Monday, November 7, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Thankful 11-6-11
Today I'm thankful for my wonderful men. They are completely willing to let me just veg out on the couch today wrapped in a nice warm blanket, puppy by my side. They're warm, loving, giving boys that are quick with compliments! I love you, Russ, Zach, Josh, and Alex!
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Thankful 11-5-11
I have to say today, of all days, I'm thankful for Mike Foy, Heather Traylor Foy, and Kimberly Crawford and Fit For the King gym. Without the steady help and support they've given me over the last 2 years, someone would have had to come pick my sorry behind up at the bottom of Trail 8 in Clifty Falls Park.
"A little hike" turned into 5 miles (4 hours) and within the last mile was 300 yards of nearly straight uphill hiking. I almost didn't make it. I was huffing, puffing, and hugging trees almost the whole way up, but in my mind, I thought "2 years ago, without the gym time I've put in, they would have had to send an ambulance, helicopter, or undertaker to get me out of those woods."
I'm not sure I EVER want to do that again. Now, safely at home, back in warm DRY clothes (cause yeah, I fell in the river slightly) with a yummy dinner in my tummy, I'm plain exhausted. If I took a hot shower now, it would be ALLLLLLL OVER. zzzzzzzzzzz.
"A little hike" turned into 5 miles (4 hours) and within the last mile was 300 yards of nearly straight uphill hiking. I almost didn't make it. I was huffing, puffing, and hugging trees almost the whole way up, but in my mind, I thought "2 years ago, without the gym time I've put in, they would have had to send an ambulance, helicopter, or undertaker to get me out of those woods."
I'm not sure I EVER want to do that again. Now, safely at home, back in warm DRY clothes (cause yeah, I fell in the river slightly) with a yummy dinner in my tummy, I'm plain exhausted. If I took a hot shower now, it would be ALLLLLLL OVER. zzzzzzzzzzz.
Thankful 11-4-11
Today I'm thankful for memories. While making awesome new memories with great friends tonight at the bonfire, Gary and Jeff reminded me of a long ago memory of my daddy smoking a pipe. I hate to admit how nice it felt to smell that after all these years. I think Daddy quit his pipe when I was about 6.
Funny truth: I think that was the very FIRST time I've ever eaten a fire-roasted hot dog. YUMMY!!
Funny truth: I think that was the very FIRST time I've ever eaten a fire-roasted hot dog. YUMMY!!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Thankful 11-3-11
Today I am thankful for friends. I am blessed with many special friends.
I could not function without my Itybibith; she's like my morning coffee, my day doesn't go right without her. Kim - I wouldn't be on the path I'm on without you. You helped bring us here, and you've helped me in so many ways since arriving. Bunco Babes, you all are the funniest, most wonderful group of women a chick could have!
I'm blessed to still have friendships from elementary school, high school, and college too. One of my kindergarten classmates is this very week visiting my grandmother to show Cess her beautiful kiddos. That is something special right there. It's a testiment to my grandmother, and Heidi. One of my friends from High School has become a nurse, and without JJ, I don't think my youngest son would still be alive. JJ gave me the information I needed EXACTLY when I needed it. He was there for me!
I'm a blessed, blessed lady. So today I'm thankful for YOU! because if you are reading this, YOU are my friend!
I could not function without my Itybibith; she's like my morning coffee, my day doesn't go right without her. Kim - I wouldn't be on the path I'm on without you. You helped bring us here, and you've helped me in so many ways since arriving. Bunco Babes, you all are the funniest, most wonderful group of women a chick could have!
I'm blessed to still have friendships from elementary school, high school, and college too. One of my kindergarten classmates is this very week visiting my grandmother to show Cess her beautiful kiddos. That is something special right there. It's a testiment to my grandmother, and Heidi. One of my friends from High School has become a nurse, and without JJ, I don't think my youngest son would still be alive. JJ gave me the information I needed EXACTLY when I needed it. He was there for me!
I'm a blessed, blessed lady. So today I'm thankful for YOU! because if you are reading this, YOU are my friend!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Thankful 11-2-11
Today I want to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for scholarships, anonymous donations, and freely given gifts that have gotten us this far through Russ's seminary degree.
Without those wonderful people and organizations, we would NEVER make it. We're almost there!! Looking toward MAY 2012!!!!!!!
Without those wonderful people and organizations, we would NEVER make it. We're almost there!! Looking toward MAY 2012!!!!!!!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
11-1-11 GIving Thanks
It's November. That means that Thanksgiving is this month, and then the Christmas shopping and festivities begin, but this year, like so many others, I'm DETERMINED to be thankful every day of November.
So today being the epitome of Day 1 (11-1-11) is the perfect day to start!!
Today is simply GORGEOUS weather. A wonderful gift from God on a fall day. It is in the low 70s and sunny. It is absolutely breathtaking. I have to admit this makes me feel guilty. My parents in PA are still dealing with the effects of a rare and severe October snowstorm and were without power for several days, but I am thankful for the weather we have right here today.
So today being the epitome of Day 1 (11-1-11) is the perfect day to start!!
Today is simply GORGEOUS weather. A wonderful gift from God on a fall day. It is in the low 70s and sunny. It is absolutely breathtaking. I have to admit this makes me feel guilty. My parents in PA are still dealing with the effects of a rare and severe October snowstorm and were without power for several days, but I am thankful for the weather we have right here today.
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