The end came with fireworks here in Mazatlan all over the city. I was invited to a new friends brothers' condo overlooking the beach. We had a fabulous view. We had two separate firework shows at 9pm and then again at midnight. I'm usually one to go to bed rather early and this year, I stayed up until about 1:30. This was a first in many years. Ollie stayed home and I'm sure slept through all the festivities.
I'm getting more familiar with the area when I take the bus all the places I want to go. They have a pretty good bus system here. There is no need to own a car if you just stay in Mazatlan. Yesterday I met a couple friends and we went to see the movie AUSTRALIA. It was in English with Spanish subtitles. This was a very good movie and I would recommend it to just about anyone including young boys, 10 and up. I won't say much more, other then I give it an A.
I've been so glad Ollie is with me. It isn't easy being out of the country and not having the familiar around. But having him to be responsible for really helps. I don't think he understood me, but I've been telling him how great of a companion he is.
When I reflect 2008, I've asked myself if I had any regrets for the year, or what has been most memorable and what I've grown from. It is great that we have a "point in time" that we can reflect on these questions. At this point in my life, my only regrets are both out of my hands. I regret this year has gone by so fast, and with my memory problems, forget so much of the important things that have gone on. I regret that I've not been able to be more of a part of my grand children's lives with so little energy. I regret that I've lost touch with so many friends. The most memorable times has been going to Mazatlan this past May with my daughter and just thoroughly enjoying ourselves and doing girl-type things with no guys around. Spending several days with two of our grandsons in a log cabin in Leavenworth. Seeing my youngest daughter start two businesses this year and all of her accomplishments. My son and daughter-in-law giving birth to a sweet little boy in June and getting to spend several of days there to help.
With all of this, I am most thankful for my husband that has made it possible for me to get through all of the ups and downs of fibromyalgia. He's is so supportive, encouraging and will kick me in the fanny when I need it. He is a man who lives out "through sickness or in health" of our marriage vows. My tribute is to Joel for 2008. I love you Joel!
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