New Year's Eve 2007

Wow, where did 2007 go? Last I knew it was Easter....As 2007 ends I think of family, those of blood and heart. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Dorian, my new son. He is a delight. As a momma, I worry about my children and hope they do better than I did with marriage and happy every afters......So when Karen fell in love with someone from another country while living outside the USA, I was ready to dislike him. But when I think of Dorian, I smile. He adores Karen, loves and worships God and is absolutely wonderful with the children at Casa. They call him "Poppy". Dorian is good for Karen and keeps reminding her "tranquillo". He makes her laugh and he makes me laugh. He is a keeper. Karen is coming home this Thursday for her last trip home before she "cleaves and leaves". And then we have the wedding coming up March 7th in Honduras. Karen keeps me real and follows her heart, I am so proud of her.
This has been a good year for my mom. She is starting to be herself after Dad's death. Not that she does not miss him tremendously, but she is learning to live again and I love to see her tease and giggle and enjoy life. She was sort of fish out of water after losing Dad as her life was taking care of and loving him. So it has been good to see her re emerge.
Lisa, my princess is truly coming into her own. She has a good job, bought a new car and continues to care about others. She is so kind and gentle. She has a little sister through Big Brothers, Big Sisters and she is truly a wonderful big sister by taking in all sorts of neat stuff together in Columbus. Lisa shows up at the airport to pick me up from coming home from Honduras with chocolate wrapped up with purple ribbon. She is a sensitive child. She has truly evolved into self supporting adult and buys me more than I buy her. She has no where to go from here but up...She is quieter and not as obvious but shares her caring in huge ways. Call me proud!
Brian is maturing right in front of me. He is searching his way through what is truly his and what is only he has been taught. He makes me proud by studying instead of being on computer or watching tv. Being responsible is not as easy when no one is watching and he is doing well! He is full of potential to make a difference in others lives. I am already a proud mama of him, but feel this is only the beginning.
My sister Sue is truly a close friend. Best of both to have your sister be your forever friend. She was one of biggest cheerleaders and helped me be who I am. She and husband Bill spoil me and always are there when needed.
Amanda and her family are so awesome. I count her as a daughter too, and her and Adam's children are my grandchildren too. She has gone over and above and has a perfect family. I admire her for her work ethic and being a great momma. Adam, he is simply the best!
Sharon, is the person who stands beside me day in and day out and encourages me to be a better me. She has been a cheerleader for so long, and never gives up. Her inner strength truly amazes me. When she sets her mind on something, watch out......She is one focused lady and I am very fortunate to have her in my life.
My heavenly Father is always faithful and true, and I fail sometimes daily. NOthing and I mean nothing can take the place of the contentment I feel knowing that He love me no matter what and forgives me daily for my selfishness. As I begin 2008 I look forward to an awesome year. and I will post my resolutions for you all to hold me to.
I will read my Father's word more.
I will reach out to those outside my comfort zone.
I will exercise more and hopefully become healththier as I have so much to live for!
I will work on becoming a better steward of all that God has blessed me with.

So pray for me that I will stay focused and journey on, because this is only a journey, it is not the end.....I love you all!!