The last 4 years of my life have been crazy. Lots of good times, bad times, smiles, tears, births, deaths, friends, no enemies(he he), ups, and downs. My daughter Amy told me this would be a good place to do my journal, so if these things get too boring you don't have to read them. When my husband of 14 years died suddenly 4 years ago I really didn't think that I would be able to go on, but through the strength of my family(special thanks to my great kids, Josie, Amy, Matt and Lacy) and friends and lots of prayers I made it. I was able to pick myself up and keep going. A year and a half later I decided I was ready to start dating again and I met a really nice guy from Nibley. After two years of dating we decided to get married and on May 31, 2008 I married my very best friend in the world. I feel like I have been given another chance to start over again. I not only gained a husband, but a much bigger family, and a step-dog. The thing that's so great about it all, is it seems like it was meant to be right from the start. That's not to say that I haven't had moments when I've thought, what the heck am I doing, but they pass quickly and I thank God everyday for the blessings he has brought into my life. Every one of them including the times he has tested me to what I thought was beyond what I could bear. The hardest times have brought forth the biggest blessings. I am a much stronger person, and I think a better person. I have gained valuable knowledge that I would have otherwise missed out on. Best of all I have learned to value family above everything and I do. My family is my greatest treasure, and my husband is that special shining gem that brings love and goodness into my life. I love him with all of my heart and think that I am the luckiest woman in the world.
