For one brief shining moment....

Something happened very early this morning that was so special and so sacred that I almost didn't feel I could write about it. And at the same time for those same reasons I knew I had to. I've never been very good at keeping my journal, so I started this blog with that in mind. I want to remember every detail so that when I need some strength I can go back and read about it and rely on it. So with that said, I will do my best to retell it.

Somewhere around 5:30 am I was dreaming that something had happened that upset me terribly (don't remember what I was upset about but what upset me isn't important). I was crying about it while going somewhere in my car. I stopped in a deserted parking lot and sobbed. While I was crying over the steering wheel, suddenly I felt an arm around my shoulders and some kisses on my head. I was frightened because I knew I was alone in the car. And yet, I knew the feel of that arm, I knew the feel of those lips. I tried to see who was there but my teary eyes saw only darkness. I started frantically asking "Who's here? Who are you? I can't see you". The arm pulled me tighter, closer, a precious kiss was given on my forehead, then ever so quietly Charlie's voice said "It's okay. I can see you".

I wasn't asleep at this point, I wasn't dreaming. I was awake and my face really was wet with tears. For just a small moment the heavens parted and Charlie was with me. And he sees me.

Principal's List

Lexie has had a wonderful year so far in kindergarden. She has a great teacher and she loves her school (the computers are all macs - how could you not love it)! Her biggest complaint about school is that all the boys say they're in love with her! I love it that now she can read books to me. She has learned a lot this year and has made honor roll both quarters. This time she did extra well and had straight A+'s so she made the Principal's List. I was able to take a couple hours off work and go to her Awards Ceremony. I was so proud of her as she walked up and shook the Principal's hand to receive her certificate. Great job Lexie!!!

Love Me, Love My Dogs

I have always been an animal lover. I wanted a pet growing up and tried to bring home a few. Sadly, my mom didn't want them and I ended up taking them back to whomever had given me a "sample" from their new litter. One of the first things Charlie and I did when we got married was get a dog. Since then we have had several dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters, hermit crabs, and fish and I have never been without at least one pet. I am glad that my kids and all my granddaughters seem to have inherited the "animal lover gene". And my dogs love the attention showered upon them whenever the kids come to visit. I'm not sure who's happier here - Hannah, Duchess, or Nikon?