2011 —-> 2012
I can not believe 2011 is over. Can’t.
This was a year for me. A YEAR.
I turned 30. Which was a really big deal for me. I had this irrational fear of turning thirty. I still sometimes look in the mirror and the wonder of it hits me. I’m thirty. I think the reason it was so hard for me was because I wasn’t exactly in the place I thought I would be when I turned thirty. But is any of us?
I also had a miscarriage in October. Not my finer days. I hope hope hope that 2012 is the year Keith and I can finally get pregnant and sustain the pregnancy. Even if our little baby doesn’t come until 2013….I hope 2012 is the year we have a healthy pregnancy. And really that is my sole wish for 2012. That is all I want. In Hawaii, Keith and I got leis and the man who gave them to use said that you should never put a lei on yourself. Instead he told me and Keith to both make a wish for each other and put the leis around the other person’s neck. We both had tears in our eyes because we both wished the same thing. It was a tender moment and one that I hope comes true for us.
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I started taking medicine and I can happily report that as of last month we successfully had it under control. I see a fantastic endocrinologist whom I love. If you live in the Austin area and need a reccomendation…let me know!
I traveled to London! My mom took me for the said thirtieth birthday. It was amazing. I had a fabulous time and am convinced I could live there. I could go back tomorrow without any hesitation. I also love spending time with my mom. I am working on it but I am still aiming to be like her when I grow up. 🙂
Keith and I took a second honeymoon to Hawaii! We needed it. After having the miscarriage this was the trip that renewed both of us in mind, body and spirit. We came back a happier couple and ready to tackle 2012. I love Keith more than I could ever express and any time I try to put my emotions into words it sounds so inadequate. He is the most amazing man I have ever met and regardless of what happens being loved by him is what gives me peace. After 5 1/2 years of marriage I am still awed that he is my husband.
We put Kodi to sleep. One of the hardest things I think anyone ever has to do is put their animal to sleep. I know it was the right thing to do. After 16 years on this earth his poor body was worn out. But the love you receive from an animal is truly a blessing.
We got chickens! Keith is now an urban farmer. 🙂 We have 5 little chickens running around our backyard daily! Ruby, Lucy, Hazel, Sasha and Rosie. They have really made our life a lot more fun and we have fresh eggs every morning.
So that was 2011. It was a year. I am not going to classify it as good or bad. It just was. And as we move into 2012 and I can honestly say I am at peace with 2011 and am ready.
Happy New Year! May peace, love and joy find you.
HUGS – 2012 will be one heck of a year, let’s do this!
This actually brought tears to my eyes. Kelly, I wish you so much happiness and I know you will come out so much stronger from all of this. You are amazing and I love your energy! Keep your chin and and here’s to an incredible 2012!
Thanks Sarena! 2012 here we come! 🙂
I know its been a year of ups and downs, but you’ve made it through with class! Your an amazing person, and I know it (baby) will happen for you this year! I’m so glad your our neighbor, we love you!
Me too Kelli…you guys are the BEST!
2012 is the big 3-0 for me so I would like to just stay in 2011!
I wish more than anything that you get your 2012 wish, as well. Happy New Year to you and Keith!!
I love this post. I’m so excited for you guys and the year you have coming up. Sending tons of positive thoughts your way! Have a great weekend and let’s get going 2012!!!
I am so excited to see what 2012 brings for you and Keith. I did a post like this a few years ago and thought about it this year that I wanted to do it again. So fun to look back on the year – not every memory is a good one but it’s an accomplishment regardless! Love you!
We put our little man down this year too and it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. But it looks like you did a lot of other great stuff too, and hope you have even more to be happy about in 2012!
I have Hypothyroidism too!!!!!! I was diagnosed when I was 20….it kind of sucks but at least there is medicine that makes it better!
You are so inspiring with you candidness, optimism and genuineness that shines through in each post. I wish you all the best in 2012 and look forward to reading all about it.
ps – I’m trying to talk my husband into chickens. I’ve recruited my daughter to help with the convincing. She is beyond excited about it.
Happy to have found you on your journey in life after loss. Sounds like we have a lot of similarities including having been through a miscarriage…and I’m coming to terms with turning 31 so I’m ever OLDER. LOL. I wish you the best on your journey to peace, and glad to see such optimism even in loss.
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