I chose this song because I heard her sing it for the first time on Ellen and thought that this is how I have felt all year. It is kinda my anthem for the year. It is how I have fought and pushed my way through this year to accomplish so much.
I started this year out still feeling down about my MdDS, but I pushed myself as much as I could. I started off the year on such a low note after last year's holidays. I was worried that my goals I set for myself were too high. But if anything I have learned in this last year, I'm stronger than I ever thought I was able to be.
I accomplished so much, and I'm so proud of myself for doing so. I was able to travel more. I was able to see the last of my dearest friends commit her love for her husband in March. I was able to get to my grandparents' house in South Carolina and got to also see my dad while I was there. I made it to Nags Head this year and even ended up walking into the ocean for a little bit. I started driving again after not being able to drive for a year. I started working, part-time, but I'm working. I'm working more with computers and pacing myself with projects at work and home. I went to a few concerts, a broadway show of "American Idiot." I also tried to ride a roller coaster (not doing that for awhile) and also went to a water park for the girl scouts.
I took over my girl scout troop this year as leader. I now have 16 girls under my guidance with the help of a wonderful co-leader. In doing this, I have been able to plan small trips with them including going to a pumpkin patch, fire station and camping (my first time ever).
I still have had some rough days, but they come farther apart than what they used to do. Like my husband says, this time last year I was begging for good days, now I have way more good days than bad. I've worked on how I cope with the stress of it all. I've learned that I'm not superwoman and I can only work on one day at a time.
So here comes 2014. My number one goal for this year is to keep moving forward. Keep trying new ways to overcome my obstacles that I have and keep going. Josh and I are coming up on our 10 year anniversary. It will be 10 years since I joined my sorority. It will be 9 years since I had my son, 6 since I had my daughter. 6 years since we bought our home.
I say good bye to one more year and hello to a new one.
"I've got this new beginning and I'll fly, I'll fly, I'll fly, like a cannonball"
Happy New Year to all!~Sara
