A new year
December 30th, 20082008 has been an interesting year, to say the least. It has definitely had it’s ups and downs I’m sure like anybody’s year but this year will definitely be a memorable one that will not be easily forgotten. This year started with the challenge of having a child in Kindergarten. My first born child. It was pretty emotional for me at first. I was leaving her for 2 1/2 hrs in the care of someone I didn’t know at all. I had to put all my trust in the school system and be comforted that she was getting the proper teaching and emotional/mental stability from a lady she would call her teacher. A couple of months I was put at ease and knew that she would be ok. Her Kindergarten year was a good one. She loved going to school and if she was ever home for a long period of time ie: sick days or holidays she would complain that she wanted to go back to school because she was bored at home no matter what kind of fun I provided for her. I’m just hoping this attitude lasts well into highschool. Ha. Who am I kidding. Apart from the emotional ties that comes along with sending your first born off to school there’s also the challenge of getting her there and back with 2 other kids in tow. If you talk to any mom with more than 1 child they’ll tell you how they dread the Kindergarten year. Having to pack up all your kids to get them to school and then back again to pick up your child 2 hours later is pretty taxing. Especially in the winter months. I get exhausted just thinking about having to do it all over again with my other 3.
Next in the year was Carson’s forklift accident. That has been the true challenge of this year. I have gone through so many emotions I can’t even express. Carson wasn’t the only one who broke a bone this summer two of our girls broke their arm within weeks of each other. Thankfully they only had their casts on for a few weeks so they were still able to enjoy water type activities. I have learned a lot about the character of myself, “friends” vs. true friends, relatives and the church through experience-good and bad. In the end I walk away with a deeper appreciation for my husband, family, and faith.
A few months before my husband’s accident we found out I was pregnant with our 4th child. We talked about #4 but didn’t know when it was going to happen. A surprise for sure but definitely a welcomed one. We found out we were going to have our very first boy and I was so excited. A little brother for my girls. The only hard part of this pregnancy was the stress I was feeling trying to cope with the affects from Carson’s accident and the guilt I was feeling for having two kids with broken arms. Thankfully, all was good and I delivered a healthy,beautiful baby boy in October. Levi was definitely the best part of 2008.
Another upside, this business. I have so much to learn so I am truly honored when a bride asks me to photograph their wedding or I get a call from a mom wanting me to photograph their family. There are no words to express what it is like to be taking baby steps towards your dream. I’m not there but I feel like I’m on my way.
This year I had to see my mom and step-dad move further away from us. They were living in Alberta and decided to make the big move to Newfoundland. As I write this I get teary-eyed because I know that seeing them is not going to be easy anymore. Alberta may be a days-drive away but it can be done a few times a year and it felt so close. But Newfoundland, it’s so far away… I understand why they decided to move and I support them but it’s hard to see (or not see) your family as often anymore.
There are more good and bad experiences I can share but needless to say I’m ready for a new year. I’m sure 2009 will have it’s own set of challenges but I’m praying and hoping for an accident free year. I’m looking for the good in things, going to trying to step out of my comfort zone more and try to find the positive and finding ways that my family can all be in a better place. I’m looking up now.
Happy New Year!
Thanks for such a good day!
