Playing Catch up!!

It seems that the life of a mother is never really caught up, but blogging definitely has to take a back seat to all the other stuff. 

Over the past few weeks, some really amazing things have happened. 

First of all, James went back to work for his employer that he left last May.  He left then for a better opportunity and more money of course.  So they hired him back at more money and with a better opportunity.  Overall, so far, we are pleased.  Don't tell him I said it, but thankfully, this means that the Volkswagon will be on hold, atleast for a little while. 

Spent last week in the hospital for a little spat with my pancreas.  She's all good now, but a little temporamental.  Oh and had a great birthday dinner with the best friends a girl could EVER possibly ask for.  Got a great book and a very special card from my dearest friend.  She's so very special to me.  I hope she knows that I love her. 

There are some things in the works for my situation at work, but nothing official yet, so stay tuned for more updates. 

We had a great time in Knoxville last Friday watching Katie graduate.  So proud.  Had a great day in Pigeon Forge with my little family but had to escape cause there was a Dolly Parton parade.  Do you KNOW what a mention of a Dolly parade can do to a town like Pigeon Forge?!?!?!  Do the words SHUT DOWN mean anything to you???  It was nuts.  The parade was at 6 PM and at noon, there were people lined down the road in their lawn chairs.  NUTS!!! 

Anyway, it was nice trip none the less. 

Next weekend will mark our first family camping trip for the summer of 2011.  VERY excited to get the summer started.  And only 98 days until our beach trip. 

To wrap up today, all I can be is thankful!!!!  Thankful for a beautiful son and a wonderful husband.  Parents and brothers and sisters who love us both.  Friends who love us like brothers and sisters.  2 months ago, James and I both thought that we were about to have to buckle down and make some serious, serious changes in the way we lived because of our work situations. 

But thanks to God and some much answered prayers (and some great people saying prayers) we are going to come out on top.  What an amazing feeling to know that he holds you right in the palm of his hand.  Occasionally, you look over the side to see what trouble you can get into, but he always balances you RIGHT where you need to. 

Thank you Lord for everything.  The things you give to us are too numerous to list.