Let’s go out with a bang. Or, at least, a few provocative thoughts instead of the “writer’s block” silence I’ve been displaying lately. 2018 has been a year. Quite a year. A roller coaster year. Highs, lows, joys, sorrows and everything in between. Or, as one might conclude, life.
The birth of my second granddaughter was the highlight of the entire year. And, honestly, that miracle outweighs all the negative stuff that happened. And there was another miracle in our family, with the birth of our nephew’s daughter. And there is another baby on the way, for another nephew. All good stuff. All God’s amazing gifts.
The sorrows and fears were just the price of living with diseases and illnesses we can’t control or predict. But we’re learning to conquer the fears and face the music; rigorous honesty, integrity, progress not perfection, and all that good stuff that works. Step by baby step.

So, we’ll say goodbye to 2018 and welcome in 2019 with all its hopes and possibilities. January 1st is, after all, just another day. With the potential to be anything you want it to be. It’s all about perspective. Gratitude, grace and elbow grease go a long way. Happy New Year.