HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN!!!

And we Wait...

This has to be one of the longest days on record. We called the kids at 7:00 their time this morning just to let them know we would be thinking of them and praying for them. They sounded good, but maybe a little stressed? That's to be expected. They are children after all, but they know this is a very important day.

For us, the day is just dragging on and on. Hopefully there will be some direction after today. Everyone is tired. My folks called this morning and wanted me to go to lunch with them, then my Mom and I went to their house for a game of Scrabble. (I won) They are trying to keep me busy and occupied. Thankfully, Rick had a busy day with his work.

For now, we just wait.....

It's a good day

It's a good day...enough said!

Eleven minus One =Ten

This was our first Christmas without the 11th family member present. It's hard for me to even mention the name. I still have such bitter feelings, although I don't think of this person as much as I once did. We drove to California (in record time, I might add) anxious to spend the holidays with our dear family. We spent more than 2 wonderful weeks together, just spending time together and loving each other. I am so grateful to God for the family He has blessed us with. We have 2 wonderful sons, a daughter-in-law who we adore, and 5 of the dearest grandchildren on this Earth. I thank God every day for them. And we thank God for His protecting hand on the ones who are in need of it at this time. I can hardly believe it's been a year now since our lives were changed. Here are a few pictures of our trip.