ve accepted more help from your friends
I love your quote
January 2nd, 2010 at 12:21 am
Yup – I do that too. I can’t help myself from suggesting, trying, offering – when a person I care for is in need. Sometimes they just want to vent and not get anything back. So I bite my tongue – which hurts.
I’m so glad you learned that relying on others was a beautiful thing – and just what you are inclined to hope others will do when you offer yourself to them.
Be well Janet and Happy New Year!
January 2nd, 2010 at 12:49 pm
It’s been quite a challenging year for you. I wish I was there for you more often in 2009…but I promise I will be there for you more often. I know I don’t live close, but I am a phone call away anytime you want to talk. I know you don’t like to and keep things inside but when you are ready I am here for you. I think 2010 will be a great year for you…I have a feeling and I have faith.
January 5th, 2010 at 9:50 am
That is one of my very favorite quotes, Janet. When I read it, I immediately think of the part of my post that wishes to be as much a blessing to those I love as they have been to me, for doing those very things for me. Here’s to a better 2010.