2009 in Review

To recap 2009, change was the main theme. This has been a year devoted to looking at our habits and how the Cochrane Family spends their time. In the beginning of this year Jena went to the inauguration of Obama and was filled with the sense of possibility that anyone can achieve anything despite race, religion or creed. On a micro level, our family addressed our dental hygiene issues, took a hard look at our finances & time management. We have refinanced our home, watched a friend die a noble death, questioned the idea of God, and changed churches to the Unitarian Universalist Church. Each of us has had a memorable year and has much to be greatful for: Scott is in his 9th year with Verizon Wireless. He became a Cub Scout Leader & participated in the Sea Gull Century bike ride as well as headed up Alex’s Destination Imagination Team for Crofton Woods Elementary School. Jena completed the 2009 Columbia Iron Girl Triathlon & became a Hospice Volunteer. Alex entered 3rd grade & is playing the Cello. Zefram graduated from preschool at Community United Methodist Child Developement Center and has started kindergarten at Crofton Woods where he is learning to read and behave. And, Athena is more charismatic then ever. We like to joke that this is her world and we just live in it. She truly is the Goddess.