We didn’t toast champagne; I didn’t
wear a dress with sequins or glitter. But from the way that it felt… there was
a promise of something good present, and there could be nothing any prettier or
better!
We witnessed the magic of Disney
through our children’s eyes…. AMAZING! Lot’s of firsts… thankful that we were
able to experience them together!
2012 was good to me, and my family.
No doubt about it. I will always remember this year. The people. The
experiences. The books that I have read. The travels. The best family road
trips ever. Good health. Brilliant physicians. Most of all, the continued
growth within my family.
I have learned in the last year
that “life” may not go as I planned it. Secretly weeping, doesn’t do any good.
Being angry, definitely doesn’t change things. I have realized that uncertainty
in my future is meant to be- that goes for every single one of us! I have
finally learned (somewhat) to let go of my life plans- and just let it be! I am
finally at a place where I feel like I can breathe again, and it feels
wonderful, and refreshing.
Most of all, I am thankful for the
blessing of having a supportive husband. One who is always there. We talk about being supportive spouses often, and he
regularly expresses gratitude towards me for the support of him and our
children while he was in the hospital, the transplant process, and the “after”
process. None of which are easy. I have learned that, for our life experiences,
I have never loved him more!
Being able to look ahead for the
first time in a while, and not be afraid—feels so good!
As we ended our final evening of
2012 as a complete family, I looked up into the sky and whispered “All of this?
Thank you, thank you, thank you!” And made a promise that I most certainly will
do something good with the blessings that I have been given!
Here is to the start of something
good….
XOXO, Kristin
