This is from the end of Hanukkah. I love getting that picture of all the lights lit up! I want to apologize to all my faithful friends who have continued to follow me and comment on my work even when I have been absent the last several months. You guys are amazing and such a source of inspiration to me. Thank you for being such an encouragement to me even when I have been severely lacking in doing the same. As this year comes slowly to an end I find myself processing all the changes and transitions. Some of these I want to share because you have been an important part of my life. I posted a few times about my Grandma whose health was slowly declining as she was transferred into an assisted living home. This picture:
www.flickr.com/photos/missinterpretations/32235077844/in/... received so many kind comments I remember tearing up reading all the kind words of comfort. My Grandma actually passed away last month. She was ready, so very ready. But still an emotional ending to the year. Thank you so much to everyone who offered me such kind comments and messages when I needed it most.
I found out I was pregnant earlier this year! We are expecting our newest little one April 12th. We are a big family and I LOVE it. I wouldn't have it any other way. But as my family expands and grows my time becomes more limited as well!
My mother in law received a much needed heart transplant this month - I am SO very thankful for this precious gift that has given her life, hope and future. I still cannot even speak of it without being overwhelmed by the sacrifice and miracle of this gift!
I lost a new and special friend this month to the same cancer that claimed the life of my dear sister in 2010. Although I only knew her for a short time Sherryne made a deep impact on my heart and to find out of her passing (also in the same month that my sister passed away) truly broke my heart.</3 Rest in peace Sherryne xx
So much has happened in my business and continues to happen, I am now standing here at the end of the year wondering which direction to take. I know that I am not alone in changes, gains, transitions, losses...Each of you have faced all of these yourselves over the past 12 months. What a year, what a ride! Thank you for listening to me, for giving me a place of comfort and friendship! I hope that your coming year is full of miracles, strength to face all trials, love to propel you forward and friends to keep you strong! Have a wonderful ending to this year and I pray and hope that 2018 brings you a host of miracles and light.
xx love always xx
Rachel
