Life is struggle. Life is beauty.
Christmas Day, 2016. A coyote passing through during a blizzard outside our cabin. SOOC
2016 proved to be both a difficult and wonderful year, and I have much to be thankful for. I took a temporary job working the county election which involved a great deal of overtime. Two weeks into that, I received an unpleasant diagnosis which lead to thyroid surgery. The surgery revealed a tiny spot of cancer, which was completely removed along with the thyroid. The surgery was easy, but my reaction to two drugs set me back. Right at the time of surgery we received an offer on our house, and we packed and moved into a much smaller rental, while we wait for our new house to be built. I have now started a new job in my profession. And then there was Christmas, spent in the mountains with all of our kids as well as extended family. I have to admit to being a bit tired. . .
I am grateful for excellent medical staff, a gifted surgeon and for a welcome outcome. I am grateful for family and friends who love me in spite of me. :-) I am grateful for a new chapter in a new location with a new job, and the excitement of planning a new home to love. I am thankful for the old home that sheltered and welcomed us with its warm embrace for 18 years. I am grateful for time spent with my lovely and loving sister, Sherri. And I am thankful for all of you, your care and concern, and the abundant and extraordinary talent you possess. May each of you be blessed in this coming year.
Happy New Year! Bring on 2017!
Life is struggle. Life is beauty.
Christmas Day, 2016. A coyote passing through during a blizzard outside our cabin. SOOC
2016 proved to be both a difficult and wonderful year, and I have much to be thankful for. I took a temporary job working the county election which involved a great deal of overtime. Two weeks into that, I received an unpleasant diagnosis which lead to thyroid surgery. The surgery revealed a tiny spot of cancer, which was completely removed along with the thyroid. The surgery was easy, but my reaction to two drugs set me back. Right at the time of surgery we received an offer on our house, and we packed and moved into a much smaller rental, while we wait for our new house to be built. I have now started a new job in my profession. And then there was Christmas, spent in the mountains with all of our kids as well as extended family. I have to admit to being a bit tired. . .
I am grateful for excellent medical staff, a gifted surgeon and for a welcome outcome. I am grateful for family and friends who love me in spite of me. :-) I am grateful for a new chapter in a new location with a new job, and the excitement of planning a new home to love. I am thankful for the old home that sheltered and welcomed us with its warm embrace for 18 years. I am grateful for time spent with my lovely and loving sister, Sherri. And I am thankful for all of you, your care and concern, and the abundant and extraordinary talent you possess. May each of you be blessed in this coming year.
Happy New Year! Bring on 2017!