I want to blog- but lately it's just been too painful. Actually there have been many, many painful situations that have taken me away from here. BUT- there is also good things! Lots & lots of good things.

I will name a few of the good things today:

1. Brett got a new job! He started yesterday. He has been laid off for nearly a year. It's been rough- yet there have been so many miracles (small & large) along the way.

2. Trent is getting ready to graduate from High School. He will walk with all the other students, but not getting his diploma until he finishes half to a full year at another program for students with disabilities. That program will start in the fall with the rest of our school district. We are thrilled & excited he will get to be in this program- there are many, many benefits to it. Such as, a mock apartment & learning how to take care of it, learning to ride the bus & other public transportation. Basically- all the things we all needed to learn in high school, and didn't want to learn from our parents.

3. Most importantly - since I last posted we have been blessed with 2 new grandchildren!
Our first grand daughter, Indie Jane came a full year ago & she is absolutely a delight.
Then, Graham our seventh grandson was born nearly six weeks ago! He is pure joy & fresh from heaven.

 Real life is mostly Real Hard- sprinkled with moments of beauty & bliss.