Dear Universe –
My goodness do you like to keep me on my toes. Within the last 8 months you've brought me happiness, heartache and everything in between. It wasn't enough to lose some family members and have some suffer with severe illnesses. You decided I should have a hospital stay of my own. Ok, I guess we can deal with that. But I never thought you'd mess with my beloved Jersey.
As if seeing some of my nearest and dearest just days before you flooded everyone out didn't point out where my heart is, I assure you, Dear Universe, that making me agonize over the last few days feeling helpless and trapped far away absolutely did.
Yet, moments after you kick me in the crotch, forcing me to remember that everything can be replaced except the people you love… you at least reward me with a rainbow. Knowing that I didn't lose anyone in that horrible mess and that everyone was ok – even though some got stuck w/o power or having to seek shelter. Making my parent's house ok was quite the Christmas miracle. I assure you, I'll be thankful.
And now, I'm openly asking you to let me ride out this roller coaster of a year as quiet as a merry-go-round. You have exhausted me.
Deal?
Half smooch,
G
