2020 Recap
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2020. The year that we will all remember forever. The year our great-grandkids will read about for years to come in their history books. The year that no matter what you had going on, you struggled and went through hard times. I have always done a year end recap on my blog, but this year seems a bit more overwhelming to put into words.
When I think back on 2020, here are my actual thoughts that circulate through my mind:
2020 was my third full year of living back in Indianapolis. Kobe died and I started re-evaluating my priorites. My life was so fast paced and I never stopped to be with my own thoughts. I traveled a lot. Quarantine happened and I was suddenly a home school teacher with nothing but time on my hands. My kids were confused and stressed and I struggled with how to help them cope with the uncertainty of everything. I was unhappy in my marriage and finally made the decision to get divorced. It was the hardest decision I have ever made. Life as I knew it for 15 years suddenly changed. My last living Grandparent, my Grandpa, died during quarantine. I had to do the most heartbreaking thing and climb in a window to say goodbye to him. Just a few days after we broke the news to our daughters about getting divorced, my good friend Chris was brutally murdered during the BLM protests. I moved out of my house and into an apartment on my own. I struggled with living alone and figuring out divorce and my new schedule of seeing my daughters only 50% of the time. I started coaching cheerleading again and I also started my own company. I finally began to feel at peace again and life had a whole new meaning to me.
So, now for the official re-cap:
I started off 2020 with a long list of personal and fitness goals. I was laser focused on all things physical, as I was still recovering from an injury in early December of 2019. I was determined to get in the best shape of my life.
2020 started off on a great note, and then I remember the moment when Kobe Bryant died, and so much in my world shifted. Kobe’s death really rocked me and I suppose you could say it set the precedent for 2020.
Attending a Pacers game shortly after Kobe Bryant died. Chills all around as Kobe was honored at the Fieldhouse. One of my most memorable Kobe moments was June 2000, NBA Finals, Lakers – Pacers. I went to all the home play-off games that year and saw Kobe multiple times at Conseco. (I’m pointing to myself in the picture!) I was heartbroken when Kobe and the Lakers ultimately beat us and from then on out, was not a Kobe fan because of it. I was raised a die hard Pacers fan and always will be. However, knowing now what I know about who Kobe was as a person, a girl dad and an inspiration to so many, I look at him differently. I remember how I felt when I stepped into the Fieldhouse on January 29th and heard all the fans chant, “Kobe.” The energy in the air was different and I immediately had tears in my eyes. To see the world come together in a moment like this was truly beautiful. I love the sport of basketball so much. This was a defining moment for me in 2020.
My come back picture to working out in February after my injury. I decided to finish out my hybrid powerlifting program I started in 2019.
My girls were always happy when it snowed. Sledding + snowmen + snow angels = pure joy.
One of the most special nights of my life. Being back with all my high school seniors I cheered with and the basketball players, at a Bloomington North basketball game. We were honored at halftime for our 20 year reunion since the State Basketball tournament.
My last trip before Covid hit.
Getting another tattoo in my Dad’s honor right before everything was officially shut down for quarantine.
I did so many tik toks with Sonoma during quarantine and we spent the majority of our days dancing. I learned that I was an excellent P.E. teacher.
I got hired on at Westfield High School to coach the Football JV and Varsity Cheerleading squads. I had just finished coaching Basketball season and was SO excited that I was going to coach Football!
Last picture with all of us with Great-Grandpa before he died. Losing him during quarantine was heart-breaking. I always felt like he was the last piece of my Dad and I so enjoyed our conversations and moments together. I would give anything to have just one more with him.
A bittersweet Mother’s Day celebration before I went to bury my Grandpa.
My first baby girl turned 10 during quarantine and we had a drive by birthday car parade. It was amazing to see how everyone came together to make her feel so special.
The last picture I took with my friend Chris before he was murdered in May. We had been talking frequently right up until his death and he even mailed me a package that arrived two days after he died. His death rocked me in a way I never knew possible. It was one of the hardest and saddest moments of my life. I felt so much anger and pain.
The day after Chris’ funeral, I flew with my family to take one last vacation with the 5 of us together. My ex and I had already told the girls we were getting divorced, but promised them this one last vacation.
Shortly after I moved out of my house and into my own apartment. This picture documents my first time ever living alone.
Continuing to do the home school thing this Fall before kids were allowed to go back to school part-time. This is one tough task for parents.
My three daughters are the lights of my life.
I started my own business, Live Lean with Lindy. I’ve never felt so excited about helping others and doing something completely on my own terms.
Coaching cheerleading was very hard schedule wise, but it also brought me so much joy. I have a huge passion for coaching young girls.
In the Fall I escaped again for my first vacation post divorce. I explored the city of San Antonio.
I launched my own apparel line!
I spent a lovely Christmas Eve with my daughters.
I ended 2020 with a trip to the Caribbean on Christmas Day. It was full of sunshine, relaxation and so much love.
For the first time in a long time I finally felt peace and happiness as I ended 2020 last night. Life is good and I have the most overwhelming feeling of love, light and gratitude as I enter the new year.
