Final 2011 Thoughts

As I think about all that has taken place this year, I can't help but smile 'from my liver'. That is how deep my happiness has gone. I get a little misty eyed over all that has occurred. We have been blessed beyond imagination and an overall sense of peace has been gained. Love has been multiplied through the big eyes of a little boy, Deacon, and through the giggles of two growing girls, Annabelle and Katie Jane. (This unconditional love is awesome, even as an auntie!)

No, not all of 2011 was wonderful but, God has proven, that a home built on a solid foundation will not fall, no matter how many times the devil tries. During disasters and turmoil we will forever cling to His cloak. And for that, we know we are safe.

There was growth and maturity in 2011, but through child like eyes, I have still dreamed. Wanting, wishing, and yearning for more out of myself, my business, my life. I push for more. 2011 has ended with an idea that has been put into motion and has grown legs. 2012, that idea will have a trademark, and with crossed fingers, will be seen by many.

So farewell 2011. You were beautiful! I pray that everyone is looking forward to a fresh new year. With LOVE, LAUGHTER, GOD, and MOVEMENT we embrace 2012!

GO -ING.

Celebrating Women

As I was driving home tonight in the dark, and my bags of groceries riding shotgun beside me, I realized I have truly become who I have always wanted to be. I realized I am full woman!

Why tonight? Why the details about the dark and the groceries. I guess because after leaving the office after 10 hours of work, I made two more stops to pick up a Christmas gift for a friend and items for dinner. Faced with cooking and laundry to still do for the evening. I know many woman know this feeling that Round 2 was just beginning.

I have grown up around some pretty strong women. Though I didn't really appreciate their strength until I became crowned with that same tiara of Womanhood.

So, today I am celebrating women! Here's why.

Our minds race a thousand miles an hour. We are one step ahead of the task we are already doing. Multitasking is not a skill for us, it is a necessity. We work and workout. We clean up and pick up, over and over again. After 9, 10, 11, 12, or more, hours at the office, we continue on with the grocery shopping, bill paying, cooking, laundering, cleaning. We have evolved into changing our own oil, tires, and spark plugs. We mow the lawn and pull the weeds. We take our garden produce in to be cooked and without missing a beat are expected to be make-uped and dressed for a dinner with loved ones. We don't just have households, we are what keeps them running. We organize, re-organize, and finally come up with a better plan that will make us better organized. And, when night falls and everyone is tucked into bed, we set our own alarms to do it all over again in the morning. All of this while battling our hormonal roller coaster.

And the best part? I know I'm not alone when I say this. I made it through by biting my tongue and smiling when I wanted to strangle someone. Aww! Congratulations women! We held strong and didn't kill anyone today!