2008, the year of CHANGE

My oh my, 2008 was a memorable year, full of ups and downs. I had some great times, some trying times, and of course some sad times.

We lost some greats this year, Bernie Mac, Issac Hayes, Harvey Korman, Sean LaVert, Ivan Dixon, and Eartha Kitt. Some of these greats lived a full rich life, whereas others seemed to die way before their time. Each of these greats touch my life in a special way. I was honored to work with Issac Hayes as his "living ad" in 1972 and 1973. I presented him his platinum Shaft album and had my picture in both Ebony and Jet, something I will remember forever! I also danced for him on the airport runway in Memphis, when he returned home from winning the Academy Award for best score - SHAFT. Havey Korman and Bernie Mac made me laugh, Ivan Dixon and Earth Kitt made me proud, and Sean LaVert made me dance. You will all be missed.

I had some personal trials this year with my husband's illness, but I am here to testify that God is Good, and he brought us through one of the darkest times of my life... into the light.

But OH MY GOODNESS ... November 4, 2008! This was one of the happiest days of my life, right up there with becoming a mom :-) Barack Obama elected president of the United States... in my lifetime. As I told you before, God is Good!

I wish you and yours a safe, properious, and happy new year. May the Lord bless you abundantly.

On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer… on ENDEAVOUR!

Even though it snowed last night, Santa hasn’t changed his schedule….but the space shuttle Endeavour flew by NASA JSC today between 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. while mounted on a modified Boeing 747 shuttle carrier aircraft. We all were in the parking lot cheering it on! Go Endeavour!!!

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

Texas Snow! (December 10th) These photos were taken in my front yard.

We don't see this often in Houston!!!!