My freedom

I am blessed with the freedom that was bought with sweat, blood, and commitment. Thank you, founding fathers of the United States of America, and all the people giving their lives to protect this freedom I have been entrusted with!

My son Stephen

Stephen is a joy to me! He makes me laugh, challenges my beliefs, and listens to what I say. His enthusiasm for the physical sports is amazing and I enjoy his prowess at whatever sort he is doing. His wit makes me laugh and his hugs make me want to cry. I Ann very thankful for my son Stephen!

Challenging job

I continue to be frustrated at some of the things I have to do but I really enjoy my job.  I work in a challenging high-tech environment where I get to solve all sorts of puzzles throughout the week.  I work with intelligent people that keep me on my toes and provide with camaraderie through challenging situations.  And I'm paid a nice amount for all the time I spend at work.  Woohoo!  

 

Wonderful fires

It's 33 degrees outside on it's way down to 19 degrees. This is a little early for the winter season, but then all of the forecasters are saying that this winter is probably going to be colder than last winter with a more extended period of coldness.  Something about the polar vortex and all that stuff.  

I'm very grateful for fire, for firewood, for having the resources to be able to have a fire in my hearth, and the time to be able to enjoy it.  Fire is good!  

My oldest son

He's doing so well! Calm, thoughtful, fun, able to carry on a conversation. He makes me proud! I'm truly blessed.

Thank you, Jesus

It's wonderful to know that through you I am going to heaven. It's humbling to serve you through my little efforts. I love how you keep me thinking and moving. Thank you!

Made it to 50!

Well, I'm grateful to have made it to my 50th birthday - woohoo!  After surviving being hit by a car last week, some skin cancer here and there over the past few years, and helping to raise some fine children I am looking forward to the coming year.  I know there will be some hard stuff in the coming weeks and months - my father has lung cancer and is going through chemotherapy and will have radiation treatments in the future, my mother is getting up there in age, and my mother-in-law is becoming more and more forgetful, but I am thankful for the chance to give back to them in their time of need.  The future is still bright and I look forward to serving God in the ways He wants me to!