If you would have asked me on Dec. 31, 2013 how I imagined 2014 to turn out, I would have never guessed that the events that came to pass in 2014 was where my life was headed.
So much has changed in the last year;
- One of my best friends got pregnant and had her first little miracle. Raylan, Nanny loves you so much bud! I can't wait until I'm not sick anymore and come see you again!!! You sir are loved by many, including me. I cannot wait to watch this little man grow over the next year!
- Another long time friend welcomed her little girl into the world shortly after the new year. Reagan, Nanny has loved getting to watch you grow up over the last year! You are so stinking cute, and you know it! You sweet little girl are also loved by many, including me! I cannot wait to watch you grow more and more this year!
- I started my job with the State of Oregon. I applied for, and got, a job with the DOJ as an ISS 4 in June. I get to go to work everyday and write code with some of the smartest people I know. I am lucky to call many of them friends. I was promoted shortly after joining, and finish the year out as an ISS 5, still getting to write code and learning so much in the last 6 months from all these wonderful friends of mine.
- I left my husband. For reasons that I choose not to divulge except to a trusted few, I am no longer married. The lessons I have learned in the last 6 months are great, both in number and magnitude.
- Due to the above, I moved in with my parents and started working toward buying a house. This goal of buying my first home will be accomplished by the end of the year for sure, but I am aiming for a whole lot sooner than that!
- I traded the mom-mobile in for an F150. This will allow for the hauling around of animals in a much simpler manner!
- My first litter of French Lops was born! I have started to grow my rabbitry and look forward to continuing to do so this year. I also look forward to continue to get more involved with the OLRCB and other organizations within the rabbit world. ARBA National Convention is in Portland this year and I simply cannot wait for October!!!!!
There have been many new friends I have made this year, and I look forward to continuing to grow those relationships.
There have been many old friends that have come back around this year as well, and I look forward to many more memories.
Whether you're an old friend, a new friend, a friend who is like family, or true blood family, I love you all. I know this year has been rough for me and I have leaned greatly on many (if not all) of you. and you've all been there for me. Thank you doesn't express my deep gratitude and love for each of you, however, it's all I've got.
Chyenne Elizabeth, I have not forgotten you my dear one. I have watched you grow this last year in so many ways! You are as tall as I am now, you are smart, you are an athlete, you are social, you are greatly loved, and love greatly. While I am scared of what your teen years will look like, I know that we will come out the other side better people, with a better relationship. I thank God every night for you my ChyLizzy, I love you so much baby girl!
I have grown in the Lord, I have grown in friends, I have grown in love, and I have learned more than I ever could've imagined.
This year did not turn out as I imagined it might, but I believe it has come out so much better than I ever could have imagined.
Goodbye 2014, Hello 2015!
From Chy and I both:
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
In Him,
Eryn
