Happy New Year to everyone! Following my wife's lead, here is my top ten list of 2014.
10) New TV series Gotham (aka the Oswald Cobblepot Show)
9) Spending time with my daughters and my family at Wonderland and Niagara Falls.
8) NHL Hockey - Yes, I've been a fan for many years and I've always found it exciting (especially a 5 on 3 power play). But this year I did not watch during the first 6 months of the year. I started again in October but it did not give me excitement. Strangely, it gave me a sense of peace and calm. I needed that before I slept each night.
7) Doctor N.L. as well as the doctors and nurses at Sunnybrook.
6) Dance Competitions - I got involved with practices and costumes but struggled with hair and make-up. Got lots of help and an appreciation of what dance moms need to do. My girls danced beautifully and I wept at every competition.
5) Friends - Everyone was so supportive it may seem unfair to single anyone out. But it may also seem unfair not to mention the special lady that I've known since high school who helped take care of my girls, especially at competitions. And my friend from kindergarten. He and his wife were there when I needed it most.
4) In-laws on both sides.
3) My family - My dad who made sure I didn't need to worry about housework. My mom who nurtured me like only a mother can. She cared for me like a baby. At times I felt as helpless as a baby and I needed that. My brother Pepe who took care of everything, despite being busy with work, Pan-Am Games, and kids going away to university. When others (like myself) saw problems, he only saw solutions. My brother Kaka who said I could count on him for anything. He was with me on the most difficult day of my life. My big sister who was also with me that day. No one can comfort me the way she does. My sister Selina who kept me sane and cared for my daughters with lots of love.
2) My beautiful daughters - Everyday they put everything into perspective.
1) My beautiful wife - I have witnessed and continue to witness her strength, courage, determination, and perseverance. She is a true hero. THE ULTIMATE HERO. She is my hero.
Big Oh
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