Yes, I admit I am sitting at home on New Years Eve. And guess what? I'm perfectly happy sitting here typing listening to the laughter of my hubby and parents playing Wii. Boy, how times have changed!! I have a little 9 month bundle of joy that keeps me at home now, and although my parents offered to babysit while we go out, we chose to have a date night out last night and enjoy a more quiet night in tonight. It seems pretty darn perfect to me!
As I often do around a holiday, I go back and read my blog post from the previous year. And like many times when I do this I am left wondering, "Who would've thought how much my life was about to change?" I began 2009 with great anticipation about becoming a mom finally. Little did I know what a traumatic experience Mathew's birth would be, or that I would be packing up my home and moving to Iowa, saying goodbye to a job I loved and so many great friends as well as my brother. It was a year full of MANY emotions. There have been some extreme highs and a few pretty intense lows. Luckily having Mathew makes all the lows seem so much more bearable and less important. I am hoping that 2010 brings some stability and consistency. I am struggling with Iowa feeling like my "home" yet, so I am dedicated to forming some connections and making an extra effort to make time for myself and my marriage amidst spending as much possible time savoring motherhood.
I will forever remember 2009 as a wonderful year overall. God allowed me to experience the greatest gift of all. Everyday I spend with him, I know is a blessing. I am so grateful that I've been able to spend so much time with him this year. I wouldn't want it any other way.
Thank you to our many faithful family and friends that continue to read our blog and have prayed for us and offered love and support throughout our journey this year. My prayer is that each of you are blessed in this new year, and throughout the coming decade. Savor the special moments with your friends and family, remember Christ in all things, and take care of yourself and your loved ones!
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6 comments:
So well said, as always! Happy new year to you, Mat, and that absolutely adorable MJ.
Debbie took my words once again, so "Ditto!" x, Mindy :-)
Yes, Keli...all is so true!
Mathew is such a JOY to my heart!
I wonder what 2010 will bring?
Love, Mom
Keli,
Although we miss you bunches down here in Florida, it's great to read that you are doing well. Give my best to Mat and give little Mathew lots of hugs and kisses.
As always you reflect on the positive! The lows play important roles but we must savor the highs. You are a precious person to me, MJ is so lucky to have parents willing to make sacrifices in order to have such a fulfilling family life. Happy New Year to you all! Love ya, KW
As always you reflect on the positive! The lows play important roles but we must savor the highs. You are a precious person to me, MJ is so lucky to have parents willing to make sacrifices in order to have such a fulfilling family life. Happy New Year to you all! Love ya, KW
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