The end of each year is always an introspective time for me – and this year is no different. It has been a year of changes as we sold our house in Mazatlán and moved to our new home in San Antonio Tlayacapan.
We had originally planned to move to México City after selling in Mazatlán but obviously nothing in life is certain and our plans needed to change. Paul and I always think about how our luck has been good ever since we met twenty-one years ago and our luck held through this change, too.
I hadn’t realized how much I needed a break from the noise and soot and chaos of the city, and we feel so lucky to have found our little nest lakeside in San Antonio. Every day we are thankful for the moderate climate and love watching the birds and enjoying the sunshine and quiet. We’re making new friends and strengthening old friendships, too.
It has been a hard year in many ways, and I am hopeful that the coming year will ease the challenges we’ve faced. I have been saving memes (above) that I have helped me recently and thought you might like to read them, too. You can page through them by clicking on the arrows to the right and left of the photos above.
I hope the new year is a happy one for all of you and I am looking forward to continued peace and happiness for us, too.
Jan ambrose
December 26, 2018Thanks for sharing Nancy. What beautiful thoughts. I’m so happy you and Paul are h we re!
Nancy
December 26, 2018Thanks so much, Jan. I am so glad we are back in touch and that you live close by. xoxo
Judith
December 27, 2018Thanks, Nancy for your thoughts on the past year and the new year. It has been a difficult year for us, too, with lots of changes and I wish all of us the best for a restful and happy new year.
Nancy
December 27, 2018I kind of feel like I’ve come out of the closet, but so many of us have had difficult times – just goes to show we should always be kind to each other. I sure miss you guys and hope 2019 is a good one for you.
Contessa
December 27, 2018Simply wonderful words Nancy. They would make a lovely wallpaper in a home. So very happy for you and Paul, to have found s such peace. Wishing you a very special new year full of new memories and unique adventures.
Nancy
December 27, 2018Thank you Contessa, The road to finding where we need to be is seldom direct. We are pleased to have ended up here. Happy New Year to you and Colin! xoxo
Wendy
December 27, 2018Lovely Nancy. HNY to you and Paul.
Nancy
December 27, 2018Same to you, Wendy. I hope all is well in your world. xoxoxo N.
Susan Dempsey
December 27, 2018Keep those words of wisdom coming!
Happy New Year!
Nancy
December 28, 2018Thanks Susan! I’ll try!
Steve Cotton
December 28, 2018This is a good opportunity for me to thank you for helping me put together a new diet and exercise regimen. You added the last piece that is making the task of dealing with my newly-discovered ailment far easier to manage and control. Now that you have moved, I have no excuse for not seeing the two of you in person. When Kim returns with his mother, I will do my best to get up there to see all of you. Thank you for what you have done this year. I hope yours will be a year of contentment.
Nancy
December 28, 2018You’re welcome, Steve. I hope it works for you to head our way before too long. And good luck managing your ailment, too. Happy Holidays! Nancy