Farewell 2008

December 31, 2008

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“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” -Soren Kierkegaard

As we reflect upon 2008, patterns emerge and the moments meld together to form a collage of life lived. Mistakes and triumphs march side by side and simply become a unified journey. We are here and for that I am glad.

Thank you for being here this year. Whether you dropped in once or twice or frequently, thank you. To those that read silently and to those that commented, and debated, thank you. I am grateful to each and every one of you for support, friendship, and laughter. I am humbled that you have encouraged me in the face of failure and supported me as I grew.

I wish you all a fitting end to this incredible year of living well.

“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning, but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” – Hal Borland

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Posted by Karen Swim | Filed Under Insights

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9 Responses to “Farewell 2008”

Brett Legree on December 31st, 2008 9:59 am

Thanks Karen – it was nice to spend some time here with you – you are one of the important people who made 2008 a very special year. May 2009 bring you as much success.

-Brett

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Karen Swim on December 31st, 2008 10:46 am

Brett, my kilted wonder friend, thank you so much for friendship, inspiration and laughter in 2008. I pray that 2009 brings you, your lovely brave wife, and the blondies the fulfillment of your dreams, great health, and much success in all that you do!

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Joanna Young on December 31st, 2008 12:09 pm

Karen, I’ve loved every minute of the time I’ve shared with you here. You are a wonderful hostess, teacher and friend.

Here’s to many more wonderful moments in 2009!

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Jamie Grove on December 31st, 2008 6:40 pm

Karen, it was a pleasure. Best of luck to you and everyone else in 2009!

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Lillie Ammann on January 1st, 2009 12:41 pm

Karen,
Your blog is a special place as you are a special person. May 2009 be filled with blessings for you.

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Andrew on January 1st, 2009 11:22 pm

Thanks Karen,

It was a pleasure to spend some time reading your discussions last year, and I look forward to reading more from you in 2009.

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Nadine Touzet on January 2nd, 2009 5:50 pm

Happy New Year Karen. Thank you for the insights.
Keep well,
Nadine

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Yvonne Russell on January 4th, 2009 7:17 am

Thanks for your words of wisdom and for your warm friendship and support throughout 2008.

Look forward to seeing what you have in store for us in 2009.

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Melissa Donovan on January 5th, 2009 3:33 am

Thank you Karen. I always look forward to reading here and I hope you have a wonderful 2009!

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