2009 is finally winding down. Its been a very fast paced&eventful year for our family. There have definitely been some highs&lows for this year. I felt like 2009 just sped by, but when i realized how much our family has gone through this past year, it made the year seem to be forever. I have to say the theme for 2009 for me has been: tests.
2009 started off with a major event for our family. Justin blew out his knee & it caused a huge hole to form in his knee. The doctor had never seen anything like it from a 26 yr old. It was very painful for Justin-very painful. He actually had 2 surgeries on his knee to prepare for the "big" operation. On his big operation, they had to cut his hip open-&shave his bone off. Then they stapled his hip back together and molded that bone into a circle to go into his knee. After that was done, they stapled his knee. I remember walking into the room after his surgery and freaking out because I didnt realize they were going to cut almost his entire leg to open it up to his knee cap. The staples seemed to travel from mid-thigh to mid-calf. It was so hard to see Justin go through that. He couldn't walk for 3 months after his surgery either. Our family was soooooooo life-saving and everyone helped. EVERYONE. Siblings came to spend the day to help grocery shop or play with luke. grandparents came and stayed and cleaned-did laundry etc to help us get through this medical set back. I learned lots of lessons on patience, faith and strength. It was a test of strength also. Strength for Justin to fight through pain to do his physical therapy 4 times a week. It was like learning to walk all over again for him. For me, it was a test of strength also. Justin has always 'just taken care of everything" for us. He does the trash, takes cares of our cars, mowing the grass, etc& i suddenly was in charge of all of that-and being a mom and wife. It was a testing time, but through it all, we leaned on our Lord, eachother&our families. Justin has healed good throughout the year. He still is not 100%...he still cant run, jump or workout the way we used to. But he is healthy, walking and full of energy for Lucas ;).
The Spring&Summer were relaxing and fun! We swam a lot, had a lot of cookouts with friends, and traveled to Dallas and New Mexico a lot! We celebrated Lucas Lee turning 1 years old!!!! We went to church family camp in Ruidoso! We celebrated my moms 50th birthday at the top suite at Lone Star! Justin&I saw our favorite band Cross Canadian Ragweed on a road trip with our best friend Micah! We went to Mexico for a week vacation! We watched fireworks with our friends! We did 2 charity races: Lupus Run&Race for the Cure. We had wine on the porch with our neighbors! And we watched Luke grow every single day into a toddler and little boy!
The fall&winter were bittersweet for our whole family. At the beginning of the fall, our hearts were devestated when Tamara was diagnosed with Cancer. Our family has recovered from the shock and devestation- and now we are full of faith and focused on fighting cancer. It is not easy to watch my sister fight stage 4 cancer that isnt curable. Its heartbreaking, emotional, and a test of patience. I have given it to God and i am really centering myself into His word for guidance and faith. It has brought our entire family together in a very tight, and strong bond. God is at the center of our family and that is such a blessing. Tamara is an inspiration to me. She is so focused, strong and faithful. Thanksgiving&Christmas were spent with our families. We cooked, ate, laughed, told stories and talked the whole holiday season! I loved it! Justin&I were completely in awe of how much luke responded to the Holiday season! He loved it- he has been in the best mood about shopping&seeing lights and listening to music. And of course, the fall&winter were filled with Texas Tech football!!! And Dallas Cowboys football! Its been an up&down football seaon for both teams! We are ending the year celebrating our 4 yr Anniversary on a trip to San Antonio for the bowl game!
I pray for health and strength for ourselves, our family&our friends for 2010. I hope God continues to bless us, even through the hard times. God is always present- whether good or bad events are happening-He is still there. I look forward to watching Luke continue to grow! I look forward to family trips we already have planned- standing next to my best friend, Brie, as she marries her prince charming! I pray the chemo worked for Tamara&pray she can go into remission. I pray God will continue to heal Justins knee. I look forward to 2010 being a happy and peaceful year ;)
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