A New Year

It is sometimes refreshing to start a new year. There is a sense of having a clean slate. The troubles to the year past are gone and there is alot to look forward to in a new year. At least that is the way I am choosing to look at this year. I had recently read a blog that asked people to come up with a new word as a theme for the new year. As I pondered what word I would choose (which there were many I coudl choose from), I finally thought of the perfect word for me this year. The word I chose is WISDOM. Wisdom in everything I do, in every aspect of my life. This would mean really drawing closer to the creator. I want to make wise decisions for myself and also as Simon and I make decisions together. This is my prayer for 2009...To have WISDOM.

Just How Precious Life Is

I am reminded today that life is very precious.  I lost my cousin this morning.  After a long fight for her life, she is now with our Savior.  Mom, Dad, Simon and I drove to see her last night.  We were able to spend a little time with her and our family in some of the last moments of her life. 

What a precious time for us.  Sometimes life is raw and overwhelming.  Still, now as I write this, I do not believe that she is gone.  She was a fighter.  She was fun and loving and beautiful.  What I am learning is that sometimes when you I am not looking it seems like moments are snatched away.  I am learning the importance of savoring these moments.  They may and sometimes will never come around again.  I love her tremendously and will miss her sense of humor.

Day After Disappointment

Well, what can I say...Just a little disappointed in the choice our country made for our next President. I thought it would be nice to have a president that actually was a little Patriotic. I guess things change. The peace I take away from all of this is that God is perfectly in control. No doubt!!

Hard Days

Yesterday was a hard day for Simon and I. We decided to put our little precious dog down as she was suffering from seizures. She was the sweetest little dog. We will miss her tremendously. Today is a little better, but waking up without her there was difficult. We miss her. I am sure with each day, it gets better.

I have been tagged

I've Been Blog Tagged...


This is basically a game of "tag" to answer the following questions, then I get to "tag" some of the blogs I read!

So, here are my answers:

Ten years ago I was working on my Master's degree and working at a not so fun job. WOW! A lot has changed in ten years.

Five things on today's to-do list:

Work
Run some errands at my breaks
Make a hair appointment
Call my husband after he gets home to check on our dog
Relax

A snack I enjoy:

Twizzlers, Diet Coke, Skittles

Things I would do if I were a millionaire:

Pay off all debts including our home
Travel with Simon
Work part time
Write a book

Places I have lived:
Glendale, AZ
Encinitas, CA
Oceanside, CA
Temecula, CA
Phoenix, AZ
Hemet, CA

After a Long Weekend

It was so nice to have a long weekend. Simon and I were able to spend some well needed time together. We had a wonderful time. It is difficult, however, to get back into the swing of things. Getting up this morning proved to be somewhat of a challenge. But I did it and made it to work. It has been a great day.

Try Living

I had recently heard someone talk about a shirt that he saw.  It stated "TRY LIVING".  This statement made me think about life.  I really want to be able to live a simple life.  A life not filled with worry or anxiety.  And to do this I must be willing to surrender my worries and anxieties to the Lord.  So this is my commitment.