Happy New Year...
Not sure what to think, other than goodbye 2013. A part of me wants to scream at the top of my lungs in celebration, as it was the worst year of my life, to date. Good freaking bye!!!!... But then again I am not ready to welcome in a 'new' year, a year without my husband in it.
Luckily, I am not putting much stalk into the new year. It is, after all, just another day. What will be, will be. It is my wish, for you all, that you realize having just another day is a huge gift. As hard as that day may be, may you get through it with love and kindness from others, and see your blessings!
My family and I have learned many lessons over the last 12 months, and those lessons have left scars that will last our lifetime. (but so will the lessons learned)
Some most favorite memories of 2013
January~ Richard Blake turned the big 40! His surprise birthday party was such a fun time, I could feel his happiness just by looking at him. So many people were there!
February~ sucked. Not much happy to share that I can recall.
March~ We went to Las Vegas to a Nascar race. It was a lot of fun! Rich went back to work a few days a week!
April~ Went to an Anything For A Friend event. If you have ever been, you understand why it would be something to remember.
May~ We celebrated LIFE! We had a surprise dinner at Bellas for Richard Blake. May 3rd was the year anniversary of his cancer diagnosis. We decided to celebrate life rather than sit and HATE that day. Forgive me if I choose to hate it now.
June~ Sucked.
July~ was hard! But we enjoyed celebrating the birthdays of our favorite little people!
August~ the love felt from friends and family having a yard sale for us! AND of course being able to attend the F2TF anything for a friend 5k!
September~ BEAR LAKE!
October~ enjoying the new found energy hub had. He was talking our ears off, inviting friends over, making plans, etc.
November~ enjoying THEE BEST life celebration I had ever been to, ever!!!
December~ Feeling ALL of the love, kindness, and generosity from others.
Really what I most treasure can't be wrapped up into a 'month', it was time. I loved laying in bed with Rich. We would lay there, hold hands, and talk about everything and nothing. Sometimes we wouldn't even say a word, other times we just watched TV. We both loved to watch Chopped, Friends, Yes Dear, and Revenge together. He was even starting to like Nashville and Parenthood. One of my most favorite things was when all four of us would be laying in bed (or sitting) and just talking, laughing, teasing, etc. You have your kitchen table, we have our bed! I enjoyed sitting on our new deck together, out on the porch, too. We had to soak up the vitamin D on the healthy days. I loved it when Rich was able to go to one of Av's soccer games, and when Rich and Kman were able to go to a movie together. I guess I could ramble on and on about nothing exciting, nothing that would keep a readers interest, yet it was the best memories of the year for me. Life really is all about those small moments that we have with those that we adore. I adore my family and am so grateful for the time that the four of us have had together. I HATE that my children didn't get the time with their dad that they should have gotten, but I am grateful for the time they did have, and that for 18 months Rich was always here. We didn't have to share him, he was all ours!
Happy New Year.
I look forward to your blogs. I am so inspired and taken back by all that you as a family have gone through. I could not imagine....Just hold those memories close to your heart forever, knowing you will be together again. Sending lots of love and hugs, and a happier new year. <3
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