going, going, gone.

::in 2009::

i sure didn't spend alot of time here. which i intended- more life, less typing.
what we did do was take life down to its bare bones, and let possibility fill the space left.

we whittled our belonings down to only the practical and most precious, moved away from everything we knew, and jumped with faith into uncertainty. we gathered in as a family and learned to appreciate things about each other that we hadn't taken time to notice before. we made new friends and kept the old. i am amazed by what we are capable of- going well beyond our own expectations- managing to be graceful in tough times, giving our work all we've got and being grateful to leave and settle into our little nest as we return home. we've adapted, grown, and been blessed enough to find good people and opportunities ideal to our situation.

::looking ahead::
i will play it as it lays and learn from whatever life gives me. it may be a promotion with better pay, or it may be something unexpected i haven't even imagined yet something that takes me places i've only dreamed of. either way, thanks to 2009, i feel ready for anything. it's going to be good. nous voyons, mon amies!

ps. guess who's the top girl in her district out of 11 stores? i got my mom this bag with my winnings.