This year has been very crazy. Lots of ups and downs and hard times. I turned 25 in January. Halfway to thirty. (Not gonna lie, I get happier the closer I get to the big 3-0!)
In April, Shavik's very good friend since childhood commited suicide. This was a very traumatic and heartbreaking event for him. He hadn't ever had to expereince something like this before. I didn't know much of what to say other than my heart was breaking for him, and still does. He recently was talking to a friend and I happened to be there. He told him that he never had believe in the term "the one" or that anyone had one particular soulmate until the day that James died. He doesn't think that he would have been able to make it through that without me. He finally was able to understand what I had gone through and why I was the way I was about things, until that day. It took a few days after the tragedy for him to talk to me and when he did, it was filled with love and sadnesss all mixed together. He had to to eat alot of the ideas he had about it before because its not something you can fully understand, until you experince it yourself. My grandparents were in town a few days after that and stopped by, and when I opened the door to them my grandma walked in and went over to him just to hug him. They know that was what he needed at that time. Was just to be loved. It's so sad that this tragedy was what brought us to the point we are at now, but in a strange way I am grateful for it because its something we have both experienced and we can relate. Life isn't always fair, but it know's what we need. And even if the timing sucks, it is always right.
I started working at Dr. Craven's office in August and I love it! Best job in the world. I don't think I could be any happier working anywhere else right now.
Chloe turned 5 in September! Wahoo! She is getting bigger everyday. She's so smart and fun to be around. She can light up any room. I am so lucky for such a fun loving and special kid! She is exactly what I need in my life.
I was able to watch my baby sister marry the man of her dreams at the beginning of November. I am so happy for her and can't wait for her future. (Also can't wait to find out if I am having a neice or nephew!)
Shavik turned 27 in November and went on a fun hunting trip to South Dakota. He had an absolute blast. Was able to shoot 2 deer and 1 coyote over there. He is looking forward to going back again next year.
And that leads us to today. December 17th. I am on Christmas Vacation from work and get to spend the next 1 1/2 weeks hanging out with Chloe! She wants to build a fort today so my living room will become one giant fun room here pretty soon! I am so grateful for my life today. I couldn't ask for much more. I have a wonderful family and good friends who have been so supportive of me.
LIFE IS GOOD!
She wanted to play dress-up. This was one of many outfits she tried on. December 2013.
