Reflecting on the 2019, I realize that my family and I have had a year crazily packed with major events. Most of those events were completely out of our control. Many of them were life changing. I was thinking about what I may anticipate in the New year, and thought, "It's got to be better than this year!" Then I thought again. Looking back, I realize how strong each of us has become, how much stronger mentally each of us has become. The challenges made us more content with our blessings, and more thankful when others bless us. In May, my son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. As a result, we are more thoughtful about keeping to a healthy diet, and more aware of each other in even the little things. The Children's Miracle Network paid for all of my son's initial supplies, an expense we had not planned for because the diagnosis happened precipitously. In July, I had my right hip replaced. In the early days back home, I reached my breaking point. The pain was ...