I am sitting here thinking back on the past year like we all do on December 31 and I am excited for what the future holds. I am not the type of person who dwells on the past. As long as I can learn from it and move on then I figure my life will be better for it. The future always has more promise than the past. Does that also make me an optimist? Hope so!
2009 was a negative year but it was also a blessed year. My husband was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and I spent much of the year as the primary caregiver and parent for our family. It was tough, but it was also a blessing. I got to spend many priceless hours with my family that I, otherwise, probably would not have under normal circumstances. It was a time in our lives that the Lord pulled us away and tucked us under His comforting arms and held us close. I am grateful.
I also wonder if I will be able to go back to working a 'normal' job after I have been spoiled by my time with my family for so long. I have been looking, but nothing is happening. I am praying about creative ways, conventional ways and a combination of both ways to earn a living. We really need the extra income and my options are wide open. As you read this please say a quick prayer that I will see the path that the Lord wants me to take. I am simply a vessel for His purposes and upon Him my faith will be.
2010 brings hope. It brings the hope that I will find my path and purpose.
Be blessed and be safe.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Christmas Eve 2009
Sitting here with the family watching corny Christmas specials and these memories are priceless. We have managed to bake something almost everyday this week, including our very first gingerbread house! I have made some fabulous memories with my daughters this year and my heart is big. We also got to go to the mall yesterday as a family to finish up our Christmas shopping. That was a major feat for my husband since this time last year it was a chore for him to even move from room to room with his broken back.
Every day that comes makes us realize how precious life is and we appreciate it more every day! I wish you and your family the best life has to offer and many blessing for the new year. May God bless you all.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Potato Soup
I wasn't feeling great today and the only thing that sounded good for dinner was a warm bowl of potato soup. So I thought I would share my recipe with you. This recipe will easily feed a family of 4.
1/2 lb bacon - cut up into small pieces
1 med. onion - sliced or chunked
1 clove garlic
5-6 med potatoes cut into small pieces
1 14oz can evaporated milk or half n half
4 c water
parsley flakes
seasoned salt
pepper
Brown bacon bits and then add onion and garlic. Cook until onions start to soften. Add rest of the ingredients and simmer until potatoes are soft. Season to taste and mash some of the potatoes to thicken. You can add more milk/water according to your preferences but this gives you a good base. Enjoy.
1/2 lb bacon - cut up into small pieces
1 med. onion - sliced or chunked
1 clove garlic
5-6 med potatoes cut into small pieces
1 14oz can evaporated milk or half n half
4 c water
parsley flakes
seasoned salt
pepper
Brown bacon bits and then add onion and garlic. Cook until onions start to soften. Add rest of the ingredients and simmer until potatoes are soft. Season to taste and mash some of the potatoes to thicken. You can add more milk/water according to your preferences but this gives you a good base. Enjoy.
7 more days 'til Christmas
I must apologize for my absence lately. I have no excuses, just lack of motivation.
The insurance thing isn't working out so much. Its not that it isn't worth doing, it is just a saturated market and I am really not a salesman. I have been looking for full time work with little results in this economy. Its not that I am not qualified - there just isn't a lot of open positions near me but I will keep looking and praying.
I have done a lot of baking while home and I am really enjoying it. I would advertise and sell my goodies but I cannot get a license for that because of my indoor pet. It is mainly for friends and family right now. My artistic side is trying to come out and I have plenty of ideas - I guess I just need a way to sell my wares.
Christmas is in 7 days and I am not even close to being ready. I am ready for the family and time together, but I have not finished with half of the things I wanted to get done. Its not about gifts, but activities to make memories for our family.
Christmas last year was such a bummer and I just want this one to be way better all the way around. Last year, my husband was in bed with a broken back and had just been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. As a matter of fact, he was officially diagnosed on December 18, 2008 exactly one year from today. Since then he has nursed a bad back, had a stem cell transplant and retired from being a policeman.
It has been a busy year, but not a great one. We are ALL looking to making 2010 much better and I hope your coming year brings you much greatness and love.
The insurance thing isn't working out so much. Its not that it isn't worth doing, it is just a saturated market and I am really not a salesman. I have been looking for full time work with little results in this economy. Its not that I am not qualified - there just isn't a lot of open positions near me but I will keep looking and praying.
I have done a lot of baking while home and I am really enjoying it. I would advertise and sell my goodies but I cannot get a license for that because of my indoor pet. It is mainly for friends and family right now. My artistic side is trying to come out and I have plenty of ideas - I guess I just need a way to sell my wares.
Christmas is in 7 days and I am not even close to being ready. I am ready for the family and time together, but I have not finished with half of the things I wanted to get done. Its not about gifts, but activities to make memories for our family.
Christmas last year was such a bummer and I just want this one to be way better all the way around. Last year, my husband was in bed with a broken back and had just been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. As a matter of fact, he was officially diagnosed on December 18, 2008 exactly one year from today. Since then he has nursed a bad back, had a stem cell transplant and retired from being a policeman.
It has been a busy year, but not a great one. We are ALL looking to making 2010 much better and I hope your coming year brings you much greatness and love.
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