As I have written many times before, this year has been full of challenges, difficult times and some bright spots.  Over the past year I have seen Robby’s health decline (I started writing this in his hospital room), I have seen close friends suffer through some tough medical issues, we survive having flooring installed at home (this was done during one Robby’s trips to the hospital), I made an effort, as always, to celebrate everything (not always easy), there have been countless ER visits, hospital stays and a endless number of doctor visits.  But the important thing is that Robby and I have had another year together-that makes it all worthwhile.  I am always the optimist, even when there seems to be no reason to be.  So, that is what makes me hopeful about the new year, but I have decided to set my optimistic bar low-what I hope for is a year that is at least no worse that this one and hopefully a little better.  We will see how that goes, as time will only tell.  

I wish everyone a Happy New Year and that the year will find you well and hopefully with less stress and anxiety.