Welcome 2013

Another year has came and gone.  Another year of resolutions not quite fulfilled.  Another year of happiness, sadness, ups, and downs.  Through it all 2012 proved to be one for the books!

**Gains**
I learned a lot from the long relationship I was in.  I learned that the things in life I want may not be what someone else wants, but that doesn't make them any less valuable.  I learned that sometimes people just aren't meant to be together.  With this realization came opening up myself to start dating a wonderful man.  My husband and I have known each other for several years, but 2012 was OUR year.  I met someone who I connected with on a different level.  A "real" level.  We merged our paths, became husband and wife, moved into our new place together, began the adoption process and got homestudy approved and are now officially waiting on our child to come home.  Because of DH my 2012 had way more gains than losses.  Because of DH my 2013 is going to be amazing. 

I could go on and on with the things the Lord has blessed me with.  I have an amazing family, loyal friends, a support system like none other, wonderful colleagues, and a job I wouldn't trade for the world.  I have this blog that allows me to take a moment of down time and reflect on so many aspects of my life.  DH and I are looking forward to the new year and praising God for all things he has given us.  We are praying 2013 will be the year we receive OUR child.  I really want to get back into foster care and after the adoption DH and I are planning to start our classes to get that process rolling again.  We hope to purchase a bigger home to allow us to share our love with the children God sees fit.

2013 is going to be a big year!  Thanks to all of you who read this blog and support us on our journey! :)