A lot has changed in one short year. Despite the fact that 2014 began on a downbeat, it has picked up the tempo nicely.
A year ago today, my honey was on a respirator fighting for his life. While I was loath to admit it, I was nearly certain that he wouldn't survive. I've never been so happy to be wrong.
In addition to a healed husband, I feel very blessed by several events this year. (In case you missed the banner and the yelling of the news from the rooftops) I secured a full-time, tenure-track teaching job. My kids (and their children) moved home. Yes, this is a great thing. I LOVE having the babies (grown and otherwise) under one roof. I have also reconnected with an old friend or two (thank you Facebook), and am enjoying new friendships at the new job. This year was the best Christmas in recent memory, made especially sweet by the presence of my oldest extra daughter.
Tonight we will begin the evening by toasting an extended family member as he celebrates his 70th birthday. Then my honey and I will return to our tradition of burning out the old and burning in the new as we gather round the fire pit. If the grand-babies can stay awake, they will join us. Tomorrow we will lounge around at my favorite anti-party, eat soup, watch movies and enjoy good friends.
I am delighted to say that I am quite happy today. I'm holding onto this feeling as tightly as possible. I look forward to the challenges of 2015, but for now I plan to spend some time sitting and enjoying all the goodness in my life.
