2010 Where To Begin

 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2010

2010 Where to Begin

Although this was a chemo week, Eric and I managed to get out of the house today, and tonight we spent the evening with my sister Sonya and wonderful brother-in-law Greg Watkins. It was quiet and fun; their son, my nephew Justen, Courtney Watkins, Kayla, Jeremy, and  PRINCE Recker were there. We had pizza, they played games, and I got to sleep with Recker on my chest for a couple of hours. There is nothing better than hearing your newborn baby grandson breathing while resting on your chest. Katie Mills got tons of pictures; I just wish I had them right now to post on my blog.
I've decided that 2010 is going to be a year to look forward to; 2009 was a year of discovery; finding out about the VILLAIN in my body was quite a discovery, one which we are still dealing with and looks like we will be for the rest of this year, NO WORRIES.
The discovery of LOVE, my daughter Kaitlyn has always been the "I'm going to explore marriage can always wait" well, she fell in LOVE with Brian Wright and got married In November; everything is good in the LOVE corner in Utah.

The discovery of a new baby joining our family was fantastic, but even better when you get to hold him in your arms and pinch yourself to see if it's real...we love Recker Roussel, and he is a part of us now.

One of my favorite discoveries of the year was hearing my son stand in my living room and bear his testimony of the Gospel, to finally let us know how he feels about going on a mission. I will never forget being surprised when he got his call without telling us he was sending it in.

Every Wednesday, I look forward to the lifeline I have to him through the Internet. When those emails always come, no matter what, without a doubt, tears fall from my eyes as I hear the discoveries he is having in the Dominican Republic, no running water, no electricity, and he is happy and loves what he is doing.

With all these blessings coming into our lives in 2009, how can we ask for anything else? The LORD has truly blessed us with so much already.

Tonight, as I ring in the new year with my husband, we wonder, "where do we begin in 2010." We are looking forward and remembering all who have blessed our lives with their comments, notes of encouragement, food, treats, gifts, books, smiles, testimonies, tears, flowers, candy, blankets, key chains, hugs, emails, Christmas lights, Christmas decorations being put up. I'm sure I left something ou. Still, I can never ever repay all those who have blessed our lives just by being our friends and constant encouragement. We love each of you and do not take you for granted.