God has been so good to me and my family this year - we have received so many blessings that it would take me until this time next year to tell them all. He has provided watchcare over Ryan for the last year and kept him safe in Iraq - he protected him from being hit by shots fired that went right over his head as he sat in the turret of the Humvee - Ryan will be home in late January. We have a new granddaughter on the way - due to be born in March. Our children and grandchildren are all healthy. Both Jeff and I have done well in our jobs this year - the best year we have ever had. So much more could be said. I am so excited to see what God has in store for us in 2009. My desire in 2009 is to grow in my relationship with the Lord by spending more time in His Word and more time listening to Him as He speaks to me. I also plan on getting back on the weight loss wagon and try to head towards my desired weight. I hope that you can look back on 2008 and be thankful for how it has turned out, but be resolved to make 2009 a better year. God bless you and Happy New Year!!!