A Seemingly uneventful Anniversary

It seems as if our Anniversary came and went..just another day gone by. I was sick in bed on Wednesday (the 9th) and so we canceled our plans of celebration. But, contrary to what the day seemed it was an Event!! 32 Years of marriage.. That in and of itself is a miracle. That any 2 people could work through years of ups and downs, happy times and sad times, good times and bad...for better or worse. That is what we vowed! We as a couple are happier today than we have ever been...more in love than we have ever been, and God willing will be together until death us do part! I thank God for giving me such a wonderful, faithful, adventuresome, fun loving man who is the rock of our family! Here's to 32 more years or beyond!

My Favorite Leeper Christmas Tradition

Every year before Christmas we all get dressed up in our Christmas best(the best we can do at least) and go out to dinner with just our family. This year we went to the Ritz...very nice...and enjoyed the evening together with all the beautiful decorations and the festive feel of the evening. But, my favorite part is something we started when the boys were very young. Everyone at the table affirms everyone else. It always brings tears to my eyes as we go around the table to compliment successes and character traits that we see in each other. It brings us close to each other and reminds us of all that God has blessed us with. And we added a family member this year...Nikki was with us too! It was a night to remember!

Justus Winger and a Happy Mom!

And then there were Six

Six precious children that is! Yesterday Justus Eduardo Winger was born. There are plenty of people who think that Faith and Jonah have lost it...absolutely crazy they say. But, God has given them the biggest heart for all the children out there that need a loving family and now there are 6 in the Winger household! What a blessing to Faith, Jonah and all of us who are a part of this wonderful family! May God bless the Winger Team!

The Ruler Dude

And I actually nick named him that! He is the RD of this family but a loving one for sure! He is the patriarch of all of the Leeper clan and everyone loves and adores him...especially me! He is a wonderful husband and so so smart and provides for all of us and takes care of us all! He is loving and faithful and affectionate. I even wake up every morning to this voice from upstairs that says "I LOVE YOU"! We all LOVE YOU Ruler Dude!!

My Daughters

As you all know I have been blessed with 2 of the most wonderful sons I could ever hope for!! They are both amazing young men that make me proud to me their mom. I also have been blessed with many daughters..I hope each and everyone of you know how special you are to me...and you are too many to name. And then there is my step daughter, who is that county sup that I mentioned before. What an amazing lady...an actual elected official! Speaking about official... I am about to have an official daughter...that being my daughter in law to be and I could not have asked for a better one if I had to dream one up! But, starting when my boys were infants the pre-teen girl that lived across the street and adored being with my boys became my first daughter and I love her and her family dearly...then there is the one that married my "adopted African" who continues to bless my life daily. Also I now have many young ladies that I consider to be my daughters (I love being part of each one of their lives) that I have either had the privilege of discipling or meeting them through my sons and nephews. I also love my dear nieces who are such a joy to me. My family calls me "the mother to all" and I feel so privileged to have each and everyone of you in my life!

A Time to Give Thanks

Well the Holidays are here and tomorrow we celebrate my favorite day! A day that we gather together with family and friends to give Thanks to our Lord for all He has blessed us with. There is no expectation of gifts and the pressure that puts us into debt at Christmastime. Just a day to be grateful! Even for those of you who are considered poor in the US, we are wealthier than 95% of the World's population. Just think about that...if you live in a house with running water you are wealthier than 95% of the World's population. So, be grateful. I know I am! HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
Enter His gates with Thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:4-5