A Decade In Review : Mrs Penny Pincher

Are you a shower thinker? You know, one of those people who is able to clear their mind, and really think while taking a shower? Well, I'm one of those people. Usually my shower time consists of remembering prayer requests, and sending a few up during my few minutes of me time. Today, it was remembering how this past decade has affected my life.

It's amazing to see how many changes have occured in the last ten years for me. The good things? Well, I discovered the internet which in return helped me get the nerve up to start dating. Got my first kiss (which was NOT pleasant). Thank God I didn't have to stay in the dating world too long because I met 'the one'. Got engaged. Got married. Worked several jobs I loved, and some I hated. Saw my little brother and other family members get married. Got pregnant TWICE! Had two beautiful little babies. Started couponing. Started blogging. Started volunteering. And, I made new friends. I'm sure I'm leaving some good things out, but those are what stand out the most for me.

But, even with the good, you know bad things are bound to have happened. And, the bad things that did occur were drastic. Seeing my mom go from walking to being confined to a bed barely able to do anything for herself. Getting that phone call one morning as I was getting ready for work that my mom had died. Dealing with the grief, and the choices my dad made after my mom's passing. Closing on our first house only to have my husband's job down-sized a few days after. Being pregnant without a mother. Trying to BE a mother without a mother.

I know all things, good and bad, shape and mold my life, and the type of person I have become. What will this decade hold? My children going to school, my first gray hair, my 40th birthday...holy cow, I better stop before I need a hankie! And, if you spot my first gray hair before I do, please be kind and tell me so I can find a coupon for Clairol.

May God bless this new decade, and each of you!