Sunday, January 3, 2010

2009: The Circle of Life

As most years, 2009 has had its peaks and valleys. However, this year was book-ended by a definite peak and a sorrowful valley.

2009 started out with the peak of the year, new life, Rohan was born! I think everyone knew at some point Jen and I would have a child/children, but Mike was a question mark (still is!). This makes Rohan's arrival that much more special. It was also special to my Grandma that the Syring name would now carry on.


2009 ended in a valley and the end of an era, the passing of my Grandma. Looking back at the timeline of our family her passing will be, and has been, a pivotal point. My hope is that I, and others in my family who are struggling to redefine 'normal', can rise from this valley and find peace in 2010.


I hope the beginning of 2010 finds you and your family happy, healthy and excited for what the new year will bring.

Happy New Year!

2 comments:

Me said...

Why am I the question mark? Is it because of my ambiguously gay phase? :)

Tony, Jen, Taylor and Kaylee said...

How very true and so well written! Well done Shell!

P.S. Yes Mike, you are and will always be our little question mark. :0)