This year has definitely been one to remember. I’ve had some extreme highs and some extreme lows. Through it all, I feel like I was able to find me. Not the mom, wife, daughter or employee, but ME. The person that I am when no one else is looking. I love all my other roles and I’m now seeing how they’ve all played a role in the me that I am now.
One of the extreme lows that I experienced this year was my cancer scare. I had an abnormal PAP exam which eventually led to them recommending Leep Surgery. During the days leading up to my surgery I was a nervous wreck and very emotional. All I could think about was how my husband and kids would handle my death. Surviving this scare made me recognize that life is not promised and assured that my work on this earth isn’t done yet.
An extreme high for me this year was getting the new job. I usually set goals and go after them until I achieve them. This was different though. It was as if God ordered my steps. I didn’t even want to apply for the job, my voicemail and email wasn’t accepting their messages and I made some pretty major errors during the interview. God has revealed to me several times that this is where he wants me to be, and I’m excited to see what the future holds.
As far as the family this has been a stressful but important year. We have a toddler and s preteen. She’s potty training and testing her boundaries. She has her own little personality now and it’s full of sass and curiosity. He’s transitioning from a little boy to a little man. He knows his boundaries but tries to see if there is any flexibility and is learning the hard way that there is very little.
Hubby and I are in one of the best places we’ve been in a while. We are both progressing professionally and mentally. We have learned to resolve our disputes by communicating our positions rather yelling and placing blame. We don’t always see eye to eye but we understand what a blessing it is to have a marriage with a solid foundation and and we respect each other as individuals we do much better as a couple.
Some other highlights from 2015 were:
CJ’s first flight
Celebrating 5 years of marriage
The birth of my first niece
Being able to have my entire family visit my grandma
My cousin’s wedding
Our family trip to Hilton Head Island
My girls getaway to Ocean City
Her awesome 2nd birthday party
Starting my blog!!!
Finding about all the new babies that are on the way
I have a few goals for 2016 but my main goal is to remain the same me. I want to make my blog better and advertise it more. I want to exceed expectations in my new position and I want to finalize the transition from the master bedroom to my woman cave. I want to remain happy and proud of the ME that God has led me to be. I thank you all for supporting me and reading my blog every week. It really means a lot to me. Have a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!!!!
-ModernMomontheMove