So I started this blog over 10 months ago, and obviously have not kept it up.  I could never find true inspiration to keep me going on it.  Plus, when my laptop quit working it made it more inconvenient. 

Since then I have created a family newsletter that I put out every month. Around the first of the month.  I try hard to get it out as soon as possible, but as always my sense of urgency to get it out on time is consumed by other things in my life.

Last February I met a guy.  Isn't this always the way?  We talked a few times, but never quite made it out for a date.  Then in the beginning of May (the 3rd to be exact) we finally went on our first date.  I was amazed that there were still true gentlemen in this world.  We met for dinner, talked and laughed.  At the end of the night he walked me to my car and was suggesting we should do something again on the following weekend.  He was just going to end our date with a hug, but then he kissed me.  He still said good night and said that he would call me later, and he did. 

It was so refreshing to be out with someone with manners and class.  Our date was about getting to know one another and that is exactly what we did.  We have been dating ever since.  He introduced me to his family a few weeks later at his nephews' birthday party.  It was a blast to be there and meet so many welcoming people. 

In August we were faced with the decision of helping his family by fostering one of his nephews.  As always, I felt the only thing I required to say yes was the support of my mom and dad.  That night I drove to see my mom and without a doubt she supported me and our decision.  Within a week or so our friends and family rallied up items that we needed to help raise a baby and we were on our way.  It has been so unbelievable.  This little man so sweet and innocent has turned our lives so quickly.  Consistently around his family and being loved and accepted by my family too we have been on such an adventure.  We don't know how long he will live with us but count each day as a blessing to have him here.

 

So as you can see the time in the last year has been eaten up by many many things.  And now I am on my way to finding a way to start blogging again.  Writing has always been such an outlet for me and I know it will continue to be if I just focus a little.

February.... in all it's glory

February tends to be one of those months that can be great, good, or just plain sucky.  Why do we continue to let our moods and days be determined by who is in it and during what time period.  I have to admit that I tend to be one of those people who have in the past let people determine my mood.  So how do we stop this?  Take control, many of you who know me know, this is not a hard concept for me (except in my own personal life).  I am willing to make a go of it though.  I will spend this February focusing on good things and not being worried about who I will "be" with during this "Hallmark" holiday.  If some one is there to celebrate with me, then great!  But if not, then I will continue to go on with my day and enjoy it with the family that I adore.  On top of everything else, my mom's birthday is coming up!  I have so many great things planned for her special day!  I just can't wait!!  I hope that many of our friends join us at Cowboy's Red River on Thursday and help us celebrate her day with a bang!!  You will not be disappointed, I promise!!

So as we look forward to another Valentine's Day, here is a song that reminds me that there is someone out there who has been through similar strife as me... we are just taking our time to find one another at the right time...

The Pigott Brothers - Alien Like You (with lyrics) - Kai Being Erica - LYRICS

I know that you don’t
Know that I know what you know
We’ve got secrets between us that
Nobody else would believe if we told them
So let the stars align
And let the water make wine ’cause
Broken souls will become whole tonight, oh tonight
We know it’s right so

(Chorus)
Lift your eyes and let me in
‘Cause baby I’m an alien like you
Would you ever wake at night and realize
The reason why you knew me then
Is maybe I’m an alien too
Would you ever let me be an alien with you

I know that believing
Is hard with the feeling
That home must be millions and millions of light years away
So let the heavens flare
And let’s not be scared, ’cause
We know love’s a world above this one
It’s like the sun so

(Chorus)
Lift your eyes and let me in
‘Cause baby I’m an alien like you
Would you ever wake at night and realize
The reason why you knew me then
Is maybe I’m an alien too
Would you ever let me be an alien with you

The days of solitude are gone
Because we’ve both spent way too long
Hearing voices on the radio
And we can’t let anybody know
No we can’t let anybody know

(Chorus)
Lift your eyes and let me in
‘Cause baby I’m an alien like you
Would you ever wake at night and realize
The reason why you knew me then
Is maybe I’m an alien too
Would you ever let me be an alien…
Lift your eyes and let me in
‘Cause baby I’m an alien like you
Would you ever let me be an alien…