Mom's January 2009 in review:

The first half of the month was a little foggy—figuratively and literally. I know there were Heather’s basketball games, Young Women lessons and activities, a hair cut, trying to eat healthier and some sneezing. By mid-month the sneezing turned into a full-blown allergy attack but I only got temporary relief with some prescribed Prednisone. The “red burn” air-quality is most likely the source of my misery. My nose doc is out on vacation this week (of course) but the storm that produced at least 12 inches of fresh snow this weekend pushed the inversion (and haze) out of the valley and today I’m not so miserable. Daniel came home from his mission last week and life is good except for insurance frustrations. Frustrations, anticipations, long-sufferings, roller-coaster emotions, anxiety, good news and bad have all been crammed inside this fading month. But my faith is stronger and my hopes are still high. Life is for learning and becoming our best and getting there is sometimes tough. But thankfully, God is patient and loving and forgiving. So whether the weather is foggy or just our memories, life marches on--illuminated by faith, hope and patience.

PS I could post a red-nosed picture but I think not. Actually, my vacationing doctor got the message and called in another dose of Prednisone!