Letting Go

Letting Go is something I am not good at. I love being a mom and I love each of my children dearly. I am excited to be adding one more to the family when my daughter gets married in Oct. 2014. Nathan's 24 Birthday was yesterday-

Nathan is the Marine and Mike- son-in-law to be is the fireman. Jason our oldest moved to the Los Angeles area, has new IT job, and loves it out there.

Sarah is our middle Child.

Mike- soon to be son

Christmas 2013

It was very quiet Christmas this yr. Jason having moved to California, Nathan already being out there. The boys are really missed. Sarah and Her fiancee spent Christmas day (evening) with us. It was a wonderful time.

Jason and Nathan spent Christmas with my side of the family in Northern Calif. So they had a warm Christmas.

Reading

I am trying to keep track of all the books I've read this year. This winter it will be a lot after being in so much from all the snow and sub-zero temps. Stars in My Crown- Joe David Brown. Dana's Valley- Janette Oke Terrific Garden tonics- Jerry Baker Drummer Boy at Bull Run- Gilbert Morris Yankee Belles in Dixie-Gilbert Morris The Soldier Boy's Discovery- Gilbert Morris Bring the Boys Home- Gilbert Morris

Container Gardening -- Stephanie Donaldson

Much Needed Time Out.

Fri., Sat., Sun., I was gone on some much needed time out. I go to this ladies' conference every year. A mini vacation for me, away from the everyday stuff going on. Most of needed- time to refresh my soul, a renewing. We go to McCormick's Creek in Southern Indiana. I go with my friend Karen - we usually leave early and take our time going down, stopping anywhere we want to. Karen is like energizer bunny- always on the go. She wears many hats - mom (of 5, only 2 at home), wife, photography, she's on sound team at her church, friend, mentor. Her kids grew up with mine.