Reflections

as 2010 comes to a close it is easy for all of us to look back and see what type of year we had. It was better than 2009 but still an emptiness of not having dad here. Which I have come to realize it will never go away - it is just one of those things you have to learn to live with. Here are my reflections of 2010:

* It was a healthy year in that we had enough of cancer and sickness in 2009. I think God was giving us a break because he knows we all suffered so much.

* Uncle Mike is doing well with his treatments and for that I am grateful

* Brayden started second grade and is thriving. This is a big year for him in his steps in growing a closer relationship with God.

* Logan started daycare. He is trying my patience every day. He is becoming his own little independent person. The terrible twos may have left us but the threes are knocking at the door.

* I started a new job and I am loving every minute of it.

* Thanks to Facebook, I have reconnected with so many old friends. And those friendships I cherish.

* We were able to go to Disney and have a family vacation - just the four of us. It was tiring but so much fun.

* The five of us and mom have managed to stay together as a family. No huge arguments or drama that will tear us apart - it is a promise we kept to dad.


Resolutions for 2011:

* Grow closer to God. Make my relationship stronger and undeniable. Have faith and love in him that he knows the plans for me and whatever they may be - they are his plans and I am okay with that.

* I could say loose weight as we all say, but my goal is just to live a healthier lifestyle so I am here for the boys. No fad diets, just working out more and watching what I eat. I like to eat too much to do those fad things. LOL

* Go on a Mission Trip. Tonya and I have been talking about this for a while and this is the year I want to make it happen and with God's grace and guidance it will.

* Live each day like it is my last - you never know what tomorrow will bring. Laugh alot, love tremensdously with wholeheartedness and passion and dance with such joy as if no one is watching.

After having another year with these two - how could I not be thankful for 2010. I am looking forward to 2011 and the blessings it will bring.

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Happy NEW YEAR everyone from our family to yours. Be safe and may you be blessed with many blessings for 2011.

Miss and love you dad - so much.

Much love to all,