Monday 1 February 2016

Happy new year! And then life happens!

So yes, this year has been a bit of a bummer up to now. The last week and a bit, since my last blog, has been particularly tough.

We lost a friend the week before last (after seeing him the Saturday - 4 days before he passed) and had his funeral last week Wednesday, my mom had a hip replacement on Tuesday (her third big orthopedic operation in so many years) and I battled a kidney infection through all this.

Through all this we had some great news - A did her best ever in the house sport swimming and made the swimming team as a full and proper member with 3 personal best places and times.

Today is the start of a wonderful brand new year for me! Yes, I know it's the first of February but I need a do over. It will be a great year! If this weekend is anything to go with - it will certainly be. We had a great one filled with good food, family time and lots of rest.

So, who is starting 2016 with me today or who had a great January?

10 comments:

  1. Here's hoping things improve for you and your family!
    xx

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  2. Sorry to hear. Glad that it is going well with your mom! Congrats to A! That's wonderful!!
    Here it feels like we can't get out of the starting line, so I am also starting again with you! ;-)

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  3. It's been a tough month for me, adjusting to four kids. Not near as horrible as your January :( Hope the rest of the year is much better

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    1. I can think that is a huge adjustment. Also the girl factor

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    2. I think it's more a thing of trying to handle the "foster" part of it. Trying to fit her in as a child in the home and not just a foster child. Trying the fill the gaps we missed when they took her away.
      The girl thing also has it's own things lol

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  4. Soooo sorry for your loss, my friend. Praying that the year ahead will be WAY easier for you. And yes, I am with you. My new year starts in February. January was a bit of a write-off for me too.
    xx

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  5. I like January...it has my birthday and Keiden's in it. Sorry that your Jan was rough, but I'm sure your new year will be great :)

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  6. It can only improve from here on in Cat. Praying the Lord's protection over you and your family. Much love xx

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