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I have missed a couple of weeks due to just plain craziness and not a lot of time. I feel squeezed again tonight with cleaning to do and phone calls to make. Life is a journey and we have had a few bumps the past couple of weeks. I am grateful for the couple of friends who have patiently listened and carried me through some very trying moments. I would be lost without the women in my life and am grateful for each and every one.

The kids were heading down the road to being healthy again but seem to be backtracking. Ricky started with the runny nose over the weekend and has never stopped being congested. Maggie has seemed a bit crusty today and tonight mentioned being "a tiny bit of a yellow band aid." This means she doesn't feel 100%. So off to Dr. T we go to see what needs to be done.

I am grateful Maggie got through her birthday healthy and loved every minute. She had so much fun at her gymnastics party and her smile just radiated. It is such a joy to see her sparkle. I can't say enough how blessed I am to have such an amazing kid. She is so smart, loving, energetic, happy and filled with faith. One example is today when she, on her own, shared on of her flowers with a child at church. It was the May Crowning and he had forgotten to bring one. She is growing up and I am so proud of the person she is becoming. At Target she wanted a butterfly dress she saw. A few minutes later she saw a kitty toy and asked us for it. We told her she had to choose between the dress and the kitty. She looked so mature as she thought it over and finally chose the dress. "I have enough kitties and the dress will be so cute on me",she told us!

The past week I have really struggled on a couple of levels. I have leaned heavily on my faith and it has kept me upright. There have been moments I have wondered about choices and the future. I have fought my fears and battled my demons. In the end I look around and find the storm has passed. My life is incredibly blessed and God has me right where I need to be. There are definite moments that are hard but I can do hard. I can stand up and carry one especially when it is for my kids. I love them more than I ever thought I could love anyone or anything. For them, I can be an adult and do the work that must be done. It is all just a bump on the journey and I can't wait to see what happens next.