A lot has changed for me in the last five years. Five years ago I hadn't delved into Facebook which means I hadn't yet reconnected with the long lost friends and relatives - and the new ones - that are now part of my daily life. I was working and more stressed. I wondered if retirement would mean poverty and if I would make it another year until my retirement health benefits were assured. I didn't have my blog and I hated my kitchen floor and I worried about two rental properties in addition to a big house. I never dreamed there was any place like The Villages or that we would be here and oh-so-happy in Central Florida. Riding around in a golf cart to do errands - preposterous! I would never have imagined that an old acquaintance I made years ago at work would be my great friend here in retirement at The Villages. And I hadn't yet returned to visit Israel - a trip that of all my travels will always be the most meaningful and the most fun.
One of the most importance differences in my life came in December 2010 when I told hubby I would like to start attending Friday night services. His expression said he thought I had just said I wanted to book a seat on Virgin Galatic's maiden voyage to space! But this has made such a difference in both our lives and now it seems weird to miss a a Shabbot service. Without this in my life I would not enjoy wonderful evenings with a family of friends or the Sisterhood or Hadassah or the beautiful songs and prayers. And I would not know the peace and serenity that comes from being at home in my synagogue.
A great five years...
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