I tend to approach the end of one year and the launch of another with mixed feelings. There’s the excitement of a new year filled with opportunities, experiences and successes. There’s the bittersweet feeling that another year has passed and maybe I missed out on some key piece of the last 12 months.
But overall, when I reflect on 2012, I feel blessed. My business exploded. My relationship with God was strengthened. My marriage is solid. My daughter is brilliant (of course!). I noticed a few more gray hairs and stressed (probably too much) over work that needed to be done. I drank a lot of coffee. I’m sure I didn’t take enough time for myself or simply to enjoy life (do we ever?). I lost a precious family member and yet rejoiced knowing he’s in heaven.
And that is life – a mixture of blessing and burden, a cocktail of joy and sorrow, a blend of beautiful and brave. I enter a new year with thanksgiving in my heart and a resolve to embrace my season of life, seize opportunities and live as a blessing to those around me. For if I can achieve that in 2013, I will deem the year a success. ….Well, that and master the 65-pound thruster in CrossFit but that’s for another post.
Happy New Year, Holly. I’m so glad we’ve gotten to know each other better this past year. You rock.
Angie, you are such a delight! I too am happy we’ve gotten to know each other better. I’m looking forward to what 2013 has in store for us, my friend. And I’ll take “you rock” as a high-quality compliment any day! 🙂
I suddenly feel silly for saying you rock but my brain is fried and that’s the best I’ve got right now. 🙂