Not much new...!

I haven't updated in awhile, but with home school and the rest of my busy life I don't feel as bad as I should! We have been having fun and willing Spring to get here to stay already. I'm trying to find time to craft, and laundry, gardening, cleaning, Spring cleaning, cooking, organizing, etc., etc...! Life is going well for the moment, though our family has definitely endured our share of trials (and it's only the beginning of the year!).

I'm so excited to see my little seeds for the garden starting to bloom, really I get like way to excited everyday I see a new little sprout poking up in the dirt!! I look forward to Spring and the up coming Summer months that will be here soon. I love catching up on spending time outside because of all the
L O N G winter months we have been stuck in the house.

I have been thinking a lot recently about trials that we go through. It seems that when I am dealing with an issue those close to me are fine and dandy, and vice-versa. I guess it makes sense because if we were all struggling we wouldn't be available to give strength to others that stand in need. I care so very much for the few close friends I have, and it hurts when they are going through such difficult trials and tribulations. I wish I could take them all away (I know, I know- strength and learning and so on). If only we could take turns going through hard times and all go through the good times together-at least for a little while.

I'm sure so many people out there know exactly what I'm talking about and feel the same way about those they love and care about. Like I said, it's just been on my mind recently.

So here's to strength when you need it and peace to enjoy the good times when they come!