It does not feel like it has been ten years since we welcomed in the new millennium. I find it ironic, that I can remember exactly how I spent New Year’s Eve 1999, but I do not remember what I did last year! This decade has had some memorable moments for me. We hosted the first AABCS Cruise in Octobter 2000, and I met some fabulous people who have become a part of my extended family. My son graduated from high school in 2000 and graduated from college in 2004. My father-in-law passed away in 2006, and so did two of my very good friends. I hosted my little sister's wedding at my house in 2007. My husband became very ill in a 2008, and thanks be to God and some good folks at M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Center he is doing great now.
The year 2009 was bittersweet for me. Excited and anticipating the inauguration of President Barack Obama, my father passed away one week before this historic event. Although, I was sad that my father did not live to see our country’s first African American President, I was overjoyed that the hopes and dreams of my father and ancestors were achieved on that significant day.
So, what will I remember about this year? Overall, it was an interesting year. I started graduate school at UHCL in January, and I was inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Phi) in May. My goddaughter graduated from high school in June, and the same weekend my hot water heater busted in my attic and really jacked up my house! On the bright side, I finally got the hardwood floors I have always wanted. We said farewell to Michael Jackson, Farah Faucet, Ted Kennedy, Walter Cronkite, and Patrick Swayze. In addition, my family circle said goodbye to a one of our village mothers, Mrs. Ollie Maeon Wilson.
I guess the older we get the more we appreciate the life we have been given. I am thankful for all of the many blessings, family, and friends that I have. If you have taken the time to read this blog, I am also thankful for you.
I wish you many blessings in the upcoming year. I know that 2010 will be phenomenal!
Live Long and Prosper.
