2009 Holiday Season, Emotions, and Memories

The holiday season tends to bring about mixed emotions of joy as well as sadness. It is the most stressful and depressive time of the year. It is the time when deep thoughts of loved ones whom have journeyed out of this world lingers. Thanksgiving and Christmas brings about happy family and friend gatherings. It is also the time when we think back on accomplishments and/or events throughout the year and ponder New Year's resolutions.

Most importantly, the holiday season is a gift from God. It is a reminder for us to be thankful - thankful for all the blessings that God has given us ...in spite of. It is a reminder that God loved us so much that He sent His only begotten Son to dwell amongst us - to be an example and show us how we are suppose to live, love one another, encourage one another, help one another, and respect one another. It is a reminder that there is a reason for every season - so enjoy the moment and enjoy one another...for reality is - tomorrow is not promised. As we journey into the holidays, I pray they will be filled with joy.

Grand Daddy Herbert Robinson, James Finley, and Grandmother Ruth Finley - We miss you!
Uncle Harold "Bo" Finley - We miss you!
Second Mother Ruth Fabian - We miss you!
Keith Holloway - We miss you!
Uncle Jitterbug cleaning off the gravesite
My graduation from Montreat with a Master of Science in Management and Leadership
Friend - Jene Blake being interviewed for school research paper titled The Impact of Urban Renewal
Oh What A Day! Barack Obama at Asheville High School.
Asheville High Classmates planning for the AHS 30th year reunion at Martin Luther King Park

Family members at a family gathering - Quan, Tia, Tamara,and Tam
Additional family members at a family gathering - Belinda, Kita, Tamara,and Tia