Where Did The Year Go?

I cannot believe it's December. I swear to you we were just living the nightmare of Andy needing back surgery, and looking forward to a new year full of no health issues for Rhett, and a better year financially.

BUT although 2008 wasn't that year, with Andy having one surgery, Rhett having 3 major surgeries, countless hospital stays, and Chloee coming down with mysterious headaches and nausea and vomiting, AND the fact that we have sunk lower financially than any other year since Rhett's near fatal overdose.........

Well, I am looking on the bright side. 2009 is going to be a good year. It has to be. It's not that 2008 wasn't a great year. I mean we hit some HUGE milestones this year. Rhett celebrated his 3rd birthday, and even though he was in the hospital for it, we were able to celebrate, and he used his fork and spoon this year. That is a great milestone!

He has also been using words and putting them together with signs to make complete sentences. His pulmonary pressures went down to the normal range, and that in itself is nothing short of a miracle. He has been learning to use the potty, and has done better than I expected.

We also had his wish granted from Make-A-Wish. That was the most amazing experience we have ever had. It was an exciting day for all of us, and Rachel from Signing Time made it even more exciting, by being there for Rhett on his special day.

There have been some great things happen to us this year, and we are truly thankful for them.

Our lives are full. We are happy. Andy and I have a marriage that has stood up through the most trying times. We have each other. 2008 isn't over yet, there are still 30 more days for us to make this an even greater year.

We have learned to love more than we ever thought possible, as well as to appreciate every moment that we have together.

Thank you for being there for us on our journey. Thank you for listening to my roller coaster of emotions. I know some of you must think I am crazy the way my highs and lows have gone this year. Most of all thank you for letting me share our amazing family with you, and for supporting us in our low times, and celebrating with us during our highs. Thank you for being there as we have our normal times as well.

I am thankful for everyone who has supported us thus far, be it through prayer, donations, or gifts to make our day brighter. One of these days we will pay it forward. Big Time.