Jesus Cares

This picture was taken in town. It is attached to a building and is a reminder to me that when your family, friends, job, whatever your circumstances....Jesus will always Care about you.

Fire Place

This picture is my non-working fireplace. I love the candles at it is absolutly beautiful lit up. I think it adds warmth to my apartment when they are burning.

The 365 Project

Happy New Year!


One of the new challenges that I am working on is The 365 project, it wasn't my original idea. I am going to begin today to start this project. It will be good for me to explore this little passion of photography that I have. I hope to post pictures every day, we will see how that goes!

2008

It is strange to think that this year is almost over and another one is just about to begin. As I reflect over this year it was over all a good year from me. God is constantly faithful to me and I am amazed at His constant love and grace for my life.


This year Alex turned 16 years old and Jamie got engaged. My family also had two little foster girls that join my family. They also had a baby sister that was placed for several weeks. The girls are now transitioning back to their biological parents. I can't imagine life without the girls however they will always have a special place in our family. I am so grateful for my family and the love that they have for me. I am so amazingly blessed.


My job continues to stay busy and we have lots of transitions right now. School has given me perspective with work related issues. I am grateful for the classes that have helped me understand work stuff. School this year was difficult and I was ready to quit! I was just overwhelmed with “life” and grateful for the staff at school who helped encouraged me to keep going. I am ready to graduate and grateful that it is just another step closer than last year.


I continued to get healthy and made so many changes to my new lifestyle changes. I was nominated by three of my co-workers for the Employee Wellness Program Award. I didn't win however it was awesome to be nominated and to know that I have impacted others for I ended up being the fifth place winner over all at our Biggest Loser at work. I also received a cash prize of $45 that was money pooled by the employees in the contest. I have found two amazing co-workers who were on my team. I am so appreciative of both these awesome women. We are doing this together and it helps to have a support system.


My girls from college spent one amazing weekend in the spring at a cabin in Indiana. It was very refreshing to getaway with the girls and we are already making plans for 2009 as our annual "Girls Weekend".
I helped my best friend, Josie get ready for a big Sweet Sixteen B-day party. Shawnee is a beautiful, amazing, fun girl. It was so much fun to spend the entire day with Josie and get ready. The overnighter was lot of teen drama but lots of fun!
I have also reconnected to old friends from Jr. High, High School and College. That has been amazing to hear where people are at now. I feel like I honestly have more friends than one could ever wish or dream for. I also met a few new friends this year and had a few dates. The dating has been fun/hard but it has been good to figure out how to be my true self with guys. I am starting to finally feel comfortable with myself and the confidence in myself, helps. Who know if love will find me or if I already found it? Only God knows and his timing is perfect.


This year ended with a big KICK OFF since I saw the Rockets. My Uncle took me and his granddaughters to the Fox Theater in St. Louis. This was my first time and what an experience. We had the owners tickets and it was awesome.


When I reflect on this past year I am ready for this year to end. It gives me hope for another year to begin. I think this year will be an adventure. Hopefully you will have the adventure of you life this year also! Happy New Year to you and your family.

Ghetto Gingerbread House

A few weeks ago we had our annual Christmas aka “Holiday” party at work. We were all divided in teams and we had to decorate a Ginger Bread house. It was lots of fun and we were judged by Chef Ramsey (aka our Director). When all was said and done our team won FIRST PLACE! It was pretty funny because our team did a Ghetto Ginger Bread house. We even had an Eviction Notice on the front door. You know with the economy these days...even Gingerbread Men and Women are loosing their homes!

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve 2009


It is hard for me to think of not spending the evening with my family this year. It has been for the last 22 years that I have spent the evening with my Aunt & Uncle and family. We normally have dinner and exchange gifts. About this time my family heads to the United Methodist Church that I grew up in. It is an amazing candle light service and I some how always feel a little closer to my Grandma and Grandpa looking at the pew we sat in every Sunday. I miss them dearly. It was because of the weather I made a decision that took over an hour to stay home. I spent the day finishing wrapping, watching movies, and baking. I normally do not get to hang out in my PJ's all day long but today I did. The weather is suppose to be better tomorrow. I am headed out early as possible. I am excited to see my family and spend much needed time with them. Merry Christmas to you.

Grandma Fern

November 3 is a day I always remember it would have been my grandma's birthday. This year for some reason I miss her very much, maybe because it has been a hard few years?!? I wish I could have just one more kiss, hug, or conversation with her. I sure wonder what she thinks of our crazy world and this big election tomorrow?!? I miss her very much and can rest assure that she is waiting for me in Heaven.