On loss, in a different way

I recently received a Facebook message from an old friend. At one point, she had been very dear to me, one of the most important people in my life. Some happenings in her current life made her think of me, and she actually reached out and contacted me. How often does this happen, that something reminds us of someone who was once in our lives and has drifted out? And yet, how often do we take any action to reconnect? Speaking for myself, hardly ever. This friend's message makes me think of all of the other people I have let drift away--people with whom I shared history, experience, connection. People who at one time, were central in my life. In a few cases, we've grown apart, but in most cases it is a negligence, on my part, on their part; a feeling that maybe too much time has passed to sew our separated lives back together. Perhaps that is the truth, but in how many of these friendships is that not true, how often would it take just an email, how often would it be a seamless reworking? How many friends have I lost to the fear that it is too late to try? Who do I still stand to lose in this way?

What I've been up to in the last week or so

As you can see, I have taken an unplanned and unexcused blogging hiatus. I will, at some point, update with the last few months, but I wanted to update with the last week or so. Basically, I have been sick. I have something that started as a sore throat and is now a wicked sinus infection. It feels like small men under my cheeks are making snow angels wearing cleats. I'm not so sick that I have to sleep all the time, but not quite well enough to be up and about. I have watched an entire season of The L Word and made a lot of cards.

Winter Sims, a card blogger (I think her name is the coolest) is holding a card drive for Texas Children's Hospital. Valentine's Day cards only, no get-well sorts of messages. With my awesome new Papertrey Ink stamp set, I made a bunch of cards to send her.
One of my favorites of the bunch. It says in red "some bunny loves u" and the bunny's tail is a heart. I am having a blast with these stamps. Thanks Poppa!
I have also organized my craft desk. Look how much desk space I have! And now I don't have to put my paper cutter on the floor--it can always be just where I need it.
I made a birthday card for my friend Amanda. I am excited about using those polka dots! They are actually flower centers.
I have only been at work 2 days this week. A flock of geese has taken up residence at the pond across the way. Yesterday they suddenly and menacingly started to advance towards my window. Turns out there is a strip of very green grass under it.
So that's about all there is to report. I am going to see a doctor tomorrow. I hope this goes away soon. I feel like such a wussy staying home from work and being in my pj's all day.