2009 In Review

When we wrote our e-cards for Christmas this year (brilliant idea by the hubby – were it up to me and we had to send real cards, it just would not have gotten done), I wrote the first thing that came to my mind, that “trials and tribulations were many.” I have been thinking about it since it sent. See, here’s the thing – as I read through past posts and what I have been surrounded by – I think, think I was right. But I’m just not sure.
My family has been blessed – I have a wonderful husband, the most awesome daughter there is. Our marriage and family is becoming stronger. My family is in good health for the most part – and family bonds keep growing stronger. I had the toughest, but most successful year thus far in my career. We became more involved in our church and made a lot more friends, some new some renewed.

It was a good year.

In the moment, it is sometimes hard to see through the immediate frustrations and get a big picture view. I am also a person who could probably define empathy and sympathy. When those I love are hurting, I hurt. Physically and emotionally I hurt and it does affect me. I think it’s a good thing – but obviously I need to work on caring for others, doing what I can do, and then letting it be enough. I can only do what I can do. I’m not sure how to balance it because it is obviously a part of who I am, it was how I was made – but it can color the outlook on my world, that’s for sure.

So 2009 – was a good year. As a family we accomplished some of our financial goals – we accomplished all 5 of those we started the year with. Midway we re-evaluated and raised the bar. We didn’t not hit it – we gave ourselves until January 31st to make those goals – and yet I really really really wanted to accomplish them before the end of the year. Apparently you can take the girl out of the competition – but not the competition out of the girl.

I have enjoyed my husband and being married more than ever this year.

Work – well, it was work. I learned a lot and have a new, exciting opportunity. It will take a lot of hard work, but speaking about it with Raymonn and knowing some short term sacrifices will help set our family up more – well it will hopefully be worth it in the long run.

Friends – I got more of them Ha! You may think it’s not a big deal, but I’m not one with a really large circle, so it was fun to meet new people who I clicked with.

So yeah – 2009 was a good year. I learned a lot. I grew a lot. I’m really looking forward to 2010.