Wow it's been forever! I'm back in the Land of Enchantment now and let me tell you 2014 was one of the craziest years of my life. I'm exited to back and even more exited to be back on my blog writing because in a way I get to re-live everything that happened last year. Weather it be good, bad, happy or sad I'll just write because after all isn't that what blogs are for??? :)
So many goals were achieved last year. One of the biggest being our Marathon. Something I've always dreamed of doing but deep down never thought I would actually do. I think about that day all the time. I'm a Marathoner now. hehe:) Seriously one of the best days of my life. Another check off my bucket list. After the marathon things kind of slowed down. I wasn't running nearly as much but I did more things such as hiking and swimming things I hardly had time for when we were training.
Jalen and I had a wonderful summer in California. We went to the beach every weekend followed by a long hike. Most days we would explore different areas and let me tell you California has a lot to offer. I miss it all the time. I miss the weather, our friends and family out there and of course I miss the beach. I always dreamed of living by the water and I'm thankful we were able to for two years. :) A very happy two years out there.
We were able to travel a lot last year as well. We traveled back home to New Mexico, San Diego, The Grand Canyon, Cabo, Mexico and best of all we had family come visit us in California! :)
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Last summer while Jalen and I were on our morning walk we got a call from my sister Monica. She was crying and told me my mom was sick. I knew from the sound in her voice this was something serious and I needed to get home as soon as possible. Thanks to my wonderful fiance he flew me back home that day. When I got to Albuquerque my mom was already in the hospital. The doctors performed numerous test and my mom was in and out of the hospital for a couple of weeks. One of the hardest days of my life was when the doctors told us my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. I was broken. My heart in a million pieces. I just didn't know what to think..
My mom started her chemo therapy treatments about four months ago. We were all in the dark in the beginning of all this. There is so much information coming our way that is pretty much like someone is talking to you in a different language. Also so many medications it was hard to keep track of everything. I can thankfully say just last week my mom was taken off one of her chemo treatments because the doctors were happy with how far she has come. What a blessing that day was. I'm thankful everyday. Though there were days of frustration, anger, sadness, grief there were also days of relief, happiness and love.
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We bought our first house together a few months ago. It was important we were by the mountain because Jalen myself and Rio love the outdoors so much. I love our house but what I love most are all the trails around our house. WE've only started exploring the wonderful Sandia mountains. :) I joined a bootcamp class that meets three days a week and have been running on the side. Jaclyn and I will be starting a running schedule at the end of this month. I'm so exited to have my workout buddy back after having a baby just over a month ago. She looks so great and I know we both push each other to be the best we can be especially when it comes to running.
This last year has taught me so many wonderful things but the most important are never take anyone of anything for granted and to be thankful for everyday. Things can change in the blink of an eye. Jalen and I are getting married this year on April 25! Wow after 9 wonderful years of being together. He has been with me through everything. He is the most amazing person I know and I am exited for what this year has to bring for the both of us. :) Cheers to the new year everyone lets make it a healthy one!
Here is a bible scripture I've been reading everyday "Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience Gods peace which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." - Phillipians 4:6-7
