A New Year?

I'm currently working on Aedyn's 1st year photo album. I'm using iPhoto from the iLife suite and the books turn out so beautifully. Because he was born in Feb, my year's commencement has re-oriented. That's probably the ultimate indicator of the fact that one's life revolves around one's child. I think I was the same with the year of my wedding, too. There's so much preparation and anticipation for a single day that it becomes the time marker for everything else. 

SO today doesn't feel like the last day of the year. It's just the middle of Christmas (the 6th day, half way to Epiphany) and page 22 in Aedyn's 1st year photo album. Eric does start a new rotation tomorrow—OB—days only! He gets 3 weekends off this month and he'll be home over night, but the schedule will probably prevent him from arriving home before Aedyn goes to sleep. (If you are a pray-er, will you pray for opportunities for Eric to spend time with Aedyn?)

Now, Aedyn is taking his morning nap. I'm doing laundry and Eric is at the hospital finishing his 30 hour shift. We are joyful and grateful for the life we enjoy: a peaceful home, kind neighbors, steady work, loving family and friends.  

Be well. If tonight is the start of your new year, may it be a new beginning of hope. If you need help finding hope, just ask.