What's Happened to All My Ducks?

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Thought I Had All My Ducks In A Row

Have you ever had the experience of thinking you have all your ducks in a row, with your life all in order just the way you planned it? Then wham, out of nowhere, your life is suddenly turned all topsy-turvy, upside down!

That's what's been happening in my life since December 2018. So, if some of you have been missing me here at WA, that's the reason.

I've been mostly absent from WA for the past eight months, first because of my move, and now due to radical, unforeseen changes in my life.

I was busy unpacking, sorting, and deciding what to keep and what to discard after moving from my mountain cabin to my new apartment. This new vocation was taking up most of my time until I received an unexpected phone call.


A Blast From My Past

Someone who had been very important to me in my past life suddenly called me out of the clear North Carolina blue sky in December. I had not heard from him or thought about him for approximately twenty years. Imagine my surprise when he told me that he is single and wanted to know if I was in a relationship with anyone!

I was very conflicted about even talking to him because I have been enjoying my new home, having a great time finding and choosing just the right pieces to make this apartment into a comfy refuge, and was not open to making any more major changes in my life.

However, we visited on the phone for approximately two hours that day, and discovered that we still have a lot in common, including feelings for each other. Now, some four months and many phone calls later, we are still enjoying each other's company, albeit from a distance of approximately 600 miles.

I think I'm still in a state of shock about this new turn of events in my life, just when I was ready to settle down and enjoy my new home.

I now find myself on the brink of a trip to Florida to meet him again after all this time. Am I nervous? Of course! Wondering if we'll recognize each other after such a long hiatus? Absolutely! Attempting to imagine where the crooked path known as my life will lead next? Indubitably!

Just when I thought I had all my ducks in a row, they have scattered to the four winds!


I was happy and content with my new life and home. I had everything just the way I wanted it and expected smooth sailing from now on. But, I was mistaken. Life apparently had other plans for me.

The Mystery Continues!

If you're curious as this saga of my life continues to unfold, please check back for the next chapter in a month or so.


Will l remain ensconced in my cozy North Carolina abode, or follow my heart and move south to an unknown future? Will I trade security and comfort for excitement and adventure?

If you're old enough to remember this: "only the shadow knows"!

If not, please keep an eye out for a later post to discover the answer to this puzzle.


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HI Carol, I certainly know what you mean. I just went through a challenge with prostate cancer and it certainly turned my world upside down for a while and put all my WA actions on the back burner. All is better now and I am getting back to normal....the ducks are coming back :-)

Sounds like this new turmoil in your life may just be a very promising and positive adventure for you. All the best.

Wayne

Thanks, Wayne. So happy to hear that you are doing well with your prostrate cancer. Are you cancer free at this time now? Will keep you in my prayers.

Hi Carol, Yes, I had a 3 month PSA test and the result is no remaining cancer. Of course, I will need to monitor this thru the next several years.

Wayne

CONGRATS, Wayne. That's great news.

Hi Carol,
Why not give the guy a chance? You never know he could be the one!

But in the end it's really up to you. If your happy with your life now...you know the old saying "if it ain't broke don't fix it!"

Anyway, wishing you the best of luck and success,
Donna:)

Hi Donna. He was the one for several years 20 years ago, and we have both grown so much and, as he puts it, so much wiser now. Will be fun exploring the possibilities.

That's really great! Wishing you all the best!!
Hope you have a wonderful week;)

Thanks, Donna.

Hum, I wondered where you have been! Go to Florida as who knows it could be the best thing to happen to you.

Hi Darleen. I've been very busy still trying to get unpacked and sorted for downsizing, now talking to him every day. It is exciting, and I think I will probably be moving to FL, but will be going down to see him in a couple weeks. That will tell us a lot.

I knew this would be a great story just by the title and I was not disappointed!
Sometimes that line goes through my head too - what’s happened to my ducks? Sometimes they’re neatly in a row and sometimes they’re scattered all over the place 😊
Regardless of your choices I hope you’re happy. Life can be so full of unexpected twists and turns. I guess that’s what keeps it so interesting 😊
All the best Carol

Thanks, Mia. It will be fun finding out if we're still compatible after all these years. And you're right. It's the twists and turns that keeps life interesting.

Have a great time in Florida. Life has plenty of surprises. Look forward to hearing more.

You will, Mick. Stay tuned!

Hi Carol, what an interesting story. There's certainly a strong element of excitement there.

I haven't heard about the shadow, nor the ducks, and that's not an age factor. It must be due to location, although I can't image why.

Anyway, I wish you heaps of happiness, and whatever your decisions, I'm sure it will the right one.

I'll watch for your post in a month's time.

Valerie

Thanks, Valerie. I think the saying "only the shadow knows" was from a radio show that was popular in the 40s or 50s in the US. I am too young to remember it, but have heard the expression from people who used to listen to the show. I think it was sort of a mystery series.

Thanks, Carol for that information. I don't think we had that programme in New Zealand. Those were my young years and I wouldn't have been listening to mystery, especially scaring ones. I still avoid scary stuff!!

Really great post-Carol (quack-quack)

Thanks so much. Quack-Quack. That reminds me of a song we're singing for our next concert in the community chorus. It's called
"I Bought Me a Cat" and is an adaptation of a children's song by Aaron Copeland for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. One of the lines is "I bought me a duck".

So happy for you Carol. Big changes in our lives seem to come when we least expect them. You won't know which way is the right way until you follow though. Have a great time in Florida, while you sort things out.

Thanks, Barbara. You're so right about big changes coming when we least expect them.

Yes, totally! everywhere a quack lol...but yes I go through so many upheavals in my life to count...right now my being in WA is one of those life moments too.

Your comment reminds me of my mother. She used to sing all the time, and when she was in Hospice, we sang "Old McDonald" with her frequently. We stopped and let her tell us what animal he had on his farm. Almost invariably, it was a pig...she seemed to be stuck on them! But sometimes we got a quack quack instead of an oink oink! Happy memories.

Ngaww, thank you and that was sweet to think I reminded you of your lovely mum :)

You're welcome. Thanks for the reminder. I've been thinking about her a lot today because she used to sing hymns all the time. We've been singing a lot of the old ones she used to sing recently at church. It's been 2 years since she died, and it's just recently that I'm healed enough to be able to sing them without crying. I know she's looking down smiling and singing with the angels as we sing them now.

Aww even better, we must have a lot in common...I am hanging around waiting for our church choir practice - I too love singing, but it wasn't through my mum, but my grandmother who sang hymns, that I came to love them too. So neat sharing here :)

Oh my goodness Carol! That is wonderful!!! I noticed you were especially quite here lately. I wanted to check in and see how you were doing. Sorry I didn't keep in touch very well. We are struggling to keep up with life here.

I am so happy for you! That is really amazing. Is this your ex? You seemed to speak fondly of him before.

I hope you have a ball in Florida!!

Jessica

Thanks, Jessica. Yes, I have been very busy still trying to unpack and sort things to get rid of, and now on the phone a lot! It is really amazing that he found me after 20 years, and we still have a strong connection, even though we haven't seen each other yet.

If things work out the way it's looking like they will, I could probably be writing a romance novel before long!

My WA is on the back burner for now, but of course, I'm not giving that up! It's too much fun, even if I wouldn't have to worry about money any more. (Which I do, of course!)

I can't wait to hear what happens next!!!! So exciting. A real life romance.

Yes, it truly is amazing after all this time! Don't you think it'll be a best seller??!

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