Natalie Arianna Hodosy Brander

Natalie Arianna Hodosy Brander
December 18, 1999 to November 10, 2009

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

The Only Thing Constant in Life is Change

Yep, it is imminent. Good byes are generally hard. This one is going to take the cake. Births, broken bones, Gizmo, Laddie, ketchup blood, no training wheels, lizards, first kisses, celebrations, boogie boards on Lake Bonmark, proms, neighborhood rumbles, jump or dive, and best friends. Bonmark is where I have LIVED for nearly 19 years.

Memories.

A friend of mine, Adele a breast cancer survivor, always says: "the only thing constant in life is change." Change is good. One of MY favorite sayings is: "when one door closes another opens". It's true.

I am ready for this next chapter in my life. Shedding some of the heaviness I've been carrying for far too long. Purging some of the bad memories and storing the good ones for dinner discussions and story telling when I'm old (o.k. older). Looking towards tomorrow and savoring yesterday. It's all good.
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One Adventurer said...

That sniffling you hear is coming from across the street! BUT they are happy tears as well as sad tears. We have had a good gig here on Bonmark, and I will miss being your nosy neighbor...still considering a web cam on the new property :) This will be a wonderful launch for a whole new life for you....do I hear the pitter patter of future grandbabies on Baldwin??? Yeah, I think I do! Much love, Lana

March 1, 2007 at 6:07 AM

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