- January: On January 24, 2017 after serving my friends for eight years, I delivered cream puffs one night to the Westover Division officers and they were happy to give me a picture. My first! It was definitely a bright spot in my year. I'm sure that sounds kind of silly to be so excited over a picture, but it was important to me and I had waited so long. When the officers are at my home, they enjoy a hot meal and conversation in peace and privacy. Except for taking pictures of the food, there are no pictures.
- February: I started a new job. I thoroughly enjoyed my nice little paid break after losing my job in July 2016, and then it was nothing short of divine intervention that I was able to return to the company I left 12 years earlier.
- June: I was honored to be recognized in CMPD's 2016 Annual Report. I think everyone has their 'moment in the sun' at least once in their lifetime, and I guess you could say this was mine. Thank you CMPD!
- July: My 56-year-old house started falling apart. Major moisture issues plagued my crawlspace and, unfortunately, the remedy was very expensive. But it had to be done. The moisture damaged a wall in the den and it had to be replaced (twice) after the first handyman botched up the job.
- September: I found an awesome handyman to redo the wall the first handyman botched up. Super glad to have this behind me so I can get back to doing the things that I love.
Like this....
Finally, after literally months of dealing with house repairs, I was able to invite my friends over for a holiday lunch.
I made these candy bar wrappers for the occasion and personalized them for the South Division.
Wishing everyone a Safe and Prosperous New Year
"May your troubles all be small ones,
And your fortunes ten times ten,
May the good Lord bless and keep you,
May the good Lord bless and keep you,
Til we meet again."
~ Meredith Willson
Thank you for this, Annie! You are so awesome...
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