This morning I am completely overwhelmed by the joy these three little guys, pictured on my blog bring to me. I could tell you how cute and smart they are but that's not what it's about. I am blown away by the blessing they are to my life. I can't think of them without smiling and crying at the same time. Some of you are thinking I'm really nuts but I am sure those people aren't grandparents. Grandchildren are truly one of God's greatest blessings. Someone once said, "Grandchildren are God's way of thanking you for not killing your teenager". You just can't understand the joy of being a grandparent til you are. I thank God this morning for this wonderful blessing.

Midnight moonlight shining through the curtain lace
Paints a perfect picture on your perfect face
One sweet angel sleeping in my arms
You are the promise I knew God would keep
You are the gift that makes my world complete

And you'll never know how much I love you
But I'll keep on telling you my whole life through
Now I believe in miracles, and you're the reason why
So dream on while I sing you my angel's lullaby.

A beautiful snowy day. Brunch with the family and then just hangin' out. Missed Mom and Dad. They didn't get out in the weather. But is was a good day. Actually and good week-end. We went to the 94th with friend Friday night and then saw a really exciting OSU basketball game last night. Mike is in Las Vegas this week for market and I will be busy getting ready for our vacation. Looks like it's going to be a cold one. Bundle up and have a good one.

A tough start to the new week. It never ceases to amaze me how life can give you such unsuspected turns. Sometimes having the best intentions just isn't enough. When someone is very important to you and you end up being the source of their disappointment, it makes you feel like a total failure. It might be totally out of your control but it doesn't make it feel any better. Another year begins with lots of uncertainty and nothing you can do but trust, leave it in God's hands and trust. It seems the older I get, the more I am called to live one day at a time. I know I say that repeatedly, but it truly seems to be my theme song.
When this day comes to a close, my Riley will be home. I have really missed him but it sounds like he had a really good time. He is such a big boy. It will be good to hear him tell me all about his trip to Florida. I love to hear him talk.
Less than three weeks and we will be leaving for the Dominican Republic. I hope Mike can really relax. It should be fun.

Prayers tonight for Luis's family, left trying to fill the void since he went to be with Jesus. It's been a year now and I am sure his mother still cries herself to sleep at night. The times I have seen her, she has been so brave with that beautiful smile on her face. But I will never be able to fully understand the pain in her heart and I am sure she is convinced it will never go away. I still ask "why" every time I think of that dear little boy. In your prayers tonight, whisper Joy's name and pray she may feel God's arms, knowing that one day she will see him again.

As I begin this new year, I am called by God to trust Him in a lot of circumstances. And that, I am determined to do. Because you see, when I have trusted Him in the past, I have found it to be the right thing to do. Actually, when I truly depend on Him I find myself getting excited about the unknown. What He has in store for us is always, always GOOD!! I have placed everybody I love and all the things I don't understand in His hands and I am excited about 2007. I pray I will be used in some of His answers.