Goodbye 2008

2008 has come and gone so quickly. Reflecting on the past year. I ponder the question...so what did 2008 hold for me?

It was a year of headache and grief as we (anytime I mention we, Errol and I) delt with another year of financial burden in having two houses. We did not have any renters (or at least not ones that paid what was due) and we had to have an eviction process done. UGH!!!!

It was a year also of sadness and rejoicing as a member of my Dad's church passed on to her eternal reward, Alicia Dupler. She had been diagnosed with cancer and fought it for many years. I have been to a few funerals, but this one was different. There were so many people. She was truly an exceptional woman who had touched the lives of so many people and I look forward to seeing her again some day.

It was a year of happiness. Life with my husband could not be better and I love him more every year. 2008 we celebrated 13 yrs. Also we were able to spend times with current friends and reconnect with childhood friends. It was also a year of spending time with family; Josh (now living with us), David and Sarah, our parents, the visit we had with my cousin Angie while on vacation, ect... Love does make a difference in life. Those who are and are not mentioned here by name we love and thank God for you.

It was a year of learning about myself and what I want out of life. Sometimes we think we know what we want and then are pulled in an opposite direction. An example of this lesson is when in August we visited Arizona and found what we like to call "home".

It was a year of taking advantage to the success of our future by having me start college courses for an Associate Degree program in Health Information Management.

So to sum it up 2008 was a full year. A year of many life experiences and growth.
A good year and hope that it was the same for you.

* see Welcome 2009