Happy New Year!

I can't believe that it's 2009! I was reminded in church last week that just 9 years ago we all freaked out about "Y2K", and now here we are, with a new kind of "scare"... the economy! We have been so blessed these past 3 years with only one income. Troy has been blessed to be at home with Caylie and spending that time with her that he lost with Brock because of his leg and being in different hospitals for so long. It hasn't been easy - I'll be the first to admit that. I hated leaving every day, knowing that they had all that time together. But knowing that my daughter was able to be home with her daddy - that made it all worth-while!

Now, we're just awaiting the news of a new job for Troy - pretty much his dream job! He is applying for a position with the Tulare County Sheriff as the Autopsy Assistant! It's not everyone's dream, but it's something that he really "enjoys" (I say loosely). This really is the perfect job for him and his training. We just really pray that God continues to direct the Sheriff's office toward Troy. It's down to him and another guy. So that's all that stand between him and his job!

Regardless, I am BLESSED to have the most wonderful husband ever. Our life isn't always perfect, and definately not easy, but we have an amazing love that puts everything else into perspective. There's no one who can make me laugh when I'm incredibly upset or sad, and make me forget what I was mad or sad about. There's no one that I could spend 24 hours a day with, and enjoy every minute (although sometimes I just need a little alone time). He gave me wonderful step-children, whome I love so much. He gave me Caylie - enough said. And he gave me complete love!

So, here in 2009, I can definately say I am loved and blessed. God is SO good, and I don't doubt that He will continue to show Himself to the Fleischman family in His amazing timing. I hope that you, as the reader, know that you are blessed as well! No matter where you are in life, know that God is bigger than any of our fears and questions.

Happy New Year from the Fleischmans!