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.