I gotta feeling....

I gotta feeling................that 2010 is going to be the BEST year!!!

So, I was SO tired last night - just emotionally drained from the afternoon. I felt like going to bed right after the babies but I was like, "It's New Year's Eve and I HAVE to just celebrate a little??!!!" So, my devoted wine-o neighbors (smile), came over and had some wine, we watched "Julie & Julia" and then I stayed up to watch a little of "Dick Clark's New Years Eve" program (have watched that since I can remember). They had the Black Eyed Peas on and so I tried to stay up as long as I could but I made it to 11:15 and then crashed!! It was a fun, relaxing night. So much to think about and SO glad that 2009 is over!!

Although I think I can say that 2009 was the worst year of my life, so many great things came from it - so it ain't ALL bad. I always think (and now know) that from bad, tragic, hard times come a lot of good things. You just have to find them and focus on those.....because if you don't, you will lose yourself into a deep, dark place (which I did a few times and that's NO fun!).

So, it's 2010 and do I have resolutions? Hell ya....but, my list is short this year. I used to make these really LONG lists and then I would hardly get any accomplised so I think it's best to just focus on a few really important ones and then go from there.

Today was awesome and I already feel a sense of 'renewal' or 'fresh start'!! I STILL cannot believe they called me yesterday but a friend of mine told me that insurance companies like to 'close out' open cases/appeals, etc...by the end of the year so it didn't surprise her. Whatever the case, I am just GLAD THEY DID!!! I would have DIED had I not gotten that message or gotten a hold of someone and had to wait until Monday! EEK! Glad I checked my message right away!! :)

This morning I woke up with a HUGE smile on my face (although I STILL cannot wait until my babies learn to 'sleep in' a little!!).
Chris and I took the babies to b-fast and then my dear friend came over and hung out a little, then naptime (for everyone!) and then Chris and I went to a really nice dinner on the beach to celebrate (since he had to work 24hrs yesterday). I am very lucky to have my husband! He has stood by me and has supported me when I know I wasn't the nicest person at times dealing with this whole mess! At times I felt like I would lose who 'I was' and he really showed me the patience I needed to just get through this the way I needed to deal with it. Thank you my dear husband - I love you!!!

I have NEVER I think in my whole life seen a sunset like the one tonight. It was AMAZING!! Chris and I both said that we have never seen the sky that RED! It was phenomenal!! I am posting some pix of it and I didn't do anything to the color - that is a raw pix of what it looked like! It was just beautiful - almost like a sign from God of the beauty 2010 has to bring.

It's now 8:07 and I am SO ready for bed! I think I am still drained from yesterday! I still want to thank everyone that has helped me get where I am, has prayed for me, sent me good thoughts/energy, gave me a donation in some way and/or maybe just sent me a sweet message or email. I feel ALL the love and I hope in some way to repay that back when I am done with this! I don't know how but my mind is thinking of a lot of things! :)

Today's Daily Affirmations:

"Fall seven times, stand up eight." ~Japanese Proverb

"Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find you have crossed the mountain." ~Author Unknown

"Stubbornly persist, and you will find that the limits of your stubbornness go well beyond the stubbornness of your limits." ~Robert Brault,

"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever." - Psalm 23

I think Psalm 23 is one of my favorite passages from the bible.

2010 - here I come!!! There is NO stopping me now!! :)

I hope EVERYONE had a GREAT New Years!!!

Many hugs!
Rachelle