The past year...reflections

So on the eve (so to speak since it's actually days away) of my 33rd birthday, I have taken the time to really think about the last year and how much has gone on.....

NEW HOUSE:  While we're still renting, at this time last year, we were looking for a new place to live.  We wanted out of the apartments that were just not a great environment for the kids anymore (rowdy kids, etc).  God blessed us with a great little townhouse with great neighbors on the other side.  The new house brought some great new friends into the kids' lives as well as the opportunity to have more space so we could host sleepovers and such.  My goal IS a house big enough for the kids to have their own bedrooms, of course and I believe that someday God has that in store for us.  In the meantime, I'm very, very thankful for the house we have.

JOB:  I had just started back to teaching gymnastics and now I'm moving on AGAIN to something different.  While I love teaching gymnastics, a different opportunity presented itself that serves my family better in the long run.  My fella's job  has also changed for the better and I couldn't be more thankful :)

ANOTHER YEAR STRONGER:  There have been ups and downs but our family is stronger and happier now than before and I truly believe God has blessed that.

HEALTHIER:  At this time last year, I was dealing with a lot of health issues that were resolved with my hysterectomy.  Yes, it was a somewhat difficult and frustrating recovery but I feel very blessed to be happier and healthier now.

SETTLED IN:  I'm finally achieving the final steps to truly being settled into Colorado officially.  Slowly but surely, I take the blessings that God's giving me and putting them to work to truly make my life better here.  Some changes/blessings are easier to cope with than others. 

FRIENDS:  Some friends have come and some have gone.  Some of them I'm sad to see go and others I wish good riddance to.  The fact is that I am clearing out the drama and dramatic ickiness that I just don't need anymore.

So what am I hoping for by the time next year comes around....stay tuned for my next post....