2009

Hello world...Hello 2009. I hold really high hopes for this year. I hope to be a better parent, a better Christian, a better person, a better wife and a better friend. Just because I hope to be better at all of these things, does not mean I think I am bad at them now. I just want to continue down my road of constant improvement. Last year was HARD. Harder than I ever could have imagined in my wildest dreams. Jeremy has been in the Navy for many years, and I have heard some pretty wild life stories, but 2008 has got to rank up there with the wildest.

I am so glad Jeremy will be going to shore duty this year, and we get to play married again. It will be nice to have him around. The kids miss him, Lord knows I do. He has really high hopes for order to ATG, so please keep your fingers crossed.

I also want to take a minute to thank some people in my life that have been there for me, either in person, or far away, your unconditional love does not go unnoticed.

Maria and Adrian...You two are some of the most inspiring people I have ever met. You have changed our life in so many ways, and all of them in wonderful ways. The way you love your children, each other, the people around you, and the Lord is something that is encouraging to see. Thank you for bringing our family to FaithBridge Church, for that I could never thank you enough. I love all of your children as if they were my own. We are very thankful for your friendship and love. I am especially thankful to you and Adrian for coming over here to me the day that Granny passed. I know you never knew her, I wish you could have met her, she was wonderful, but the love you have for me shined that day. Also, for helping us out when Jeremy's dad was passing away, taking care of the kids for us without hesitation was a wonderful blessing Thank you

Gina...Even though you are many miles away, you still one of my closest friends. You help me get through each day at work when I just don't know if I can take much more. I miss the kids, you and Justin so very much. I have been there with all of the babies from birth, and it breaks my heart into a million pieces not to be around them now. Justin, I miss hanging out with you in the garage or whereever, hopefully one day we will be in the same timezone again. Being friends for 8 years has been a joy, I know it has had ups and downs, but I appreciate you, always have, always will. Thank you for being there for me when my sweet Granny passed, we talked many times about how dreaded that day would be for me, never knowing it would be 10 times harder since Jeremy left the same day, but I just want to say Thank you.

Michelle and Andy...You two are just so awesome. Being friends with you guys over the years has been awesome. I am thankful to have you and baby Emily in my life. Michelle, thank you for listening to me grip on the way home from work when then just sucked! Andy, thanks for making me feel like you are my friend also, not just Jeremy's. It is really kool how even though Jeremy has not been here in Jax when you have come over to visit your mom, you still always made it a point to come and visit with me and the kids. It really shows you care. I want to also say thank you from Jeremy and I both for the support during the time of Jeremy's dad passing and when my granny passed. You and Michelle are awesome, Thank you.

Last but not least...The whole Lynch family...Shawn, Amber, Mason, Lil' Shawn, Katelyn, Grandpa, Kathy and Dave. Your friendship is irreplaceable. You guys mean the world to me, and you have been there for me many times when I just needed someone to. Amber, thank you for the late night phone calls, and just listening to me cry. Shawn, thank you for letting me cry on your shoulder when my Granny passed, that was the deepest hurt I think I have ever felt, those few days, and you were like a brother for me. Grandpa, I have never had the pleasure of having a father or grandfather in my life, but you fit the bill just fine. Thank you for loving me, Jeremy, Niki and Kevin as if we were Lynch's also. Kathy and Dave...you guys are way kool, and I am glad to share holidays with you when we are able. To all of you, the support and love when Melvin was passing away is also something that Jeremy and I will always cherish. Thank you for being who you are.

There are also many other people in my life that I owe thanks to...Alf,Larry, and the triplets... Thanks for being my friends and I love you all. Heather, Elise, and Penelope at work...you guys are awesome and I feel blessed to have you in my life. I look forward to many more years. Heather Tuner..you, Biz, and the boys are awesome and I am thankful for you....Jenny and Jody "Big Sexy" Smith, thank you for taking care of me...you are awesome and I am truely greatful. Sue and Doc...I love you guys....Andrea...I look to you for strength, you are a beautiful person on the inside as much as the outside, thank you for being my friend...Amy Crawford..you are a kool chick, I will miss you when you are gone, but I wish you, Marc and Miss Oliva the best of luck, and I can only hope our paths will cross again another day...Denise, Paco, and the girls, thank you for looking out for me while Jeremy has been gone..I really do appreciate the support.

I have saved the last bit for the most important people....my wonderful children and wonderful husband...Niki and Kevin, you have grown up to be even more than I could have ever asked for. The way you help me when Daddy is gone, are patient with me when I am in a bad mood, care for me when I am crying just because I miss Daddy, and are just there for me is something that I could never express how greatful I am. I could go on and on about how much I love you, but I hope that I show you everyday and you already know.
Jeremy...wow...we are starting our 17th year together...can you believe this??? We have been through it all, and we are still standing strong. I love you more than life, and I will be so glad when you are home again. You are a great man, husband, father, friend, chief, and you mean the world to me. Life would not be worth living without you and our children. I look forward to 17 more years.

I know I am probably forgetting someone...and if so I am VERY sorry..it is 10:34 at night...and I am very tired, but I really wanted to write this post.