Reflections

    Christmas has come and gone.  This means the new year is fast approaching.....boy that was fast.   I have decided this would be a great time to reflect on the happenings of the past year.  So much has happened that my brain has a hard time keeping track of it all.  Many new beginnings occurred this year and also many challenges where faced.  Through it all I came out of it without many scars....more smiles in my heart than scars.
    The best moments this year occurred in June.  On June 5, 2010 I married my best friend.  I married an amazing man, who is my whole world and I am so proud of him each day.  We had so many family and friends present it was amazing.  My relatives that I had not seen in years were present.  My Aunt who lived in Florida was even out for the special day.  It really was special not just for me but for my Dad.  He got to see his sisters and brother.  Priceless!!   Then just a few weeks later I became an Auntie for the first time.  My sister gave birth to a beautiful little boy.  He is such a wonderful gift.  So much love was shared in the month of June this year.
    This year also had its hardships.  It felt like the moment we got back from our Honeymoon our families decided to fall apart.  My dad had a share of visits in and out of the hospital.   His health just seemed to be declining but he sure is a fighter.  Then my mother-in-law was diagnosed with Cancer.  She went in for surgery and is now doing her rounds of Chemo.  To say the least we have been praying and asking for prays from others.  I must say that prayer works because at this point everyone is doing well and we are on the mend.   My faith sure has been tested on many occasions.....I guess God just needs to make sure I still know he is there.
     Then to top off the year on a good note my baby sister got married just a few weeks ago.   It sure made the month of December go by fast.  I just can not believe she has grown up already....she has become such a beautiful women.  I am so proud in all she has accomplished.  Well, I am proud of all my siblings.  I hope they all realize that.
    I hope you were not expecting me to go into great detail of each month .  That would just be insane and I can not recollect all of that.  I just had to recap some of the most important parts of my year.  It makes me realize how lucky I am.  I have so much in my life to be grateful for and to look back at with a happy heart.  My hope for the new year is more smiles, laughter and love.  May your new year bring you much happiness and good health.

   Many Blessings my friends and I will see you next year.  Happy New Year!