The Christmas season is upon us. I've been working on our Christmas lists for a couple of weeks and have even snuck in some Christmas music. I dragged all of the Christmas boxes up from the basement today and set about decorating our new space for the first time. I love to see what those boxes hold, the ornaments and memories. Christmas is such a wonderful time of year.
I have been working on the Christmas cards this week. I always enjoy writing an annual letter about what we've been up to the past year. I like reading them so I write one too. As I sat to write the letter and thought about this past year, it was hard to fathom all that has happened. Essentially we have:
- Packed, moved and set up two houses (because the first move was in November)
- We changed our whole life two times and started again. New friends, new classes, playgroups, doctors, grocery stores, everything.
- Amy was born (which is a huge change all by itself)
- We entered and enjoyed (were driven crazy) the toddler years with our son. We even went through potty training.
- We lived in a hotel for 32 nights all while finding and purchasing a home
- I have never been so tired in my life (nobody slept for months).
- We chose to change our lives and move away from our family
It has been one of the most stressful and difficult years of my life. I can't deny it.
Well, that would be one depressing Christmas letter.
Instead, perhaps I will think about some of the wonderful things that have come into my life. I have a new deeper trust in God and in his ability to guide my life. I appreciate Heber and his ability to work hard for us. I learned that people are so kind and willing to reach out, there were some wonderful Logan folks that forever impacted my life. I value so much good friends and family, they've really been there for us.
I am happy to see this 2014 come to a close. Here's to non-depressing Christmas letters. I guess it's back to the drawing board for me.
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