2009 ends today! As I reflect on it, I'm so thankful for God's amazing Grace! He always supplies just what we need to keep us going. Each year brings joys and challenges that show forth God's mighty power. 2009 had it's share of both!
The challenges that stand out in my mind from this year are health problems. Hubby had a triple bypass in Dec 2008 with some complications. But we looked forward to 2009 bringing restored health to him. Unfortunately, by November 2009 he needed stents placed in the main artery again because the bypass had failed. So once again, we look forward to his improved health in 2010. A surprise call from my sister early morning on April 13 gave news about my brother's death during the night; he was only 51. About a week later, his son's wife delivered their still born baby. Then this fall my mother's brother and sister passed away. 4 new graves in our family cemetery.
Blessings for 2009 include a very special trip to Seattle Washington in May. God provided this small get-away and surrounded me with His love in some very special ways throughout the trip. Just what I needed! Another blessing of gigantic proportions is the opportunity to obtain a small ownership percentage in the accounting firm where I work. We have negotiated, worked through some situations, and arrived at an arrangement satisfactory to both of us. Our agreement becomes effective Jan 1, 2010 when I purchase a minority interest. A final blessing for the year, is finding a house to purchase which is much closer to my work. It is a nicer home, although smaller, and has a much smaller yard. With all my boys gone, we needed a smaller yard. We expect to finalize the purchase in January and hope to be moved in by Feb 1.
So it looks like 2010 holds some new and exciting adventures!
The challenges that stand out in my mind from this year are health problems. Hubby had a triple bypass in Dec 2008 with some complications. But we looked forward to 2009 bringing restored health to him. Unfortunately, by November 2009 he needed stents placed in the main artery again because the bypass had failed. So once again, we look forward to his improved health in 2010. A surprise call from my sister early morning on April 13 gave news about my brother's death during the night; he was only 51. About a week later, his son's wife delivered their still born baby. Then this fall my mother's brother and sister passed away. 4 new graves in our family cemetery.
Blessings for 2009 include a very special trip to Seattle Washington in May. God provided this small get-away and surrounded me with His love in some very special ways throughout the trip. Just what I needed! Another blessing of gigantic proportions is the opportunity to obtain a small ownership percentage in the accounting firm where I work. We have negotiated, worked through some situations, and arrived at an arrangement satisfactory to both of us. Our agreement becomes effective Jan 1, 2010 when I purchase a minority interest. A final blessing for the year, is finding a house to purchase which is much closer to my work. It is a nicer home, although smaller, and has a much smaller yard. With all my boys gone, we needed a smaller yard. We expect to finalize the purchase in January and hope to be moved in by Feb 1.
So it looks like 2010 holds some new and exciting adventures!
6 comments:
Happy New Year! I love the new pictures you posted. Beautiful new header!
What a year it has been. I hope the coming year is much happier.
I know that you had some heartbreaks this year. And I hope that this latest procedure for your hubby does the trick to give him some relief.
Best wishes on your new home!!! I know you have to be excited, just as we are, to make the needed changes. 2010 will be a wonderful year for you!
Bless your Heart...what a year. But a New one is about to begin!
Happy New Year!!! hughugs
Happy New Year! I hope 2010 is a blessed year for you and your family.
Girl, it has been quite a year. Probably not one that either of us would have chosen for ourselves but another year filled with His great faithfulness. Blessings to you this new year!
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