It seems like yesterday I was chasing a boy on the school play ground. I had a huge crush on a blond headed boy. His name was Chris Lang. Our mother's were in the hospital together when we born. We started pre-school together through the third grade. Like many guys in my life, I doubt he ever knew that I was "In Love" with him. As always, my girlfriends knew my burning "5 year old" desire for Chris. I changed schools in 4th grade......but, still no one I would love more than Chris. I hadn't thought about him in years......until this year.
Christmas Eve he shows up at my Christmas with my family! It was weird to hear his name, to see him. I forgot that he is friends with my cousin. It took me about two hours to talk to him...of course it was when he was leaving. We talked about where we lived, jobs, you know the "Adult Conversation Stuff" nothing major, deep, or asking him if he wanted to swing or color. Funny how God will allow peoples paths to cross again.
I can't believe that it is the year 2008!!! I mean where does the time go? I think it may have to do with getting older? I remember when I was younger. New Years Eve was such a big deal. Staying up all night at overnights was the normal in Jr. & HS. This year was not a big deal...but I must confess I had fun. I did stay up all night with my friends. It was snowing and at midnight we ran outside in the snow and lit sparklers.....it was fun. Our evening consisted of Guitar Hero 3 and scrap booking. We had a blast and ended up going to bed at 4:30am! Lots of laughter and that what makes a night!!
I sit here and think about 2008 and dream of what this year will hold, I believe that I am very optimistic for this year. I have to think the best is yet to come. I can't happen to think of last year. In a nutshell 2007 was the hardest years of my adult life. I learned so many lessons and through it all I learned that I am STRONGER that ever before. I am very grateful for it all...the good and hard times. I am grateful for this little gift of time that has catapulted so many friends who love and support me no matter what I do, say, or am. Today, New Years Day was a start of a new year. I hope that this road will be full of wisdom, love, happiness, prosperity, and peace.
A big congratulations to my MIZZOU Tigers who won today!!! They played Arkansas 38-7 in the Cotton Bowl!!!
An even bigger congratulations to my Uncle Gary who was married today. Welcome, Gale to our family!
