Like 2018 before it, 2019 was a year of change. But perhaps life is settling, perhaps I am not as overwhelmed as we come into 2020. I am still amazed that this is my life. It has been quite the journey, especially for the last six years, and I am so blessed to be in this place, to be back home. Many of the memories I have had over the last year were possible because of that. Have there been tears? Yes. Have there been frustrations? Yes. But more than any of that, there has been so much joy, so many laughs. There have been many vulnerabilities that led to some hurts, but those vulnerabilities also have allowed me to grow. It is no secret that I often feel like relationships or friendships are a tremendous struggle for me. But I am grateful for each and every one, for each has most certainly shaped me into the person I am heading into the new year. While the last several months have been heartbreaking in a way, and some friendships have shifted, I am still eternally grateful. The l...