My worst year ever: 2012 in review

This year has not been an easy one for me.

As many of you know, my sister Mary passed away in January this year. Her death from breast cancer was both shocking and devastating. She was not only my sister, she was a daughter, mother, wife and friend to many. I write this on the day of the fifth birthday of Lola, Mary and Sam’s daughter. My niece will hav…