It's been a very strange year for my family and for several of my friends.  It all started in February with the 2 deaths, my Dad and my children's father's dad.  Then a good family friend lost his dad.  These 3 important men died in the same week. Then there were two other family members who died, my uncle in May and then my sister-in-law's daughter in June.  I have two friends who have lost important people in their lives as well a mother and a grandmother.  Celebrities: Ed McMann this week, and then Farrar Fawcett, Sky Saxon and Michael Jackson in the same day.  So many lives that have touched my life in different ways are now living their eternal lives.  This should be a time of rejoicing but I don't feel like rejoicing.  I'm a bit overwhelmed with all the goodbyes. 

My heart aches for everyone who is grieving lost of a love one and I pray that the Lord God Almighty strengthens you through this time.  Our loved ones are with our Lord and they are living a joyful eternal life.  I take refuge in that thought and hope that others who are grieving loved ones take this to heart as well.  Heavenly Father heal our hearts.  Fill the void in our hearts and lives with the comfort of your Holy Spirit.  Thank you Father, you are our strength. Praises to You Father, Savior Jesus and Holy Spirit!

Wow it's been a very long time since I've written anything in Xanga blog.  I've been reading others through my email, but no writing.  Most of the people I use to communicate with on Xanga have moved on to Myspace and then to Facebook.  I am guilty of that as well.  So I've decided to turn my Xanga page into my personal blog.  I'm thinking no one reads this so why not. 

So where have I been and what have I been doing since February 21?  Ah!? 

Had to of course travel to MA to lay my Father next to my Mom.  That was an emotional week.  Not only did my Dad pass away a long life friend (brother) to my husband's father died the same week and was buried 3 days after my dad.  It was a highly emotional week with lots of loss.  Although it was wonderful how the Lord brought my family and friends back together to support myself and our friend.  To them I say thank you and I love you.  Within the past 4 months my family has lost two more loved ones.  It's been a heart breaking year for loss.  But God is our strength and we are learning to appreciate life and relationships better.

I'm sure I shared at one point of time that I was laid off from my job in December.  Well, I'm still job searching.  I have only one lead, which I believe will work out.  It's not my dream job or anything but it will do.  I have to admit after February I really slowed down in searching for a job.  I just needed healing time, not to mention all the paper work that goes to taking care of an estate. 

Well I think that's it for now.  I'll update more later.  I've got to get back to cleaning and laundry.  Had family here last week and I'm way behind on chores. 
This feels great to be back just chit chatting online. 

God Bless

PS: update: I just opened a letter that stated I did not get the job of the only lead that I've had in months.  Oh well the search continues.