~Another year gone by, and I'm taking stock. In some ways it's been a rather routine year, but in others it's been momentous.
~Absolutely the best thing that happened in 2008 was the birth of Baby J. As I've mentioned before, I wasn't anxious to become a grandmother, but since J's birth, I've been overwhelmed with how wonderful she is and how much I want to be a part of her life. I had a fantastic grandmother, one who doted on us and played with us and spoiled us. My mother was not involved to that level, but I think my children have good memories of time spent at Grandma's house. I'm not sure how my role as "Amma" will play out, but I definitely want to be part of her life, and relish whatever that role becomes.
~I'm grateful (again) this year for friends in my life, friends who "get" me, friends with whom I can spend a relaxed vacation or call when I need them, friends whose joys and sorrows I can share.
~Silly as it may seem, I'm also grateful for Facebook which has allowed me to renew contact with friends from seminary and grad school and other pieces of my life who I otherwise would be out of touch with. No matter how casual the contact, it's nice to keep up with those people.
~Getting a clergy coach and a peer support group this year has kept me sane. I really don't know what I would have done without them. It's been a rough year workwise (but that's another post). Having someone to do a reality check, to call me on it when I'm overreacting, to vent to, to give advice when I need it--immeasurable worth.
~There's lots more positive in my life--I'm healthy, I have a good job and a great house to live in--but those are the things that stand out for me this year. How about you?
1 comment:
I have loved seeing your pictures of J this year. :)
Thanks for letting me know about the missed link! I was doing them all by hand / brute force quickly, and I definitely wanted you on there.
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