As Semisonic sings in their song Closing Time, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” Every year, December 31 st brings with it the closing of the past year and the promise of a new beginning for the upcoming year. For me, it’s a day that brings a wide range of emotions; more so this year than ever before. It is no secret that 2023 was an extremely difficult year for our family. From Connor’s illness kicking into overdrive, and too many hospital stays, to my uncle’s unexpected passing this summer, our emotions were tested often. Even with all of the trials and tribulations of the year, I refuse to look at 2023 as a year that was cloaked in darkness. The one thing that seems to help push me through the hard times is finding the good or a bright spot. Sometimes that is a whole lot easier said than done, but looking back on this past year, while a lot of dark times are painfully obvious, there were a whole lot of special happy moments too. This year opened our eye...
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