What a year!

As 2009 comes to a close, I've been reflecting back on what has happened this year and the things I am grateful for. So that I don't totally bore you, I've listed my top 5...in no particular order.

1. My health. I've been cancer free for a year and a half and having this whole year with only check ups has been wonderful. I came down with a cold this week, and it's the first one I've had since 2007. So even besides being cancer free, I've been generally very healthy as well. And this week has reminded me how much I hate being sick.

2. Shane. I know, I've been married for almost 2 years so I should just think it's no big deal anymore, but I do. I love having Shane in my life. Besides how much I love him, I love everything he does for me, how patient he is with me and how hard he works at his business. We never get sick of each other, even when we're together 24x7 on trips, etc.

3. Facebook. I know this one sounds crazy, but since I signed up on Facebook this year, I have been so grateful for all the past friends that I've found that I had lost touch with over the years. Some didn't even know I had gotten married. It's been fun catching up with everyone.

4. Hair. Finally...the last few months I can honestly say I feel like I look like myself again. I didn't mind having short hair that much but whenever I would see pictures of myself, I just didn't looke like 'me.' Finally my hair has grown out enough where I look like me again. I love it. Although I don't love having to blowdry it again, but I do it and am grateful I have enough to blowdry.

5. Vacations. Since the doctors won't let me have anything to do with starting a family, we've been fortunate enough to go on some fun trips this year. One day we won't have the luxury of just packing up and flying off somewhere...although I'll be grateful for that change as well. We've had some fun times and great memories.

Happy New Year everyone!

2009 was better then 2008 and here's hoping 2010 will be even better!!