An unexpected blessing ~ my Father remarrying...I've gained a wonderful friend in my step-mother and a precious step-sister who already mean the world to me!
Feeling important ~ when my sister-in-law was planning her wedding this past summer, she asked me to be her matron of honor...I was surprised! I love her so much and have always known she loves me, but I didn't realize that I was that important in her life! It really did make me feel special!
Craziest thing I did ~ Got a dog...nuff said.
Smartest thing I did ~ There is a person in my life who is extremely unhealthy...or toxic as my husband puts it. But it is someone I cannot dismiss. When the time was approaching for me to see this person, I decided to concede my will to the Lord's will and just see what He would do. Things went sour, as they always seem to do, and in the end, it was my fault, as it always is, according to said individual. But, I say this was the smartest thing I did because in choosing God's way, I have no guilt...I KNOW I am completely innocent. And that peace and assurance is a priceless gift!
Sentimental moment ~ The Thanksgiving Feast and program at my little boy's preschool...when I was snapping pictures all I could think about was how this was going to be the last one of these I get to attend at his school before he's all grown-up and starting K5 next year!
Most enjoyable gift ~ For our anniversary last year, my hubby asked me what I wanted. This is always a tough question for me because typically the things I want are either so ridiculously expensive that I dismiss them or they are experiences requiring time and resources that are just not there...so I also dismiss them. So I told him what I really wanted was to see my precious friend from Tennessee. Both of her parents require constant care right now, and she never has a moment to herself. She works full-time, goes to school and in her spare time (yeah, right!) she takes shifts taking care of a dad with horrible emphysema and a mom who fell 2 years ago and suffered significant brain damage. My husband kept the children and sent me away for a wonderful weekend with my friend and we BOTH got time off!!! It was fabulous!
Craziest purchase turnabout ~ This is not exactly what this question means, but when asked what they wanted for Christmas, my kids had a standard answer for a couple of months...tents. Nothing specific other than "with Lightning McQueen" or "with Cinderella on it!" So now they have been given not one, not two, but SIX tents between the two of them! Did I mention our house is only 1125 sq. ft.? If we put them end to end, I do believe it would take up most of our house!
Moments of maturity ~ "This year has proven that no matter how much you try to love someone and protect someone, sometimes it just isn't enough." This quote is Nancy's answer, but I'm using her words because I think the answer is the same for me!
Huge answers to prayer ~ My step-mother passed her Real Estate exam, my son came through surgery with flying colors, I'm actually able to pray again!
Consider yourself tagged! Please tell me about your 2008 or leave me a comment so I can visit your blog! Happy New Year!
