My friend circle- Edward, Bella and Jacob

This time last year I was in a deep depression. First time this has ever happened to me. I completely isolated myself from everyone. Edward, Bella and Jacob became my friend circle. I was pregnant with my son.

I only mention this because of the response that I received from my first attempt at a blog post. The simple click of the word "like" on facebook really gives confidence and a feeling of "I can do it." My project this year will be something that I never thought I would do. Hence, the confidence is needed.

Facebook also brings up some stupid things that I did as a kid. With the "throw back" week it really stirred up some things. I was dumb in sixth grade and I told my friends that I was going to get new ones in Jr High. I paid for that for two years by being completely isolated. We really didn't speak again until facebook. That would be twenty plus years. If any of you are reading this, I am truly sorry.

I think about when we are all grandparents now and if we will still be networking. Remembering facebook conversations. My old elementary friend Jennifer helped me this year by giving me tips to get my newborn asleep. I was alone that night and she was there for me. I have gotten the chance to read Lori's posts about her sons and her youngest starting Pre-K. I know that he needs a little extra attention then her oldest. Through facebook I feel like I get to be a very small part in a lot of people's lives.

Through the Adopt a Jesus tour, which has completely consumed me and almost drove me over the edge more then once, I have gotten to meet a lot of people that I would not have otherwise. Ministries that I have only read about, clipped articles about, and never dreamed I would be connected, happened this year. First Church of the Living Dead, The Asylum, JPUSA, Hot Metal Bridge Church and so many more. I have even became friends with a Cornerstone legion, Momma Linda. She came through West Virginia on her way to North Carolina from Illinois and made it a point to stop and have brunch with me. Amazing!

Facebook has even opened the door to a relationship that I never thought would be. Someone who I wanted to be in Jr High and High School. I suppose everyone has someone like that in their teenage years. She got the guy, then I got the same guy, then I found out that he wasn't the guy I wanted. Funny, how those things work.

For this blog I just want to say how thankful I am for all of you who have touched me life, been part of my life and continue to be in my life. We will see what tomorrow brings.