2009

I am not good at remembering what goes on day to day or month to month, but I do know 2009, just like every year, had good and bad.

So in no particular order.

Everyone became a year older and the most noticeable was Hyrum's 1st year. Talking with Mel almost everyday and hearing about what new and fun accomplishment he was making, made not seeing him daily bearable. We had a few (four, I think) sleep overs and on was 5 days long. I find myself talking way too much to family and friends about my wonderful my little grandson, but he is.

We celebrated our 30Th year wedding anniversary, and sailed away on a wonderful Cruise for 6 days. Kim and I had a great time, not just for those six days, but everyday I know how blessed I am to have a great loving husband.

Our ward and stake was realigned, so I was released as the nursery leader and now have the 3rd week Relief Society teacher calling. Kim being on the High Council didn't have to change. I was really worried that we might be pulled away from all our friends, because of where our house is located, but the ones I am closest too came to the new ward too. The new ward has great people and the Church is True in the new building too. I also had been released after 5.75 years as the enrichment counselor before all that happened.

After 15 years of visiting and teaching with the same partner in the old old 13Th ward and seeing the same sisters, I finally stopped visiting in 2 wards. My good friend and partner Judy sold their home of over 30 years and moved to a new home in Syracuse. That has been hard, not only to not see her as much, but also the ladies we visited. They always said they didn't mind that I actually wasn't in their ward for the last 7 years.

I had unexpected colon surgery in May, it took me much longer to recover than I ever dreamed possible, and I now have new empathy for anyone who goes through a major surgery and has PAIN. But I also realized how many wonderful friends along with caring family members that I have and that I need to be more aware of others and their needs.

Matt and Jennie became engaged. What a wonderful and exciting time for them and now they are planning their future together. I can see how much they love each other and respect what the other one needs.

We had an UN-Birthday party for MOM and DAD in Sept. They both celebrated Sept. birthdays and it was a fun party and just a great reason to get together. It was also a full year, in Nov. that mom passed away and she is always in my thoughts and I can see her in my actions.

Jodi meet or re-meet a young man in 2009 and she seems very happy all the time now.I guess we'll so what happens.

I applied for and got hired to a new position at work. This is something I really didn't give much thought to before hand. But once I accepted the job, I then had to start school full - time. They want everyone to have a Bachelors degree in the position and I guess having 2 associates just didn't cut it. So I hope to be done next fall.

I am grateful for every year I have been blessed with and look forward to the new one beginning.