2014 Has Been Rough (crybaby alert)

For those of you who may not know me via Facebook or in person, my parents (mom and stepdad) retired and moved in with me three years ago. I've been struggling a bit trying to keep everything under "control" at home, working long hours, trying to get part time jobs, selling off possessions that I didn't need, etc. In September of last year, I finally started feeling like I was accomplishing some of my goals.

Well the day after Christmas, my mother had a stroke, two days later my step dad and I both ended up with the flu, then he developed pneumonia, and ended up in the hospital too. Mom was in one hospital, Step-dad in another one. So I was bouncing back and forth between hospitals, while trying to recover from the lovely affliction that is the FLU!!!

Step-dad came home three days ago, Mom was in the hospital until yesterday. Now we're attempting to get physical therapy and occupational therapy and home health visits, and medical equipment and everything all lined up for Mom, and follow up doctor's appointments etc. for everyone else.

When I checked my email this morning, I got the news that I wasn't renewed for another term as a Salesforce.com MVP. I have to tell you guys, 2014 has already been seriously rough for me, and that news just makes my heart hurt.

This is a fantastic program, it's one of the most fun things I've ever been a part of. It's also a seriously humbling experience to be grouped with the people that are a part of this program.

Thank you everyone for the ride, it was bumpy but worth it. Now I'm going to go and have a bit of a pity party, and cry a bit. Then, I'm going to come back strong.