Tuesday, January 27, 2009

He calls me Madre

22 years -- That's how long I've been a mother. I added that title early in the morning when Kevin Michael made his way into the world. He tried to come feet first so he wouldn't land on his head, but the doctor did a c-section instead. Kevin has been doing things his way ever since.

What a wonderful and wild 22 years it has been. I have laughed and cried and prayed more than I would have if Kevin had not been born! I am so blessed!

I am so proud of the man he has become. I am so proud to be his madre.

Happy Birthday Kevin!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

It's 2009

It's a new year and today we have a new President of the United States. I wish him well. He is certainly taking over a huge job. I hope the economy improves and the wars resolve peacefully. Today will be one of speeches, parades, etc. Tomorrow, however, he will have to be working! I'm sure there will be things he does that I agree with as well as things that I don't. I'm also proud to have the Bushes returning to Texas.

Today, I went back to school. I'm taking a continuing ed class in the "office careers" group. I had to start with Beginning Windows. It has five units and I completed two of them today. It was fun to be back on a campus again. I even helped one lost soul find the building that his class was in. I thought I wouldn't learn anything in this class, but I did use Windows Paint which I'm not sure that I have used before. After this class I will either take Word or Excel.

Some of my random thoughts lately:
Tarrant County College does not have enough parking.

I'm not judging anyone who has a tattoo, I just don't see the point of them. I guess there hasn't been an image or saying that I want permanently on my body. I also worry about what they will look like 20-30 years later.

I don't know what to get my son for his 22nd birthday which is next week!!!

Today was the beginning of my daughter's last semester in high school and my son is now "working" (without pay) in a high school.

Isaiah 41:10 is now one of my favorite verses
"So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."