Well we survived Christmas, it was a rough one, I was sick the entire month of December. I didn't get my usual handmade Christmas Cards out, didn't get the Christmas village out but we did get cookies made. Jenna and I had a very nice quiet Christmas and she got most of the items on her list with the exception of her top item, and IPAD. Yep you read it, that was the one thing she wanted. Santa isn't that rich and even this mom doesn't have one. She will have to do with playing on my phone, it's the same just smaller right? I feel very fortunate to have such great friends who looked out for me this Christmas, they made sure we had some extra gifts and even made sure I had a gift to open from Jenna.
Mom would have turned 68 this year, still so hard to get through the holidays without her here and without my family here. I guess the one disadvantage to coming from a small family but I am grateful every day for having my step dad Bill who still looks after us, I only wish I could get him to come and join us for the holidays. On a positive note though we will be seeing him in about 6 months for the annual Davis family reunion. I am really looking forward to this one as I have grown closer with my cousins and sounds like even some who haven't made it in several years will be there this year.
It's hard to believe that New Year's Eve is tomorrow! I will be so glad to have 2012 behind me as I know many who feel the same. I am praying for a better 2013 for myself and for everybody. Jenna will be 6 in a few weeks which in itself is hard to believe and we have planned a day at the American Girl Store for Brunch with her new doll. I am looking forward to getting closer with the kids at The Zone and getting to know more of them at our Winter Retreat in February.
So to you my friends.... Here is to a better and amazing 2013!!! Love to all and Happy New Year, stay safe and don't drink and drive.
So much has gone on over the past couple years. I Never would have imagined I would be a single mom despite all the rough times I made a vow to stay married and fight for what I believe but that is not always God's plan.
I sure have learned alot and continue to every day. I look back on my mom alot these days, how she managed with me and it makes me stronger. If she can do it then so can I!! I guess with Facebook the blog gets lost in the shuffle but I think this is a way to say what I want and not get sensored or "watched". Life sure makes us stronger and makes us want to be a better person and for me I am greatful for my mom raising me to be strong and for having Jenna in my life to keep me going.
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| Mary and I |
After loosing my grandma 2 years ago and shortly after that my best friend, my mom then marriage going south just a few months after that in a way I think I'm numb sometimes. I have found some great new friends and could not have survived the past 2 years without them and am greatful for them every day. I will do my best to keep this thing updated. It's much easier to say what's on my mind and not everybody has to read it if they don't want to.
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