Dear 2017,
I saw you trying to kick my ass.
- three flat tires
- middle of the night trips to the ER
- and I saw you squeezing in a broken heater on the last day of the year
- miles and miles and miles of carpooling (seems small compared to the other things, but you and I both know the toll this takes on my day)
You also provided a lot of room for growth.
- I wrote not one bestselling book, but two.
- I founded Out-of-the-Box Judaism
- I met some incredibly fabulous, terrific, love-filled people
- I got support in a lot of areas that helped me get through the list above
And there were many joy-filled moments and days.
- A long anticipated family trip to Niagara Falls
- A summit with angels in Toronto
- A weekend in a castle
- Laughter with my family
You’re leaving now, but I’m not. Here are some of the things I will take with me from our time together:
- Trust that God/The Universe always provides.
- Life is hard, there’s no escaping that, and that’s okay
- Laughter is the best medicine
- Stories are a healing art
And always:
- I am who I am.
- Deep breaths.
Thank you, 2017, and goodbye. Here’s to 2018… to life!
Love,
Esther