Thursday, January 28, 2010

Pride and Love


It seems not too long ago, we, (our family), was celebrating the new start for Chad and Selena. A new home in a NEW state, a new job (career). So very exciting , and all so very new. They have done an incredible job in making a new life for themselves.....they have done everything "right". Renting a home til they could find and afford one of their own, making new friends and reconnecting with some friends from Selena's high school days, focusing on their future. I'm so very proud of them for the wonderful life they have made for themselves and for all they've learned about life along the way. Today is the last day that Chad will be working at his job due to lay-offs totally out of his control. He has diligently worked at the job he has loved for almost 5 years, often putting himself in harms way to protect the citizens of Tulsa. Chad has seen first hand , some of the cruelties of life through the eyes of a policeman...murders, child neglect and domestic violence. It hasn't always been an easy job, for him or for Selena, but it's a job that he has done very well and a job that he loves dearly. ...
I am so very proud of Chad and Selena for so many things, but today I feel even more proud of them for the love and support that they have shown EACH other. They know that together, they can once again make a new start and find a new focus on their future wherever that may be. THey won't be losing all that they have gained the past few years but will be building on all that they have gained, and learned. The love of their friends and families will "find them" and send their love with them wherever they may go and together their future will be filled with wonderful careers and hopefully a start to their own family. I have to believe that "the best is yet to come"!!! I love you both !!!

Monday, January 4, 2010

The BIGGEST little brother

A brother I adore, a brother who is one of my "most favorite people in the world!" I wish that I could share him with everyone - - he's just that awesome!

Five years separate us , me being the oldest of the two. I always remember him as a very busy, creative little soul. One who spoke few words but they always packed a punch . So much is still true of the little soul who has grown so beautifully into an incredible father, husband AND brother ! He's a "quiet leader" who listens, sorts and shares.....I HONESTLY do adore him....and feel so very fortunate to have him in MY life and the lives of my children and husband!

Melissa (Missy, Mel, Dr. Mel), adores him too as you can see. He travelled far to share her special day with her and us, her family! It meant more then we could say, to have him with us!!
My BIGGEST little brother who has a BIG place in my heart, always !!