Monday, January 4, 2010

A Decade in Review

I was chatting with my girlfriend on Sunday, talking about the crazy medical issues that have hit our families in the last two weeks.  We both mentioned that, due to the rocky start, we either want 2010 to be over or maybe just start February now...fresh start. 

It made me think about all the things that have happened in my life during the "aughts".  To wrap it up in a neat little package, let's just say that I come out of this decade with bones repaired, bones removed,
a bachelor's degree


a couple new family members
(my son-in-law


and my #2 grandson),


the opportunity to call myself a two-time cancer survivor,



additional nieces and nephews by way of marriage,
   

 a job lost,



a job gained,


weight lost, weight gained, much more serenity than I had going into the decade and gratitude for each and every day of my life.  All in all, a good decade.  Of course, I choose to focus on the positive.  Focusing on the negative only accentuates the negative.  To what end, I ask??  I'm 10 years older than I was at the beginning of that decade.  That's 10 years more of experience and wisdom.  I'll take it!!!
I really do have a good life.  Looking forward to seeing how good it gets in February!! 

4 comments:

Leanne said...

Happy New Year, Peggy! Love the photos and the Decade in Review! Hang in there. . . I feel 2010 is going to be better for all. Thinking of you!

Laura said...

Peg - I love your positive attitude and the review of your last 10 years!!

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Leslie Miller said...

Peggy, your positive and upbeat attitude is rewarding to all those around you, also. I know you've had trials... you're an inspiration. My best wishes and most positive thoughts for the next decade of your life.