Hello 2010! It's a brand new year which is making me think about resolutions and fresh starts. To top it of we had something very sad happen at work. We came back yesterday for the Xmas/New year break to find that a man we worked with passed away over the holiday period. He was not actually a work colleague, but we deal with alot of external companies on the phone and he was someone we would speak to constantly on the phone from one of those organisations. Even though we knew him we didn't really "know" him but he was just someone that was always there on the other end of that phone so it feels very sad to know that he died. He was only 41 and apparently quite fit. He was driving his car on New Years Eve and had a massive heart attack while behind the wheel. He was alone in the car, the vehicle drifted off the road and into a ditch and the man driving behind him happened to be a doctor so he pulled over to see what was going on and try to help but he had already passed away. I feel very sorry for his family for whom the incident must have come as a total shock.
This just goes to show that life is short and we don't know when it will end. We need to make each second count. My resolution this year is to do that - to really embrace my opportunities and try new things, and to be thankful for what I have and try not to worry so much about what I don't. I am also going to try to put more trust in God. I guess from our IVF days we are so used to trying to take control. Go to this doctor, try that treatment, if that doesn't work go to this doctor etc. Now it has kind of carried over into my whole life and I try and control every problem. I need to trust that God has got it covered and fully give those problems that pop up straight over to Him and trust that He knows the answers. That's the plan anyway. So here goes for 2010! May it be a wonderful year for us all.
Nickie's first birthday is fast approaching on the 16th of Jan and I can't believe my baby boy is nearly one year old. We are planning a little lunch for him on that day just with close family as he only recently had his Naming Day in October so we have exhausted all party funds haha. The fact he is "growing up"is making me reflect on the beautiful time we have spent together this year. From the first few days when he made his appearance as this little person full of sleep, to the spunky little individual he is now. It makes me very proud. I feel so very blessed that what feels like so long ago, that little embryo held on and became our son, and we have so many wonderful years stretching ahead of us to spend together and enjoy him. Thankyou God! I am so grateful he is in our lives today.
My 27th birthday is sneaking up too - four days after Nickie's on the 20th of Jan. But we won't talk about that haha. In all seriousness though I am looking forward to it. Last year I was in hospital after having Nickie, which of course was a wonderful thing except for the "being in hospital on your birthday" part. Brad has a few plans for the day this year, judging from the sly phone calls he has been making. I am really looking forward to it.
Lastly I have been thinking a lot lately about ending this blog and starting up a new private one so that I don't have to be so discreet about myself. I can use our real names and show you photos etc. It's just a thought it's not set in stone and I of course will give you all access to it. I know I am open about the fact that the names I use are not our real ones, but it still seems dishonest in some ways but unfortuneately is necessary if my blog is public because of the situation with my sister. Can I please get your thoughts on this so I can get an idea with if it will work? The only thing which prevents me from being totally enthusiastic about the private blog idea is the fact that I feel so blessed to meet you all and I wonder if making it private would close the door to meeting other friends in the future. Hmmm
Take care everyone and Happy New Year!
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It's always so sad when someone so young dies suddenly. :( How sad. It does make you think.
I think you should do whatever you feel comfortable with your blog. You won't meet as many people going private, but if you want to share more pictures and stuff, it might be worth it. :)
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