10/31/2012

today, I am grateful for treat day at work; for the generosity of friends to enable me to meet my fundraising goal for Disney World; for the dr being able to get Reese in for an appt today; for friends and family praying for her and me; and for trick or treat night with the inlaws. 

10/30/2012

today, I am grateful for hot yoga; for a new friendship; for leftover soup; for pumpkin carving and treat making; and for family traditions with my girls and D. 

10/29/2012

today, I am grateful to start my week off with a little insanity; that I was "boo'd" at work and I have the opportunity to pay it forward and "boo" someone else with Halloween treats; for Facebook messenger so I can chat with my sissy; for my coworker covering for me while I was out; for gpa for taking care of Reese today. 

10/28/2012

today, I am grateful for the chance to sit and read the newspaper; for getting to the grocery store early; for D making breakfast; for a visit to the pumpkin patch with the fam; for a yummy new recipe for dinner. 

10/27/2012

today, I am grateful for being able to have a quick visit with Katie at her job before driving to the airport; for being able to find something to snack on until I could get Chick-fil-a in Minneapolis; for safe flights back to WA; for texting with D, Katie and daddy throughout the flight from Minneapolis to Pasco; for seeing my girls and getting hugs. 

10/26/2012

grateful today to start my day with a 9 mile run - 5 of which was run with Wes; for being able to create two healthy meal options for my sister for the next couple of days so she doesn't have to worry about cooking; that Drew and Coye were tolerant of the meals I cooked even though they weren't too sure about how the food looked; for Charlie, Julianna, Malynn and DeDe coming over to visit tonight and for tango with Reese. oh how I've missed my babies and D!

10/25/2012

grateful for a morning with daddy; a quick stop at the cemetery; a safe drive to Katie's; for a short run with Drew; and for a full day with Katie. 

10/24/2012

today, I am grateful for meeting schedule; for being able to set Katie's house to rights; for my awesome daddy and Linda; for being able to teach Uncle Wayne about macronutrients, carbohydrates and low-glycemic foods; and for boiled peanuts!

10/23/3012

today I am grateful for new pink and black running shoes; for my friend, Tammy, meeting me at the running store to say hello; for Gernett carving time out of her day to meet me for lunch; for a visit to the Garnet and Gold store; and for an afternoon of visiting family friends and my uncles with my daddy. 

10/22/2012

grateful for a safe drive to Gainesville and back; for visiting with Aunt Hazel and Uncle Bobby; for a quick visit at the same hospital with my honoured patient for this season, Bobby, and catching up on what's going on with his treatment; for yummy vegetables grown by my daddy and Linda; and for getting my 6 miles in - 2 of which were with my boy, Drew. so proud of him - tonight he's run farther than he's ever gone in his life. woot! 

10/21/2012

grateful today for sleep; for a lazy Sunday spent with my girl; for a fast Walmart trip; for bbq'd hamburgers; and that I am able to pay it forward. 

10/19/2012 and 10/20/2012

Friday: grateful for the gate agent pointing out to me that my driver license had expired; for technology to be able to renew it online; for safe travel; for pancake flat pillows and for my beautiful sister. 

Saturday: grateful to attend Wes's drill meet; for visiting with daddy; for a 15 minute cat nap; for low country boil; and for a girlfriend that carved out time to come visit me for a few minutes. 

10/18/2012

today, I am grateful that I was able to get most everything done that needed to be done before I go out of town; for successfully implementing the emergency and evacuation plan for my building and lessons learned which only helps improve safety; for leadership qualities that allows me to plant a seed to help me chart my own course; that D and Mak were able to join Reese and me at Disney on Ice; and that my family, including my in-laws, understands my need to be home and supports me getting there by stepping up to cover my responsibilities while I'm away. I appreciate and love you very much :) 

10/17/2012

today, I am grateful. for lots. steady employment. recruiting for team. a pending trip home. family and friends. healthy, intelligent, athletic, kind, loving children. my fur babies. all four of them. the man snoring next to me. for work providing complimentary flu shots. for strength and purpose. for the future. for abundance.  

10/16/2012

grateful today to stretch in a hot room where my body is more pliable than in a normal room temperature room; for my co-worker taking me to get my car fixed; that we were able to do something kind for our boss for bosses day - and that she IS such a good boss!; that the tooth fairy found Reese's tooth and left her a surprise; for dinner at the in-laws. 

