Gratitude

At the end of every year, I like to take some time to reflect. And looking back, I realize what a year 2012 has been!

I read a quote today by CS Lewis - "Isn't it funny how day by day nothing changes but when you look back everything is different..." Isn't that the truth?

For me, looking back, 2012 has been quite the ride. 2012 has had its ups and downs, births and deaths, lovely days and days of heartbreak. But when I look back I realize that despite all of that, I'm grateful.

I'm grateful for the unconditional love of my parents. I'm grateful for the protectiveness of my brother. I'm grateful for my friends who tell it to me like it is. I'm grateful for my job that I love, my health that I cherish, and most importantly my faith that keeps me strong. And it's with that faith that I know I'll have even more to be grateful for in 2013.

Hope you all have a happy and safe New Year. See you in 2013.