Thursday, August 2, 2012

Life is Change

Change. Life is change.  Without change there would be no life. If the seed didn't grow and change, there wouldn't be a flower.  This year, 2012, is certainly a year of change for me and for my family.

The good news is I am writing again and submitting. Best of all I've once more felt that wonderful feeling that only those who've touched the Muse know--yes, I've been in the flow where writing comes easy and feels oh, so right. Once more the creative energy is bringing a smile to my face and a brightness to the world.

The sad news is I'm also exploring the world of mourning for my mother who passed in April after a several year battle with Alzheimer's.  The truth that I've heard before but which never really sank home inside me is that no matter how old one is (and I'm certainly not going to give my years here) a child without parents is an orphan. For a while my world will be unreal because it does not include Mom.

Yet, my world does include my mom.  She gave me the love of reading as she read to me when I was a child sick in bed with childhood illnesses.  She and my father encouraged me to use my talents.  She was my proofreader for articles, short stories, poems and novels.  She was my cheerleader when I doubted my abilities.  I write today because of her encouragement.

Change....indeed life is change. Perhaps my writing will have a greater energy as I learn to explore this new world? I think so; the blossoming is Mom's legacy to me. 

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  1. I look foward to more.
    cp

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    1. Thanks CP...I hope to continue writing my blog on a much more regular basis.

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  2. Very touching, Vera Jane - I know how you feel - my mom has been gone 14 years in July and it hasn't been the same - she was my number one fan no matter what I tried or wrote...
    Blessings to you on your journey, and may the Muse continue to bless you with lots of inspiration!
    blessings-
    Barbara Quin

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    1. Thank you Barbara and blessings to you as well.

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  3. You have been through a lot, VJ. Glad to see you're dealing with it as best you can. That's all we can do. I look forward to reading your work.

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    1. Thanks Shirley...I guess this is how we gain wisdom. Likewise about reading your work...you prolific lady.

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  4. Dear Vera Jane, I love what you have said here. Our own MOTHER will always be our Mother forever. Our privilege is to hold the wonderful memories of her and the life and lessons she so loving gave us. We are who we are as a greater part from how our Mothers tenderly showed us the way in the privacy of our homes.

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    1. Thank you Diana for your wonderful, wise words.

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  5. Thank you to all who commented privately, too.

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  6. Beautifully said, Vera-Jane. There are still days I long to crawl up on Mommie's lap and rest. Welcome back to writing---happy for you! God bless you as you adjust and move forward; what great plans are in store for you. Blessings, Susie K. Adams

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