You say goodbye, I say hello...

Dear 2010,

I must admit, I'm a bit sad to see you go.

There have been some years that I was glad to close the door on, but not you.

You saw me through my goal to become more frugal.

I started back to college after fifteen years, and it hasn't been (that) painful, actually it's been refreshing to stimulate my brain again.

All three of my babies are in school.  One in junior high, one in middle school, one in kindergarten.  Straight A's and good behavior from all of them.  Makes this mommy very proud.

My mom moved closer to me, and eliminated a lot of drama from her life.  My kids love having both of their mamaws less than five minutes away.

Joe's dad survived his open heart surgery and is recovering well.  He is determined to make some major life changes to stay healthy and live to see his grandbabies grow up.

Joe fulfilled a lifelong dream and started his own company, doing ceramic tile and general home repairs.  He is still teaching, too, until the company takes off.

2010, you have continued to bless me and my family with good friends, health, a good job that I love, and a realization that God has had His hand on us from the beginning and will until the end.

Though I'm sad to see you go, I'm ready for your cousin, 2011, to carry on in your example.

Goodbye, 2010; hello, 2011!