You know, sometimes the time just gets away from me and before I know it days, weeks and months have passed and I wonder where they went.  Does that happen to you?  I realized today that I have not been faithful in posting my blogs or updating the website like I should so here I am - 9 months later looking at today as a gift from God, just like the first day of this year. However, just like you there are days I may not have that same positive outlook and may question circumstances I am facing.  I don't know why but this time of year begins to stir up moments of reflection of the past year and hope for the things that lie ahead.  My son started pre-school yesterday and I just can't believe that this gorgeous 4 yr. old little boy was just yesterday that premature helpless baby fighting to live that I thank God for everyday. i am beginning to understand what "life is just a vapor" really means.  And even as I am typing this my 2 yr. old independent and beautiful "little champion" of a girl is dressed like Elmo finding ways to irritate her older brother. I am so thankful that God's mercies are new each morning and  so grateful He allows me to live this life - with it's ups and down and experience the journey I am walking.  As summer ends and fall gives way to winter, I want to greet each day with the view of it being a new season and new day with great things to come from the One who not only made us but wants the best for us!