My new year just became a little brighter

The past few days have been like a merry-go-round roller coaster of not knowing if what I wanted, and what I desired would actually be realized.  I kept looking for signs or signals to let me know the future looked bright.  I kept my spirits up, and tried to not allow any pessimism to knock on my door.  I have learned the importance of positive thinking, prayers, and work for your desires are always needed when you truly want something.

Tuesday was not that great of a day between family issues and thoughts that my guy may not make it to Phoenix in time for New Year's Eve, much less the Fiesta Bowl where UConn will be playing Oklahoma. Flights were analyzed, cost was calculated, and hope was always in tact.  Wednesday came with the hopes of a flight out of JFK at 6:30pm that were quickly dashed on Thursday when it was discovered the flight was oversold, and he was #22 on the standby list.  Thursday afternoon we started talking about flights going to San Diego then onto Phoenix.  Friday, today, started off with his drive to JFK on the hopes of getting out on standby, phone issues, flight from San Diego to Phoenix purchased while not truly knowing if he was even going to get to San Diego.  And then, the finale of his calling me, letting me know he was able to get on, and was on his way.

With all the ups and downs, should I's, maybe we could's, and what if's, the fact he was able to get off the ground in New York astounds me.  We are truly blessed to be in the situation we are in at this very moment, and able to be together on New Year's Eve, able to attend Fiesta Bowl together, and able to spend time again with one another against the odds of weather, canceled flights, snow, and frustration.  I feel so overwhelmed right now with gratitude to the Lord who allowed us to see our hopes as realizations, and the opportunities he is providing for us to spend time together.