I haven't posted much since leaving for Christmas break on the 15th of December. Time just hasn't allowed much writing this past month.

Dave's mom passed away this week, at the too young age of 74. Although she was imprisoned by Alzheimer's, and the outlook was not going to improve, when it happened it was swift. It is not an easy thing to lose both your parents in 15 months.

Below is a picture taken in September 2005, hugging one of her granddaughters. She didn't know she was Grandma, she just knew she was loved. This was the last time my children got to see their grandmother, although her memories of her grandchildren were gone years before.


There is a season for every life. Enjoy each season. Spend time with your family, your friends. Listen to stories you might not get to hear in the next season. Love one another. God be with you until you meet again.

Happy New Year!

Greetings in the new year, and may this year be a blessing to you.

The holidays behind us, our family now finds itself looking ahead to a new year that includes an upcoming wedding for one daughter and a college graduation for another. I'll be a mother-in-law - I pray that I will be worthy. I remember trying to transition from child to adult with my own parents - again, I pray that I will be worthy.

Today is back to work day - after two weeks away I hope to be able to go through all of my email (hundreds, but mostly junk/spam), clear all the voicemail, and open/distribute all the office mail. If those 3 things can be accomplished, I will consider today a success!

May God bless you richly in the coming year!