2009 Reflections Of A Royal Year
Labels: Couples, Human Nature, Life, Pets, Relationships, Society
By Nina Nintius
As we approach the last hours of 2009, the Empire would like to take a moment to set aside the soapbox and reflect on all the good things of the past year, the things that are at the heart of what your Beloved Empress rants to preserve.
2009 not only marked the 10th Anniversary of the Royal Couple, but also their 20th Christmas together. Truly an achievement of patience, perseverance and passion. Additionally, Sgt Dozer was neutered, Father of the Empress turned 80 and at least 3 babies were born into the Imperial Extended family.
2009 was at least less depressing than 2007 and 2008. The neutering might possibly have been depressing for Sgt Dozer, but The Empress took it pretty well...
2009 kicked off with a new digital camera for the Empress which she used to capture as much of the natural beauty around her Empire as she could. At the end of this yarn you will find a quick slide show sampling some of her favorite images from each month of the past year. Pictures are worth 1000 words, however this reflection is more about feelings than it is about visuals.
Over the past year we have traveled, laughed, loved and learned. We have taken great pleasure in the little things like; watching the dogs play, meteor showers, fireworks and walks down the creek. We have spent hours on Facebook, interacting with folks all across the globe, playing games, discussing politics and reconnecting with long lost friends and family.
We have learned how great it feels to give your daddy the best 80th birthday gift ever..."I am in love with my chair..." he stated with a sly grin and a lilt in his voice...and we learned that sand makes the fiberglass seats in a hot tub pitted, which leads to chaffing, which leads to pain, which also lead to a nice rub down with salve...
There was the family camp out at the creek, some amazing sunsets, adventures with equipment and appliances that choose the worst times to malfunction and lots of trips to the big city. Special days, birthdays, baby showers, holidays and holy days. In just about every fond moment there was at least one black dog and one Emperor. Without the efforts of The Emperor, 2009 would not have been as great as it was. Ever vigilant is the Emperor with keeping his Empress in smiles.
This past year could have been worse, and for some close to us it was. To them our hearts go out as they work through their loss. Never mourning the dead for they have gone on to a better place, instead mourning the empty place in our lives now filled only with their spirit and our memories. Still others suffered different losses, divorce, estranged family, and altered states of employment. For all of them we pray for and hope that their next year will be far better than this last.
Looking ahead to 2010, with many plans, dreams, hopes and aspirations, The Empire resolves only to build on the past, learning from it without living there. May you all have a Very Happy and SAFE New Years!! God Bless, Namaste, Blessed Be, Live Long and Prosper and May the Force Be With You!!
Thank You For Reading!! ~99
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