2006 has been an amazing year. Most of all it's been a year of change -- some good, and some bad. The year has brought the loss of several people that I held (and still hold) dear to my heart -- my "2nd mom" -- Sue Landers, my Godfather Ray, and my Grammy. It's also brought the struggles of adjusting to and trying to find my place in a "ready-made" family where there are constant reminders that I am the "new" and "2nd" daughter-in-law. It's a work in progress and is getting better though.
On the flip side though, so many wonderful things have happened this year! My bestest, bestest best friend in the whole world married her college sweetheart (a man, by the why, who I think is wonderful and I love to pieces!!) Todd and I have new friends in our life -- who are not only special and we treasure, but whom we also get to share in the excitement and anticipation of their first child due to arrive in May. Another dear friend of mine is expecting her first child this summer as well. I will start a new job at the first of the year that will open up lots of opportunities. And of course, there is Todd -- who is wonderful on a daily basis. But most of all, I feel blessed by the fact that I have Miss Sadie Claire in my life. I absolutely cannot imagine my life without her now and am overwhelmed and amazed on a daily basis by the fact that I love her so completely and with all of my heart that it almost hurts!
All in all, I would have to say that 2006 has been a pretty good year. I look forward to 2007 and the new adventures, friends, babies, and memories that it will bring. And most of all, I am blessed to have such wonderful friends and family in my life and am thankful for every day that I am allowed to share with them and the memories those days create.
Happy Holidays everyone!!
