Out with the Old, in with the New

I did something I haven't done in a long time - read through my blog posts from the beginning...well...not all 472 of them but just enough to peek at how interestingly challenging my life has been in 2010.

I started my blog in 2008 with 3 readers which eventually grew to ten and then where it is today. Some of you have been with me from the beginning, Danica, Julie, Megryansmom, Lin, Veronica Lee, and Buckeroo Mama. A million thanks to you all for not leaving my blog in a cloud of dust.

So much happened in 2010. Right when I found strength and courage to start all over again in a new city, I was laid off (in 2009). As much as I wanted to believe that I'd find another job, after countless and disappointing searches, I knew that there had to be a door opening somewhere else.

During this time, I was having the time of my life being Momo to Baby Boo, my now ex-Boo's daughter. The bond was unmeasurable and the joy and laughter that came from seeing life through her eyes was sweet and precious. I began seeing neon signs that Boo and I were not going to spend our lives forever this past year. I accepted it and even though, I mourned what we once had, I used that courage to look forward to life once again, differently.

Differently this time around, meant taking a leap of faith and falling head over heels with my new state, Oregon. I moved anticipating (still anticipating) the great things that I was going to experience and live. So far, in this adventure, I've been blessed with a new job and the joy of knowing that Married Boo and Son In Boo are moving out to Oregon on February 1st.

I've experienced loneliness, new friendships, awe, challenges, acceptance and tons of humor this past year. This year hasn't been without tears though. Letting go isn't always easy and I unfortunately let go of people, like my godfather that I held dear and close to my heart.

Most of you know that I don't make resolutions for the new year but I do use what I've gained from the last year to build on making the new year even better. That's my desire....for this new year, 2011, to be better than I've ever imagined, with God's help.

I'm so thankful for you all, my friends. You've challenged me by sharing your tears and your hearts in your many comments and also your blogs. I'm so blessed to have you all in my life! Thank you isn't maybe the best word, but it's all that I can express at the moment.

Happy New Year to you!!!

Every year, when I was a kid growing up, we'd go to church to watch the new year come in and we'd sing this.

Thank you Jesus for my journey,
you brought me, your brought me.

Thank you Jesus for my journey,
you brought me from a mighty long way!!!

Amen!!!