A new beginning...

Shame on me!  It's been 4 years since I've posted on this blog, and I SO regret stopping. Between Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, I got really side-tracked and failed to keep up with my blogging.  I'm sad that I let so much time and so many memories fade away without blogging about them, but I can't let it get to me.  I will just continue where I left off, and will try to be faithful in posting.  

So much has happened though in these four years.  My son graduated high school (homeschool), got accepted to LeTourneau University where he's majoring in Aviation Maintenance, and is now a Junior!  My daughter has grown and matured, now a 9th grader and a beautiful young lady.  My husband got a job transfer, and we uprooted our family after living in CT our whole lives, and moved here to KY.  Hands down, one of the best things we've done.  We love it here, but are still trying to adjust to a new life where we didn't have family and/or friends!  It's taking time, but we're getting there!  We also lost our beloved dog, Cody, just last month.  He wasn't even 9 years old, but his body failed him and we had to make the loving choice to put him down after being so very sick for several months.  It was the hardest decision we've had to make, but we know did the right thing for him!  Our hearts are broken, but we have fond memories of him.  He will always be a part of who we are.

Saying 'goodbye' to my beloved pup.  Hands down, the best dog EVER!

Man's best friend.

So, now I sit here at my computer after all these changes, and think how life just slips by us when we're not looking.  Last I looked, my kids were little and we were just beginning our homeschooling journey. 

My advice for today?  Don't blink!! 

Time goes by quicker, the older you get.  In just 2 months, I will be 50.  Not sure if I should look at it as an accomplishment, or as something to be depressed about.   All I know, is that mentally I don't 'feel' like I'm almost 50.  Physically, well that's another story.  Ha ha!  All I know is that through all of life's ups and downs, God has never ever left us!  He has been with us all along our journey, and although at times we forget that He's there, He is faithful and will never walk away.  I have learned over time to pray more, trust Him more and spend time with people and things that truly matter in life.  I'm different now than I was 4 years ago, but in a very GOOD way.  My heart is lighter, I love more, laugh more and just feel so much closer to the Lord than ever before...because without Him, I am NOTHING!!   

Until tomorrow...