10/14/2012 and 10/15/2012

Sunday: grateful for extra sleep; catching up on some reading; a super fast visit to doc in the box; for antibiotics for Mak; and for snuggles with my baby girl. 

Monday: grateful for a phone call to let me know that Reese's tooth fell out; for headache medicine; for texting with my girl; for D cleaning the kitchen while I cooked; for Mak putting me thru my paces and helping me stretch. 

10/13/2012

today, I am grateful for a slow start to my day; for girl time at the women's expo with Mak and Reese followed by a yummy lunch; for snuggle time with Reese; for dinner at the in-laws and for the times my girls call me mommy. yes, both of them. 

10/12/2012

today, I am grateful that I was able to complete the planned 9 miles even though I had to walk/run the last several miles; for an ice bath; for ibuprofen;  for rolling sore muscles and for rest. 

10/11/2012

today, I am grateful that my sister sounded amazing when I talked to her; that my family is made up of strong, wise, women; that my sweet Mak makes good choices, watches out for her sister and is kind to those children that might not be so popular or that needs extra attention, patience or tolerance; that tomorrow is my Friday off and that in exactly one week from tomorrow, I will be in my home state. life is good :)

10/10/2012

today, I am grateful for another day; for lunch with my friend, Katie; for getting information so we can make informed decisions; that Mak's headache finally went away and she's feeling better; for a soak in a super hot bath. 

10/9/2012

today I am grateful to see a friend in yoga class; for the support of business decisions by my management team; for a quick shopping trip to target with my mil and Reese; that 4 years ago today, hypnosis helped me stop smoking; and for my boy, Wes, and his celebration of his 17th birthday...seems like just yesterday, he was a tiny little munchkin and now he towers over me and is just about grown. he is a well behaved, well mannered young man and he has his sights on big things in the future. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that he can do anything he sets his mind to. proud to call him my nephew :) 

10/8/2012

today, I am grateful for the beginning of a new week; for consistency; for new recipes; for gma and gpa; for my bed. 

10/7/2012

today, I am grateful to start my day with my two wonderful daughters by going to church; for being able to purchase healthy foods for breakfast, lunch and dinners that fuel our bodies to be able to work and play hard; that my body is fit, healthy and capable to take me on amazing journeys through my running; that I have the ability and the fortitude to make healthy choices and lead a healthy lifestyle; that I am proud of where I am at today, that I'm not complacent and I continually work to be the best me. thank you, Lord, for making me strong and giving me the persistence to get to the gym, pound the pavement or whatever exercise it is that I do that helps me break a sweat most every day and for putting in my path people that inspire me to eat clean and live - and love - being physically fit and healthy, so that I am a positive example to my two impressionable daughters.

10/6/2012

today, I am grateful for a difficult long run; for foam rolling; for ibuprofen; for being able to text family and friends at home and for Leisha for hosting a great pampered chef party which equals more $ earned for LLS. 

10/5/2012

today, I am grateful for one of D's coworkers meeting me to give Mak a ride to school so I could make it to work on time; for a family member offering to help with travel expenses for an unplanned trip home; for talking to my daddy; for Reese's unbirthday and for the weekend. 

10/4/2012

today, I am grateful for a few extra hours of sleep; for a long conversation this morning with my sister; for being able to meet my friend, Katie, for lunch and provide her support; for technology, so that I can stay in touch with people that I care about; for being able to make arrangements for home trips. 

10/3/2012

today, I am grateful for being able to stay in touch with my sister via text; for the outreach and love that she's received; for a beautiful morning sky that reminded me that even after the darkest night, the sun does rise again and joy and peace do return...eventually; for the lessons that we learn as a result of tragedy, heartbreak and loss; and for the abundance of blessings bestowed upon my family, both immediate and extended. 

10/2/2012

today, I am grateful for friends and family near and far that care and pray; for my sister; for her husband, that she tells me has been amazing to her while going thru this experience too; for my boys; and for the one I didn't meet that has made such a tremendous impact on our family. 

10/1/2012

today, I am grateful for an early morning dreadmill run; for a good first day of the new fiscal year; that I'm able to keep up with how my friends are doing in their treatments and provide some support, even if from afar; for the funny things my dad texts to me and for a super hot, relaxing Epsom salt bath.