2022 in review

In general I never regard a day/week/year as good or bad. I just enjoy the good bits and move on from the bad but I must say 2022 was a really good year after a large number of really tough ones.

I started the year unemployed but managed to secure employment by May, which was pretty fast for a middle aged person with disability and no particular expertise.

An electrical problem forced the replacement of the lights in the loungeroom so instead of head hitting chandeliers we now have lights that don't collect dust and don't hit anyone in the head. They are also unsuitable for hanging a clothes hanger on (thank you, Jesus)

I saw "boob lights" in a list of  "outdated home trends"  haha oh well, I like them.

I replaced the fence that was rotting and had been broken through by an excitable dog on more than one occasion.

I travelled to a number of places to volunteer in flood relief and loved it: meeting people and seeing places I have never seen before. I couldn't have done all that on my own dime and I wouldn't have had the opportunity if I'd been employed.

I completed my chaplaincy diploma and the two day special course for disaster chaplains.

I was able to get my car serviced on time and give gifts to my kids.

Farewelling Harry was awful but he was followed by Milly, a sweet old girl with no behavioural issues. Not one! Asking her to go out for a wee and watching her go without the need for wheedling, treats or frustration just never gets old. 

I wish you all a good year for 2023, full of unexpected joys and angels to help through the tough spots.