Well, the dust has settled in my new blog with the design finally done (yeah right) and it's time to get posting.
Many people have said that December came and went in a whirl. I too agree with that sentiment. Working two part-time jobs with many demands at each keeps me hopping. I wouldn't have it any other way though. I truly feel each job is meaningful and meets the needs of many people. I like that.
December sure had it's worries and sadness that frankly left me feeling rather depleted of joy for a quite a bit. To name a few without dwelling on the negative for too long, I would begin with the fact that our Ryon has moved away and we have not seen him since Thanksgiving. This is VERY new to us. None of our kiddos have ever been separated from us before. The positive side is that he is settling into his new job nicely and is eagerly awaiting the arrival of little Cyrus. He and Kaitey seem to be adapting well to their upcoming new life status. January 15th is the due date. Let's get on with it! Secondly, there was a terrible car crash here in town on December 1st that took the lives of two students who attend Ross' high school. There were two others in the car but they survived with serious but not life threatening injuries. To make this even more tragic is the fact that the person who hit them was also a graduate of their same school who was speeding and driving recklessly which caused it all. How he will ever live with himself I do not know. How the parents of those who passed away are managing I will never know either. It is simply heartbreaking no matter how you look at it. Then came the devastating news of the shootings in Newton, CT. Adding to our sadness was the passing of a friend at our church who had fought bravely against cancer for 3 1/2 years. She finally could not endure any longer and went home to be with the Lord. Both our hearts just felt over-burdened and unable to process joy for some time. I am happy to say that in time we recovered by prayer, leaning on each other and keeping the faith that God is in control during all this madness.
Taking the opposite viewpoint for a moment I am happy to say that we DID receive good news last month. Wedding bells are in the air for three of my girlfriends, yes I said THREE! 2013 is going to have lots of ~L-O-V-E~ in the air :0). Praise the Lord that these wonderful friends have found each other and that they are all so happy.
Our Christmas here on the lane was very nice. Naturally I would've preferred to have our Ryon home with us but Skype enabled us to spend a little time with him and that was enough for me, for now. We started the day with just the four of us. Later in the day we were joined by the extended family for lunch, gifts, snacks, dinner and then some serious couch-time by the fire. Ahhhh...
Having our little one in the house sure keeps the Christmas season exciting and full of anticipation. Praise God for her. What a blessing we have received! Why He chose us I cannot explain and I am floored every day by His goodness.
On the top of her wish list was a new doll. Not just any doll but one that was just like her. Well, Santa came through and delivered as requested.
On New Years Eve we decided to help host a Family Night at our church as spending New Years Eve separated from our children never has been comfortable for us. All in all it was a very fun night. We got to spend fun times playing games, sharing delicious food and relaxing with some of our favorite people. Miss Grace even made it to midnight in good spirits!
So, now it's nearly tax season and I am sure I will not be very diligent for the next few months in blogging. However, I do promise to post pictures of the little guy once he arrives and of Ryon and Kaitey too as they begin their journey into parenthood. I'm still rather in denial over my new title, Grandparent. But I am in no way in denial over how exciting it is to be so close to finally meeting my son's son. That is something to celebrate!
Ready to begin 2013,
~Kate-Lyn~
