On this final day....

As I begin this last post for this year, I have to apologize to you all.  It's been way too long since I have updated you anything.  Good grief!  But, as always I will update you.  In my last post, I mentioned to you that my laptop died.  That was so hard for me to type again....so many memories. Tear! Sorry, I get a little carried away sometimes.  I am so happy to report that my nice, sweet boyfriend gave me one for my birthday, in September!!!!  And let me tell you that it was such a blessing to receive that gift from him.  He is pretty cool.  Not because of the laptop though!

Anyway, so I need to share something with you all that's very serious....

I want to explain what's been happening for the last four months of this year.  In August, my mother lost her sister to cancer.  Three months later, on the exact same day, my father also lost his sister to cancer.  It's hard to lose anyone.  But to lose them both on the exact same day, three months apart from each other is unreal.  Both are my parents are mourning now.  I know that there are leaning not only on each other but also on the Lord.  It is a reminder to us that God gives us people for a moment.  Moments to him are very different than what we think they are.

I am thankful for each and every moment that I had with both of my aunts.  That is something that I will always carry with me.  My Aunt Helen's quietness and Aunt Eddie Mae's boldness is what I remember the most.  And it's what I will treasure.  Sure, this year has been a challenging one.  I think that some of you would agree with me on this.  Yet, as challenging as it was, something always remained the same.  God was there.  Even in my celebrations and in my pain, his love remained. 

As we all go into next year, let's keep this in the forefront of our minds.  Remember that He is always there.  Love you guys and I'll see you in 2018!

(More posts are coming.  Yes, I know I've said it before but just trust me!)