Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes but when you look back everything is different.
– C.S.Lewis
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Hello, sweet friend…
I’m happy to be back home.
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It has been a difficult week with the loss of our fur baby Cami. Joe and I miss her very much.
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That being said my time in California was wonderful, and the days shared with my niece… sister… & friends were special.
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Another highlight was the retreat I attended. This was my 15th year in attendance.
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The retreat facility borders the neighborhood of San Marino.
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I recently heard San Marino is an area…
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that feels like it doesn’t change…
and…
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that people who don’t do well with change…
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really love living here.
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Of course…
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we know that is a bit silly…
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and that most likely…
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the real reason is…
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San Marino is a charming town…
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and because living life fully…
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is living a life filled with changes.
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Dearest Marcia. I know there are a lot of times I don’t do well with change either. When you feel something is perfect or even just right, you tend to want time to be frozen forever. I am sending you hugs across the miles. I wish I could spend time with you, helping you to heal. xoxo
I am sorry for your loss of Cami.
San Marino looks so very beautiful and your message of change in life is profound.