The End of the Year - 2009

So the year came to a close with a quick trip to Houston, and because Jordan is not currently covered on our car insurance, guess who got to drive him the 4 hours there and back??? Yep, his mother. But, he couldn't have been in better company.
The trip was to visit a friend of Jordan's that is not going back up to school but is leaving on a mission in February. My niece lives in Houston, so I made a quick phone call asking for a place to stay and off we went.
I spent my days with my niece Debbie and her family - husband Jim, and daughters Dixie and Summer. It was fun - laid back and relaxed. Jordan spent his days and late evenings with Alex, seeing the sights of Houston and enjoying New Years Eve celebrations. Although only just over 2 days and 2 nights, it was a nice trip. Jordan and I had the chance to talk and visit a little more intimately and re-connect after his 4 month semester away at school.
When we got home, Kylie and Mike were here at the house and they, along with Del and Kathryn, had made a very yummy dinner and dessert for us all to share before games and some last minute bonding before bedtime.
Now today is the day after the New Year. Del took Jordan to the airport early this morning, Kathryn had to train at a wrestling meet at the school and so Del and I had the day to take down the Christmas tree, lights and decorations before calling it a day.
We have a few anxieties for the new year coming, but as with all trials that come our way, we are also blessed with the means to confront them and overcome them.
It will be a year of hope and much faith; a year of growing pains and patience. But hopefully, it, as did this past year, will come to a close where we can look back and thank a loving Heavenly Father for His tender mercies.
God Bless Us All.