I was going to end this post with this photo, but here it is, first.
In November, I almost didn't have these two loved ones in my life. But by the Grace of God, they are still on this earth.
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This post is a backward overview of my year. As in every year, and every day, I do not know what my story will be in advance. If I would have known this past year's script, I would most likely have given it back to it's Author. Perhaps I would want to give it back every year if I had a choice. But I believe that I am the creation, and that my story is being created, along with those whose paths I cross on this journey. My Creator is merciful, yet does not allow me to live and learn in this life without suffering.
Yet, here I am, accounting only some of the moments of joy I experienced over the year.
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The above photo of Bella and babe was snapped at a location where I had always wanted to travel-Ft. Rock, Oregon. Otherwise known as the middle of nowhere. Just a couple weeks previously, our Cascade Lakes Relay team ran near this location, however, this was in the dark, so I couldn't see the beauty this place had to offer.
Here are some of my favorite photos from the year (Bella took some, I took some, and so did the T-man):
Evander's "friend" birthday party, rock climbing at a local school gym.
New for me this year, is the whole facebook phenomenon. A friend introduced me to fb in September, and am admittedly hooked, for better or worse. I can quit at any time. At any rate, these photos are from Em's and my wonderful November trip to Seattle.
My staged facebook photo at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass concert.
My husband is a great get along guy.
Dan and Patty's wedding was the highlight of September.
One of my favorite photos-ever. Camping in August with great friends.
This guy lights my fire.
A fantastic day at Mt. Hope's welcoming home.
An average Oregon summer's activity.
Some of my favorite kids in my backyard for my birthday celebration.
Family Soccer Organization at it's best.
The brunch after the Eugene Half Marathon 2008.
Oh yeah, we went to Disney World with some close family friends.
This is the day we enjoyed a great fondue spread, as well as having learned about
baby Owen being on the way.
Kes cutting up with Bud at Emma's b-day celebration. Their visit include a hike up Spencer's Butte, just Bud and me while the rest of Eugene slept.
Taken at Emma's thirteenth birthday party. Just a few of the wonderful ladies who are part of the village that is helping me raise my girl.
A surprise from Indiana.
February's surprising joy in Indiana.
1 comments:
You did a wonderful job with your year in review! I've been remiss at blog-hopping, but now I like seeing the new look on yours. Happy February.
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