Good

2014 was a good year.

What can I say?  I like even numbers.

I ran my second marathon under 3:30 at the Boston marathon without really a worry or a care.

I finished a very hard school year strong.

I started a new one even stronger.  Thank you, Lord Jesus, for the second wind!  Or was it the 20th wind?

I have fallen in love with 25 children this year and it has been an easy courtship so far.  Sometimes it isn't so easy.  What a blessing!

I stayed married another year.  He hasn't left me yet…. So grateful to know he never will.

Despite my nagging, annoying habits, and stinky running clothes my children seem to still love me even if it isn't a pretty love all the time.

I am still in Christ and enjoy the renewal of each day in spite of my constant selfish habits, thoughts and  inability to participate in anything church other than Sunday morning, which is too optional as the year finishes up.

My brother is getting well.  He will make it.  I have renewed hope.

I still think of my mom… every single day more than once.  I think of a lot of people a lot.  A lot.  I am so thankful for so many people to think of and pray for…

I am a loner with a full heart and that is ok.  I think this year I finally realized that it is ok to just be.  No worries about what I should be.

Yes, 2014 was a good year.