Goodbye to 2011

Less than six hours left in 2011---how will it be remembered? For me, it's been a love/hate relationship. I love that my Mom and I have gotten closer this year. I hate that my sister, Karen and I have grown further apart. I love that my Grand kids are back in Missouri. I hate that Brad and Chely are divorcing. I love that I got to see a different part of our country when I went to Utah. I hate that the kids had to move away for me to see Utah. I love that once again Doyle and I were able to travel to Minnesota for Kruse-a-palooza. I hate that Roy was not there to enjoy it with us. I love that Doyle and I both have jobs. I hate that gas is so expensive. I love that my sister, Irene was able to come and visit several times this year. I hate that my sister, Irene lives so far away. I love that we have our health. I hate that I had to start blood pressure medicine this year. I think that I could go til midnight making this list! Like every year in the past and every year to come, 2011 has had it's bad with the good. I'm most thankful that 2011 was spent with the people that I love and that love me. I've never been blessed with the "best" of things or a ton of money BUT I have something far more valuable and important. I have a husband that loves me for me, a son that I'm extremely proud of, and the BEST Grand kids. I wake up happy and thankful each morning for the blessings that I've been given and thank God each night for those same blessings.