Imagining that I will completely lose my memory of this past year in five minutes, I am going to attempt to capture the things I most want to remember about 2010 before the timer goes off…so here it goes…
The trip to Culebra, Puerto Rico that Jens and I took this past Spring was an experience which has been engrained upon my memory. This was a true reminder for me that there is so much to be explored and that this was just the beginning of new adventures. Then there was my annual retreat. This has become a staple for me, and this year was significant in the renewal and foundations that were laid out over those 3 1/2 days.
This year also marked our first wedding anniversary. This occasion was a perfect reminder and example of how blessed I am to have found Jenendee, my partner, my wife and my best friend. After almost 4 years together, we still create a constant stream of laughter and silliness. I cannot imagine life any other way. 2010 also introduced other new experiences. Camping in Minnesota this year was a brand new experience for Jens, and a renewed one for me. There are many parts of this state that we don’t see or experience during the routine of daily life, reminding me that there is so much to experience right outside our door. Between Jens and I, and where our families live, there is a great contrast in climates, yet a huge blessing in being able to enjoy the forests of Northern Minnesota, and then beautiful tropical beaches in Puerto Rico a week later.
As short as this post is, it is these new and diverse experiences that we have had this year that collectively represent what I most want to remember about this past year, looking forward to more in the year to come.
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