Happy New Year!!!

You know I've been busy if I haven't read a book since October.
I just had a few minutes to think and reflect on all that has gone on the past few months. As busy as we've been with everyday activities (just as everyone else), we've been so blessed, in so many different ways. With Jay resting, the girls watching Enchanted, and church in a couple hours, I'm taking just a few more minutes to myself.

Starting with the most recent blessings, I can't believe I'm the mother of a nine year old. Rebecca had her birthday a few weeks ago. Being with her day in and day out, you don't necessarily see all the wonderful changes in her without reflecting. She's this great little girl who is maturing and growing in grace. She's always been a delight and very obedient but like all of us, has her faults. She thinks of others and looks for ways to help. She's become more thoughtful and wants to please those around her, especially those in authority. She wants to succeed in all that she does. She tries new things now, whether it be a new activity or food. She's come out of her shell more and wants to befriend everyone. She's a great witness and has a walk with God that can put many adults to shame. I could gush on and on about this fantastic nine year old that God has blessed us with!

Another blessing that I've had just this week is being able to spend precious time with my sister, Jamie. Everything about the whole situation is a direct result from years and years of prayer. If there is something important to you, don't give up on praying about it. God does everything in His timing. We may become impatient and want to give up but those who pray diligently and faithfully will some day see the fruits of those prayers. I'll post pictures of our time together later after I find the time to upload them.

Jay has been working nonstop these past few weeks. In today's economy, I have heard of so many getting laid off. With him being the sole breadwinner, we count on his salary for everything. I am not complaining one bit of the long hours he has put in with no extra payment because I'm so thankful that he has his job. Any extra time he has had lately has been spent sleeping and recouping from the long hours being put in. I say this as I hear him snoring on the other couch.

Everything else, all our Christmas gifts, materialistic blessings, upcoming Disney vacation/ cruise, new furniture, etc. pales in comparison to the things God has given us that money cannot buy. I'm glad that I get to spend New Years Eve with my family and that together we can ring in 2009.
I need to get ready for church but will post more, including pictures, when I get the free time.
Have a fun and safe New Years Eve to all of my friends out there.