2010 High/Low

When Jarom and I were newlyweds, we went to dinner at my Aunt and Uncle’s house one night.  At the time they had three girls (there are two little boys now too!) and they went around the table and each gave a high/low report for their day.  The high was the best thing that happened, the low was the worst part.  We were impressed by the game and have done it over the years (less consistently, but during some memorable times in our lives).  I’ve decided to compile my list of high/lows for 2010 as I welcome 2011 with open arms.

In no particular order, here are my lows:

*    March - Hazel has an anaphylactic reaction to hypoallergenic formula

*    April - I come down with strep throat

*    November - Jarom lands in the hospital with abscessed tonsils and low oxygen levels

*    June - Hazel has a scope and biopsy done and is diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis

*    April - Hazel is diagnosed with multiple severe food allergies

*    December - Jarom’s tonsils are removed

*    August - Hazel suffers another severe reaction to milk

*    March - Hazel is labeled a “failure to thrive” for weight and development

And my highs:

*    June - Family RV trip to Oregon for the Wright Reunion

*    June - Jarom turns 30 and celebrates with friends at a surprise party

*    March - I help as a committee member with Miss Eagle Mountain Scholarship Pageant

*    October – Walk for Food Allergies with team Hazel

*    November – I complete a 5k Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day

*    June – Hazel is no longer labeled “failure to thrive” and sits on the charts in the 25^th percentile for weight and is well above average for development!

*    June – Jarom and I celebrate 6 years of marriage in the seaside village of Florence, Oregon

*    October – We upgrade to a minivan!

*    September – Cannon starts Preschool

*    December – Hazel starts Nursery

*    December – Hazel enjoys a number of regular foods as well as almond milk

*    December – Our first Christmas at home in years – so awesome!

I'm certainly glad my Highs outnumber my Lows.  Call me crazy but I just love the thought of a fresh new year.  I love the opportunities that exist in the blank pages of a new calendar.  Jarom and I have been compiling our short list of goals for 2011 and I just feel like it’s going to be good.  I hope it’s a good one for you as well.  We’ve had our struggles but we’ve also been able to witness miracles at the hands of strangers and loved ones.  We’re hoping to stay out of the hospital this year and enjoy our time as a family a little more.  Happy New Year!