A New Year

It's difficult to believe 2014 is coming to an end. In so many ways I'm happy to welcome a new year but I'm also wishing time could pause for a second or at the very least, slow down.  Through all of the highs, lows, ups and downs it's been a memorable year. I distinctly remember this time last year where I couldn't wait for 2014 to begin as 2013 was filled with much heartache. 2014 brought it's own forms of heartache and challenges but it also brought an abundance laughter of joy - both figuratively and literally. 

We set out to conquer in 2014 and conquer we did! My mom conquered 6 months of chemotherapy and is cancer free since April. Ryder conquered 2 more surgeries as well as several other milestones and my hubby and I conquered the roller coaster of life...we continued a sweet dance in the midst of a storm. We managed to find joy in the middle of heartache and our pain united us even stronger as a couple and grounded us further into our faith. Challenges and heartbreak can either tear you apart or make you stronger -- pushing you to reach depths of compassion and love that you never thought possible. We've taken sorrow and transformed it into furthering our foundation for our marriage, our family and our personal relationships with God. I am oh so grateful for all that 2014 has taught us....about eachother, ourselves and our Creator. 

Happy New Year and we welcome 2015 with nothing but gratitude and smiles!