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I'm An Elf...

You Are An Elf

You are highly creative and artistic. You are good at working hard. While you love to work, you also love to play. You have a naughty side to you! You love pulling pranks and teasing people. You always seem to be getting into some sort of trouble. People can rely on you to be industrious and responsible... but you're going to have fun while you're getting stuff done.

Are You An Elf or a Reindeer?

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Please Send Cards Christmas Cards...

I know many of you have the same heart for our soldiers that I do. The picture above is a link takes you directly the Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes site. This site provides instructions for sending Christmas cards to our heroes here and abroad. Please grab an extra box of cards this year and send a message of care and support to some of those who sacrifice so much for us. They need to know that we support them and are keeping them in our prayers at this time of year and every day. I got my box and I hope you will find it in your hearts to send some too.

God Bless and Merry Christmas!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you all a great day filled with family and friends,

good food, and cozy couch for when you're done!

I am thankful...

I am thankful for so many things ~ my husband, my family and my friends.

I'm thankful every day for all the love, support, friendship, shoulders, and smiles they each add to my life. I am thankful I have enough. Enough love to carry me through, friends to brighten my days, and enough money to get by. I am thankful for our soldiers who fight to protect my freedom and for the sacrifices their families make.

Thank you to all of you who are a part of my life
and for all that you have added to it.

Congratulations Dave & Jeni

Our friends Dave and Jeni were married Saturday in a beautiful outdoor ceremony . The reception was wonderful and everyone had a great time.

Thanks for allowing us to share your day,

we are so happy for both of you.

Love you!

...Pictures to follow ;o)

Am I Really Still Counting?

November is Adoption Awareness Month...

THE GARDEN

I did not plant you, true.
But when the season is done-
When the alternate prayers for sun
and rain are counted-
When the pain of Weeding and the pride
of Watching are through

Then I will hold you High
A shining sheaf above the
thousand seeds grown wild

Not my planting, but by Heaven
My harvest-My own child.

Just a Thought...

Happy Halloween...

Wishing you all a load of fun trick or treating with

your little ghosts and ghoblins!

Congratulations Christina...

Mark 10:8

Tomorrow is your big day, the day that you've dreamed about for so long. Tomorrow as you say your I do's, I will be thinking of you and hoping that all your planning has made the day all you've dreamed of and more.

Wishing you and Jason all the best!

Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Opening Night Win!

Yes, the hockey season has officially begun! Last night the Lightning played the Thrasher and won 5-3. With all of the changes (new owner, manager, coach and system) it should be an interesting season. Looking forward to watching the team grow and adapt to it all.

GO BOLTS!!!

48 Months...

Not sure if I'm still counting or not...

Referrals have arrived...

Congratulations to all of you who have recieved your referral in this batch. You are on the last leg of this incredible journey, finally! Wishing you all a wonderful experience traveling to China and incredible "gotcha" days ;o)

The CCAA has finished the placement of children for the families whose adoption application documents were registered with our office before May 18, 2006.

And the boys are back...

the regular hockey season is almost here again! The Lightning have won their first 2 pre-season games. Hopefully, these wins are the first of many this season. We've got new ownership, new management, new coaches, and lots of new players.

Last night, this young'un (Blair Jones) dropped veteran Chicago defenseman Nick Boynton with a hard left in a short fight during the 2nd period. Way to go Blair!

LETS GO BOLTS!!

Just a thought...

"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending."

Happy Birthday...

Happy birthday Brian, hope you have a great weekend! Of course, I know you will since you're spending it with us ;o)

Grandma, I think about you every day and know that in heaven, where you are, all of your birthday wishes have come true. I love you and miss you!

Today We Remember...

We remember those who lost their lives in such a terrible act of terrorism. We remember our heroes - firefighters, policeman, plane passengers, soldiers and our neighbors. We remember with clarity where we were when this tragedy struck. Some huddled around TVs in conference rooms, others around TVs in cafes or bars, while others listened on the radio. Time stood still as we watched the Towers fall and the enormity of the event began to sink in. The terror and shock were overwhelming. The grief beyond comprehension. Nine years later the wounds are still raw.

From the ashes and plane debris arose a new pride in our country and a unifying strength we had long forgotten. We were ready to defend our country and each other. People gathered together to do whatever they could to help one another through. We were united against a common evil. Lives were forever changed.

Today my greatest hope is that each of you takes a moment to remember those lost, their families, and all of the men and women in the armed forces, law enforcement and fire department who serve and protect us. Remember the strength of purpose and unity you felt during the weeks and months that followed. Rekindle the passion and compassion that carried you through and most of all never forget.

Happy Labor Day...

Hope you all have a great day relaxing with your family and friends!

4 Years...

Still trying to figure out my thoughts on this... I'm kind of at a loss for words. How do I explain the last 4 years of excitement, anticipation, longing, disappointment, frustration, and loss? It's a vicious cycle, one that has repeated itself several times over the last few years to varying degrees, for different lengths of time. Many, if not all of you, can relate to this in one way or another. How many times can one work through this cycle before you begin to question the path you've started down? It turns into the big questioning cycle - Did I miss something? Did I make the wrong choices? Why? Can I continue down this path? Should I continue? When? I don't have the answers.