Time Didn't Stand Still

As you can see there is a HUGE gap -- over NINE years!! -- between postings.  Life has been crazy  but suddenly I have this strong desire to get my memories down, not on paper, but at least saved so that I can look back on my amazing life.

I have to admit, one big reason for this, is that I pulled up this blog, looking for pictures of Kyle to put in my yearbook tribute to him.  Yep!  He's a SENIOR!!  My last post was about him being diagnosed w/ Aspergers, so I have a LOT to write about.

It's hard to believe that the precious baby sleeping above, is now almost 18 years old and will soon be graduating and leaving the nest.  I am so proud of the young man he has become and I can't wait to see what lies ahead in his future. 



I AM Blessed, part 2

Yesterday, I came to school, semi-refreshed and almost ready to face the rest of the school year. As I always do, I checked my email as soon as I got here. There were all the typical emails....DMC/Suspension/DHall lists, announcements, etc. But one email messge grabbed hold of my heart and held it tight all day long......

One of my teacher friends lost her husband at the very young age of 38. He'd had a massive heart attack. Earlier in the day, as he was having chest pains, he went to his regular dr who ran an EKG and it came back normal. Less than 24 hours later, he was dead. He left 2 small children, ages 3 and 7.

I am devastated. It's all I can think about.....his young life wiped out in a speck of time, leaving a young widow and 2 small kids.....


It makes me thankful for what I have.....for my wonderful husband. I can't imagine my life without him. He's the first person I see each morning and the last one I talk to at night. He's the first person with whom I want to share news, both good and bad. When I have a bad day, he's the one I turn to for a smile and a hug. God gave me someone extra special when he sent this man into my life.

Yes, indeed, I AM blessed.