The last year

When I think back to everything we have survived in the last year, I cannot help but realize that somehow, I am still able to be thankful to God for his timing. He truly never allowed me to endure more than he knew I was capable of handling and really, truly - so many things could have been much worse. I am still trying to pray daily and reach for strength deep down inside of me. It has been hard for me to "forgive" many actions of those that I thought were so close to me and knew me so well - so well that they knew how to hurt me the most... BUT there are parts of me that can appreciate the trials because they have shown me that I am much stronger than I ever thought I could be. And truly, in some areas, I am in a much better spot than I was. It will only get better... each day I find more strength, determination and fortitude than the day before. I truly am thankful for EVERY prayer and good thought that have been sent my way. Keep them coming... I need each and every one.
I am headed home to hang with my kids for the whole weekend and to enjoy each of them for who they are. Just like me - not perfect but each unique in their own way. Sometimes this world expects us to be so perfect and everything that we are not. For today, and tomorrow - we get to just be US!!
As much as we all love the cabin and being on the go, I have to admit that the sound of doing "nothing" is wonderful as this is the only weekend all summer that has not been jammed packed!! Enjoy!!!

Aaron - my future lifeguard and resident fish

Aaron - also known as "scuba Steve"

He covered evey inch of the river looking for "treasures" I swear

My brothers

This picture was taken a couple of weeks ago at the cabin... I am so blessed to have the two best brothers in the whole world. This past year especially, they have both really been there for me and my kids, we would have been lost without them. I always know that I can pick up the phone at any time, night or day and they would be there for me in a heartbeat. I also am very grateful for their family values and the additional time they have taken to help mentor my kids, hang out with them, take them on road trips - along with backing up my parenting decisions as a single mom. I thank God for you both every day...

The Three Amigos