1/19 - 1/25/2013

1/19 - grateful for waking up on time to meet the bus super early; for a safe drive over to Issaquah; for Reese's cheer team doing amazing on their routine; for their 2nd place finish and for a safe drive back to Kennewick. 

1/20 - grateful for a day of "rest" from all the travel; for staying in my jammies ALL DAY; for making soup; for catching up on some recorded shows; for snuggles with my baby girl. 

1/21 - grateful for the beginning of a new week; for my co-workers covering for me while I was out of the office; for getting back to a normal schedule; for a good physical therapy appt; and for crossfit time with D. 

1/22 - grateful for a flexible work schedule and understanding manager; for being able to play taxi for Mak and Reese; for Mak's beautiful smile without braces;  for antibiotics for Reese and for being part of team and participating in the the info meeting to recruit for summer season. 

1/23 - grateful for being contacted by be the match and advancing to the confirmatory stage in a patient's search; for so many incredible, supportive friends; for my amazing family that supports me and is proud of me; for another good pt appt and a good crossfit class with D. 

1/24 - grateful for a busy day at work; for a quick blood draw to determine matching; that Dee's transplant went smoothly; for the many prayers of my family and friends; and for availability and willingness. 

1/25 - so grateful that my sissy and bean are ok! for phone conversations with my daddy; for coming home to a clean house; for hot dog night with my fam; and for all my blessings. 

1/11-1/18/2013

1/11: grateful for my friends, Melissa and Blair, arriving in Orlando safely; for being able to meet them for dinner; for purple inspiration; for team bonding and for a phone conversation with D.

1/12: grateful to be able to meet Melissa and Blair after they finished their half; for connecting with Teri; for my sister and Avery making it to Orlando safely; for Teri opening Casa de Teri to my sissy and for pre-marathon prep.

1/13: grateful to wake up on time; to experience the pre-marathon excitement of Disney; for the support and encouragement of my purple family, my family and my friends; for being able to carry out the purple mission and complete the marathon, even though I was in pain; and for being able to run in honour of two amazing people that are fighting and one incredible warrior princess that saw the end of her fight.

1/14: grateful for the opportunity to listen to Jack Daniels speak; for the opportunity to represent Team in Training; for a safe drive to my daddy's; for being able to chat with him a little before it was time for bed and for a good night's rest.

1/15:  grateful for a full day with my daddy; for dirt road tractor riding; for feeding the cows; for riding and checking out the land and for lunch with aunt Lavonne.

1/16:  grateful for being able to be home with family on the 11th year date of mama's passing; for Katie and Andrew coming over to spend the day with me and daddy; for Linda's dr appt going well; for being able to come to agreement and helping daddy figure out how he's going to write his will; and for a good visit at home.

1/17:  grateful for a safe drive back to Orlando; for safe flights back to WA; for texting with daddy and sissy; for D and Reese coming to pick me up at the airport; and that Reese's stomach bug only lasted a short while.

1/18: grateful that Reese is feeling better; for sleeping in; for snuggling with my sweet girl; for hot dog night with D and Reese; and for prepping for Reese's first cheer competition.

1/4/2013-1/10/2013

Friday, grateful for a day off work to have my fit test at crossfit and get my hair cut and for dinner with friends and family; Saturday grateful for my running partners humouring me by walking thru my knee pain and testing my theory to see how sprinting would feel; Sunday grateful for my children's laughter and the way they interact. Mak can be very kind and patient with Reese - and Reese wants to be JUST like Mak. Monday, grateful for the doc giving me anti-inflammatories and figuring out path forward with my leg and for dinner and football game with friends; Tuesday, grateful that my spouse humours me and puts together large items (like a new, flushing cat box!) for me. Wednesday, grateful that D and I were able to celebrate 14 years of marriage and for dinner with my fam. Thursday, grateful for a safe flight to FL, for new running friends and for getting to be at the most magical place on earth with my purple family. the only thing that would make it better would be for D, Mak and R to be here with me. miss my fam already.

12/27/3012-1/3/2013

Thursday, listened to my body and rested - no gym time. grateful for rest. Friday, grateful for trying new foods and that the greats could spend the night with Reese; Saturday, grateful to spend some quiet time alone and to be able to meal plan and go get groceries for the week. Sunday, grateful for a day with my family; Monday, grateful to see a close to 2012 and for all the blessings that happened during the year. also grateful to spend a quiet New Years playing bingo with mother-in-law, D and Mak and for gpa letting Reese stay with him. Tuesday - grateful for southern traditions - peas for luck, greens for money - along with rice, ham cornbread and banana pudding and the start of a brand new year. Wednesday, grateful for a fast workday and for an hour cardio workout; Thursday - grateful for a brutal massage that hopefully healed my leg issues, followed by acupuncture to doubly enforce it and for dinner with friends. life is good.