Freedom

This has been an interesting season for me. I have really enjoyed Christmas and all that the holiday offers. It has been fun to give and to receive. I have loved seeing my children understand the difference between Santa and Jesus.
I received a new gift this year - freedom. The freedom not to care if I gained 5 lbs. over the holidays....freedom to say goodbye to the past and the hurts that lie there....freedom to embrace the future and actually look forward instead of backward.
Here's what started me on this journey....myspace. I know...I know....not a likely place to gain freedom. However, it was through this media that I was faced with memories from the past and felt the need to deal with it once and for all. I'm not going to bore you with all the details, but sufficed to say that I argued with God and He won. He had me contact someone that I didn't want to , had no intention of every speaking with again really. But, I did it and I have to say that it felt good. The response was not overwhelming - really quite underwhelming, but for once it didn't matter. I felt the need to release that poison from my soul and I did. I can't say that I will ever be a part of this person's life, but now I don't have to cringe whenever I'm faced with the prospect of seeing them.
I have a long ways to go before I'm completely free, but I feel like I've taken a major step forward. Happy New Year!

Tamale party

Here are Cais and I at Amadeo's Tamale Party on Saturday. We had a great time of fellowship and eating some AWESOME mexican food. Homemade Tamales (which I helped make, by the way), rice, beans and salsa. My tummy is growling just thinking about it! (I have to laugh cause when I typed "growling" I first typed "growing" - I guess you could say that too! HA!)
This is going to be an annual event. Much fun was had by all - including the kids!

In other news....my bruise is healing, so my bum doesn't hurt as much - although there is still a huge knot....house is coming along nicely - there is now carpet and sinks and toilets in....looking forward to next Monday - CHRISTMAS! My favorite day of the year!

Love to all!

An embarrassing predicament....

So, I was headed down the stairs Saturday night when I literally "headed" down the stairs. My foot slipped on the top step and I flew up in the air and down six stairs right on my bum! OUCH!
I was so embarrassed! I cried and that made the kids come out of their rooms.....good grief! Man oh man was I (and still am) ever sore. Sunday morning I could barely move! I'm sure people at church thought I was walking weird and VERY slow.
The most embarrassing thing is that for two days I could not sit down comfortably! Sunday, I couldn't sit down for more than two minutes at a time...I was pacing in the back of church.....maybe Ben thought I was interceeding or something....HA! Today is the first day I'm able to sit without wincing or wanting to throw up.
AND THE BRUISE! Oh man, you should see the bruise. J took a picture, but it was a little too personal to post on my blog, if you know what I mean! HA! You all know that I bruise really easily and this is the WORST bruise I have ever had! It was a huge knot in it and is currently dark purple......
So, I've given you all your laugh for the day! Enjoy it! HA!

House

Here are some pics of the new house. I took them this weekend! Enjoy!