I love the start of a New Year – a clean slate to embark upon fresh goals with an eager spirit. It is especially meaningful to Brad and I given an annual reminder that life is unbelievably precious. Tomorrow marks Brad’s 3rd anniversary to being diagnosed with LB. In some ways it is easy to hate the 6th of January – but in every other way we are able to cherish it (he calls it his birthday). We can wake up with gratitude, hope and love – tomorrow is exciting. Brad feels great and is constantly improving! He is happy, full of love, and jam-packed with a heart that could lift a lunch crowd at Dairy King. Life is good…and the best part is — it only gets better!
I have been nagging Brad (hard to believe) about his New Year’s resolutions…or just looking for ideas for myself. In planning for 2012 I am excited to be present (we used to have practice jerseys for soccer that said “wherever you are – be there”) – I hope to make that happen. But in a nutshell I hope I can forward along the gratitude and happiness that Brad passes along everyday. We are blessed to be “present” and tomorrow will be another year that reminds us how awesome this ride is…and as a good friend always says “YOU GET ONE TRIP”.
We continue to thank each and every one of you for your continued love and support. May 2012 be everything you dreamed of!
You are a very wise young lady. I love your resolution for the new year. We should all strive to live in the present; it is a beautiful gift from God. May He continue to bless you and Brad during this coming year.
By: Sue Brown on January 6, 2012
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