Well, here we are at the beginning of a new year. Where did 2010 go? Somehow I didn't manage to post even one blog last year. Hopefully this year will be different.
Last year was somewhat eventful. I started the year at Heather's while she was in hospital. That was different! At least it wasn't Asher in hospital at the beginning of January. That happened in March/April when he has his Fontan, assorted complications, a pacemaker put in, etc, etc. While he was in hospital, Blithe and Bram lived with us, going to school next door. It was wonderful getting to spend so much time with them. They adjusted well to life with us and we adjusted well to life with small children again. I was supply teaching for much of the time that they were with us. At first I couldn't understand why I was so tired getting myself and 2 kiddies ready for school each. After all, I used to do it when Heather and Matthew were their ages. But then I realized that about 23 years had passed since then and I'm not quite as young as I think I am! So between B & B living with us and me going to their place when Asher was home between hospital visits, we spent about 7 weeks together. I must confess that I miss having them around so much, but at the same time I can understand why God lets younger woman have children and not (usually) women in their 60s.
On the long weekend in May, all three kiddies came to our house to stay. This was the first time that Asher had stayed with us without his Mommy. We had a great time!
Asher had one more stay in hospital the following weekend. Dave and I made an emergency dash to pick up Blithe and Bram and brought them home with us again.
During the summer, I spent time at the cottage with Mom and my sister, Jennifer. We enjoyed thrift store shopping, working around the cottage, playing Scrabble, going to the beach and just generally being together.
Then in September I did something that I never thought I would do. I took a long-term teaching position in French Immersion Senior Kindergarten until Christmas. I found that I actually enjoyed it, but again, realized that with 18 years passing since I last taught in French, it was more tiring that I remembered. It was great to find out though that I still could do it!
Christmas was amazing!! One of Heather's friends provided Christmas for her and the kiddies. Dave and I were blown away when she and her husband arrived at our house a few days before Christmas with laundry baskets and bags full of presents, as well as 6 boxes of groceries. God is Good! We had a wonderful time with all our kiddies here, young and older, including Matthew's girlfriend.
So now here we are. 2011 is beginning. Another adventure. Dave and I will start the year by spending some quality time together, just the two of us.
I'm hoping to get more organized this year. I hope for that every year and it happens in fits and starts. Hopefully this year will be more consistent. I do have birthday presents already for Heather and Matthew and Blithe's Easter outfit. Pre and post Christmas sales are wonderful!
So, I wish you all the best in 2011. May you know the presence and peace of the Lord in this New Year. God bless you!
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