What better way to end a year than to say, “Nothing really happened”? No major catastrophes took place, no terrible accidents occurred, we are all safe and sound in our home. Oh, when I think back on the year I realize that we have done many things. This year Michael and I bought our first home, I began home schooling Alec, and I took on many responsibilities at our church. Michael started his Psy D program, left SWAT, and joined CNT (Crisis Negotiation Team). Alec has grown in ways that are indescribable and immeasurable in his months at home; he has taken up drawing, and is excelling at his lessons. This is also the year we were introduced to Celia Rose, niece and cousin.
But doesn’t it seem that we always focus on the bad—the sensational, the thrilling, the action-packed? I suppose we had a few exciting times this year—our three week stay in a hotel was pretty terrible, for instance. However, rather than highlight the craziness that has taken place, I would prefer to reflect on the peaceful times, those that found us all together, laughing, playing, and enjoying each other. Those are the memories I will cherish and bring with me into the New Year.
I prefer also, to look ahead to the possibilities of next year. A niece or nephew will be born in a few days, another child given a home they desperately need. We will welcome a sister into our family through marriage and rejoice in the love that she shares with my brother. A family reunion in the summer will give us the opportunity to renew relationships with relatives far away and the trip across the country will allow us to reconnect with friends and family in distant places. And through it all we will continue to praise God and give thanks for all the blessings He bestows upon us with every breath.
But doesn’t it seem that we always focus on the bad—the sensational, the thrilling, the action-packed? I suppose we had a few exciting times this year—our three week stay in a hotel was pretty terrible, for instance. However, rather than highlight the craziness that has taken place, I would prefer to reflect on the peaceful times, those that found us all together, laughing, playing, and enjoying each other. Those are the memories I will cherish and bring with me into the New Year.
I prefer also, to look ahead to the possibilities of next year. A niece or nephew will be born in a few days, another child given a home they desperately need. We will welcome a sister into our family through marriage and rejoice in the love that she shares with my brother. A family reunion in the summer will give us the opportunity to renew relationships with relatives far away and the trip across the country will allow us to reconnect with friends and family in distant places. And through it all we will continue to praise God and give thanks for all the blessings He bestows upon us with every breath.
