I was hoping to make a splash in 2010,

just like the kids did on New Years Eve,

on the slip and slide.

A brief  and perfect interlude of frivolity in between the down pouring of rain

that has been keeping us house bound for days.

There is much to write about

but then again

perhaps there isn’t.

Aside from the CT scan coming back clear

life is the same.

There are things I’d like to say but

fear of upsetting others keeps me from writing them down.

Questions that need answers.

So for now I’m standing at the edge,

dipping my toe into the cool water

that is the New Year.

I have nothing fabulous to say.

No looking backwards and certainly no plans for the future.

After four years living with Ivy, I’ve learnt not to anticipate.

I am not sad, mad or unhappy.

I am merely treading water.

Waiting to see what this new decade has in store

but to all of you

I wanted to wish you the very best

Hoping that 2010 is everything you hope it to be and more.