OK, one note about HOW long it has been since I last posted anything. I absolutely can't believe it has been 8 months!! That is what happens when I work, I guess. Too busy or too tired to write it all down...and then there was the snow......



Last night I was with the Jailbirds (old friends/teachers with whom I taught at the jail almost 10 years ago!) and was saying how I wished I had kept a journal while at the jail. I do not remember all the crazy things that happened there, but I do know crazy things happened! And still I forget or am too lazy to post to this blog, which was to be my new way of journaling. How did that work out so far?? Not too well, I guess. Oh well, our goal is to improve and NOT make the same mistakes twice, right? We shall see.

Anyhow, today is my youngest child's 30th birthday. Happy Birthday, Christian! He is a good and kind man who cares deeply for his family. What more can a mom want? He and his beautiful wife have created a happy family. I know there are days when it isn't all wonderful (we have had them too), but it is a good family!

And then there is my memory of Alex. Tomorrow will be the 3rd anniversary of the end of his little life. I do remember him and always will. Life moves on and good memories are created, but his space cannot be filled. His memory is treasured and he is loved.

I hope another 8 months don't go by until my next writing!