With this post, I am saying my farewell to 2012: the year of many milestone moments and some not so good ones. I am not so sad to be closing the book on that year and moving forward to 2013. A fresh start. Do not get me wrong, 2012 had some great moments, but the not so good ones definitely overshadow those. I think that this year was one of me being the student and life being the teacher. Some would say that is what life is all about. The lessons we learn. Enjoying the happy times and enduring the hard ones...learning what you can from them. Life's lessons that are intended for us. Hopefully in 2013, I will be able to see how those lessons have changed me as a person, a mom and a wife. We will see.
Some of the good times:
*Graduating with my Bachelor's degree
*Enjoying being a mom of a rambunctious one year old and a clever 5 year old
*Traveling to some of the beautiful places that this world has to offer: Prague, Germany, Italy, Japan and South Korea. That includes California and Oregon too!
*The year of Milestones - I celebrated 5 years of marriage with my wonderful husband, 5 years at my job, and 5 years as an east coaster
*Colin turned 5 years old this year...I turned 30. I was a little sad to see my 20's end, but am excited to see where my 30's take me
*Having my mom and brother here for Meli's 1st birthday
Even with all of my personal issues this year, God always seems to have a way to provide some perspective. To put me in my place. Mine came with the tragic events of Newtown at Sandy Hook Elementary. No matter how horrible I think my life was getting - it could have been a lot worse. My heart goes out to all of the parents and family members of those little angels whose lives were cut tragically short. Those parents have been dealt one of life's catastrophic blows that there is just no getting over - I just pray that 2013 can bring them some healing and peace.
Good riddance to the year that ended on such a horrific note. Here is to 2013: the year of not taking life for granted, for cherishing loved ones even more, for tackling old dreams and discovering new ones, and to living life to the fullest. No holding back. To all of you - my loved ones, friends and strangers who happen on this blog...wishing you a happy & blessed 2013.
Some of the good times:
*Graduating with my Bachelor's degree
*Enjoying being a mom of a rambunctious one year old and a clever 5 year old
*Traveling to some of the beautiful places that this world has to offer: Prague, Germany, Italy, Japan and South Korea. That includes California and Oregon too!
*The year of Milestones - I celebrated 5 years of marriage with my wonderful husband, 5 years at my job, and 5 years as an east coaster
*Colin turned 5 years old this year...I turned 30. I was a little sad to see my 20's end, but am excited to see where my 30's take me
*Having my mom and brother here for Meli's 1st birthday
Even with all of my personal issues this year, God always seems to have a way to provide some perspective. To put me in my place. Mine came with the tragic events of Newtown at Sandy Hook Elementary. No matter how horrible I think my life was getting - it could have been a lot worse. My heart goes out to all of the parents and family members of those little angels whose lives were cut tragically short. Those parents have been dealt one of life's catastrophic blows that there is just no getting over - I just pray that 2013 can bring them some healing and peace.
Good riddance to the year that ended on such a horrific note. Here is to 2013: the year of not taking life for granted, for cherishing loved ones even more, for tackling old dreams and discovering new ones, and to living life to the fullest. No holding back. To all of you - my loved ones, friends and strangers who happen on this blog...wishing you a happy & blessed 2013.
Best Wishes -
The B Family
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