On Tuesday, May 19th, I will mark the anniversary of the monumental changes that have happened in my life. That was the day that I lost my job at Avaya. In the last year since that day, I have also experienced personal loss. In June (the day I received my papers), I put down my dog Dusty. In July, my beloved beagle, Frankie died. In October, my beautiful and loyal Doberman Diego passed quietly in the pasture. Just last week, I lost my mare, Lady. In each of these cases, the time was right. They were all old and all had long loving lives up here at my place. Needless to say, I have been in a funk about death and loss lately. The whole country and world is experiencing loss in very real ways. Loss of wealth, health, environment, job etc. has much of the country on edge.
In a moment of feeling sorry for myself, I thought I would suspend attention and get perspective. In this last year, I have started with Pathwise, started my own company, adopted three wonderful dogs that would have otherwise been put to death and found two new best friends/neighbors that give me love and support. I have also given a lot of time to developing Women in Business, become a board member of the PTSA and generally spending quality time with my kids. All of these things were not possible up until a year ago. It takes loss to renew and grow. It takes flowers dieing in the fall to make way for new ones in the spring. Sure I am saddened by the loss, but something is so beautiful about the sacrifice that allows me to greater appreciate what is coming next.
In memory of my Lady Girl - you taught me what it means to be a partner. Thank you and I'll miss you.
