Well, it's now 2005. Thanks to all those who sent words of encouragement and congratulations over the Christmas and New Year period. The holidays were tough, especially New Year. We didn't do anything special, just stayed home and watched crappy Japanese TV for a while before lighting a couple of candles for Rosie and saying a few prayers. There were some tears.
By and large, we are dong well, and looking forward to all the good things that the coming year will bring, rather than focusing on the upset of last year.
We will never forget 2004.
It was a sad year in many ways. But it was also full of joy, the year that our little girl got bigger and taught us how to be parents. Most of Rosie's time with us was in 2004, so we can't just 'wipe the slate clean' and forget the whole year. We have lots of pictures and video to remember Rosie by, and one day we may even be able to look at them without crying : )
She is looking after us, so we're hoping and praying that the two of us, our new baby, and our extended families will have good luck and good health this year and for many years to come.
Posted by Gary at January 7, 2005 10:19 AM