holy cow it's been forever!

wow what a winter & what a start to a new year!  Snow Snow & more snow & I've loved it.  Although i think my love for it has disgusted all 1600 + facebook friends!  Regardless I still love it and am excited at the prospect of more coming yet this winter!  Yes, despite the 65 degree weather we're having now it is still winter...until 3/20! 

I can feel a change in the air.  Or at the very least a change in me.  I don't quite know how to explain it other than I seem to be experiencing more of a sense of calm.  I like it.  :) 

Life has had a few twists and I'm enjoying them.  I'm enjoying new friendships, new perspectives, all which i'll attribute to perhaps a new outlook. 

On the down side I've been saddened a bit by the meanness of people.  That is a frustration I'm trying my best to keep in check.  It's tough though when mean people affect people you care about and the ones you love.   To date I've not been a direct target or directly involved... I've began praying for the mean cheer moms and their mean daughters and praying for my dealing with what info or situation comes my way.  Praying for a change and for meanness to NOT be rewarded in the coming months.  Sadly it has cost my daughter a coach.  I fear it will cost her both before it's all said & done.  This I know ....God has a plan! and the right people will be put in place. 

School is going well for the kids....well, it's going anyway.  I think we're all ready to be done with the year and just enjoy time together again. 

I'm by far the perfect parent...but I've got to be doing something right.  With children soon to turn 15, & 13 oddly enough they still enjoy hanging with mom & dad!  What a blessing!  And we enjoy them!  They fun, smart, perceptive, imaginative and all around a joy to be with. 

Have I mentioned I've been blessed beyond measure? 

My love list is long....and sadly so is my prayer list....
<3andy our kids my parents my brother nieces & nephews greats too!  inlaws aunts uncles friends and cousins far and near...(many are missed deeply) facebook (for it get to stay somewhat in touch) jobs church Jesus! 
prayers...for all mentioned above, morgan, john, my kids, powell boys, doretta, customers w/ health issues, difficult moms & difficult daughters & for me...

well...thta's about it from me for now.  i'm feeling oh so blessed and loved and just different...good different.  a new year, a new me i guess.  hopefully a better me.  hopefully a me that's pleasing to my Savior. 

happy day!  enjoy the sun all!