What a difference a year makes

Today is the one year anniversary of our move to St. Louis. This time last year I opened the door to our house(wreck)for the first time to experience all the things Dennis kept telling me about. I didn't see anything because my eyes were filled with water due to the fact I knew a divorce was imminent based on the shape of the house. I did a quick walk through and then walked right out the front door. I actually didn't return to the house for about a month while it was under renovation. I don't give my husband enough credit when it comes to things like this. I would cringe every time he opened a paint can in our old house but ended up loving it once it all came together. He has amazing vision and did a wonderful job of creating a great little place for his family. Moving to Minneapolis in 2000 was one of the best things I've ever done. I remember flying into the city for work and falling in love. When I decided to move there I never imagined I would create such meaningful relationships in my life. A great deal happened to Dennis and me during our time there and I don't know if we could of made it through without the love and support of our friends. I'm happy to say that even a year later not many days go by without talking to them and I still feel connected. I was also surprised by the relationships we were able to rekindle and make new over the last year. We are lucky enough to have met some really wonderful people and reconnect with old friends in a new way. I never realized the power of history. The old friends I have give me a new perspective on myself with all the memories we have. I never thought it was important to go back until I did and I realize they were part of my life at a really memorable time and I will always have a connection with them. This city has definitely changed but somehow I feel like we have come full circle in our adventures in life and being able to show Mia the park where daddy used to drink beer before he was legal will put the icing on the cake!