Things are a changing.....

Yesterday was Makenna’s last day of kindergarten.  I realized that I started this blog on the day before she started school.  Wow…  what a fast and productive year it has been for our family.  Some things that have happened this year that have changed us:

-           Makenna started her school ‘career’ with one of the most wonderful teachers we could have ever hoped for.  I absolutely cannot praise Mrs. Bernard enough for the guidance she has given Makenna over the last school year.  She has truly taught her so much and taught me that I am indeed a good parent to an amazing little girl…  for this, I am immensely grateful.

-          One of the most amazing people I have ever met in my life died from a horrible illness that I will never understand.  I have realized that he was the closest thing I have ever known to a father and I still miss him more than I thought possible.

-          I opened up to my family about things that happened in my childhood that I had kept a secret for over 20 years.  Many times I wonder if this has helped or hindered me in psychological recovery and healing.

-          My wonderful husband received some very good legal news this year and a huge burden on our family was lifted because of this.

-          I graduated with my Master’s Degree (which I was convinced would never occur) this year and have decided to try my hand at a PhD…  we shall see next year how that it going. 
-          I have begun to question my faith this year and question why I believe what I was told to believe.  This next year, I will begin on a journey of reflection as to what this exactly means for ME to determine what I do believe.

That pretty much sums up our year…  it, for the most part, has been a great year and we are really looking forward to what the future holds for our family.  Brandon and I have some big plans in store for our family so stay tuned for that…..  Love.

Things I Know

I have been keeping a list of 'Things I Know' and have decided to share them:

1.  I have been given this wonderful family whom I have no idea what I would do without.  Brandon, Makenna and my mom are so incredibly precious to me.
2.  I have an awesome SMALL set of girlfriends that I wouldn't trade for the world.  Their love for me inspires me everyday to be a better person.
3.  I have truly accomplished more in my life than I ever thought possible and I have a few select people to thank for that.  I could not have done it without their encouragement and help.
4.  I have tried to be friends with a particular person and she is evidentally so stuick in her own crappy world that she refuses to accept friendship and this pisses me off.  :)  (Everything I said couldn't be all roses)
5.  Makenna and I butt heads so often because our personalities are exactly alike and, for the most part, I love it.  This shows me that she will be open-minded and independent when she grows up.
6.  Someone that I knew read my blog and sent me an email about something that I had written and I felt horribly violated (so if he is reading this again, don't do it again or I will hunt you down...  ok?)
7.  I am going to give this PhD thing my best effort BUT if it doesn't work out I won't feel defeated or like a failure.
8.  I have grown to despise closed minded people even though I used to be one.
9.  My music 'likes' change as often as I change underwear (and that is daily  :))