Happy New Year 2009As I reflect on this past year, I don't believe that I have had a year filled with more ups and downs. The ups were way up there and the downs were pretty down. I have so much to be grateful for. We started off this year with Tyler getting baptized, that was an up.
Then shortly after, Chad and I left for Guatemala to go on our service expedition and even though he broke his leg, that experience was definitely an up!
In June our family was able to go to Disneyland and stay at the Grand California Disney Hotel...That was totally an up. Shortly after returning home we learned that Chad's company was being extinguished. That was a down. During all of these ups and downs my dad's health began to diminish which was definitely a downer. Though I do have some ups associated with those downs. I consider myself extremely blessed to have so many experiences with my dad, driving to and from doctor appointments at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital. One time I remember reading jokes about each state out of the Reader's Digest to him and making him laugh while waiting for the doctor. Those are totally ups!!!
Then I got sick. Spending a week in the hospital due to pregnancy and Asthma was a down but there was an up associated with it as well. Because Chad was out of work he was able to be home with the kids and plan two birthday parties. Though our finances were getting a little scary with no employment we knew something great would be on the horizon.
Chad and I were able to take a quick trip to North Carolina (thanks to Karen for providing me Delta sky miles) at the beginning of July for a speaking engagement Chad had. This was an up that came just at the right time for me.
Then at the end of July my dad lost his battle with Cancer and passed away...A big down! This was hard and still is, especially with the holidays. Even with my dad being gone we feel his presence in our lives daily. We believe he helped us with our decision for Chad to join the company he is now with and this is a big up...Truly a blessing.
I was ready for Fall to come and was done with summer. Luckily since the seasons have changed we haven't had many downs. We have enjoyed our family and are so looking forward to our baby boy due the end of this month...definitely a major up. Here is to looking up for the rest of 2009!
Then shortly after, Chad and I left for Guatemala to go on our service expedition and even though he broke his leg, that experience was definitely an up!
In June our family was able to go to Disneyland and stay at the Grand California Disney Hotel...That was totally an up. Shortly after returning home we learned that Chad's company was being extinguished. That was a down. During all of these ups and downs my dad's health began to diminish which was definitely a downer. Though I do have some ups associated with those downs. I consider myself extremely blessed to have so many experiences with my dad, driving to and from doctor appointments at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital. One time I remember reading jokes about each state out of the Reader's Digest to him and making him laugh while waiting for the doctor. Those are totally ups!!!
Then I got sick. Spending a week in the hospital due to pregnancy and Asthma was a down but there was an up associated with it as well. Because Chad was out of work he was able to be home with the kids and plan two birthday parties. Though our finances were getting a little scary with no employment we knew something great would be on the horizon.
Chad and I were able to take a quick trip to North Carolina (thanks to Karen for providing me Delta sky miles) at the beginning of July for a speaking engagement Chad had. This was an up that came just at the right time for me.
Then at the end of July my dad lost his battle with Cancer and passed away...A big down! This was hard and still is, especially with the holidays. Even with my dad being gone we feel his presence in our lives daily. We believe he helped us with our decision for Chad to join the company he is now with and this is a big up...Truly a blessing.
I was ready for Fall to come and was done with summer. Luckily since the seasons have changed we haven't had many downs. We have enjoyed our family and are so looking forward to our baby boy due the end of this month...definitely a major up. Here is to looking up for the rest of 2009!
4 comments:
I'm with Mom on the tears - this was sweet. I had these same thoughts the other day - major, MAJOR ups and major, WORST KIND EVER downs. Well put sis...
Definetly an unforgetable year for all your family. That is such a beautiful spot where you buried your Dad. We all miss him and it seems unbelievable still that he is gone.
What a year you've had! I love that you count your downs as being ups in a way, too. How exciting for the baby!
It's seems like life is always full of ups and downs! Thanks for the post! It made me reflect on our 2009!
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