Mexi-MO....No Bull!

One of the changes in my life for 2010 happened last August when we moved Clarissa to Columbia, MO to live.  She obtained a High School teaching position in the Spanish department.  Lots of changes for us all.

Me?  Just homesick for Clarissa and the time that we were blessed to spend together for over 24 years.

Clarissa?  Just homesick for her family and friends that she too had enjoyed for over 24 years.  She also had the first year teaching stressors on top of taking Master's classes!  If all goes as planned, next fall semester will be her last before we get to attend another graduation on MSU campus!

For Christmas I officially became an honorary member of the Mexi-MO Spanish club!

I love my new T!  In case your wondering what Pah-oo-la means....it's how the children in Mexico have said my name when I went on mission trips there.  It's so dang cute!  Clarissa is officially Senorita T to all her students.  AND.....on the front, No Toro means....NO BULL!  How funny!  Their school mascot is a bull.  The designer of this shirt thought of everything even down to the Mexico flag colors!

I know that pride is not a pretty thing to exhibit but I am so proud of the woman that my daughter has become.  When I visited her classroom is was unnerving to see my baby in charge but with so much admiration and respect from students less that 10 years her junior.  Her kindred spirit and caring heart flows over into her career.

P.S.  You might be wondering why the Mexi-MO?  Clarissa studied in Mexico (the country) for two semesters and we were getting friends, stories and traditions mixed up when we talk these days.  Now we call Mexico, MO Mexi-MO and Mexico the country it's right full name of Mexico!  I always knew that my daughter would end up in Mexico but I NEVER thought that I would be blessed for her to be only three hours away instead of a 12 flight and bus trip.  Another one of the blessings that I had never imagined!

2010 Endings

This year has brought many changes to my life and the loved ones around me.  As I said last December..."It will be interesting to see what God has in store for me in 2010".  I now look at 2011 and think the same thoughts.  He has brought many changes, good and what I thought bad.  Once again I learn that for every door that is closed, (or what I thought was a dead end) comes an open door which is much better and unimaginable!

My friends and family have too suffered many trials throughout 2010.  From the death of parents and family, to the loss of careers.  God has carried us all through the hard times and will continue to bless us with open doors.

Starting the New Year of 2011 I see many blessings in my short range of sight!

1.  On or around May 2nd I will become a "GLAMMA" to a little baby girl!  So excited!
2.  Employment with Service Noodle as it reaches for National status.  Me being in on the start up!
3.  Major life changes that I will post on a later date.
4.  I will be blogging more this year!  I am sick when I look at my last posting date!
5.  I plan to research and find recipes to try that are from my German heritage.  I so want a German Christmas tree next year too!  Here is a picture of the Man who started it all....

Meet my Dad!  Robert James Stieb who is 100% German.  I don't know if we look alike or not.  What do you think?

May you all have a wonderful celebration of the New Year to come.  Most of all....be safe and sweet!