Well, here it is, almost 2009. It seems like just yesterday we were anticipating the year 2000, and now here we are 9 years later! Where does the time go? This past year has been interesting. Last December, Tom had his knee replacement "revised" so, he was off work until the 1st of May. I wasn't working too much as a sub, so times were hard. Then I didn't have any work throughout the whole summer, so that didn't help. In September I got a long term subbing job for the months of Sept. and Oct. so that was good. Then in November I started subbing every Thursday in a 3rd grade classroom at the same private school I subbed for in Sept. and Oct. It's the school that our church is in charge of. I also started subbing as a paraeducator (staff assistant) in the public schools. I've worked pretty much every day that I've been available, but the pay isn't that great. But, it's something. It was great to have both boys here with us for Christmas this year. This was the first time Tim has been up here since we moved up here. The last time he came to visit Grandma and Grandpa was in 2001. Tim went home on the 29th and Todd goes home on the 4th. I want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year, and I pray that God will guide you every step of the way in 2009.