Welcome 2009! I have had a great 2008, but I'm so excited about 2009. I didn't realize until the last few weeks that the constant hip pain had caused my life to be cloudy. I wouldn't use the word depressed, but the pain hobbled me, and kept me from doing things I wanted to do. The new hip is pain free. I still have some rehab to do on the muscles...but the joint is "like Buddah".
Lacey and her little family moved to San Antonio over the holiday. I pray that this is a good move for everyone. I will miss my biscuit more than I can even speak. I choke up at even mentioning it. Lacey transferred to an Office Max down there. Y'all pray for them.
The last few months of 2008 were spent doing watercolors. That has really changed my life. I love it. I look forward to doing that more. There is a gallery in Clifton, The White Horse Gallery, that has extended an offer to hang some of my work. I am trying to compile several pieces. They seem to be selling well, just out of the house.
As I write this Paul and I are listening to Tommy Emmanuel, the greatest guitar player ever. We didn't get to see him while he was in Waco...but next time we will! If you have a minute to pull him up on your Youtube... he is awesome to watch as well as listen to. For Christmas I got Paul tickets to see Los Lonely Boys. He had wanted ACDC...but $300+ was a little too steep even for a good husband. Then I would have had to buy two....
2008 brought us many wonderful things. A remodeled bathroom. YEA! This year we got the heat connected before the cold set in, after spending last winter without. A brand new right hip, a "First In Show" ribbon at an art show. My 30th anniversary class reunion, reuniting with so many old precious friends. Hundreds of answered prayers when the Lord repaired Brooke's mom's heart and brought her home healthy. Many wonderful blessings. There were sad times too. While loosing my "larger than life" nephew Jason Crume, was heartbreaking, we are a family of faith, and are comforted by the promise that we will see him again. And as a reminder that life is precious God gave us a new baby in the family. Jason's nephew Samuel was born right after Thanksgiving.
I am blessed by a my friends. Old and New, you are my family, and I'm truly thankful for you. I thank the Lord for bringing my oldest sister back to the southwest where she belongs and my middle sister back from Mars. (actually Alaska). My relationship with my sisters is unique, and wonderful. I'm feel very fortunate to have you all in my life.
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