I thought 2007 was filled with changes, ups and downs, but I do have to say 2008 beat it. Here are some photos of memories of 2008 that to me, are the best of the best. I have never posted these before.
A band aid is a child's best friend. This is my #10 memory. Why? Because a child's needs and wants are so simple that most anything can be fun, even a band aid.
Number 9 - Nothing better than sleeping children. They are cute, innocent and it shows that a tired child means a VERY good day.
Number 8 - We are so blessed to have Maylin in our lives. This picture is number 8 because it shows how she has reminded us to enjoy life and take time to enjoy even the small things.
Sharing - Photo number 7. I love it when my children take care of each other. It doesn't happen as often as I would like, but when it does, it is magic.
You are probably wondering why a fish in a kitchen sink made the number 6 position. Well, this picture represents two things. One: my children caught it. What a thrill. They loved it and tried to keep it alive as long as possible. Two: you can teach an old dog new tricks...or at least tolerate new tricks. To those of you who know my mother this picture will mean a lot. My mom is a clean fanatic. Growing up everything was perfect, so this picture shows with age comes relaxation and with grandkids comes a really huge soft heart. This is my mother's sink and she let a fish swim in it for hours....in the name of love for her grandchildren! Isn't it amazing what a grandchild can do?
Picture 5 - The thrill a mother gets when she sees her kids use their imaginations. Here McKenzie is in the Henry's Fork River catching baby fish in her butterfly net. She is saving the lost fish, she is hoping to catch a mermaid, she is just enjoying nature and her imagination.
Number 4 - Finding out that our baby was okay. What a relief to know her seizures were caused by low iron, nothing else. So happy to see that a vitamin fixed her problems. I also picked these pictures because it shows the complete trust Maylin has in us, her parents.
Number 3 - Jay took this picture of his eye. Don't know why. But it is number three because it represents to me his funny, wacky sense of humor and that he is always watching out for his family.
Number 2 - He gets to come home! The greatest day!
#1!!! This picture was taken as Austin was being taken down to his second open heart surgery within a week. I cry when I think of it. Of course, I cry because of the memories of fear, sadness for the suffering he had and would face, but mostly because I see in this picture that my son is brave. My son is fearless. My son accepts his lot in life. My son truly follows the great advice on the back of his shirt and he is happy because he faces things head on. I remember Jay and I standing behind him, so he couldn't see us cry, yet watching our son go forward with no tears, but hope for success and a brighter future.
This picture sums up what our 2008 was like....hopeful. And because of the uncertain future we live in right now, I HOPE this theme of 2008 carries us through 2009. May you all be filled with hope as we face this uncertain year. Happy New Year to all.
A band aid is a child's best friend. This is my #10 memory. Why? Because a child's needs and wants are so simple that most anything can be fun, even a band aid.
Number 9 - Nothing better than sleeping children. They are cute, innocent and it shows that a tired child means a VERY good day.
Number 8 - We are so blessed to have Maylin in our lives. This picture is number 8 because it shows how she has reminded us to enjoy life and take time to enjoy even the small things.
Sharing - Photo number 7. I love it when my children take care of each other. It doesn't happen as often as I would like, but when it does, it is magic.
You are probably wondering why a fish in a kitchen sink made the number 6 position. Well, this picture represents two things. One: my children caught it. What a thrill. They loved it and tried to keep it alive as long as possible. Two: you can teach an old dog new tricks...or at least tolerate new tricks. To those of you who know my mother this picture will mean a lot. My mom is a clean fanatic. Growing up everything was perfect, so this picture shows with age comes relaxation and with grandkids comes a really huge soft heart. This is my mother's sink and she let a fish swim in it for hours....in the name of love for her grandchildren! Isn't it amazing what a grandchild can do?
Picture 5 - The thrill a mother gets when she sees her kids use their imaginations. Here McKenzie is in the Henry's Fork River catching baby fish in her butterfly net. She is saving the lost fish, she is hoping to catch a mermaid, she is just enjoying nature and her imagination.
Number 4 - Finding out that our baby was okay. What a relief to know her seizures were caused by low iron, nothing else. So happy to see that a vitamin fixed her problems. I also picked these pictures because it shows the complete trust Maylin has in us, her parents.
Number 3 - Jay took this picture of his eye. Don't know why. But it is number three because it represents to me his funny, wacky sense of humor and that he is always watching out for his family.
Number 2 - He gets to come home! The greatest day!
#1!!! This picture was taken as Austin was being taken down to his second open heart surgery within a week. I cry when I think of it. Of course, I cry because of the memories of fear, sadness for the suffering he had and would face, but mostly because I see in this picture that my son is brave. My son is fearless. My son accepts his lot in life. My son truly follows the great advice on the back of his shirt and he is happy because he faces things head on. I remember Jay and I standing behind him, so he couldn't see us cry, yet watching our son go forward with no tears, but hope for success and a brighter future.
This picture sums up what our 2008 was like....hopeful. And because of the uncertain future we live in right now, I HOPE this theme of 2008 carries us through 2009. May you all be filled with hope as we face this uncertain year. Happy New Year to all.
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Kim
Lisa
Happy New Year!!
lists "accepting change" as one of three ways to find joy. I think you have just brought his point home for me. Thank you so much for the example that your family is to me and so many!
Tiffany
p.s.Have you forgotten "Toby" and the many baths I had to give him in our bathtub. And also the gerbel that got stuck in the and died in wall??...That fish was a piece of cake!!
kim2027@aol.com
Thanks Kim Evans