2004 has brought many changes to my family. It breaks down like this:
o In February we moved from Pensacola to the Tampa area.
o We still own a house in Pensacola, which is now hurricane damaged from Ivan.
o My husband found a good-paying job, but the stress level is unbearable - so that is a rollercoaster ride all by itself.
o My kids had wonderful birthdays. We celebrated a 13th birthday, a 6th birthday, a 4th birthday, and a 1st birthday. (not to mention my husband turned 39 and I turned 37)
o We experienced 2 of our children's pain as they underwent orthopedic surgery. Our 1 year old had 2 surgeries and wore full leg casts for 2 months. Our 6 year old had 1 surgery and wore to-the-knee casts for 2 months. We are thankful that the surgeries went smoothly and the kids have recovered quite nicely!
o We experienced, in some way, shape or form, 3 of the 4 hurricanes that hit Florida this hurricane season. 2 of them were near the Tampa area. Minimal damage in our area and since we rent, minimal responsibility/liability. Our home in Pensacola is another story. Devastation was of greater magnitude there, in that metro area. Our home there suffered roof damage, tree damage and fence damage. Doesn't sound like a lot maybe, but the insurance total was quite large. Not to mention we are on a huge waiting list for the work to be done by ever-so-busy contractors in the area. What a nightmare!
Let's see....what else was there. I'll have to think on it and edit this post as necessary.
Overall, the Lord has blessed us quite nicely and we are very thankful that the kids and ourselves (my husband and I) are experiencing excellent health. Financially, we are hoping 2005 will be better.
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