Loving life

Today has been a fabulous day...
A lot of things put into perspective for me this morning as I listened to the sermon.
Exactly what I needed to hear so I would give everything to God.
He is everything or he is nothing... so true.

My life is rich with blessings and gifts that I could never have attained without God being the mastermind behind it all. I'm truly blessed for the people in my world today... The ones who've been around for ages, the ones who have helped through the most recent years, and the ones who walked into it in the very recent past that have opened my eyes to new possibilities I didn't think were out there....
I can't thank God and these people enough.  I can only hope to give them what they've given me.

How great to know the things I know now.

Amazing wknd

This weekend has been fabulous so far.  Those who know me are aware of what I mean.
What an experience to have.

Ya know, the last couple weeks have been pretty new for me. Lots of new things going on.  New people (which I am thoroughly excited to develop friendships with) New places, New events, New thought processes (this is a good thing lol) and most of all-- new Happiness....(God is good).

I am blessed to have God and the many wonderful people in my awesome little world.

So, i am back in the daily life i lead after the holidays....
partially thankful to have to normalcy---
and partially saddened by the lack of sleep i am getting now. haha

holidays were good.  but it reminds me of the reasons i am glad they only come around once a year.  it is nerve-racking to deal with the planning, the cooking, the cleaning, the organizing, etc.  the travel alone to see family is exhausting (granted-- very very worth it).  that was a long drive, but it went rather well considering i was tired, the girls were sick of being in the car and did i mention it is a long drive?
upon arrival to my parents, i was a smidge worried as to how the 'overall' visit would go with siblings and parents alike.  BUT i have to admit this was one of the best trips home i have had in a long time. 

it's kind of amazing how things can change when one grows up and becomes a responsible adult (yes, i am referring to myself here)....
what a blessing to be able to enjoy my brother and sisters' company now.  not to mention, the conversations with my parents that i can have these days have become so awesome.  the relationship i am building with both of them is something one can call a miracle.  so so cool to have.  i adore the times i get to sit and talk with my dad.  i am so very thankful for the point of view i have gained now and that i can truly appreciate them for who they are.

anyhow, the trip went great.  the time with my monkeys was fan-friggin-tastic!!!  but i am glad to be back in my normal routine.  i still chuckle sometimes when i think about how much i get off balance when my schedule changes.  ha!  i used to claim "the love of spontaneity".... what.a.joke.

i like the quiet.  i like the calm. and i love the fact that i get to enjoy my kids and my family like i never did before.

crazy right???

that's all for now...