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Happy New Year!! Welcome 2016!

So many title ideas, and yet none seem to really fit.

I have found myself thinking about dad a lot lately, especially over the holidays. Probably too much for some people, I guess. So much of this last year revolved around taking care of business regarding dads passing; getting everyone notified, getting mom taken care of, setting up the memorial service, preparing for the trip to New York and burial.  There were races I had planned to do but deferred them because I was tied up getting things taken care of; dropped off training because I couldn't focus -  running I could walk when I needed to; cycling I could cut short, but swimming was the hardest - I'd lose my breath sometimes causing me to struggle.

As the year comes to a close, I find I am feeling better about things. I've started to get better at training, regaining focus. I'll be starting a health challenge in January - 24 days of trying to get things back on track with healthier eating.

One big push this year is trying to get mom to move closer. We're all a little unsure about doing it, but I think it would make things a little easier for all.

You know that video meme that someone put out showing a kid on a slide with a bumpy ending portraying how some started the year and ended on a bumpy note - mine was kind of the opposite - started out very bumpy, but a smoother ending.

https://youtu.be/TnXeZsrYpUA

Here is to hopes & prayers to a smoother 2016!