2011- what a year!

Happy New Year! Just sitting down to reflect on all that has happened over the past year. In January, I took a supervisor position at work, that required a great deal of travel. I have learned to pack quickly and light, and met with sales reps and clients in 14 states. It has been pretty stressful, but I have learned many new things and have also seen a lot of pretty scenery, that I would like to go back to enjoy when I am not working. In May, Lige and I celebrated 25 yrs of marriage- this man has been through so much with me and I don't express my love and appreciation enough. In June my youngest son, Matthew, married Hannah, a wonderful young woman. Looking forward to see where God leads them together. In August, my daughter Kaitlin started her first teaching job- 5th grade math and science. This has been a challenging year so far, but I know she is making a positive impact on the kids! In September, Lige and I took our first real vacation alone together ( since our honeymoon, that was not camping), visiting Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. Definately planning to do things like this more often while we are still young and healthy enough to walk that much, and can take advantage of the airline miles and hotel points I am earning with all this travel for work. After celebrating Christmas together, my sons Lige and Matthew, Hannah and their friends, Elliot, Melissa and Sean headed to Gabriel House ( an orphanage for special needs children in Mexico), to continue working on a documentary they started filming last year, and to help with the kids and some renovations to the facility. Praying they complete the work they started and travel home safely next week. They are hoping to get the film on JCTV ( they have someone that has said they will look at it) and would love to start a series. I was also able to take a trip to New Orleans last week with Kaitlin and my niece Libby, and sister-in-law Elsa. Had a fun time and feel so rested and unstressed now! Hoping I can keep this feeling when I go back to work this week; looking forward to what 2012 brings!