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Merry Christmas ~ Happy Holidays ~ Happy New Year!

My how times have changed... I can remember when it didn't matter if you said Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays. Today you can tell someone Merry Christmas but they aren't permitted to reply the same back to you for fear they will get into trouble. That is pretty sad. What happened to freedom of speech? Employers are are forbidding their employees from saying Merry Christmas for fear of offending someone and having it backlash back on their business. WHY???? We have been to several places this past week and we have told our server, sales person, etc. "Merry Christmas" and they reply back "Happy Holidays." My husband says it again and they reply back the same. He asks them, "You can't say Merry Christmas back?" They reply "NO, we will get into trouble!" To me this is unbelievable!! Christmas is the holiday we are celebrating. If someone were to say to me Happy Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, I would probably reply the same back to them. Why is it that a few make it bad for the whole group? People, grow up!! This is a free country...is it not?

Sorry...I will get off my soapbox now...

I am thankful for my job, my family and friends, and another year of breathing. I am thankful for my new grandson, Mason, who is a doll!! He has so much personality! My job is not ideal, but it is a paycheck, and you make the best with what you've got and try to influence others. I pray that I have made a difference in someone's life this year and hopefully for the good.

This year has been a big one for Sarah. She graduated from high school and moved away and started college. As a mom, this has been a hard year for me...letting go and letting them make their own decisions is sometimes a difficult thing to do. You don't want your child to suffer and get hurt. I trust my daughter, but it is difficult when I know she is sick and is trying to make it on her own. She has had a bad stretch this past month and a half with illness. Hopefully, now she is on the mend. She will have to finish her quarter late, but at least she has that option.

Randy's farming has been difficult this year. The lack of rain hurt his crops a great deal, but thankfully, we have insurance. He actually bought a computer for the farm this past week! Randy and a computer! I never thought he would do it. He gets so frustrated when I try and show him how to search the internet and such. But, he is determined to make a go of it and I applaud him for that. For someone who is technologically challenged to go forward and make a purchase of a computer is a huge step.

My prayer for you and your's is that this coming year be a blessed one. May you see success in all you do and God blesses your every step. May you have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

Update on Mason...

Mason is now four months old and very cute! I love being a Grammy! We saw him yesterday, but he slept most of the time. Mike said that he hadn't taken a nap all day and from 3-5 all he did was scream! Randy and I both just laughed and laughed. We said "sounds like some one else we know!" And laughed some more!! LOLOLO!

Blessings...

I'm a Grandma!!!!

Mason William Gearheart, born July 28, 2008 at 9:18pm at Knox Community Hospital. He was 8 lbs. 2 oz. and 21 inches long. He has extremely long hands/fingers and feet/toes. Renee says he has tingers instead of toes. :-)) More pictures to follow!

Blessings...

GRADUATION!!!

Well, she is finally graduated! Although, I am a bit sad......
But, I am so proud of her. She has accomplished a lot in school. A lot more than I ever thought possible. She is one very determined young woman, with a very strong will. My independent child from day one! I can still remember her saying when she was a toddler, "NO! ME DO IT!!" It still brings a smile to my face even though I remember the frustration at the time.


She has done a lot this past year. She was raised in rank in the Airforce Jr. ROTC to Cadet Major. She was again chosen as ambassador to the Knox County Career Center (2nd year). She played varsity volleyball and lettered again. She did indoor track during the winter and placed 8th in the state in long jump. She also did spring track and was voted MVP for the Mid-Buckeye Conference in running events, and the girls team also won the MBC meet!! She received the Marines Distinguised Athlete Award, and was awarded the Wendy's Heisman award for the Knox County Career Center. She does look good in red, doesn't she?!

Blessings...

Mid-Buckeye Conference MVPs!!

Sarah and Kaitlyn Newkirk were named MVP's of the track meet; Sarah - Running Events and Kaitlyn - Field events. An exciting night! Sarah came in 1st in the 100 meter and 200 meter dash, tied for 2nd in the long jump and received 3rd place in the high jump. Kaitlyn won 1st place in the high jump - broke the record tied by Sarah last year (5'2") with a jump of 5'2 1/2", 1st place (tying the record set last year by Corrine Salva) in pole vault with a jump of 9', 1st place in the 400 meter dash and 5th place with the 4x400 meter relay team.





The girls team also were the MBC champs!! Woo Hoo!!!

Froggy...

Today my voice started out normal and by the time I got to work I was pretty froggy sounding and by the time I left I was VERY froggy. I didn't make it to Spanish class tonight. Sorry Missy!! I came home and ate dinner, cleaned up and parked my tush in the recliner and didn't do much after that. Not sure if it is allergies kickin' in or if it is another bug I am trying to fight off. We will have to wait and see...

We are very blessed....