This time last year, we faced the coming of the new year with nothing but dread. We knew Mike was going into custody in a few days. Life as we knew it would be over for the forseeable future. There was nothing to look forward to about 2011.
But 2011 has passed now. It felt interminably long, and yet also somehow flew by. 2011 brought new challenges that we never imagined a year ago, including our daughter being diagnosed with severe juvenile arthritis.
Through it all, one thing has been constant: our love for each other and our commitment to rebuilding our lives as a family when Mike is released in October 2013. That goal has kept us looking forward and not back.
Now as we embark on 2012, we can look forward with more optimism than a year ago. We expect to have really good news to share soon about Mike’s living situation, and hope that our daughter’s health will continue to improve as she receives treatment.
I couldn’t have survived 2011 without the support of so many people…thank you to all of you. I appreciate all of the support and am so glad to have you all with me as I move into the different challenges that 2012 will bring.
So here’s to 2012…good riddance 2011. I won’t miss you.
I wish you a speedy 2012 and will keep your family in my thoughts!
Hi Nancy, I know that 2012 will just go by with Alarming Speed as does every year it seems. I know it must be awfully hard for you and those words are not much Comfort right now, but I do know that before you know it, your little Family will all be together again. I hope your Daughter is Pain Free and I keep you in my thought constantly. Many Blessings for you all in 2012 and hope you have as good a New Year as is Possible under the circumstances.
Hugs,
Beverley………
Always thinking of you and really hope the news for Mike is outstanding. He looks good in the picture and she looks so happy in his arms! Can’t wait to cheer along with you! You and the entire family remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Thanks everyone for the good wishes…they are appreciated more than you can imagine.
Hi Nancy,
As I was sitting here listening to a Paperclipping Roundtable, I realized I’ve never checked out your personal blog. You have emerged through all of this with such great courage and grace. Thanks for being candid with us. It helps us all know we are not alone in our own trials. And we are all pulling for you and your family. Many good thoughts are coming your way.
Sincerely,
Debbie Piercey
Thanks for the support Debbie! I would never consider hiding what is going on – my life is what it is, and I am not ashamed of loving my husband. I hope other people can take courage from that.
Nancy,
I, like Debby above, listen to PRT and have never been to your personal blog. I think about you, and your family, often wondering how you do it. It seems you have a great support system, and that’s what helps to get you through. But, you also don’t hide it and you share your thoughts and feelings and that’s what is awesome about you. I don’t personally know you or Noell, but feel like we’re old girlfriends when I listen.
Thanks for being you and sharing with us what you’re going through! And, know that I’m thinking about you.
Thank you so much Mary…for the support and for listening to PRT! Noell, Izzy and I have so much fun doing that show! As for how I’m handling this – there’s no real guidebook for how to do this…I’m just feeling my way. So thanks for saying I’m doing it well!
Glad 2011 is behind you. I pray that y’all receive good news soon in 2012!