Dear friends,
Have you ever had a year that didn't go as planned? Welcome to our 2010.
As I reflect on our year, I have several hopes.
I hope that instead of thinking of our months of living with mice, we remember how we were able to move away from a bad situation.
“I'm doing just fine/I'm always landing on my feet,
In the nick of time/And by the skin of my teeth
I ain't gonna stress/Cause the worst ain't happened yet
Something’s watching over me like Sweet Serendipity”
I hope that instead of remembering being extremely poor, we remember the generosity of friends and family.
“I don't ask for a lot/Nothing more than I need
Cause I love what I got/Don't need to play no lottery”
I hope that we remember Jordan finishing treatment as planned, instead of my job situation not going as planned.
“Set sail without a destination/See where a wind will take you
You never know where you're gonna fall
But I'm not worried, no I'm not worried at all.”
I hope that when we think about how sad it is for our friends to live overseas, that we think about ten very fun months together and getting to know a baby we never thought we would meet.
“I just want to be strong/At the end of the road
I don’t want to hold on/I want the strength to let go”
But most of all, I hope that we remember that not only did we face this year with each other, but surrounded by a beautiful supportive community--that’s you!
Our hope for you in 2011:
May you enjoy the surprises that life throws your way and live every moment to the fullest no matter what that moment might bring.
”I can’t say what’s next/And I got nothin' up my sleeve
But I don’t lose my head/Cause it ain’t really up to me”
Love, Celina (and Daniela, too!)
