Dear 36...

I celebrate with you today as our last day together on this journey.
Tomorrow 37 will greet me as I wake.
You have been an interesting year to say the least.
You have been filled with~
...endings...
...beginnings...
...laughter...
...sadness...
...loss...
...gain...
...hope...
...fear...
...family...
...friends...
...love...
...kindness...
...loneliness...
...togetherness...
...accomplishments...
...travel, where I found so much of myself...
...doubt, where I questioned so much of myself...
...injuries that have made me stronger...
the list goes on and on...
I look back on this year knowing I have made mistakes, knowing I have made progress, knowing that I am such a lucky woman. This year has shown me that during hard times there is a support system of the most amazing family and friends that come together and lift me up with their strength and love. I have indescribable gratitude for my support system in this life! I am such a lucky person!
So 36...
Thank you for the challenges you have given me. Thank you for the amazing gifts you have given me!
I will miss you, but I look forward to meeting 37 tomorrow with open arms, an open mind, and an open heart!