In Review of 2019

As we usually do on New Year's Eve, I've been doing a bit of reflecting of the year 2019. I have to say that I am glad to be saying goodbye to what has been a "Hard Row To Hoe"! 

The year started off good, with my weekdays being spent watching my precious granddaughter. Seeing her grow and learn about the world.

And I absolutely loved every moment of it!

We played, learned to do chores and had lots of fun!

Weekends were spent having lunch with my kids and hearing about their lives and adventures. 

Time I always love and treasure.

Then as summer began we learned that my son-in-law has cancer. 

It was a huge blow!

But, though life threw a huge curve-ball, I have seen his family and friends come together to love and support him in this battle.

I have seen my daughter and her husband become so much closer through this journey. I've seen the love for one another that they share. I've seen them bond as a couple and as young parents. It has truly warmed my heart to see them grow as a couple and to witness them rise up and fight this battle together. 

And, most of all seeing Tyler Kicking Cancer's Butt!!

Then on September 10, 2019 as I as taking a morning stroll with my granddaughter, I fell and broke my ankle. 
At first I thought okay I will be in a cast for a while, but it will be alright. 
I definitely underestimated the extent of my injury. I had three broken bones. The heel was shattered, my ankle was broken with the muscles and tendons torn, and my fibular shaft was broken with butterfly fragments.  

I ended up having surgery to insert a plate, 9 screws and a pin in my ankle area. I had an incision on both sides of my leg with 11 staples on one side and 24 staples on the other.

I spent the next three months in some sort of cast not able to put any weight on my right foot. I had to use a wheelchair, crutches or a walker to get around. It was the hardest thing I have ever had to do! Having to pretty much stay in bed with my foot elevated was a real task. 

One thing I learned through this tough time was just how much my family is there for me! My siblings came through for me in my time of need in a way I will Never forget. I'll never be able to thank them enough for the help they gave me, mere words are not enough to express the love and support I received from them. It was a rough time but the blessings I received got me through it. 

Thankfully I am doing better now and am able to finally wear a regular shoe and walk a limited amount.

Another challenge of 2019 has been for my older brother. He too has a broken ankle/foot and is still struggling with other issues before he can have surgery to have his foot repaired. He still has a tough road to go down in the coming days and months. We are hopeful that he will soon be on the road to recovery.

So with all this I am so ready to say Goodbye to 2019 and Welcome the new year with Health and Happiness to my family and friends. 

May we all weather the curves that life throws us with love and compassion for one another.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!