New Beginnings

It is hard to believe that another entire year has passed by me. 2006 was filled with trials and triumphs, heartbreak and love, breakdowns and redemption. I experienced some of the highest highs and the lowest lows that I could ever imagine. So many lessons were learned. So many battles fought. So much life lived. So much love shared. Instead of doing a blow-by-blow recap of how the year played out (since most of you know how it all went down anyways), I present to you in handy bulleted format - my 2006.

2006 Taught Me:

• You can never love someone too much. But that doesn't mean everything will end up rainbows and lollipops. Sometimes love just isn't enough.
• No matter how dark the clouds are over your head, eventually the sun will come out again.
• Don't give up on the people you love, no matter how hard they make it to love them.
• New friends can appear when you least expect it, and casual friends can become great friends when you aren't looking.

2006 Broke Me:

• By destroying my greatest friendship, and only restoring it partially.
• By forcing me to face my flaws, including the exaggerated version of those flaws presented to me by someone who hates me.
• It chipped away at my faith in the bonds of family and friendship.

2006 Spoiled Me:

• With the marriage I've been waiting for the past 10 years.
• With a happy, healthy son who's growth and wisdom amazes me daily.
• With friends new, old, and renewed that fill my lonely soul.

I wish you and yours a healthy, happy 2007 filled with love and prosperity.