A year in a blink~

In the bible it is said that life moves as quick and as soft as a vapor, and I believe this to be true. A year goes by literally in a blink and as I sit here listening to the sounds of my kids and music I am blessed and feeling grateful for what life laid in front of me this last year. A year ago today I was in Colorado, taking care of 3 little ones under 3 alone and remember feeling beat down and tired but amazed that I was suceeding alone as Jason had moved to Korea a few months prior. New years eve that night prior was spent with my kiddos, and then I tucked them into their beds and remember enjoying a drink alone as I rang in the year 2012 alone yet feeling fullfilled. At that time I was a single military mommy, working full time and wrapping up my final semester for my Bachelor's degree in Biology. I remember talking with my parents and our neighbors Don and Kathy and then heading to sleep. We woke with a new day, a new year ahead of us-I knew that at the end of the year a move would happen but at that time we still were not sure where. Excitement in that was building for Colorado was our home for nearly 10 years BUT it was time to move on and both Jason and I knew that would be happening. I felt I had all the time in the world but like I first said life moves on like a vapor, quick and quiet. I threw myself into my children, school and work. I won several amazing awards in 2012-I had a wonderful supervisor who saw the hard work I had put forth and after nearly 6 years there it had paid off. My final award would be category one civilian of the year for 14th Air Force. For all of my military friends and family out there, you know what a huge honor this is, and quite honestly it is very difficult for a civilian to be picked for this prestigious honor but the General at Peterson Air Force Base picked me, because I was going above and beyond-WOW! My professional life had its ups and downs in 2012 as does any job, having to leave due to moving was difficult but time to simply move on if that makes sense. I would never advance higher than where I was so it was time... I realized alot in 2012 with regard to my health, I had traveled to Korea to see Jason in February and he and I both knew something was wrong with me. I was losing weight at a rapid weight and since I had my thyroid removed I was no longer absorbing vital thyroid replacement medication. To put it mildly I was a mess but yet I persevered and continued to care for kids, work full time, and care for a home, etc...It wasn't until my parents, my dear neighbor Kathy and my beloved boss all confronted me and said I looked awful and needed to seek medical attention and that sadly it was no longer my choice. I went to the ER in late March and that day would forever turn my life around. Kathy was there every step of the way and for her and Don, as well as my amazing parents I am forever grateful. A very LONG and PAINFUl story short I had severe malnutrition, my thyroid levels were in the critical ranges and finally had to be dealt with alot of medications over many months. One last thing was determined, I would have to lead a Gluten/Wheat free lifestyle in order to get healthy again. Drastic changes had to happen quite honestly, and that would prove to be the most difficult piece of all. My parents flew in to help with my kids immediately, and the Red Cross got Jason home in a few short days to help with the kids and house while I was in the hospital. It was a roller coaster of emotions, and changes that was the most difficult time I had seen to date but I once again rallied and with faith was able to overcome! I went back to work in mid May and was feeling weak but over the next 6 months would get healthier and learn to adapt. Our summer was spent exploring Colorado, finding my love for yard work, and seeing the fruits of my labor become beautiful in front of my eyes. AMAZING! Summer turned into Fall and I knew our move was soon, I began to make plans and such...We were moving to Ft. Walton Beach, Florida and we were so excited for this new journey in front of us-to live 2 minutes from the beach? YES PLEASE! This move would also bring us closer to Jason's family on the East Coast and that was a blessing in many forms! There were a few people who where instrumental in my life and helped so much-My parents, Don and Kathy and Jason's wonderful mom. I had so many friends who opened their hearts, and homes for the trio and I. Overall I am blessed for everyone in my life! Thank you for helping me make it through 2012-what a blessing! So here I sit, in my home in Florida and my heart is so full. I am positive a job will happen soon to better my family. For now I am enjoying being a stay at home mommy and navigating the new surroundings with the kids and Jason. I always have made resolutions for a new year and I know some say those are silly, etc...I have always done my resolutions and this year will be no different. First and foremost I want to get back in shape, I have always exercised but this year I am taking it up a notch-I want to explore different types of exercise and have also found a love for yoga, and ballet again..P90X is going to kick my butt into gear, and finally I want to get to know the walking/running community here! I am doing my second 5K walk on Saturday to benefit a local hospital here and to hopefully make some friends in the process. I want to stop being so sedentary in my free time and be more active! Exercise more, get this thirty-something body back in top form! I also strive to make more friends, and become more active in my new church home. Finally I refuse to let the little things get me down, I am blessed! My kids are happy and healthy, I have a roof over my head, and food to nourish our tummys. What more could a girl/mommy ask for? I also pray that some of my current friendships will get better, that is one thing that hurts but we will see what time holds. Overall I am happy-I am blessed-I am grateful! May this NEw YEAR bring beautiful things for everyone! Hello 2013~Blessings <3 <3 <3