Finally, after the mildest December in history, western Washington got some snow. I could tell it was coming becasue the sky was so thick and pink. Something about the quietness makes life seem just perfect.
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My dear sweet cousin, who as kids, we grew up like sisters. She is a marvelous girly who moved to NYC last summer and has so far lived to tell about it. - Soule Mamma
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Oh if I could have her nomad lfe :) - Suzanne
My friend who makes me laugh more than anyone. - Natalie
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January 2012
January 15, 2012
January 04, 2012
14...............
My middle boy is 14 today....sigh.....love him.
Here are 14 things i love about Nolen Kelly
1.He has the perfect shaped head. looks so good with a tight #2 1/2 buzz cut.
2. He is the best about making people feel special on Holidays.
3. He has the memory of an elephant.
4. he is the tallest of the three right now.
5. His favorite color is green
6. He has the sweetest birth marks on his elbow and neck.
7. He could swim all day long.
8. he tans the most beautiful carmel color.
9. He was the only boy I didn't have pain medication with when I had him...yikes.
10. He is very analytical
11. his handwriting will be perfect if he is a doctor :)
12. He is very much a creature of habit.
13. a wee bit stubborn.
14. Finally, a wee bit messy too :)
Thank you God for Nolen..I love him from his head to his toes, He will do good work for YOU one day!
January 03, 2012
2012
It has begun..another year. wow!!
I've thought about this day many times...seemed like it was forever away. I'd hear it happening to my friends and it seemed like an impossibility for me...but I have DONE IT.
I have turned 40..today
And although it seems like a bummer, I am spending the day in Seattle with my 15 year old getting his Infusion....it is fine by me. Any time to be with my kids is a gift. So thankful to be 40 and have this life that couldn't possibly be better. While growing up, I never could have known THIS is what God had planned for me. I am so thankful that He has had at least 40 years written into his book beside my name. No way to know what that number is written next to SHannon Nole Young. It was decided long before I was even born (Psalm 139:16) . Becasue of that I am going to chose to LIVE AND LOVE each and every one OF THEM...days or years.
So not only do I have another fresh new year to relflect and contemplate my goals and objectives, but I have the milestone of turning 40. It takes much self control to not look around and compare myself to others, to wish for what they have, or desire their talents or gifts. It is easy to get sucked into wanting to be more like so and so, or setting my sights so far that I don't enjoy today or what I have.
And truthfully, I lack that self control often..but I thankfully, every day is a new day...and if I continue to focus on the Truth and Strength that I know sustains me...I'll be just fine. 40 and all!
