Here's to 2009!

The next time you hear from me, I will be broadcasting from our new place. We'll be without internet *gasp* until the 5th, at which time I intend to play catch up. If there's a particular post you'd like me to read, please email me the link or leave it in the comments.

*since I began this post, Hubby talked to BT and they're predicting our original hookup-- maybe as early as tomorrow!

My little boy is finally playing today. That was one nasty sick spell he had. It was like he went through three different illnesses. Thanks for your concern and kind thoughts.

2008 sucked.

Fine, I guess it's in all in the perspective one sees it. I could dwell on the fact that I lost a good friend (two actually because when the husband died, the wife I knew went as well), a sweet neighbor and a beloved uncle. I could focus on the blues that I just couldn't shake completely, or the homesickness that crept up out of nowhere and kicked me in the buttocks.

Or

I could give thanks for the miracle or waking up to my family each day; that we have the finances we need to bring our oldest to us for the holidays; for the convenience of email (to keep in touch with our parents and my Hubby when he's out playing in the middle east), and blogs.

It was a good year in the fact that I have made some amazing friendships with people I would otherwise have never met. It was a good year because our country remains free and optimistic and there's still a few countries that love and respect it.
Through the tragedy of Dave's death, our circle of friends here has grown tighter and more intimate. He'd like that.



So, 2008 was not all parties and laughs. I'm glad to see it go and look forward to this next year with great expectations.


I don't set New Year's goals, but do consider changes that could be made in my life.
For instance, there won't be weight loss goals, but I do want to live healthier.
I want to sing and dance more. I want to play more, entertain more and and see more England. I don't think that's too unrealistic...

How was 2008 for you? Anything you'd like to shake off? What would you like to see happen in 2009?