Music has spoken to me again this weekend. Carly Simon will be on Oprah Tuesday. She's awesome. Everything in my life, from events, to friends and family can be traced back to a song. I guess you could say this is why music is so powerful in my life. Being a lyricist is something I value. Looking back and before and after times is neat too. I get to see how much I've grown. I write at least one song per day. This isn't to be in the record books, but to keep me inspired. Music, like God, is in my heart. To quote Mattie Stepanek, we all have a special heart song. I'm happy to say mine is one full of grace and peace.

So far, the month has gone well. We kept Chrissy last weekend and went to the 50th anniversary celebration at Epiphany. This week, we've been doing things around the house, and running errands, doing some shopping, and trying to heal from colds that my parents had. I'm happy to say the health issues are finally better. This weekend I'll get to relax with the family. It should be nice.

Here's a look at the upcoming week, starting on January 15th, Monday:

Monday: Kyle and I get to hang out at Market Square for the day
Tuesday: My first appointment with the Baclofen Pump surgeon is today, and I think all will go well
Wednesday: A day of rest as we see about keeping Chrissy again for a day
Thursday: Mom's day out with the ladies at La Madeline
Friday: My new year's appointment with Dr. Bosquez to discuss current medications and management
Saturday: I meet with Canopy and Tim at Cafe Soleil for the afternoon
Sunday: I have no set plans for today, but I hope to head to church

All is well otherwise. I'll post again after the week is over to let everyone know how my friends and I are doing. Cheers!

Happy New Year 2007 Everyone!

The New Year is almost here! It's New Year's Eve, and I am making decisions on what I want out of life in the New Year. I'd like to see the following happen:

*Grow stronger in God's presence

*Allow current friendships to thrive more and grow even stronger

*Visit with family more in the new year

*Continue to love God with all that I am, and love my neighbors, brothers, and sisters as myself

*Keep everything simple this new year, and not allow complexities to overwhelm me KISS: Keep It Simple Sweetie

I hope all of the above happen with a great deal of grace, as they have this past year, and that I learn a lot of new things. I'm not one to care much about material things, so this is all I ask for. God knows my heart, and will see to it that I learn and grow with Him while being around others who hopefully have some sort of higher power in their lives too. Happy New Year's Eve!

Today has been good. We had breakfast and lunch together, and my parents have been puttering in the garage all day. We still have movies to see. Take The Lead and The Devil Wears Prada. Yah! Tomorrow we'll be in Sugar Land helping move appliances and getting the two homes ready for sale with my sister and her partner. It's going to be busy with that, and I have my first post op appointment with surgeon number one the same day. It's supposed to rain too. So, I hope for a good day, despite the bad weather.

Tonight should be a good night for the movies. Provided we don't stay up too late. My appointment is at 9:15 AM!

I'm enjoying updating my blogs, and spending time with family and friends in the process. Yay for the wee things in life! They add up. :-)

It's Christmas Day. I've been up since 6 AM listening to music on my iPod Shuffle. Lionel Richie had me in tears as I listened to his classic song, "Say You, Say Me." This is one of my mom's favorites. She's really into all the classics, and I have had the good fortune of picking some of them up, as MP3s. This is not easy to do, by any means, but once you do it, the music just lives on inside you. If there's one thing I can happily be addicted to without major setbacks, it's music. Everything else will fall by the wayside, but music will be there here and now, and even in Heaven. You hear about songs all the time up there. And now that James Brown has died, soul will live on...

Merry Christmas! I'm off to help out before family arrives, and I'll post again later with an updated gift list, and joy, tears, and laughter. Love to you all, this Christmas and always.

It's Christmas Eve, and I'm doing well so far. We had breakfast together, and eggs a la goldenrod is a classic favorite. It ranks right up there with eggs benedict. Yum-O!

I'm spending the day with God, and praying for Brian too. We've gotten really close this weekend. He's looking for a new car, and spending time with his mom too, at the movies. Very cool. We're spending time getting ready for Christmas. From food preparation to welcoming family, this is going to be an interesting holiday.

Life is good...and as I close out 2006, I hope the same holds true for you in some form or fashion. I'll post again after Christmas, before New Year's Day. Happy Holidays! :-)