As a new year soon approaches, I reflect on a year that has been not only life changing, but full of lessons, priceless moments, and some unfortunate heartbreak. As a family we lost a key member of our family way too soon in life, but Serena left us with so many memorable lessons of courage, determination and the importance of always living life to the fullest. I remind myself daily of the battle she fought and never once complained of her pain or struggle. At times I have wanted to give up, but her spirit is always with me and I find ways to get over myself and continue. This pass year I learned, and still am learning the meaning of just letting things be, though I struggle with what happens when you just let things be and if no effort is put into it, what happens? I was blessed with my move because even though finding a place was beyond stressful, it allowed for my daughter and snuggle to be here with me, something time could never take away. The memories have been priceless. It has been a year of self growth and in growing I learned that what I use to think was what I wanted, turned out to be a thing of the past. I am looking forward to the year to come, but I am in no hurry for this one to just end. I am thankful for every day, every moment, every experience, even when I couldn’t make sense of it. There have been so many that have helped me in this journey without even knowing they made a difference, for that I am most thankful and most blessed. The humans that have been there, have challenged me and have accepted me. I hope that as you reflect on this pass year, you reflect on all the good, and even the bad that came with it, find the rainbow in it, the lesson, the growth. Don’t just want the year to end for a new one to begin because the lessons will continue to present themselves until you learn the meaning of them. May this coming year bring everyone a new purpose, always remember that happiness is within you, and no one can bring that to you.
Peace