Hello 2022

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2022. 2022! How are we in 2022?

Hope you all had a happy and healthy end to the year. When I signed off for the year we had a lot planned. Not everything went as planned though. We were visited upon with some very bad news. We were rocked to our very cores when we heard about the sudden death of a close family friend in a freak accident. When something like that happens it makes you question your life and the choices you make, it makes you want to hold your loved ones closer and make more memories with them. The last few years have been filled with much loss for many people and wish everyone another year of courage and hope.  




M and I got our boosters.


I reunited with a friend I hadn’t seen in 5 years!

We had a few little trips planned.. we canceled some.. we moved around things. Our friends hosted a secret Santa. 

We all got Covid tests yesterday before retuning to school/work. 


H turned 8! This is the picture he insisted I use. He had lost a tooth just minutes before. 

All in all we managed, against all odds and Omnicron to end the year on a high note.


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Comments

  1. Angie's Recipes1/03/2022

    Sorry to hear that you have lost a family member during the holidays...it must have been particularly hard for all of you. My deepest condolence!
    Congratulations to your boy turning 8! Now he is a big boy :-))
    Happy New Year!

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  2. Jennifer1/03/2022

    Happy New Year!!

    Jennifer
    Curated by Jennifer

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  3. Marie Smith1/03/2022

    So sorry for the loss of your friend. I hope this year is better for the world. Happy birthday to your eight year old! How could one not love that face?

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  4. Heather{Our Life In a Click}1/03/2022

    It's been such a strange couple of years. I'm glad your year ended on a high note. What a cute pic of your 8 year old!

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  5. Debra She Who Seeks1/03/2022

    H is a typical 8 year old boy, LOL! Happy Birthday to him! Let's all have a great 2022 -- enough dumpster fires!

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  6. karen1/03/2022

    I'm sorry for your loss. May 2022 be full of health and happiness. Happy birthday to your son!

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  7. Billie Jo1/03/2022

    So very sorry for the loss of your friend. Sudden deaths are so complex and require an instant grieving process to begin. Beautiful photo of you and your friend. And Happy Birthday to your little one! Stay safe and Happy and Blessed New Year.

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  8. Polyester Princess1/03/2022

    What a horrible thing to have happened, Hena! I'm not surprised the news thwarted your plans. Still, I'm wishing you and your lovely family a healthy and happy 2022. Happy birthday to H.! It's good to hear you had your boosters. Jos had his a couple of weeks ago, and I will get mine tomorrow! xxx

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  9. Kelly1/03/2022

    I'm sorry for your loss. I'm reminded that we should never take anything for granted.

    I insisted everyone in my family who still needed boosters get them before Christmas. The youngest grandchild can't get anything yet (he's 2), but the middle ones are fully vaccinated.

    Cheers to the birthday boy and may all of you have a wonderful 2022!

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  10. Liz A.1/03/2022

    So sorry about the loss of your friend. That's rough. Glad you had a good holiday otherwise.

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  11. Jeanie1/03/2022

    Oh Hena, I'm so deeply sorry about the loss of your friend. I'm sure your heart shattered a good deal with that unexpected news. Sending many wishes for peace, healing and also a happy new year.

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  12. Sugar Lane1/04/2022

    Have a wonderful 2022!
    S

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  13. Red Rose Alley1/04/2022

    Happy New Year! Hope the new year brings you much joy and peace.

    ~Sheri

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  14. bread&salt1/04/2022

    Dear friend! So soru to hear that your loss. Happy and healthy 2022 to you and your family. Bye the way, Birthday cake looks great. Happy birthday to your son.

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  15. Deb Nance at Readerbuzz1/04/2022

    Happy New Year! I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Let's hope 2022 is better than the last couple of years.

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  16. Midnight Cowgirl1/04/2022

    So sorry for your loss. I hope the new year brings hope and happiness your way.

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  17. Rowena @ rolala loves1/04/2022

    Happy new year! May 2022 be a great year for you and your family. My heartfelt condolences for you loss.

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  18. Cindy1/04/2022

    I am so sorry for the loss of your friend, that is really difficult. I am glad you all were able to celebrate your son's birthday and see some friends. I love the toothy grin. Happy New Year!

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  19. Kathrine Eldridge1/04/2022

    So sorry for you loss. I hope 2022 is a happy and healthy year for you and your family.

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  20. Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra1/04/2022

    I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your friend. I really hope that 2022 is a better year for us all. That picture of your son is the absolute cutest!

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  21. Christine1/04/2022

    Happy New Year, condolences on the loss of your friend.

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  22. Veronica Lee1/04/2022

    So sorry for the loss of your friend, Hena.


    Happy birthday to H! Love the cute photo!

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  23. Debbie1/04/2022

    all in all...things are pretty good here too!!

    that is a beautiful picture of you and your friend. as for H, he's a boy and he is 8, that's what you get!! hehehehe

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  24. Elephant's Child1/05/2022

    I am glad that you managed to finish the year on a high - and very sorry about the loss of your friend.

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  25. Ginny Hartzler1/05/2022

    I am so very sorry about your friend! It is good to see you!

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  26. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes1/05/2022

    I'm so very sorry about the loss of your friend. We, too, lost a dear friend just before the holidays. Your son's choice of pictures is adorable - just the type of thing my son would have chosen when he was eight! I hope that 2022 brings you peace, good health, and happiness.

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  27. Emmylou1/05/2022

    Belated Happy Bday to H:) And Hena, I'm truly sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. RIP:( Here's hoping that 2022 will be a good year....

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  28. Rajani Rehana1/05/2022

    Beautiful blog. Happy new year ��

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  29. R's Rue1/05/2022

    I’m so sorry about your loss. May 2022 be a blessing for you

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  30. Haddock1/05/2022

    Very sporting of him to display his missing tooth.

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  31. Nikki - Notes of Life1/05/2022

    Sorry to read of your bad news. I hope 2022 gets better for you. Take care.

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  32. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer1/05/2022

    Losing someone unexpectedly is so difficult. My thoughts are prayers are with you and yours.

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  33. Sparkles and Lattes1/05/2022

    I am sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. 2021 was a tough year. Thankful for a new year!

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  34. awhite1/06/2022

    I'm so sorry to hear about your friend- tragic, unexpected events like that always make you stop in your tracks and evaluate your perspective. I'm sending you and the family so much love in 2022!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  35. Polly1/07/2022

    I'm sorry to hear your sad news.
    That's a great photo of your son.
    Your holiday photos are lovely, I would so love a holiday somewhere hot!

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  36. Amy Johnson1/08/2022

    I'm so sorry for your loss. So many people have lost loved ones the past years. Lovely picture of you and your friend.

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  37. Amy Aed - Wandering Everywhere1/08/2022

    Happy birthday H!

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  38. Laura B1/08/2022

    I'm so sorry to hear about your loss! It looks like your son had a good birthday! Love that photo of him!

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  39. Carole's Random Life1/09/2022

    I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose someone suddenly. Happy birthday to your little guy. I love the pic he wanted you to use. I hope 2022 proves to be a great year for you and your family.

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  40. Stefanie1/25/2022

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. What a devastating shock. Yay for reuniting with an old friend. I have two I'm super lucky to have b/c they get me out of the house. Love your son's birthday cake; that's a neat cake.

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