Yesterday was the last day of 2023. And it came down to 1 2 3 1 2 3. While I don't think there's some meaning to the numbers, I think some sees it kinda special because it's not everyday we get a combination like that.
Some coined the day a "total reset", and why not? The last day fell on a Sunday which, in a week's calendar, is the last day. A day to to end the week and to rest. The first day of the year fell on a Monday- the first day of the week, the first day of the month, the first day of the year 2024! For those who have New Year's resolution, it's definitely a good date. A good reset.
As I sit here in front of the TV watching a replay of last night's World Junior Hockey Championship, still sleepy, still tired from the past days buying, cooking, baking and partying... I can't help but think the year that was.
Personally, 2023 was probably a difficult year for me. Yes, I had a good summer job but coming back to Edmonton didn't prepare me for some changes .
I loved my job at Revelstoke. The GM and owner of the hotel/resort was so impressed with my work that he asked me to stay and train newly hired front desk agents. As much as I would love to accept the offer, I was a bit concerned with the winter housing accommodation as well as the low season. I had to leave earlier than planned.
How I wish I accepted the offer and stayed in Revelstoke because coming back has brought me so much headaches, not to mention back pains! 😝 Imagine coming home only to find out that our house was already sold and that we needed to move in two weeks!😮 The moving was so rushed and stressful I don't know how I survived those weeks.
The last quarter of the year also brought some bad news... Christine Sinclair announced her retirement 😢 ... KathNiel broke up 💔 ... my dad's cancer grew bigger and there were more spots on his last x-ray, and my mom is getting worse.
There were more bad news that I don't think I could share here and now but they came like cannonballs, one bad news after another it felt like I was punched in the gut.
Just like Job, who lost everything in a day, I felt like the world crumbled around me. But unlike Job, who didn't deserve the misfortunes thrown at him, I think I deserve some of the problems I'm facing. I made some bad decisions.
It's not easy to accept that I am going through a lot right now and there are more days than not that I let myself wallow in depression, but as a follower of Christ, I know I'm surviving because of Him. I know He carries me when I can't go on. I know He wakes me up every morning and send me sunshine and beautiful skies to brighten my day. I have a roof over me, clothes to wear, food to eat, good health. What more could I ask for?
"Second, give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs. For if I grow rich, I may deny you and say, “Who is the LORD?” And if I am too poor, I may steal and thus insult God's holy name." Proverbs 30-7-9
Last year was dreadful to say the least, but I trust that this new year would be better, if not the best. Just like what Buster Moon sang "When you've reached rock bottom, there's only one way to go, and that's up!" 😊
So, farewell 2023! Thank you for the lessons learned. Hello 2024! Can't wait to have new adventures, meet new people and visit new -and probably old places!
“For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
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