What an extraordinary yet difficult year this has been for so many different reasons. We brought Lennox into the world in 2016 so how could it be anything but magical… This little boy has brought me more happiness than I ever knew possible. His smile touches my soul and illuminates my entire being. I don’t know how I went my entire life without you? As extraordinary as 2016 has been, it’s also brought immense pain, complete confusion and an opportunity for rebirth. I really had to put my big girl panties on and deal with situations that I never saw coming. When family needs you, you jump. You are there instantly, doing anything and everything you possibly can to help. I have learned that I truly can do anything. I work well under pressure and I am resilient. I want to thank my mom for teaching me that and for reminding me of that. I have learned to be selfless and that it’s also important to be selfish at times and make sure I am taking care of myself. If I don’t take care of myself, I can’t be a good mother, a good wife or a good daughter or friend. I want to thank all of my friends and family who have supported me unconditionally this year. I am so incredibly grateful for your love and support. As we enter a new year, I look forward to continuing to grow, become even stronger and resilient, and create more and more happiness! Without the difficult times I truly believe we would not appreciate the happy times. I often try to say thank you when things are hard instead of asking why me- and of course it’s not easy, it’s pretty difficult. But wallowing has never gotten me anywhere so I will continue to work on my positivity in the more and more grateful. I want to continue to create a community here on my blog, and have this be a resource for guidance and support, fashion and fun, along with a forum where we continue to share tips and tricks and guide each other along the way.
I wish you all an amazing 2017! May this upcoming year bring you abundant happiness, health and peace! Thank you for coming here and I look forward to seeing you next year!
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XOXO
Amy
Ps. Crazy Half Yearly SALE at Nordstrom! Had to share😉😉
Thank you so much for this. I too welcomed my son, my first born, into the world in 2016. But we spent 55 days in the Nicu and my strength was tested like never before. I often wonder how the same year was my best and my hardest. And your advice to say thank you is so true. I’ve grown more in these past few months than I have in 34 years. And I appreciate the village of support around me more than ever. Happy 2017~ enjoy your son! Little boys are the best!