What a strange and different year 2010 has been. But I cannot say it has been a bad year for me. I have faced a few challenges head on and feel that I am walking out of 2010 a better person than I was when I entered.
I have been finding joy in the small simple pleasures, the happiness that comes on a day by day basis. This year after hunting season was over, I told my brothers that despite not coming home with that long sought after enormous deer, this was probably the most fun I have had for a number of years. I think for the first time I was able to unplug and truly get to the outdoors and enjoy the time spent with my family.
Work has been a struggle this year. But think that I gained some valuable experience and knowledge. I am looking forward to what 2011 has to offer in the way of my career.
Thanks to the Internet, I have reconnected with so many wonderful people. Friends from all aspects of my life and it has even helped me to keep in better touch with my family.
I turned 40 this year and I will be honest, it slapped me in the face. For the first time ever I have actually felt my age. For years now I have looked in the mirror and have still seen the 25 year old me. Maybe it is all a mind set, but I swear my joints and muscles ache more often than they ever have before. But age is only a number and it is up to each of us to feel or act our age, or better yet, act the age we want to be. (Let's just keep the stupid things under control.)
Never before have I had so many opportunities to drop to my knees and ask Our Loving Father for help. I have had some of my close friends and family members hurt this year and I have hurt with them. But this has also humbled me and allowed me to help in whatever small ways possible. I have also been reminded of the fragility of life. And I have resolved myself to live life to the fullest and not be held back by fears.
Yes, this year has had its ups and downs. I have learned and grown so much during this year. I am grateful to all of you, each one of you, my dear friends and family, for the love and friendship you have all given to me. Granted some of you, I don't see on a daily, weekly, monthly or even on a yearly basis, but I am so blessed to have had you in my life. You all are such a rich blessing to me thank you!
During this Christmas season I also need to express my love and gratitude to Our Savior for the life he gave for us and also to our Father in Heaven for granting me the opportunity to come to this world!
Merry Christmas to each of you! I value each of you and wish you all the best for an amazing 2011.
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