I just LOVE this quote......

"If you planted hope today in any hopeless heart, If someone's burden was lighter because you did your part, If you caused a laugh that chased a tear away, If tonight, your name is mentioned when someone kneels to pray. Then your day was well spent."

I Am The New Year

I AM THE NEW YEAR.

I am unused, unspotted, without blemish, I stretch before you three hundred and sixty-five days long.

I will present each day in its turn, a new leaf in the book of life for you to place upon it your imprint.

I AM THE NEW YEAR.

Each hour of every day, I will give you sixty minutes that have never known the use of man.

White and pure I present them; it remains for you to fill them with sixty jeweled seconds of Love, Hope, Endeavor, Patience, Faith and to BELIEVE.

I AM THE NEW YEAR.

I am coming –

But once past, I can never be recalled,

Make me your best!

~Author Unknown~

Be Thankful

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary, because it means you've made a difference.

It's easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks. Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.

Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.

Just a Tease....

OK.... so my sweet "Daughter-in-Law" KL, (hee, hee, just love that I can say that now....) sent me a sneak peek wedding picture from the photographer.

This is the sweetest picture. If this one is any indication of what the photographer was able to capture that day, I can hardly wait to see what is to come.... stay tuned....

Halloween 2009

OK... so I thought by now I would have the professional wedding pictures from the kids to show you for my next post but they have not materialized yet. Will post them as soon as we can get them from the kids.

In the meantime, life goes on, & so do the special occasions of the year... Presenting Susie and Mondo's annual "Halloween Party 2009". Their parties are epic and we had a wonderful time ... for the brief time we were there. Because, (sighs & hangs head) I had a little mishap....

While I was taking a picture, I stepped back as someone walked behind me, shifted my weight to miss running into them. The top part of me went one way and my knee went the other .... causing "Little Red Riding Hood" to land on her Tuffit! I will not share the gory details, but it was not pleasant from my perspective. Many came to my rescue making sure I was OK. Mark took me home and kept the Advil and ice bags coming until he crashed in the wee hours of the morning. (what a guy.. ).

I have to say I was soooo bummed though. Not only did we rock our costumes..

...but we missed what ended up being an amazing party, and as I was putting on the 3rd ice bag, I realized that I didn't have a single meatball in teriyaki sauce , cracker or cheese, chip or dip, or cocktail wienie in BBQ sauce....!!! Ahhhhhh.... my favorite food groups!!! Oh well, them's the breaks.... So, here are a few pictures (pre-digger) to document the better half of my Halloween experience.... ENJOY!

Cory, Mondo, Susie (party hosts) and Mark

Me (Little Red Riding Hood) and Mark (Pimp Daddy)

Cory (Chicken Boy), Me (Little Red Riding Hood) and Mark (Pimp Daddy)

Kerilynn (Annie) and Ma (Little Red Riding Hood)

Cory (Chicken Boy) & Kerilynn (Annie)

Godspeed….. My Baby is now Married

It seems like just yesterday my baby was a baby……

His life so new and full of adventure......

..and then somewhere along the way, he grew up to the wonderful man he is today..

...and has begun the next chapter on his journey ...

Godspeed ... On Angels Wings ...
Sweet Dreams

Below is the link to the song Cory selected as his "Mother / Son" dance "Godspeed" by the Dixie Chicks at the wedding reception. (I hope to have pictures soon) But this song is so us, it is so special ... well done Cory .. [and I Love You]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7PZlFkIh1k

My Wish For You

May today there be peace within,

May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be,

May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others,

May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you,

May you be content with yourself just the way you are,

Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, and love.

It is there for each and every one of us.