Seventeen

Seventeen years ago, I arrived.

We've had a spectacularly difficult few years, haven't we?  Perhaps there's some truth to the saying that teenage years are full of growing pains. 

Nevertheless, she persisted. 

Onwards and upwards, gentle readers. We shall see what the future holds. With a bit of luck, there will be new adventures, sparks of happiness, and moments of contentment and peace and love in abundance. 

Thank you for accompanying me on this journey. I am grateful.