New Year

I was reflecting on the past year today...as many of us do on the last day of the year.  This year has had a lot of ups and downs...good and bad...happy and sad....
In April I celebrated another year with my boyfriend...making that 5 amazing years together.  I feel extremely lucky for each and every year that we spend together.
In May I graduated from San Francisco State University.  This was a huge milestone in my life, and an event I will never forget.
Also in May, my brother graduated from Junior High.  It was pretty crazy watching him become a high schooler!
In June I got a new job and thought that I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my future.
In July, my parents celebrated 28 years together and me and my brothers were able to send them to Rascal Flatts to celebrate!
In August I watched my brother play in his first college football game.  As his sister, knowing how long he had waited for this, I was extremely proud!
In October, my Grandma was in a car accident that left her with a broken back and resulted in both she and my Grandpa moving in with us.
In November, my brother hurt his neck in a football game and was unable to finish the season.
In December, I quit my job.
In December, my brother moved home from school.
In December, everything I thought I had figured out about my future...I realized I hadn't.

Life has a funny way of surprising us.
Just when you think you are on the right track...something derails you.
It can be overwhelming, and exhausting, and completely confusing.  But at the same time, life is incredible.
It teaches you things every single day.

This year I learned a lot about myself.
Im thankful for the trials that showed me my strength.  Im thankful for the hard times that helped me to grow.  Im thankful for the people in my life who held me up when I couldn't hold myself.  Im thankful for the opportunities God gave me this year and I look forward to the journey he has in store for me in 2012.