Oh 2010, where have you taken me? I suppose it has not all been bad. I did finally get my associate’s degree after much procrastination!! Yippee!! I went through the ceremony and while I said it was for my kids it did feel really good to dress up and put on the cap n gown and do the whole show. So Thank You Hill College for that opportunity! We spent several days in Louisiana re-connecting with family and that was incredible!! We have also been able to use Facebook to connect with distant cousins that we normally would not get the chance to get to know. I have a place to display my beautiful kids and all of their silliness. When faced with adversity we have managed to make it through. We had the opportunity to walk away from this little cracker-box house that we call home, but decided instead to make it HOME. I hope you can understand the difference. A house is a place to lay your head, shelter that is necessary. A HOME is a refuge from the storm, a safe place that is yours. It is where you know you can be you and not worry about judgment.
And I guess that is the most I can say about TWENTY TEN, because the rest of it kinda stunk. But for TWENTY ELEVEN, well it holds all of the hope and possibility that comes with every new year, and I will continue to tell my story, and be grateful for my HOME!!
Farewell 2010, you were not the best year, but you were not the worst!!! You certainly won’t be missed. Bring on 2011!!! Sincerely, J*
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