New Year, New Beginnings

Yes, I know. It's been forever since I've posted. However, I'm determined to change that this year. I missed my blogs! It was a chance to "air" what happened that day and to make me relized that it wasn't as bad as I thought! Plus, it gives me a chance to laugh at myself... very important!

So, where does 2011 start for me? WOW. Talk about a year. If you aren't ready for this, then don't continue on and consider yourself spared. LOL

2010 started out at Fort Hood, married and facing an up-coming deployment. In April, Jason decided that he didn't want to be married and wanted it over before he deployed. I had foot surgery in May and moved out to my parents at the same time. We divorced and I'm SO thankful I didn't allow him to talk me out of it again. (Yes, there had been MANY prior opportunnities). Divorce was final, and the kids were preparing to go back to school which means I had to find a job. I went to work for KISD as a pre-K Special Ed Aide. I LOVED my job, but knew my heart was with my Severe and Profound children, so continued to search for a job at the school with my boys. As luck would have it, one became open and I now work at Saegert with my boys and I LOVE it even more!

Meanwhile, Jason continued to struggle with the divorce and was eventually sent home early from Iraq to deal with his issues. The kids and I continued to adapt to the change in our lives and are doing very well. Jason got married this past week, to someone I considered a friend. Brodie and Colt are having troubles adjusting to him being married to someone else, but they know I will always be here for them!

As for me, I am actually in a relationship myself. I met Jimmie back in October and I am taking things slowly this time. I learned the risks of rushing into a relationship and will not regret this one at all. He lives in Alpine, Tx, and the kids and I have made 2 trips out there already to visit. The kids all love him and he has easily fit into our family already. He has a grown daughter and Brodie LOVES having an older sister! Jamie dotes on Brodie and Brodie hangs on Jamie's every word! It's cute! All 4 know Jim's ring and run to the phone and fight for who will get to answer it. I have always doubted what some called "true love," and "love at first sight," but after meeting Jim, I do know it exists. I just hadn't met the right one yet! God knew he was out there, and I had to go down my broken roads to get me to the one paved in gold. God brought Jim and I together, in this I have no doubt, and I am thankful!

So.. that's my life in a short summary. I plan on posting more often, as well as pictures. I hope that at least one person will enjoy seeing what I have to share. I have missed my friends and reading about their lives and hope that I will again reconnect with them here!

Until then, God Bless my friends and may you have a blessed 2011!