Last New Years my husband and I put the kids to bed (they were too young to care), cuddled on the couch and watched a super cheesy Christmas movie. When the movie ended we played games, first Monopoly which I won and then Blokus which he repeatedly won. When the ball dropped we kissed, and later in bed I had an overwhelming feeling that 2017 was not going to be my year. I quickly thought I was crazy and went to sleep.
Sadly the feeling quickly became reality. My husband woke up with his cheek swollen and in pain. We watched it all day and by the evening he felt it was getting worse. We contacted a doctor through webcam, who told us to immediately go to the hospital for imaging. Feeling slightly silly we showed up at the ER. They sent him for imaging thinking it was nothing major, and we waited. It actually turned out to be a fun and very late night. We talked and joked. Teased about this being our first date of the year and probably the most expensive. He ended up having a very rare and serious infection which easily could have traveled to the brain. The doctor gave him a high dose of antibiotics through an IV, and then sent us home. The infection cleared up pretty quickly and we felt blessed we had caught it in time. The thought then came back to me that 2017 just wasn’t going to be my year.
A lot has happened including marital strife, a totaled car, and stolen credit cards just to name a few. My feeling proved to be 100% true. Ironically 2 days ago, the second to last day of the year, was yet another ER visit. This time for my 2 year old son who decided it was a good idea to put a bead up his nose. The doctor easily removed it and all is well.
A lot of good things happened in 2017, but I have to say I’m so relieved it is over. While everyone else was counting down to Christmas, I was counting down to 2018. When midnight hit, I anxiously awaited the ominous feeling I had last year. The only thing I felt was peace and hope. Peace that I was exactly where I needed to be and hope for the New Year. Needless to say I’m excited for 2018. I know my trials and heartache hasn’t ended, but I have NOT given up yet!
Dear 2018, Bring it on! Let’s see what you got for me!
Looking for the Rainbow 
You are an amazing and strong girl, thank you for your example and words of encouragement ❤️
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I’ll always remember what you said that night; “We’re going to see if what we say We Believe is really What We Believe, aren’t we?” We cried and held each other and I said; “Yes We Are!” It’s been almost a year later and I want to tell you that You’ve shown me that “You Believe”. I’m proud of the woman that you have become and the Faith that you have and are still building by keeping your eyes on your Savior. 2018 is going to be a great year. ❤️You
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