2010 vs 2020

Years ago I remember talking with my in-laws about when 2000 would happen. My sister-in-law said she was already creating official paperwork at her job where the dates were already in the 2000’s. Not only did that fly by, Y2K was two decades ago.

I can’t believe it’s 2020!

I thought I’d look back at the last ten years. So much has happened!

For one, these two on my left are now 21 and 16.

My father and mother-in-law are no longer with us.

Both of our older children in Wisconsin are in their 30’s, married, and with children.

We live in a different suburb.

I’m a published author.

We have a five year old, 70 pound chow lab.

We also have our father-in-law’s cat.

Our son drums for our church’s praise team.

Our daughter overcame the need for one specialist, but took on another, as well as another diagnosis we’ve navigated.

My husband had his 15 year anniversary at work, unheard of these days.

We were able to celebrate our anniversary with his first non-Navy cruise, and then take the kids on our first Disney cruise.

Our son went on a couple missions trip to NYC and served with the Dream Center.

Our son had graduation, first jobs, heartbreak, first car, and start of college.

Our daughter had elementary, middle, and the start of high school.

We gained friends. We lost friends. We re-gained friends. We grieved change.

I discovered the power of lament.

I realized yoga is helpful and I need to stop making fun of it.

I made the change from Samsung to Apple.

I learned how sensitive the adrenals are.

I spent my 40’s in learning mode. I don’t know as much as I thought I did in my 20’s and 30’s.

My hair was wavy. Then straight. Then wavy. Then curly. Red. Brown. Blondeish. Auburn. Now Graying.

I learned relying on the Holy Spirit instead of opening my mouth in marriage is soooooo wise and worth it.

I learned God can take a set of circumstances that threaten to shatter my heart, help me forgive, and actually give me the tools to enjoy life on the other side.

I still have a great set of friends in NY, and have grown closer to some in Ohio.

I’m finally embracing being an introvert.

It rarely takes me time to do what God asks. Sometimes, but not often.

I still love chocolate. And justice. And Bible studies.

I drink bulletproof coffee.

I discovered The Office and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

I still miss Smallville.

And my dad.

That’s a snapshot of what the decade held.

What about you? Is there anything that’s familiar? Share a comment below.

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