the sun does rise in the east….

Not so long ago, people close to me knew that mornings were just not my thing. It took surgery to get my eyes open before the hour of 10 am at the earliest. I’ve found that I enjoy mornings now. It’s a truly novel things for me to think or say out loud. I love the sunrise and the quiet. I think clear early in the day. I love the fact that I can change and grow and learn to appreciate new things.

Stuff I learned lately:
I like to win when playing games with others. It doesn’t really matter if it’s a full blown game of monopoly or hangman….i like to win.
It’s really ok for me to have faults.
It’s really ok for others to have faults.
Old dogs can learn new tricks.
Overcoming old phobias is do-able and worthwhile.
I have one of the greatest families ever.
God really, REALLY is on our side and cares about us.
Sometimes movie entertainment can be too much for me.
I love flowers that are brightly colored and simply designed.
I need art in my life.
I need work in my life.

Having my kids with me over the holidays was absolutely wonderful. I thank God over and over again for that.

Today my little brother Nato, his wife Heather and their son Gideon are coming over to see me and meet Joe. I can’t wait to see them! That will leave only two siblings and spouses that I haven’t seen in the past year.

quick recap for the kids:

i know what the early morning sun looks like, i’m still learning new things all the time, gollum gave me the heebie-jeebies, i miss you and love you,
mom