2014

Forgive my lack of artistic skills in my picture of 2014!

Today I'm reflecting on 2014 and feeling so grateful. While it's only 22 days into the new year, it has brought on so many incredible changes to many people in our lives. 

So .. here are the positive things about 2014 that I am thankful for!

A close friend of mine, who has been (unsuccessfully) trying for years to have a baby, is now going to be a mommy! She was matched to adopt a beautiful 5.5 month old little girl! 

My sister had two small dreams come true: she got her Bench coat and a Kitchenaid mixer!

We found out that we get to rent a house that falls into my "dream house" category (with the possibility of owning far down the road!). It literally has everything that was on my dream house checklist, and then some. I can't wait to make it our home :) 

My best friend found her dream home! She is now in the process of negotiating the purchase, and putting her first home on the market. I'm sure all will work out and she'll be living in her dream house in no time at all.

A coworker has been trying for over a year to get pregnant, and she just found out that she is six weeks along! Well, I guess that means that 2013 was her lucky year, but since she found out in 2014, I'm counting it here :) 

Another dear friend is finally scheduled to have her final hip replacement surgery, which is something she has been waiting years for. Arthritis has completely torn up her current hip socket (it is now bone on bone) so she will finally have this fixed and will be able to dance again. I'm so excited for her and am praying that her surgery goes smoothly next week!

So many amazing things are happening so far .. I'm incredibly grateful for all 2014 has offered so far! :)