A New Year.....

 A New Year...

Today in church (YES! We actually got to go to church) Bishop Stauffer talked about a new year.  He said we typically think of the New Year in December/January.  We think of New Years Resolutions, we reflect on what we did right the past year, and look forward to what the New Year has to offer.   Tomorrow is my birthday.  I will be 44.  Tomorrow will be one year since I was kicked out of the house and headed straight towards a divorce.  Tomorrow will mark the one year anniversary of the beginning of the end of the bakery. Tomorrow will reflect the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year for a lot of kids (my kids don't start until Wed.) This past year has been incredibly hard. With the divorce, closing the bakery, starting back at Ultradent, a Pandemic and subsequent "Shelter in Place Order", kids being off of school and working my way through tons of thoughts and emotions. Trying to find hope and peace in my life.  Bishop Stauffer also advised instead of asking "Why ME?" - start asking "Why Now?"  What do I need to learn from the experiences I am going through in my life right now.  I don't have all the answers, but as I sit here - I think that one of the lessons I am learning is gratitude.  To be grateful for the things I DO have.  I have 3 AMAZING children and a fabulous soon to be son-in-law, wonderful siblings - especially a sister who is such a great support and example.  A wonderful mother who checks in on me and offers all her love and support. Some of the best friends and neighbors anyone can have.  I am grateful to have a home to live in, to be able to have continued to work throughout the pandemic, and to have a fabulous boss that continues to watch over me - despite the challenges he has in his life.  I know there has got to be more that I am supposed to be learning, or else thing would be getting easier (right?!) But for now, I want to take this opportunity to start this New Year reflecting and express my gratitude for all that I have been blessed with and ready to face new challenges with a new perspective. 

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