I started 2009 by throwing away old stuff. I've been in my apartment for 2 years and it's amazing how things just pile up. It is now 18 days into the new year and I am still organzing my home. Not only is it nice to throw out old stuff....but it is freeing as well. 2009 is a year of new beginnings for my family....which consists of me, my two beautiful twins (1 boy and 1 girl that are almost nine) and our wonderful animals - Ricardo (9 yr old black cocker spaniel), Fancy (11 yr old Russian Blue kitty) and Lotus (3 yr old black kitty). We are starting down a path of independence and strength. 2008 was a very challenging year....I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, I had to cut ties with my father and all of the emotional stress that comes with both of those events. I also spent the last 3 months of the year trying to figure out another part of my health...whether I actually have Meniere's disease or not (and the search still continues). On January 1st, I made a prediction that 2009 would be a great year and I know I'm right. Everything that my family is doing falls in line with the theme I have named for this year - New Beginnings. I've even discovered a song that is so powerful I keep listening to it and get chills every time, it's called "Dead and Gone" by T.I. featuring Justin Timberlake. It is a hip hop song with an awesome beat and the chorus....well....let's just say....it's right on point with the fact that the old me is dead and gone and the new me will be alright! I am finding my way back home....to me...I've felt lost for many years and it's amazing what the last 6 months have taught me. I've grown so much and look forward to what's coming next. I am 28 years old and in my limited time on this earth, have been through so much....I will share my story with people when the opportunity presents itself and hopefully inspire their lives. I am committed to pursue my art and writing more this year in order to advance the path I am meant to walk. Every single day is a blessing and I think when we get caught up in the bustle of life, we forget to appreciate that.
I must say thank you to the many incredible women in my life (because without them, I have no idea what my life would be like) - Krystyna, June, Pam, Lisa, Schelli - you all are the best friends & best family I've ever had!
For now, I must head to bed....but watch for more posts because I love to write and share my story :)
Until next time....
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My Dear Tiffany,
ReplyDeleteYou are right, you have been through so much. Most that read your introduction won't know just how many trials and tribs you've encountered and overcome so beautifully.
When we met, ten years ago this year, I knew we would know each other for a lifetime. You were about to pop with those gorgeous kids of yours, and stuck through weeks of intense, long, sometimes boring training, in hopes of beginning a career that would help you build the foundation for a great life for your new family. You accepted the challenge of having your babies knowing your were going to face this challenge alone, without your mother, with a dependent father, and a brother who you raised as well.
I am sitting here with tears rolling down my face for the memories, but also for the beautiful, strong, willful, powerful, INDEPENDENT, woman you have become and I just want to hug you so hard your eyes pop. Those kids have no idea, yet, how truly blessed they were to have you as their mother... but they will. Oh, they will...
I'm glad you have connected to my friend Sharon. Shaz has been in my life for a year longer than we've known one another. She's witty, and strong, and insightful... Her words will be a companion, and her woman spirit will lift you up and help you keep moving forward even though you haven't the strength to go on. That's what we do for one another my sister spirit... We bind ourselves together through our experiences, our hearts, our souls. It's a powerful phenomenon, indeed.
I love you Tiffany and I'm looking forward to reading your beautiful posts this year.
With so much love,
Lisa, your sister in spirit.