Christmas

So I usually like to tell people the wonderful things I received but I found that I'm more excited about what I gave. I decided that every year I am going to write down all the things I gave to people. Here's this year:

Mom: Hand mixer
Dad: Star Trek
Lee: Wallet
Ty Lynn and Daniel: Disney Monopoly
Dylan: Toy Helicopter
Vangie: Baby Stroller
Bonnie: Ute Snuggie and Candy Bouquet
Brandon: The Hangover
Nathan: Nintendo Points
Mathew: itunes Gift Card
Gail: Burt's Bees Pack with Candy Bouquets

I really enjoyed Christmas this year (Minus a few moments of frustration) but I had a great time. I enjoy spending time with both my families. They're very good to me. I appreciate Gail and Mathew for making me feel accepted and treat me as family. You'll never know how much that means to me. Thanks you guys! Have a great New Year!

4 Years

4 Years ago today my dad fell 20 ft inevitably changing our lives. Sometimes I think it was for the better other times, not so much. We've gone through surgeries, depression and now a legal battle with worker's comp. I wrote last year about how depressed I was and how 30 seconds changed our lives forever but today I don't feel the same. Yes I still look back on the accident and cry to myself on occasion but I know in my heart things will only get better. We can make them better.

Dad quit today. Its been a big relief for him and the family but at the same time it adds a new stress. No job, no money, especially while Worker Comp is still trying to make us jump through hoops. We're done jumping. We won't settle for less then perm/total. We have a great lawyer on our side who is not worried at all which makes our nerves relax. Our court date is in January.

Yes, I feel depressed to some degree today but not as much as past years. I feel that we're reaching the end and Dad will get better soon. I love my dad and my family. Its tragic what happened to us but its a blessing we still have each other.