Wow - Another year has gone by!

So it's time to reflect and come up with my "word" for 2014. It seems last year I was hoping to achieve balance and I chose the word Cherish. Hmmm did I achieve balance ... maybe a bit - I think that's a continuing goal. This year's word will be ME!

I know it seems kind of self centered - but really I need to be! I need to take care of me; learn more about myself; and work on some things for myself - and in the end those things will help ME give more to others.  I need to stop making excuses and just take life by the reins!

2013 was a year to remember.

It was the year my sweet grand-daughter was born. Who knew a little person could change your world and make your heart grow 10x bigger.

It was the year I learned more about myself. How I could tackle obstacles on my own and by leaning on those who love me - I can overcome anything. Joy, heartbreak, you name it - I can take it!

As Marilyn Monroe said "I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.”

It was the year I learned that "People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime." That was a hard one for me to learn as I like to hold on to everyone in my life close to me ... but really - I can't. So thank you to those who were there for a reason or a season and have moved on - you've impacted my life greatly! And those that are there for a lifetime - hold on - it's going to be one helluva ride.

It was the year that I won Lucy's paint job ... she was beautiful before - now she's just breathtaking. I never knew that a piece of metal could make me so darn happy. Driving her is like giving breath to me. It taught me patience - that's for sure :) Thanks to all who helped me achieve this dream.

It was the year of kissing some frogs (no offence) to finding what looks like to be a prince. And learning that if you go out of your comfort zone and your "mold" that you'd be surprised what you can find. And that my friends... is a continuing saga for sure.

It was the year that I learned I had diabetes and reminded myself how important I am - and how important it is to take care of myself. That is one I will have to continue to remember for sure! I matter and I matter to others - so I must take care of me. So 2013 was a pretty good year. I lived, I learned, I loved ... and I look forward to 2014!!!