Happy New Year! I can’t believe it’s 2012, I could never imagine to see such numbers when I was little, but sure feel blessed to be able to live them. 2011 was a very blessed year, I am trying to re-cap in my head all that took place and will do my best to put it so called “on paper” when in reality is this post We met 2011 in the circle of my side of the family and it was absolutely wonderful. I remember Barry bought me a camera on Christmas Eve and I could not wait to take that thing for a “spin” and see all that it had to offer. I am certainly grateful for the wonderful time and pictures we shared that night and lifted our glasses to meet 2011. Again and again we saw God’s hand in everything that took place this year. It definitely seemed much busier than others and the only reason I say that is because of all the events that took place, trips we got to go on and just the sense of belonging. To re-cap some of our blessings this year:
Meeting 2011 with family, Isabella turns 1 (1/11/11), I ran my first half marathon on 2/6/11, 5/14/2011 we found out we were expecting another blessing, Oleg and Lilya became one on 5/22/2011, we celebrated our 6th year of marriage on 5/28/11 (what a blessing it has been), Barry and I turned BIG 30 (one of the best birthdays), we were blessed to go on a trip to Palm Desert (what a fun adventure), in July Barry did his first “Death Ride” with crazy over 8,500’ elevation (I am so proud of him), in August Barry joined network fellowship business group, which has been great, 10/15/2011 Bobby and Sarah tied the knot, we also got to go to Carmel in October. Family time has been absolutely amazing during this year with all that has been taking place. Barry’s business keeps growing, there are always ups and downs, but God has been very gracious to us. I have been watching Lissy on Tuesdays and Thursdays and working for TW Photography on Mondays which has been an absolute blessing! All in all, it has been a year full of adventure, joy, busyness and of course challenges 😉
It still takes my breath away that I can reflect every year and have the ability to do so with God 100% behind me, giving me health and energy to do so. Thank you to our precious Father for taking care of us all, even when we do not understand why certain things happen the way they do. In the midst of all that, we re-gain faith and hope. May God bless all in 2012!
