BLESSINGS-----from Judy

I wanted to share a brief moment from me to you all---nothing updating Justin so forgive me for straying............I've heard a few times how "unlucky" I or my family have been in recent years and at first I thought so too. I do not wish to offend anyone by addressing this, yet hope that these few thoughts will clarify where I am with things (tired and all, stressed and worried, yet thankful and blessed).

Foster home, no biggee---I came out half decent.

Didn't know my father---I came out half decent.

Not so good relationship with my mother----it's still half decent.

Found a sister after many, many years and love every minute we have!! Reclaimed a closeness with a sister I've had all my life and love every minute we have!!

Have some brothers that aren't so good at the 'girl talk stuff' but we know where everyone is should the day come that we absolutely need each other.

Marriage can be tough, yet I'm still in my first and only one.

God gave me two children, and if you know me, you know I love them with every breath I take. And while it was not planned, I have a grandbaby that has me wrapped. Smiles like his daddy and loves his MeMe like no other can besides me and her dad.

Peetlebug had a wreck and we had family and friends going out of there way to check in on her and ask "what can we do to help".

I got sick, and I found more family than I knew existed. I grew from not knowing what a big family was to having so many sisters and mamas that it wells the heart.

We lost our home and once again, it wasn't the government that bailed us out, it was community, co-workers, friends and family that saw us through.

Scotty has seen many surgeries, disability, we've handled financial struggles and all the while, family and friends encouraged, prayed and stuck through.

We are now here, at these cross-roads wondering what lies ahead and once again there are so many people standing behind us, encouraging us, praying for us and letting us know how blessed we are.

We have a house, family, friends and prayers and so many continuing to want the best.

THAT IS BEING BLESSED---not much money, no big 401K and no mansion yet we are here, surviving and seeing there's more to life.

We love you all................thanks!!!

P.S. I said no Justin update, Dad just said he's running fever, having a rough night--hate to leave him yet know they have their job to do. Will let you know in the morning.