2010 in review

2010, a year like no other.

It started out like many other years, both of us working, the kids getting older, but things changed in January.

On January 18th, my gram (my mom's mom died).  She had suffered from cancer and sever Alzheimer's.  It was sad but a blessing for her to go.  She no longer had to suffer.

D's grandpa (his mom's dad) died on February 23.  It was pretty sad but very expected.  He had been dealing with colon cancer that moved to his lungs and then throughout his body in the end.  He also suffered from Alzheimer's to the point where in the end it was a blessing to see him go.

Shortly before D's grandpa died, I got a BFP.  It was pretty exciting since we had been trying for two years.  My excitement did not last long.  Three days after we buried D's grandpa, I miscarried.  I knew it was happening but had held out a little hope that my numbers would go up and everything would be ok but it was not meant to be.

On Mother's Day my little sister told me she was expecting.  It was a bit of a hit to me but I was so excited for her.  We are currently waiting for the little one to decide she wants to meet everyone.

Not even a week later (May 14th), my cousin passed away and three days later my aunt passed away.

We had been hoping this was the last of funerals and viewings that we would have to attend but on October 16th, D's grandma (his dad's mom) went to be with her husband.

2010 also brought an interesting twist to our life in September.  Not only did our children both start school but D's manager at the store also took a leave of absence to get treatment for cancer.  Shortly after he went out, the other manager in the store was arrested for possession of child pornography.  My husband was the only manager in the store but thankfully he had two great key holders who helped out as much as they cold.

Not long after he became the only manager we got a phone call just as we were getting ready for bed from the alarm company.  It was ironic (or maybe it was God-ronic) that earlier that evening we had requested prayer in our Bible Study for D since he was the only one in the store and then we get an alarm call.  I knew from the moment he left that this was not a normal alarm call.  D also later shared with me he had a feeling on the way there that this was not just a regular alarm call.  It was something more serious.  Sure enough, he arrived to two cop cars already there and several more on their way.  Inside the store, a robber helped himself to numerous pieces of jewelry not caring that the alarm was going off and that there were cops waiting outside.  Things didn't end very well for him.  Shortly after being cuffed, he passed away.  13 hours after he went to answer the alarm call, D was finally able to come home and get some much needed rest.

The rest of 2010 was pretty quiet and calm despite the first 10 months being a bit dramatic.

When I look back on the year, I see many sad things but I also see that we had many great moments as a family.  Many great moments as a couple.  We ended the year with a better appreciation for the life that we were given, treasuring each moment that we had.  We made many new friends in 2010 and enjoyed some great times with them.  D and I have drawn closer together and closer to God.

I now look forward to what 2011 will bring us.