MY review!

The economics of our nation made me dread the yearly process. I had been like so many, barely scraping by from paycheck to paycheck. I had resolved that at least having a paycheck I should just suck it up and be grateful.

When I heard the words no one is getting more than ## percent raise my heart sunk. Then my manager threw on something unexpected. (Except you). He actuall surprised my supervisor who hadn't expected it either. The manager went above the managment team and HR to get my raise approved. HE mentioned knowing that I had people in NEW YORK and he didn't want to lose me.

I feel so blessed what a way to start the year!- To celebrate I may even go get my hair done!

It Didn't Feel Like Christmas

This year I learned a lot- Christmas was rough but as with all things God works for the good. Here is a poem written about that day this year. Dedicated to my family whom I take all too much for granted!- Di

It didn't feel like Christmas

I was alone again this year

I had to work and felt a jerk

Cuz I once held this day so dear

The snow may have freshly fallen

strangers gave greetings with a smile

yet I was full of resentment with all my

bills and my love across the miles.

Stressed and worried I muttered my "Merries"

back to those whose glimmer of hope

was dashed as I hastily grumbled

going on my way, just trying to cope.

But my nephew knew my secret.

He'd been away and alone before

doing the service of his country

in Iraq was a nasty chore.

This year he brought me a present;

not the treats, (though they were good).

His newborn son and girlfriend

reminded me - I know I should...

be grateful for my family

my job and all I had;

how he was so very thoughtful

and blessed to be a dad.

I didn't have a tree up, was rushed

and cupboards were bare,

yet that little family visit

let me know that God was there.

We visited for only moments

before they finally had to go

but because of that man's sweet spirit

it's now Christmas in my soul.