Hello! Life may be crazy and a bit disappointing but one thing I know for sure is where my help comes from. He said in he would never leave me nor forsake me…and that I was more than a conqueror in him. So I have been challenged for the past 2 months and though the trials may seem tedious and overwhelming GOD always reveals his hand upon me. My car has been doings really bad, and I have tried to repair here and repair there but always seems to be something or another with it...such a hardship..but my faith will not waiver I know things will get better soon. My boys are struggling with respect and rules but are amazing with everyone else so again I see my work in progress. Although my boys are my life but GOD has been showing me that I need to sit back and take things in stride a little bit more…Let go and let GOD! Thanksgiving this year was a time for me to get back to the basics, Lucas and I had our traditional turkey lunch, Matt went with his Dad then we went to Grandmas
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Hello All: So October came and has gone and I have not had time to tell you all what is going on in our lives. As October began I join Stampin Up again, you all know how much I LOVE their products so naturally I became a demonstrator. This officially was also the month my Meetup Ups took off. I teach all kinds of classes in Manhattan so come on by and visit my meet up group and have some crafty good times… http://www.meetup.com/Serenity-in-Manhattan/. My little baby who is growing up turned 8 years old, can you believe how fast time flies? Although the celebrations started out rocky, Lucas said “Mommy this is the best birthday I EVER had”…not sure how this happened when it was planned at the very last minute and I did not get to invite more than 3 lil guests. Obviously it did not matter one bit to him, Grandma, Mom, Nelson, Shawn, Shania and Jade were there so that was good enough for him. Titi Frances, Betty, and Boo Boo join us at the tail end but just in time for the delicio
Hello! So my boys are off to a new school year, Matt (wow) a junior in High School, Luke a 3rd grader. Interestingly enough Lucas is the exact age Matt was when I noticed the changes in him. Matt was affectionate at 8 as Luke is I am bracing myself for the change that will occur in both my boys sooner than I think. Matt is 16 now and extremely mature and completely heading in the right direction for his path in life, although I take it the female factor is yet to fully expose itself. I know female interaction will definitely take its position in his life so for that too I must prepare myself. I on the other hand was able to see that these changes will occur whether or not Mom is completely ready or not. I am happy to say that I presently enjoy both my boys despite the changes in them and I, they are the reason I strive to do better and better for myself. I have taken on the role not only as Mom but as role model and more importantly their pillar of strength. I take motherho
Hello! I hope that everyone is enjoying their summer because we are enjoying ours! It’s interesting in years past I did not enjoy summer yet something happened this summer. Lucas and Matt passed to the next grade in school, we moved into a beautiful and cozy smaller apartment along with significant savings in rent. So this was the start of a great summer here in New Jersey, Matt found something he was interested in ----- a camp that would satisfy his love of nature and camping as well as his passion for computers/technology. While Lucas toyed with the idea of going or not going to camp this summer I remained patient the supportive mom. I waited idly while Matt was in awe of my finding a camp that was perfect for him and finally had to admit “mom you really do know me well”. Lucas decided he might wait for the second session of camp and “maybe I might change my mind then mom”….so he was happy to stay with Grandma until August. Matt embarked on a journey of creating new friendshi
Hello all: I hope you are all well in health and in spirit. I know that my boys and I are feeling great praise the Lord. So as summer begins what have we been up to….let see. Let me begin by telling you all that I had a BLAST at my High School reunion seeing all my friends was absolutely amazing. Words could not describe the way I felt when I saw my girls, some boy pals, ex boyfriends and old friends turned new…wink wink ;). There are so many successful individuals and the best part was Ken who puts so much effort into planning, and confirming every single detail of this reunion. I have to say that although this is my second reunion, I think to myself that it could not get any better each time yet Ken does just that. The interesting thing was that I thought I could not be happier to see Janet, Sonia, Rosie and Angel but wow was I in for a surprise, so many fantastic men and women it just blew me away. Even those who I had long ago forgotten about were here as if no time had
So it’s Saturday June 27, 2009 and summer is finally here. I apologize for being so delayed as I have been ill but thank the Lord Almighty I am healed. I did learn many skills during the time I was off (a week) Its interesting how God will and our will sometimes do not agree (actually allot of times ;) when he says rest he will make you rest. So I decided to allow his will for my life and be still so what did I learn? My first lesson was to except the rest he had given me then put a plan in place. The hardest part was leaving my baby at Gradma’s so I could truly rest and he could finish his last week in school. I endured…. praise God in part because my other older baby kept me company as he had passed grade and I am so proud he will be a junior in HS in September and Luke will be heading to 3rd grade I am so proud! The next and most important thing I learned was that my boys need me and that the sacrifice would be worth it when I am there to hold there hands as they grow up.
