An Open Letter to 2009

I know it’s been a LONG time since I last posted, but as most of your know, the last few months have been rough to say the least. To that point I want to thank everyone for their support and Julie in particular for going out of her way to be a good neighbor.

On another note for anybody that doesn’t know yet, Cayse landed what is basically her dream job as Wellness Coordinator for Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL). She’ll be developing and running a brand new, on-site wellness program (gym, consultation, nutrition, etc, etc) for them. She is very excited and I am very proud…and maybe just a “skosh”* jealous. Anyhow, here’s my open letter** to 2009.

Dear 2009,

I have so many mixed feelings about you, 2009. We have struggled through setbacks and uncertainties which later provided opportunities we would not have had otherwise. We saw people lose jobs and saw people, many of the same, get even better jobs. We saw some businesses close and others grow successful. We lost loved ones and welcomed new family.

If nothing else I can at least say I’ve learned a lot from you. About being a husband, friend, son, brother, uncle, homeowner. I learned a lot and certainly have a lot to be thankful for, but I hope you won’t blame me when I say:

I wish us all a better year in 2010.

-Andrew