Goodbye to 2010

Can I just say that 2010 has been a year of much sadness in my heart.  I am so ready to welcome in 2011 with open arms.  I yearn for new experiences and change in direction.  Not sure what all that may be but it is time to let go of the past and move forward. 

Let me share some highlights and lowlights of 2010.  First of all 2010 started off with a huge bang when my mother had health issues that left my family grasping for answers and wondering what to do.  I have to admit I don't think I ever been so scared and worried in my life.  I woke up everyday with fear.  She still has issues but they are less severe now and some days are better than others, so we'll take that a run.  Just grateful to still have my mom in my life and for a dad that has tried his best to be helpful and patient.

I got to do a lot of traveling in 2010 which helped me get a break and survive everything else.  Destinations included . . .OBX (multiple times), New York City, Charleston, Washington DC, Los Angeles, and a cruise to different parts of Mexico.  All trips were fun and just what I needed to recharge my batteries.  I also enjoyed some usual traditions like tubing down the river, trips to the lake and good times with friends. 

Summer was hot and flew by quickly and with it I could feel change coming.  This fall my boss decided to retire and sell his practice.   I now have a new boss in the same practice and it has been so weird.  I feel like I don't know my place and role anymore in a job I've been doing for 6 years.  I am hanging in there but currently looking for other job opportunities. 

I had an awesome roomie, Lee Harmon, move in temporarily this fall.  She has been great and today I got to see her get married.  I am SO going to miss her and her dog Wesley.  They have been a joy to have around and I will miss Lee and I being able to cook together. She has become someone that I regard as a dear friend and am grateful for the brief opportunity we had to share a home.

I was hoping for a Christmas miracle this holiday season that included peace and no tragedy especially after Christmas of 2009.  Unfortunately, I didn't get to be so lucky, but I survived and that is the most important part.  For the first time that I can really remember I spent Christmas alone. No worries cause you cry and then get over it.  Plus, many wonderful people offered me a place in their home but I just couldn't pull off the happy face so I stayed home sweet home.  I did manage to squeeze in a couple traditions like making quiche and spending some time with the Beens that evening.  It could've been better and it could've been worse.  I consider 2010 the year that I survived and hope that 2011 will be the year that I thrived.  At this moment there are a lot of things up in the air and I am sure will be leaps of faith to be taken.  No matter what happens I am grateful for the consistency that having the gospel brings to my life.  I am also grateful for the friends that support me through everything . . .the good, the bad and the ugly.  God truly does send us angels and comfort in the time of our greatest need.  I pray that each of you are blessed for being there for me.  I know that I have a loving Heavenly Father and that it is through him and Jesus Christ that all things are possible. 
Goodbye 2010!!!