REFLECTION OF 2008

2008 passed by so fast it seems unbelievable that 2009 is already here. So many things happened I want to recap in case anyone missed anything. I also want to acknowledge all of the things I am thankful for.

* I am thankful for Heather, without her I would not get to share all of this information with everyone in such an awesome way. I only wish they lived closer so we could scrap together.

*I am thankful for my wonderful husband and my awesome little boy, they give me so much joy in my life. I am excited to see what 2009 brings. DJ is in school a few hours a day and he seems to love it. David is with the State and I am so glad that he has a job in such difficult economic times. I really enjoy being in Ohio again and although we live in the middle of nowhere.....I love it! It is such a small community and so peaceful. I have learned that there is so much more to life and therefore I am enjoying life much more than ever.

* I am thankful that I have my Mom and Dad still living and helping us so much in life. They have taught me the meaning of unconditional love which I hope to pass on to DJ. I wish them many more years of health.

* I am thankful that I have my sister and she is always there when I need her. I am grateful that she found a great man to make her husband. I was pleased to welcome Mike to our family this July. I wish them much love and joy in their journey ahead.

* I am thankful that my Grandma is here for me to call up and chat with whenever I please. I wish her many more years of health. Grandma will begin dialysis in 2009.

* I am thankful for George and Ruth. They are always there for us and help us so much. Ruth just had knee surgery and I wish her a speedy recovery. George has been training for the marathon that I plan on running in because he thinks he is going to beat me. HA. Little does he know.......he can't beat me because I will not be running in the senior category...hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Their son Chris got married to Valerie and they both graduated from UNLV. Chris is an officer in the Air Force. We are so proud of him.

* I am thankful for Dr. Song and his wife Lucia. They have taught me so much over the years not to mention all of the wonderful care they have taken of me. I am so glad to take a break from my normal routine and work in the office every once in awhile for them. I really plan on finishing my research in 2009:)

* I am thankful for Dr. Rogers. Many of you know how much he has done for me since my first surgery in June of 2006. My last surgery was in November 2008 and it went so well. I am thankful that I met a QUALIFIED BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON.

* I am thankful for my Great Aunts (Bert and Dot). They travel to my Grandma's house with my Mom and I am so relieved that she is not driving alone. My Great Aunt Ellen was diagnosed with uterine cancer and since her surgery she is making a good recovery.

* I am thankful that David's Dad is recovering from his bypass surgery. I wish him continued good health.

* I am so thankful that we reconnected with Chris and Michelle. We have enjoyed having them in our life again.

* Mileah's husband Ron found out he had prostate cancer and he just had surgery that went well. I wish him a speedy recovery.

* Mindy and I have enjoyed some time talking this year. I wish her love and her family good health.

* My 20 year class reunion was this year and it was a nice time. I enjoyed seeing all of my old friends. I was so excited to see Gene and Melissa's little boys.

* Macey and Jason graduated this year and Macey moved to Las Vegas to live with Aric. I am so happy they are together.....finally!

* Aric and Jason's Mom, Sonya, had colon cancer and surgery. I wish her a good recovery.

* Jeanne Nelson-Runyon was never going to have kids.......and she had a little boy. Wesley Nelson Runyon is a little cutie.

* Jane Jones is recovering from cancer. I wish her the best of health.

* Rich Hanley had bypass surgery and is recovering well.

* Steve and Laurance are traveling around the world as usual. I wish they lived closer.

* My niece's and nephew: Sara is 11 and Britt, Brooke & Brandon are 12.

* David reconnected with Charlie and Trent and we had a great time.

* Jeff came to our house as Santa and did an awesome job. Thanks to Jeff.

* Joey and Leslie had a beautiful wedding ceremony. We wish them all the luck.

* I have enjoyed staying close with Opal and Peggy via e-mail.

* So many more things have happened and so many more people I love that I didn't mention. I could go on forever. I love you all:)

* 2009 I plan to as always take better care of my body. I plan on running a marathon in August.....wish me luck. I also plan on finishing my research with Dr. Song. I plan to finish a PhD in grief and crisis counseling and do some work for our Church. I am going to be a better wife, mom, daughter, sister and friend.