A recap of 2008

2008 was not the best of years for me. Although, while there was sadness, there was happiness too. In the beginning of the year, I found myself distressed by turning 30. It made me look at how many things I did not have in my life. Then in the midst of my personal crisis, my mother learned she had cancer. She had a full hysterectomy and radiation for some time, and as of now, there are no traces of cancer. Hooray! Through that, I grew as a person, literally and non-literally. In summer, Austin and I purchased a new home. It is very small, but it suits our needs for now and it is in Edwardsville, which is nice for me. Professionally, Riverview Gardens is taking its toll on me. Only time will tell what will happen there. Austin is now a first grader at Trinity in Edwardsville. I think it is amazing the amount of progress that a student makes in a year. Gods blessings to everyone, and I hope for a very happy 2009!