Happy New Year

It has been awhile since I blogged. I am sure none of you can relate to the business of the season. ;-)

I was thinking about some of the big news stories of the last few days. The death of Sadam weighs on me a bit. I worry about people rejoice in it too much. It was likely the right thing to do, but it is still a death. And I wonder if God is really ok with us doing this. To me, He is the one that makes the calls on life and death but people make compelling arguments for it. Have we fallen to his level or done what he wants? I struggle with these questions.

President Ford's passing is interesting to me. When a president dies, I find myself wanting to watch the coverage. People say such wonderful things and they have such amazing funerals. I can feel the pain that Mrs. Betty Ford must be feeling and am moved by her strength. I know it does not seem like the rest of us get such things when we pass, but I think we do. It is just a different scale.

For me, though I am just grateful that I many blessings.. My family is healthy and close. I have the things I need to survive (along with too many things to make it comfortable). I wish my aunt had more anwers but I am comforted in that she will know what happened when she really needs it. My girls are great. I love them and they love me. It is so great to be with them, watch them learn and participate in the little things. My husband is more than I could ask for. He supports and is supportive, loving and my best friend.

I hope that the new year brings time for reflection and thankfulness as it does for me. I also wish for you every blessing in the coming year