The first signs of spring are finally here new beginnings birds chirping hints of warmer days. As March comes to an end I think of all the challenges I have faced with my family this winter. What lies ahead we often think of how and what this new season will bring for me and my boys. God has blessed us with a new kitten named Theodora who is the new addition to our family. She is so pretty and so temperamental all at once. It is interesting how animals adjust to their environment with little or no resistance in comparison to us humans. We either adjust or everyone hears about it….hehehe. This spring I have been faced with the challenge of looking for a new apartment oh what a task it has been not because we have to move but because it has been a challenge to conform to not having my own home. Renting has proven to be the hardest challenge since relocating back to the city this past year. As I reflect on how, this Spring I will miss the beautiful flowers right outside the wi
Hello all and I anticipate that you all had a wonderful Valentine’s, and Presidents Day. I was blessed to have to work on Valentine’s Day I mean really so many people losing their jobs I truly felt good to say I had to work. Why did I work well I was overseeing a dream for many of us who much desired a new and IMProved IT at work ...woo wee!! Except it took longer than I suspected and I was late to my family tradition Valentine Fondue. Although I was able to complete all my Valentine Day cards and mini scrapbooks that were my gifts this year. They came our great too bad I do not know how to post some of my many creations…..one day I tell you I will be Blogg savvy! So I finally got to the real business at hand…Fondue. A few years ago I am happy to say I began the tradition of dipping strawberries, pound cake, granny smith apples (yum my FAV), and pineapples into our melted chocolate. Over the years we have added a few more fruits the newest fruit being the banana wow
So it has been quite a busy winter for me and the boys thus I have neglected my Blog my apologies. Where do I begin I suppose with my blessings and I will count them one by one so here they go: -Matt loves playing his 3 instruments, electric/acoustic guitar, xylophone, and drums. I’m so proud of him he even played at church…shhhh don’t tell him I told. -Lucas is loving his new music extended day class and was upset he had to miss a day of music class, “Mom I was about to play a new instrument when you picked me up” and here I thought I was keeping their best interest at heart because of the bad weather…sigh -Ava my sweet baby girl, oops I meant dog was sick and just miserable for a day or two. - I met a really incredible woman who has turned out to be an awesome friend who I connected with instantaneously and went on a Martin Luther King shopping spree with the girls….. We didn’t spend too much money and of course we needed All those supplies right girls?…..wink wink. -I was
Have you ever wanted a week to end so you could just go home and do nothing well that was me after surviving this cold 9 degree day that is finally over...brrrrrrrrr. Well this week seemed to start out pretty darn good I mean it could not get better than this: First I met an awesome individual and I cropped....well actually I did a little of this and barely any of that but one thing I did was make a friend for life. Secondly I drove the boys to my mom's apartment and went to a love filled day of valentine creations at Ini's apartment with the girls!!!!!!!! Laughter oh the laughter was just endless.....oh the toys I played with I was like a kid in a candy store both days what a blessing I was so unfocused everywhere I turned more more and more....creative this weekend I was NOT but God showed me a valuable lesson this weekend. Life is so valuable that we must live it to the fullest...never stop to ponder if anything that makes you happy is worth your time because it is. F
So I decided I wanted to see what all this blogging is about so thus here I am....In the world of the unknown. Until this new adventure I was under the impression that I was computer savvy or NOT but thanks to my 15 year baby Matt viola here I go! I can only take credit for the background because I found it pretty easy after I emailed my pal ...thanks Diana (I guess two wonderful minds think alike I suppose)wink wink....my fellow pink lady scrapper she recommended the same sight I had discovered a few minutes earlier. So together my computer genius son Matt and I finally figured it out...well somewhat. You will see some changes to the sight in days coming as I learn more things so please visit with me again. Today I spent a quiet evening with my family at Mom's and Cindy's celebrating El Dia De Los Tres Rejes (3 Kings Day) a Puerto Rican tradition that my sweet aunt Gia began and my mom has tried to continue. I love my Mom because she taught me about the importance o