9 years ago today, Mark left us. It doesn’t seem possible it’s been that long. He was a fun loving person most of his life. Creative too. I thought today it would be nice to remember some of his traits. Shortly after he died, I wrote this poem about him. Continue reading
Iva Belle Reid Bancroft was the most influential woman in my life. She was my mother. Her influence was the kind everyone wants. I knew she loved me unconditionally, there was nothing she wouldn’t do for me, and she treated everyone with kindness and concern. I remember riding in the car with her Continue reading
Edelweiss is a rare Austrian flower that only grows at high altitudes in the Alps. When a person picks a bouquet and gives it to loved ones, it brings great joy. And that is my desire with this blog; to bring you joy with a bouquet of memories. creativity and encouraging thoughts.
On this blog I’ll post my artwork, favorite quotes, poetry; all the things I want you to know about me, our interesting ancestors, and our family. I encourage each of you to read it, comment, ask questions and share your stories, so it will become an ongoing revelation of who we are.
In 1989 I flew to Europe by myself. (Note: I spent 2 weeks with my new friend Keith, in London, one week with Jodi and her family in Germany, and then 2 weeks with Mark on a bus tour of Europe. Mark and I spent our last week on our own and drove from Paris to the Normandy coast.) I had been divorced for 5 years but was still struggling with my identity and purpose in life. I was working in accounting and hating it. This excerpt from my journal will give you an idea of my thinking at that time.
The Trip that Changed My Life
June 10 – July 22, 1989
Europe
June 10 – I’m on the plane alone, and reading The Bridge Across Forever by Richard Bach and loving it. This will be a journal about my feelings and where I am in life.
Right now I’m loving having 10 marvelous hours alone to read, to think, to dream. This is the greatest adventure of my life!! I feel such freedom! It’s a new sensation! I never knew I would enjoy it so much! In the past I’ve been afraid of freedom, afraid to be adventurous, afraid to be alone. But what a wonderful revelation to discover, that freedom is Continue reading