Christmas 2008
This picture was taken last Christmas, just hours before my mom mentioned on the phone that she didn't feel well. She ended up going to the hospital two days later and was subsequently diagnosed with Stage IV cancer. And ever since then, life became a whirlwind of anxiety. Consequently, this picture was last "calm before the storm" moment that we experienced before my mom was diagnosed.
I'm not going to lie: the year 2009 has kicked. my. trash. There have been many deep-seated worries and problems this year - sometimes I wonder how I've pulled through. But here I am, and life is going on. And it's time for a new Christmas picture:
Perhaps we look a little haggard, but we're still here. And we're looking forward to the new year and grateful for the prospects that it has to offer.
Merry Christmas.
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3 comments:
Well, I don't think you look too haggard (actually, I think you all look great), but I understand the toll that kind of a year takes.
Thank goodness the year is almost over and it never has to be repeated again.
Also, Sam looks so cute. Amazing to see from last year to this year how he went from a baby to a little boy!
You look great. Sam is getting so big. You killed 2009 M.
Merry Christmas, friend. Your attitude and resilience amaze me. Nice family pic, by the way.
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