Long Time coming..... in Majimaze Musing!

Hello there Readers,
Sorry this has been,as I said,a’long time coming!’Fear not, as one of my smaller New Years resolutions is to be better at prosebox!And that includes,returning your notes as I have really neglected that!I made a vow today, to write an entry, as well as sending a special 50th wedding anniversary email to my older brother Rick and his wife,who are celebrating that milestone this weekend.I am not terribly close to older brother Rick,however, 50 years of marriage is a great milestone!They live a very different lifestyle to mine and are very wealthy,he is a very successful business man,and they sent me an invitation which I couldn’t accept as they know.They live in Wellington which is 5-700 miles away.I could just about have afforded to get there,however, no accommodation was forthcoming as I asked and the thought of spending an entire weekend with strangers,ghastly and I could not afford to pay for accommodation!!It is being held over 2 days,with games(?) and tours on the Saturday and a big celebration on Sunday!Eee-K!And they are expecting 300 guests!Cor!Talk about pushing the boat out!Phew!I am actually very happy to decline!
Anyway have done the email and sent it and now it is your turn.
It is a beautiful Summer here.Yes, everyone complains about lack of water and drought and so many visitors to the Island: well, not me!I LOVE this weather!It is cool in the morning and really hot in the afternoon although,today we have a cooling breeze to take the edge off the heat.Love it.I am not a fan of cold wet winters.Even less as I grow older!
I had the best surprise of the entire new year so far, and also of last year,this time last week.In the evening,as I was watching television a knock came at the door.I opened it,and there was my son!And while we hugged, his two youngest children,Max (11) and Georgia (9) appeared behind him!Well, I was laughing and crying and hugging and spluttering all at once!It was wonderful.I had not seen my son for two years, and the grandies for 4 years!!Oh yes, I had photos and had had talked by phone, however, there is nothing quite like being hugged by my son and the two precious grandies!They stayed until Monday,and Richard,(my son) took them everywhere on the Island and did everything he could with them and we had BBQs,swims,long talks and lots of teasing and laughing and just hanging out.My grandson Max,is verytall and reserved and Georgia is very pretty and very loving and engaging.I had to get to know them all over again.Richard doesn’t see them nearly as much as he wants to as he and their Mum have split up and she lives 300 miles away with them.He has to work and tries so hard to keep up with them.The children adore him and so might I say,do I!!He is a fine man and a great Dad, and I had almost given up seeing them for another year!!!Wonderful!!
I am well and quite content in my own way.I live simply and have a routine and that seems to be security for me.I have family veryclose and am involved with them in very many ways.I miss my beloved Richie hugely,however, have wonderful memories of our lives together and that will suffice.I am more patient and tolerat than I ever used to be and quite hapy not to be the centre of attention as I was when younger.Interesting looking back, I did theatre and was on myriad committees and the centre of a busy,noisy family.I worked most of the time as well.I think Mother Nature allows us to slow down and let a whole bunch of stuff go.I no longer ‘worry for the world’ as there is absolutely nothing I can do about it, aand I am very much the sort of person who acts when needed now,in a small capacity in my own way.

I admit the world is a mess.Decisions must be made by those in a position to do so, and for good or not, they will be made.It has always been thus, as we are reminded by certain anniversaries and commemorations.The difference now is that the world seems so much smaller as a result of instant knowledge and communications.However, my worries are directed at those situations where I can help and will.I no longer look for self glorification in any way.And I like that very muchGives me room to be nice to people and not critical or intolerant.That was inevitable as I have and probably will continue to make great,galumphing mistakes!No moral high ground for me these days.And I am done with arguing!I have had some mighty battles inlife and that has left me knowing my capabilities VERY well!
I am relieved for all of you in the parts of Massachusets and the Coast that the threatened storm was bad,however, not absolutely devastating.That would be awful.Blessings for all of you.
Well, I guess I should finish this and get it down and hope you will forgive me for such a long time coming!
Keep well, keep happy,keep safe and keep being kind to each other,
Lots of love and God Bless
Majimazexxxxxx