Happy or sad that 2009 is soon over?

[charming23]

Good riddance 2009. Although there were a few highlights (new cousin was born and we went on our 2 week Disney/Florida adventure), the low points were really low (My dad passed away).

You know every year I always say that it will be better than the last but this year my motto is "if 2010 only sucks half as much as 2009 it will be a banner year"

 

[Kitty 34]

Gosh, the way the last couple of years have come and gone with various issues, I can honestly say I'm not looking forward to 2010......I'm just curious to what the new year will bring.

 

[MoonFaerie]

Both. 2009 was a great year, but I'm excited to see what 2010 brings.

 

[BabyTigger99]

2009 was pretty good for my family. Got in our first Disney trip since 2002, and had a blast! Got a HUGE surprise the end of May with a positive pregnancy test!! Unfortunately, we have gone through much of 2009 without DH, since he has been over in the big sandbox in the middle east.

However, 2010 brings DH's return home and the birth of our baby, both which will happen in January!!!

 

[dawn1620]

Compared to a lot of other posts our 2009 was not that bad. I'm so sorry for everyone's loss of loved ones, jobs and everything else that was bad that went along with the year.

Our year was not great - DH's grandfather who he was very close to died in March, DH's dad lost his job, and we had to file bankruptcy at the first of the month and will be losing our first home we bought together - we take full blame for the last two, that was entirely our fault for not taking better care of our finances.

But I'm also very glad for the fact we have each other, our DD is healthy and happy, we both still have our jobs and we've moved into another house (DH's late grandmothers house to be exact) - so I'm counting the blessings I do have. Also we have learned valuable lessons regarding our finances so that is a definite plus.

I'm looking forward to the new year and the new beginnings it will bring.

 

[Rora]

I'm ready for the New Year- I need to make a fresh start and make some personal changes.

And, I'm also getting married!

 

[mrs_hower726]

Compared to 2008, 2009 was a walk in the park.

Mom finished her chemo and radiation treatments and was declared cancer-free in May.

Dad is still doing well and quit smoking three days ago. I REALLY hope this lasts into 2010 and the rest of his life.

DH's and I celebrated our 5th anniversary in July.

I was able to go back to school in August. I also hit my weight loss goal in March and have kept 70 lbs. off throughout the year.

A lot of our friends either got married, engaged, or had their first baby this past year.

2009 was good, hopefully 2010 will be just as good or better.

 

[mrs_hower726]

I want to give a big to those of you who had a rough year. Hopefully 2010 will bring you good health, wealth, fertility (for those of us trying to have a baby), and most of all, peace.

 

[WDWorBUST]

2009 can't be gone quick enough for me. DH was in a job he HATED....we had some serious marital tensions for the first time in 14 years (partially due to the horrible job) - then things seemed to be turning around when we found out I was pregnant in February(after trying since September but expecting it to be much longer since we had problems before)....then had a miscarriage in April....been struggling trying to get pregnant unsuccessfully since then....lost our beloved Maddy (our 16 month old Australian Terrier) to a freak accident November 20th and have really struggled with her death (I just finally put her crate and toys away this past weekend) and now continuing the horrible journey trying to get pregnant.

I am extremely grateful to have my family and my job and know that my hardships pale in comparison to others - but for me it was a really CRAPPY year.

To everyone who has had bad years - here is wishing you the best is yet to come in 2010. Hang in there....that which doesn't kill us only makes us stronger and after the year I have had I have to believe that!

 

[apirateslifeforme]

I'm torn, as always. I always look forward to the clean slate and "bright promise" of a new year. Very optimistic about the future and I believe it will be a great one!

The only sad part for me is that it's "another year gone." Where is the time going??? How do I slow it down???

Of course there were some sad points. My dear cousin died in January at the age of 32. I lost my job a month later. However, I found the love of my life and I've gone back to school. I now look forward to a new year with the promise of a good new job and another wonderful year with my love!

 

[tonga]

I'm anxious to bid farewell to 2009. We lost my stepfather and a friend of mine this year, and many of my friends have lost family members too.

We're also trying to adopt a child, and after an almost 4 year wait we're hoping 2010 is our year!

To those who have lost loved ones this year.

 

[jamimb]

Words cannot express how happy Ill be to see 2009 go bye bye!!! This has been a rotten yr. Possibly the worst of my whole life. My DH was in the hosptial at the beginning of the yr and we are still paying off the massive medical bills. I have had alot of stress from my job and alot of health issues myself. To top it off the 4th quarter of the yr brought panic attacks and severe insomnia to me for which I am seeing a therapist and we had two deaths in my family(one very unexpected, a few days before Christmas). I cannot wait to welcome in a brand new year and maybe some peace and happiness as well!!!!

 

[claudia]

without going into much detail I think I can honestly say that 2009 was the absolute worst ever!!!!! Bring it on 2010!!!

 

[newholidayx2]

Im definately ready to see 2009 come to an end
Divorce, DUI from switching seats and another relationship ending
not a good year

 

[diesel]

So looking forward to 2010 because nothing could be as bad as 2009.

My MIL passed away in March, Grandmother passed away on May 6th and my dad passed away on May 17th. My husband and I have had a tough year. The holidays were not very happy. As hard as our year has been I'm sure it's been a lot harder on my FIL and my mother because they lost their spouses. My parents were married for 59 years!

Trying to keep positive that 2010 will be a better year for both our families.

 

[Melissa<3Disney]

Another one here for seeing 2009 go bye-bye!! It's just been a year of financial hardship...no holiday's with our family and we are literally across the country from them ! I'm ready for 2010..finances are already starting to look up and hopefully we'll get our vacations in this year!! Disney Sept. 2010 makes 2010 much worth looking forward too!!

 

[luvmarypoppins]

I am SO ready for 2010

Lets see in 2009 I had cancer surgery, almost died, 7 blood transfusions, coma, 7 operatios total, radiation etc. But God is good even through all of this.

I dont make any resolutions but I am just thankful for each and every day that is given to me.

Hopefully I will be getting a newer vehicle to drive around. My 18 yo van has bit the dust.A disney trip again in dec. would be nice too in 2010, And my one ds is graduating college and another is graduating hs so it wil be a good year for sure.

 

[MelanieC]

Sad - 2009 was a good year for us.

DH was not deployed except to Florida for 2 weeks (that I can handle).
We had a glorius 18 night Disney vacation plus a night on the road (19 nights away from home)

DD17 goes half way across the country to college next fall. I'm sad to see 2009 go, because it means our family changes forever. Nothing will ever be the same after this year..........family life as we know it will always be different starting in August. I'm crazy excited for her and I'm sure she would say 2010 is so exciting and bring it on.....I'm sad though. I guess 2010 starts a new chapter in our lives.

 

[olena]

So long, 2009! I'm so ready for good things in 2010. For starters, DH could use a new job!


Sorry to read about so many others having a lousy year. I hope we all do better in 2010.

 

[PatriciaH]

To all of you who have lost loved ones, my heart goes out to you. May the memories they left behind give you strength to face a new year and make the most of it!

Thank you. We lost my husband's sister in February in an awful car accident. her longtime boyfriend (13 years) was in the car as well. She was his only sibling and his parents already lost a child years ago. 2009 was not a good year financially either. We will be SO HAPPY to see it go.