Happy New Year: 2011 in Review

My plans for blogging in 2011 took a completely different turn than what I initially intended. Instead of being a year full of more organic-ishness and local reviews, it definitely went in a more personal direction.

 

I started the year pregnant but by Valentine’s Day had an unexpected and dangerous miscarriage. As with most losses, recovering from that experience took time and its own toll on me. But, as a result, I gained entrance into a secret club of women (and fathers) who have dreamt of new life and had to bid it goodbye. I found strength and healing in the kindness offered by those who shared their lives with me. I also gained a new determination and strength to live my life as fully as possible now – with an honesty and directness that has filtered through the rest of my writing. So, while I still wrote about local and organic goodness, I wrote a lot more about the organic way we learn to love and grow as we live.

I’m looking forward to what this New Year of 2012 will bring. I don’t expect it to be without pain or loss, but I intend to enjoy the joyous moments to their fullest. I wish the same for you.

With warmest wishes – Happy New Year!!!!

Monna, aka The Organic Mama

Here are some of the stories that made up my 2011. 

A Sense of Belonging   http://wp.me/p1GpYg-1F

Zucchini/apple/oat muffins (or How to Sneak Veggies into your kids treats) http://wp.me/p1GpYg-1Q

A Miscarriage and An Unexpected Turn of Events http://wp.me/p1GpYg-25

Best Brownies Ever! http://wp.me/p1GpYg-2f

Super Summer Smoothies http://wp.me/p1GpYg-2V

Barrio Cafe Review http://wp.me/p1GpYg-2B

It’s THAT time of the Month. Yes, that’s exactly what I’m talking about! http://wp.me/p1GpYg-2z

Mother’s Day: Celebrating the Imperfect Mom http://wp.me/p1GpYg-2J

Organic Mama’s Medicine Cabinet: 5 Basic Essentials http://wp.me/p1GpYg-fo

Times I’m Embarrassed to be a Christian http://wp.me/p1GpYg-jz

Five Sisters  http://wp.me/p1GpYg-6T

Lessons from the Fat Girl http://wp.me/p1GpYg-mx