God who loves my family~

New Year's Eve Day~ what a miracle today was. I called Gavin's mommy to see if Scottie & I could pick him up for lunch and bring him "home" for the afternoon. We had such a good time. What a sweet little spirit he has~ friendly, easy going, loving..just like his daddy was as a wee one. To think we met him just one week ago, and this is our third visit of his 16 months. God knows. Merci

Our little Hayden needs some prayers..some help from you God..please heal him. He has had a tough time and is sick again, since having his shots last Tuesday. He is up at the "ranch" with his mommy and daddy and 13 other people, including 2 of his little friends. High temps are keeping him down :( Bless our little guy~

And, dinner of lobster tail, asparagus, and popovers with my sweetie~ Chatted about the year. It's been a good one! Many more highlights than low spots. That is a blessing indeed. I am so blessed to have the heart I have, the love I am able to feel for others, and the love I receive from those around me. I am a lucky girl indeed. Merci God for carrying me, directing me, and for always loving me. Merci for your blessings~ xo

God is Good~

Woo-Hoo is right..it's New Year's Eve weekend and I am ready to relax and enjoy every minute of it with my sweetie pie. When we say relax we surely mean it... I'll have to push hard to do something other than hang low :) Although that sounds good too. The tree is down :( and most of Christmas is put away for another year. Can't help but wonder what the new year will bring. Not being much of a resolution maker, this year I feel differently for some reason. Most like because I know that there will be many changes. I welcome them all no matter what they are and will share as they come. I know I will feel much joy and probably as much sadness~ I know I am never alone~

Merci God for allowing me to work hard today and for my little! family to have arrived home safe and sound~ Merci!

God who cares for all of us~

What a complete day I had at work today, and I hope to live up to the above. From a young, heroin addict who lives in Edina with his family, to man who was once a nurse, who lost it all because of alcohol, and not by a long shot the last, but, a married man who was told by his wife and employer, this is it~ no more. I only hope that I can be the change and evoke thought through the empathy and compassion I feel for those I work with. It was good to be back at work.

Scottie and I sat down to a nice dinner, at the kitchen table, surprised him too:)..it was so nice. I'd forgotten. I think next time I will light candles!

And most importantly, Happy 61st Anniversary to Mom & Dad. Dad spoke of eloping to Northwood, Iowa, being married by a justice of the peace whose wife stood up for them. They came right home to attend a party, unbeknowst to anyone what they had just done. Dad said he had been drafted to serve in the Korean War (was medically deferred due to his knee's), Jaff (Mom's Dad) was quite sick with lung cancer, and they wanted to be together..so a secret was kept until early 1951, when they told their families, celebrated, and Mom moved to Hanover, NH to spend the reat of Dad's senior year at Dartmouth~ sounds dreamy to me. Dad wondered how Mom thought he was doing "down here" with all the great-grandchildren. One of those bittersweet moments, as Dad is amazing, and Mom would be too! He feels she should be the one to be here~ and I said God knows what he's doing~ he surely does~

Merci God for caring for all of us~

God who cares for all of us~

Last meeting at my house for the four of us~ It's been a very special 6 weeks as we hatched a new group, group name, and mission statement. Almost makes me want to stay here, safe and sound, uninfluenced~ Merci God for your direction and the help of my sponsor, Karen. How we love that woman and wish her well..truly.

God who knows what I need~

Super quiet day with my sweetie~ well for 1/2 the day.. :) Exchanged a couple items, he still thinks I am a size small in tiny little "Juicy Couture" jammies :) Guess I'm lucky! Lunch at Nordstrom's and home. Football for him and a nap for me, my body is trying to ward off a cold. I so enjoy our tree and always hesitate taking it down. It feels cozy and warms me.

Merci God for the many blessings you continue to bestow upon me abundantly~

God who knows what I need~

What a wonderful day at home. I am tired...took a nap, read, had the Peller family over for our yearly Christmas celebration. The three girls are so precious and growing up :) They loved our gifts. Lazy days are really nice. It was 52 degree's today...crazy for December 26!

Merci God for everything~

Christmas Day 2011

Happy Birthday Jesus...you gave your life for me so that I may have eternal life. Merci~

A really nice Christmas day..stockings and love letters with Scottie, a great brunch, and dinner at the O'Hagan's with Marcia, Gary, & Davey, Dad, Peter & Mary. A small group but a lively one, laughter and good food. A good time by all. Missed our kids today, of course! Skyped with the Duncan's as soon as we got home!

How lucky we are~ we are just so lucky for this day, for health & love~ Merci!