Saturday, December 31, 2011

The Path Beckons

Duncan and I took our last good walk of the year just before the sun was setting, down the winding trail I've carved out of the snow in The Run. The light was golden, the snow was blue on the ground and my good dog was leading the way, ever onward.

It has been a good year for me, the best since that terrible Spring of 2005. I see on Facebook and in listening to my friends that many people were not as fortunate as I have been. I have a good job and a nice home. The love of my life has returned and we've been working on forging out our future together. My family is beautiful and perfect. I am aware of my blessings and do not take a single one for granted. And on windy afternoons such as this, with the world painted in the final exquisite light of the year, I count them again and again and turn my face toward the coming year and hope that it can be even better. Not just for me, but for everyone.

I do not know where our walks will lead but the path beckons and Duncan and I will always follow.

Blessings to you in the new year. And thank you.

7 comments:

Berts Blog said...

HI Curt, What a wonderful lead in to the new year.

Thank you for all you have shared this year.

I look forward to another year of insights from you and that beautiful dog.

Bert's My Vickie

GOOSE said...

Lead on Duncan, lead on. I hope all you wish for will be yours in the New Year.
Blessings,
Goose

Scout and Freyja said...

It was here and then it wasn't. Where did 2011 go? Wishing everyone that loves you and everyone that you love a sunny, healthy and happy 2012.

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year Duncan! Great carved path you have there pal :) Wishing you a marvelous 2012!

Waggin at ya,
Roo

Finn said...

And a very happy new year to you and your family!

Maxmom said...

Wishing you a wonderful, happy New Year, Curt...with easy paths to tread and exciting corners to turn...
sending lotsaluv
MAXMOM IN SOUTH AFRICA

Thor and Jack said...

Happy New Year to you and your family!

Thor and Jack