Ending...

The year is ending, 2009 will be but a memory in less than 12 hours. If I had the patience to sit and type for hours I'd give 2009 memories from this past year (but lets be real, who wants 2009 of my memories?) So here are just a few: Buying my DSLR, making friends with a great family, being allowed to participate in the life of the beautiful McKenna Grace, feeling like I'm on TOP of the world, feeling like there's no place to go but up, finding a new church, learning new things about the children at my job, going snowboarding (and watching my bestie enjoy her first time on the slopes), my first ride on a Sea Doo, my first time driving a Sea Doo, more mini vacations than I can count, coming in FIRST place at Give Blood, Play Hockey...

Most importantly I will never forget the love I shared and the love I received from wonderful friends and family. I will never forget the blessing of seeing my Grandpa Howard Thompson one last time before he went to be with the Lord over the summer. I will never forget the people who stood by me and my family when it felt like we were standing alone. I will never forget the lessons I learned whether I learned them with laughter or tears. As 2009 becomes a memory, I look forward to 2010 and all that it brings and I welcome the new year with this challenge....BRING IT!