A Day Late and A Dollar Short
Finally I am getting around to posting my Annual Newsletter. Three weeks late and quite a bit more than three dollars short. Nevertheless, here goes!
Another year has passed already and here I am celebrating my second Christmas in North Carolina. The Season has descended upon us almost without warning it seems. One minute it was New Year’s Day and now it’s almost Christmas and time to reach out and touch all my family and friends – both old and new.
Gosh, where would I be without all of you? I am so thankful for those of you in Oklahoma and Kansas who stay in touch with me and make me feel a close connection to my roots. And I am equally thankful for new friends in North Carolina who are helping me establish new roots. Likewise my children and “sister” nieces and their families who are scattered all across the United States constantly remind me that family and friends are a condition of the heart – not a place in geography. What a gift from all of you.
Life is good. I am happy and content. Looking for a millionaire – as I am sure you are aware, it is as easy to love a millionaire as a pauper so I don’t plan to settle for less. In the meantime, I am working to keep a roof over my head and groceries on the table. The bank that I was worked for as a temp for 7 months finally decided in February that I wasn’t going anywhere so they gave me a full-time position. I enjoy the work even though I know I am supposed to be a Queen, be served tea and crumpets on a regular basis, and never have to work again – but that’s when I find the millionaire right?
I took several trips to the beach this summer. I met Yvette and Bella for our special weekend at Carolina Beach. Jesse and I went to Emerald Isle. Jasmine, her friend, and I went to Carolina Beach again. Amber and I went to Greensboro for a weekend. And one day when I was feeling lonely, I took myself to the Outer Banks and had a wonderful time. Nothing like enjoying your own company! (smile)
Jesse is doing wonderful. After a car wreck in February – ejected and air-lifted to a local hospital, he began to make life changes that are nothing short of a miracle. We continue to be good room mates and his partner, Jason, is also living with us. Quite a houseful in my little two bedroom home! Jesse is also working for the bank as a temp and has been promised full-time employment in January. The benefits are wonderful here at the bank and that is very important to us both.
Amber, Raymond, and Jasmine have settled into their new home just two miles from us and sometimes Amber actually remembers that I live in Wilson (smile). Yvette, Tim, and Bella-Dawn are still in South Carolina. Can you believe our little miracle baby is two years old already. Milinda and all her crew are way too far away, but always close in my heart, and Mark is still in Kansas City – we are coaxing him toward the East coast!
I hope the Holiday Season finds your spirits joyful and bright. May love fill your hearts and brighten all your days. And for all of you who are far away in miles, know that you are always in my heart, and that my door is always open. I would love to see you all.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Ilene
Update: Yvette and Bella have joined our little nest here in North Carolina. We are bulging at the seams, but it is wonderful to have them here, knowing they are safe. Bella has grown so much, talking up a storm, and cute as can be!
Seasons Greetings 2006
Another year has passed already and here I am celebrating my second Christmas in North Carolina. The Season has descended upon us almost without warning it seems. One minute it was New Year’s Day and now it’s almost Christmas and time to reach out and touch all my family and friends – both old and new.
Gosh, where would I be without all of you? I am so thankful for those of you in Oklahoma and Kansas who stay in touch with me and make me feel a close connection to my roots. And I am equally thankful for new friends in North Carolina who are helping me establish new roots. Likewise my children and “sister” nieces and their families who are scattered all across the United States constantly remind me that family and friends are a condition of the heart – not a place in geography. What a gift from all of you.
Life is good. I am happy and content. Looking for a millionaire – as I am sure you are aware, it is as easy to love a millionaire as a pauper so I don’t plan to settle for less. In the meantime, I am working to keep a roof over my head and groceries on the table. The bank that I was worked for as a temp for 7 months finally decided in February that I wasn’t going anywhere so they gave me a full-time position. I enjoy the work even though I know I am supposed to be a Queen, be served tea and crumpets on a regular basis, and never have to work again – but that’s when I find the millionaire right?
I took several trips to the beach this summer. I met Yvette and Bella for our special weekend at Carolina Beach. Jesse and I went to Emerald Isle. Jasmine, her friend, and I went to Carolina Beach again. Amber and I went to Greensboro for a weekend. And one day when I was feeling lonely, I took myself to the Outer Banks and had a wonderful time. Nothing like enjoying your own company! (smile)
Jesse is doing wonderful. After a car wreck in February – ejected and air-lifted to a local hospital, he began to make life changes that are nothing short of a miracle. We continue to be good room mates and his partner, Jason, is also living with us. Quite a houseful in my little two bedroom home! Jesse is also working for the bank as a temp and has been promised full-time employment in January. The benefits are wonderful here at the bank and that is very important to us both.
Amber, Raymond, and Jasmine have settled into their new home just two miles from us and sometimes Amber actually remembers that I live in Wilson (smile). Yvette, Tim, and Bella-Dawn are still in South Carolina. Can you believe our little miracle baby is two years old already. Milinda and all her crew are way too far away, but always close in my heart, and Mark is still in Kansas City – we are coaxing him toward the East coast!
I hope the Holiday Season finds your spirits joyful and bright. May love fill your hearts and brighten all your days. And for all of you who are far away in miles, know that you are always in my heart, and that my door is always open. I would love to see you all.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Ilene
Update: Yvette and Bella have joined our little nest here in North Carolina. We are bulging at the seams, but it is wonderful to have them here, knowing they are safe. Bella has grown so much, talking up a storm, and cute as can be!
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