As I look back at the last year of my life - there have been really high highs and some really low lows. There have been high expectations and broken promises. I have realized that the people I thought would always have my back, really do not. I have realized that I can count my true friends on one hand, and I am completely at peace with that. I have learned that I am not a very trusting person (something I'm working on), and I am loyal to a fault with people I love. I try to see the best in everyone and to be forgiving. I know that I carry stuff with me, long after I should let it go. I have also learned that just because you have the best intentions, doesn't always make it right. I have also learned that as a friend, even if you don't agree with someone's thoughts, opinions, decisions... you should always respect them. I have learned that people change and grow, circumstances change and relationships develop and change. I have also learned that things are definitely always NOT what they seem to be. I have learned that if I forgive those who have hurt me, I am at peace. I have learned that although my kids may not always do what I expect them to, and I may get angry - I will always support their crazy decisions, be there for them and love them to the moon and back!!
I have also learned that no matter what my plan is, God has a bigger and better plan - I just have to be patient and willing to open my heart and listen. I have also tried to remember that we are not guaranteed tomorrow, so we should not miss an opportunity to tell someone how we feel, spend time with our loved ones or simply hug their necks!
Most importantly - I have realized that I have been blessed beyond measure. I have a great job and work with a team of people I genuinely love, I have parents who support my craziness at all cost and who never fail me, I have a sister and brother who as I get older I appreciate more each day, I have nieces and nephews who I would move mountains for and I have the most amazing kids in the world. So, all in all... I am one blessed girl!!!
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