One year ago

It was one year ago that I started this blog and man what a year it has been! Highs, lows and waiting have peppered the last 365 days, but that waiting time is dwindling at a rapid pace and there is so much to be done. This would explain why my posts have been few and far between!

But I can't miss the opportunity to look back and see how far this process has brought me and what this journey has given me.

Here are just a few of the most precious:

• A Daughter - need I say more?
• A Renewed Appreciation for My Family - they have been so loving and supportive through it all and I count myself incredibly blessed to have them.
• A Deeper Bond with My BFF- I honestly wasn't sure it was possible, but I know now that Aimee and I are more than friends, we're family.
• Patience - all that waiting, not-knowing and the unknown brought me to my breaking point a few times, but I persevered with God's help.
• New friends - Renee, Celeste and Kathleen...need I say more? You all are awesome!
• Increased Empathy for Others - in my darkest hours I learned that even the kindest words sometimes sound hollow to a hurting person. This is a lesson I don't ever want to forget and I hope that it will make me a better friend, listener and someone who doesn't always have to talk to give comfort!
• A New Less is More Mentality - as I have cleaned out Jaci's room and freecycled so much stuff, I have realized that too much stuff doesn't do anything but take up space, it feels good to de-clutter.
• A Burning Desire to Do More - Sorry for this one, you will have to wait on the explanation!