2010 has been a roller coaster year in our household, but we still feel blessed. We both have jobs that we like, we have a roof over our heads and vehicles to get us around, and we are surrounded by family and friends. Things could be worse.
The latest blow this year (and hopefully the last) was finding out that our sweet Gretchen has bone cancer. I'll admit I was angry, probably beyond angry, but you get the idea. REALLY???? I already lost Mom this year, now you're going to take away my sweet girl, too? And BOTH to cancer? Seriously.....something had to give. I was angry for a long time. I still am at times, but we've had some really sweet moments since the diagnosis and I've cherished the time we've had. Life will be an adjustment once she's gone. At least she'll be here through Christmas. She's still a happy girl, still gets up and wags her tail when we get home. Occassionally she gets the urge to try to run and chase rabbits, and that's hard on 3 legs when you're over 100 lbs. She's enjoying the extra pampering, and my "no people food for the dogs" rule has gone by the wayside for the time being.
We are definitely looking forward to a much better 2011.
We are now done with football season and on to wrestling. Iowa State has a bunch of really young guys that look promising, but it will definitely be a challenging year for the team. Basketball has also started, and started off very well! Apparently The Mayor, Freddy Hoiberg has breathed some life into the men's basketball team. I hope to get to catch a game to two this year to watch him coach. Another young team that looks very promising over the next couple of years!
We pray each of you had a great 2010. Please hug your families close and spend as much time as possible with them - life is short. As you celebrate CHRISTmas this year, remember the Reason for the season and take time to thank God for his indescribable gift.
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