Four years of blogging

Four years ago, at just this time of year, I started this blog.  My first photos were of my children getting ready for Halloween.  I had no idea then what changes would come to our family. I was, as they say, blissfully ignorant.  Looking back today over four years of our lives, we have had many joys and a few large sadnesses.  I would not trade my life, or change these beautiful everyday moments for anything.  Here's a little look back . . . :)

I'm so happy I started this blog.  It's a great place to record our moments.  I'm a bit weepy over these younger days already.

Learning to be single

Life moves on.  On Oct. 2, it was officially.a year since my divorce has been final.  It's strange how good it feels to hit that mark.  The long and sad process of the first year of holidays and birthdays on our own has finally come to a close.  We are making the adjustment.  Financially we still struggle, but emotionally things are much better.  In my heart, I know I have a long way to go and more heartbreaks ahead, but I am looking in a forward direction more often.  There is no sense to keep looking behind me.  It can't be changed now. I've had to accept that.

Work is still going well.  I'm getting more hours, but it's not enough.  I continue to train and improve in my current position, while looking for full time work.  Something will come up.

I am enjoying conference weekend.  We were even invited to a neighbor's house for the morning session today.  They were kind to have us come over and snack and watch conference.  It was a fun change.  We often get in our little world and don't spend enough time with family and friends.

I went on a date last night with a really nice guy.  I hadn't actually thought he would be my type, but agreed to go out with him.  He works as an armed security officer at a rehab facility.  He's very fit, focused, and decisive about what he wants.  However, I have learned that there is another side to him.  We had a fun evening, and talked and laughed for several hours.  I've been on several dates since becoming single, but I have to say that I enjoyed this one the most.  It was nice to be treated so well.  Do you know what?  I think I am beginning to like being single.