Goodbye 2010 - Welcome 2011

The beginning and end of 2010 for me were as polar opposites as day and night.  So many changes, new adjustments, some more difficult than others and a "new family" I have come to love as if they were my own brothers and sisters.

2010 brought the birth of my nephew...another Cesario, infact he truly is the III,to continue the legacy that my father so richly established.  I am so fortunate to still have my father around, and see him with my boys. I have been blessed with him visiting us through the new year.  I am sure when I visit Syracuse in July and see the three Martin Cesario's it will be just as amazing.

As many blessings as my family has had, we have also had our fair share of sadness.  Shawn and I made the tough decision to move on with life without each other.  Though it has been a somewhat difficult time, the boys are transitioning well.  Keeping their needs as my top priority, makes it much easier for them to deal with the change.

The Department, besides my children, has probably been the highlight of 2010 for me.  I can't believe I have been there for over a year already.  Truly, every day, I thank God for putting me in that position.  I never, in my wildest dreams, would have thought that I would come to love the people I work with like I do.  Not only do they they teach me something new everyday, but many of them have really embraced my boys and me, and have become family. How lucky am I to represent the bravest, most selfless people in the world? They risk their lives day in and day out.  I know I am a better person and my boys will be grow to be great for having their influence on them. 

As I look forward to 2011, I know that it will be another year full of changes and excitement.  December 31, 2010 may be the day that I say goodbye to alot of things, but tomorrow I begin the new chapter in my life. 

Happy New Year to all!  God Bless