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Looking back over the last year there were a lot of changes for us in 2024.
We lost my Dad in January, so this was the year where both of my parents were no longer with us. To me it’s like an anchor I once had is no longer and realized more than ever that life is short and our time to leave this earth will eventually come too.
I lost sixty-five pounds in 2024 and got a brand new knee. I wish my parents were here to see the new me as they wanted this for me for many years.
I continued to get monthly eye injections in 2024 in the effort to save my eyesight, which is working. My diabetes is under control with the weight loss and my last A1C was 4.5, which is considered non-diabetic. If you know someone with diabetes please urge them to get control of their blood sugar as I learned a hard lesson about the damage diabetes can do to your eyes.
Bailey continued to work from home in 2024 and launched a new embroidery business and one of her creations went viral on TokTok causing some panic during that time, but she mastered it all so well. She’s a hard worker and it shows in her endeavors and all she conquers.
We lost several of our outside cats this year, three of them in one weekend, so now we have no more cats outside and there won’t be anymore. We moved the two remaining cats indoors where they live happy and content lives.
Looking forward to 2025, I want to lose the last of the weight I have to lose. I want to get my left knee replaced, and maybe tackle some other issues like my lymphedema.
I thought we had my Dad’s land sold, but I’ve not heard from the buyer. Hopefully it will sell in 2025.
Financially we held our heads above water and continued to avoid debt like the plague. We were saddened by the hike in grocery prices and pulled out all the stops to save money where we could using the tips and tactics I write about here.
I hope and pray that 2024 was good for you and 2025 will be even better. Let’s continue to build community with each other and make it one of our best years yet.
You had tremendous personal growth - that is great. Wishing you and your daughter and healthy and happy new year!
ReplyDeleteAwwww...thank you so much, Cheryl. We both wish the best for you in the new year too! :)
ReplyDeleteLittle Penpen ** You have accomplished amazing things and congrats! On the weight loss and a new knee. I hope you are getting along well with your new knee. I’d love to see Bailey’s viral design. I hope the land will sell for you this new yesr, too. Happy New Year to you both!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Penny. I am getting around OK on my new knee, while still trying to baby my other bad knee. I go back to the Ortho Dr on the 10th and am hoping to find out when my next surgery will be. Then I will be off on a race somewhere! Bahaha!
DeleteYou had a very life changing year. I'm glad your knee surgery went well and best of luck as it continues to heal and get stronger.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Sam.
DeleteMy year was transformative. I am ready to meet what is next!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news! I wish you the best in 2025 Amy!
DeleteIt is so hard to be an orphan as we call it here. I can still go back home in my memories but oh how they are missed.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Yes, you described it very well. I go back home in my memories many times.
DeleteWhen I lost my Dad, I turned to my husband and said we were both orphans now. Belinda, you and your daughter have done a marvelous job saving money, and looking after yourselves. I wish you another year of moving forward.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you so much, Jackie. I wish you and Harvey the very best in 2025.
DeleteCongrats on the weight loss! I was also on the weight loss journey this year. I lost 60 pounds and am looking to drop 20 more. It's a process that is freeing! My mom had knee replacement and is having the other knee done in February. She can hardly wait as the non bionic, as we call it, is killing her. It's certainly been a challenge to keep within the grocery budget. Best wishes to you in the New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Wendi. 60 pounds lost is terrific! I would love to lose another 20 pounds too or even more, but I would be tickled with 20 more. I know how your Mom feels with her non bionic knee. 😂 I like that name.
DeleteI hope 2025 is your year and is very good to you!
The pedal thing legxercise, on my blog is helping with lymphedema and weight loss. I am still at 39 pound weight loss, so still trying. Good for you on all your wins.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. I’m so happy for you on your weight loss and leg exerciser. I hope you continue to see more good things in the new year.
DeleteJust wanted to wish you and your daughter a Happy New Year. Congratulations on the weight loss as it’s so hard to lose but SO easy to gain. I also lost my dad in January and then became a grandmother in June. As I told a cousin of mine the circle of life the older people are passing NOW we’re the old people.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Rosa. I’m so sorry about your Dad’s passing in January. Congratulations on becoming a Grammie in June! NOW we are the old people is exactly what has been going through my mind the last year. Our family are all younger than us now. It’s just a real awakening. I hope 2025 is very good to you and your family.
DeleteI forgot to put my name this is Rosa R.
ReplyDeleteThank you for letting me know, Rosa. 😊
DeleteWhat a year you had...lots of changes.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs, it is hard to lose our parents, and you are right, life is short. It seems to be passing quicker now than when I was younger.
Great job on the weight loss. Hope that PT is going well on your knee, and that you feel better each day. Hope that your eyes will continue to improve.
Congratulations to Bailey on her business. How exciting about the viral TokTok; she is so creative.
I'm so sorry about the loss of your kitties.
Hope that 2025 will be full of blessings for you.
Yes, the older I get the faster time seems to fly by.
DeleteI have not started PT yet if you can believe it or not. The red tape has been unreal. I blame it on the rural area where we live. It's hard to get someone from home health to come here. But, we have figured it out and they will be here on Monday.
Thank you so much, Kathy. I hope 2025 will be full of blessings for you too. :)