Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Another Year

What a day, up at 5 am thanks to Mother Nature, get Gary's breakfast, dress and head out the door by 6. Almost to the car and I hear the window open and my sweet husband calls "Happy Anniversary". Oh, it is my anniversary, wow. 41 years with that guy. How time flys. We sure have had a lot of experiences together. We have delt with major health issues which now seem minor. We have experienced the birth of 5 of the most beautiful babies ever, which I must admit seems to run in my family. Look at the cute babies of my kids and my neices and nephews. We are rich beyond belief. I often ponder on the challenges that come our way and sometimes wish that we had been more financially blessed but then which of my blessings would I have to give up? The good health that my kids enjoy...nope, the testimonies of our children...nope, the relationship we had with our kids throughout their growing up years....nope. You know when it comes right down to it I am greatful to a loving Heavenly Father who knows who we are and how to bless us in the best way possible, even though it may take some time for us to see and appreciate the blessings we receive.
The next three weeks are going to be interesting. This Saturday I am involved in cooking for 70 people and we are serving chicken cour don blu. I know how to cook it but am not so sure on the spelling. On the 6th we are feeding about 90 and that will be pork loin with apple stuffing. One the 12th for the Principals of our school district (70 ish) again with the stuffed pork loin. On the 13th (count is up to 91) with both the chicken and pork loin. Throw in the potatoes, some baked and some twice baked and 2 kinds of veggies and 3 kinds of salads and home made buns along with a dessert table whether it is a dozen different kinds of pies or and assortment of holiday types of dessert and I will come up of air after the end. About the 14 I will be so greatful for Christmas holiday and having 2 boys and two grandbabies here, I am so excited. That will be 4 kids in my house for Christmas and Santa will come again and I just have to watch and cuddle and love what more could oone ask?