It's the start of a New Year

...and despite the many trials the past year has brought, I am thankful for:

1. My children, they are the constants of my life, it always amazes me how bright, funny and witty they are (although sometimes they can be a pain-in-the-neck, haha) but I love them none-the-less. I don't claim to be the perfect mother but I believe my children are good children and I am blessed to have them.

2. Family, who always will love you, believe in your capacity and encourage your talents, no matter what.

3. Second, 3rd, 4th, 5th and nth chances....and of course, new beginnings.

4. Discovering digital scrapbooking and the wonderful community that surrounds it and being able to use the artistic talent I was born with and been too shy to use for so long.

5. This wonderful Earth we live in that is so beautiful and awe-inspiring!

6. Choices...that God gives us choices. How awful it would be to have no choice in anything.

7. Old friends, new friends.

8. Hope in the future.