What if…

What if I had waited a year to retire?  Oh, man!  I am sooo lucky!  or smart!  September 2018 through June 2019 was just about the best time ever, save when I was young and totally carefree and living in Spain!  But, that’s another story.

Last year I entertained nearly every close friend and family member I have and was able to show them Spain, in many cases, and travel to other parts unknown!  I’m sooo grateful!  After spending some days here together, or longer, I feel like I really got to know them in another, closer way (just one bathroom!).  It was grand and very fun and satisfying.  What if all of those plans had been for 2020?

There must be so many people who were looking forward to something in 2020 – a wedding (my daughter’s), a graduation celebration, some touchstone event that was abandoned or delayed.  I know that doesn’t compare to losing a loved one or being out of work, or hungry, but it still hurts I’m sure.

What a wonderful pleasure it will be when we are able to share meaningful experiences again and everyday ones in person!