Ok, so I have been wanting a way to express myself without really having to talk to anyone, and finally (yes I'm a little slow) it clicked, start blogging, so here I am! How can life seem so crazy yet be so mundane at the same time? 2009 was probably one of the most difficult years of my life, but I made it through it, thanks to God and my husband, Chris, who I don't give credit to near enough. I've heard if God brings you to it, he will bring you through it. He is there for us all of the time, we just need to slow down and realize that he is there.
2009 brought about alot of hardship & changes. My two nephews, who I love more than anything in this world, were separated from there mother. They just recently were reunited, in March of 2010! Those poor little guys have gone through Hell. I didn't speak with my sister for over half of the year, that made for some tense family gatherings. The boys lived with us from November 08 til March 09. Chris worked out of town (3 hours away) January, February and March of 09, let me tell you that was hard. I have a sincere admiration for all single moms. During this time I had little to no help with the boys from my family, my parents didn't think it is was their responsibility to raise their grand kids. As long as they weren't having to deal with the grand kids it was like they didn't care how bad their living situation was. I couldn't bear to watch them live like that anymore so I took actions into my own hands, it was one of the toughest decisions I've had to make, but in the end, more than a year later it has proven to be the right one. I am slowly rebuilding my relationship with my sister. The last year has really shown me that you must forgive to move on. I've had alot of animosity and hard feelings toward my family for things they didn't do, for not helping me for not helping the boys, but I'm putting that in the past. Things are better now and it finally feels like we are a family again.
Chris' mom found out she would have to start dialysis because she has less than 15% kidney function. She has gone through numerous surgeries and hospital stays. After many complications and adjustments things have leveled off with her for now. Chris brother began a messy divorce which affects the whole family, I will be glad and I know he will too when that is finalized.
Well that is a brief very brief synopsis of why 2009 was difficult, but it also led us to 2010, which I think will be our best year yet!
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