I, for one, will be so happy to see 2011 in my rear view! This has been one of the most difficult, challenging, & disheartening years for my family. Don’t get me wrong, we are extremely blessed in our lives.. and I’m truly grateful.. truly! However, we have experienced many major life changes, & weathered many a storm since moving here, and in much need of a few rainbows! That’s what we hope for in the new year!!
We anticipate more life changes, including another move. The hubs has put in for a transfer, and things are happening. So, looks like it’s 5 more months in the big ATL, and we’re on to a new adventure, and back to our home state of Arkansas. For those of you who know me, I know what’s running through your minds.. ‘hell is freezing over!"’.. but it’s true. I have agreed to move back to see what God has in store for us. He is holding the reigns here, and we are following, with open minds & hearts. Do I still have reservations, of course. With my past history there, and the difficult memories, etc… who wouldn’t be a bit of nerves about it?! I am human. But, I am doing the necessary ‘work’ to get my mind into a place of acceptance and actually beginning to look forward to the many pros. :)
I do hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas season. Ours was quiet & nearly non-existent. We didn’t put up the tree, or single decoration, and no Christmas cards mailed. Guess you could say we lost our holiday spirit, entirely this year. The hubs and I made a pact yesterday, while cooking our son’s birthday dinner, that we will force ourselves to fully participate in the season next year. Funny how it only hit us, out of guilt, on Christmas morning. And yes, our son is a Christmas baby! Baby, ha! He just turned 17 years old yesterday!!! Still can’t believe it!
One of my new year’s resolutions will be to get back to blogland!! I have neglected my own, and your lovely little neighborhoods, for too long! Do I have good reasons, absolutely! However, I do miss you guys! I miss your humor, your talents, and your loving support… for me, and for each other. I was pleasantly surprised to see that I haven’t lost any readers, in my absence… and grateful for the understanding that life moves without us, if we take too long to take a deep breath. So, to all of you, THANK YOU!!! See you soon!
So…. after a tough 2011.. BRING ON 2012!!!
continued blessings to you all,
-Tracie
