Showing posts with label blessings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blessings. Show all posts
September 29, 2012
April 30, 2012
It's a running thing...
I'm no professional, but I, personally, don't think there is such a thing. Anyone with the heart and drive to do it, can. Whether we all do it in the same fashion is neither here nor there. It simply is what it is... a running thing.
A thing I started in 2005 and have since held a love-hate relationship with. Oddly enough, in my longest down time from running, I decided to take on a half marathon. A year ago this past weekend, I did it. One of the hardest things I have ever done, yet one of the greatest feelings I have ever felt... a sense of accomplishment like no other.
After running the Kentucky Derby Festival Mini-Marathon in 2011, I ran a few 3-milers following, then just stopped. I didn't put my Aasics back on. I walked away from that lifestyle and went a separate path. A path that led me to utter laziness and weight gain.
Until the 2012 birthday of the KDF Mini.
My drive has returned! I'm motivated and ready to tackle the roadways again. I feel such a greater desire now than I ever have! It's crazy what this running thing can do to you.
My time on the roadways is spent rocking out to Pandora tunes (more specifically, "Eye of the Tiger" radio),
reflecting on the moments that have passed, and most importantly...
It's a stormy evening and the thunder and lightening have just subsided. I'm not afraid of a few raindrops. My friends (Aasics) are waiting by the front door...
April 24, 2012
A daily reminder of tongue-tied proportions...
Happiness, for me, means...
The reminders I'm in need of...
To keep on track, I have to just
and know that
April 17, 2012
April 10, 2012
Slacking much...
A lot has happened in our lives over the past week. I seriously don't even know where to begin!
Do know; however, that I'M ON SPRING BREAK!!!! It's been a long time coming and I couldn't be happier for this relaxing time at home. Although I'm having to get my research on for my master's class, it could be so much worse...long school days and getting my research on. Ick!
Anyhoo, it was a whirlwind of a weekend! I had the joys of taking on my middle sister's wedding festivities... last minute errands, ladies day brunch and nails, rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, ladies evening pajama celebrations, and THE big day! It wears me out to reflect on it all! I'm definitely excited for her happily ever after! Here are a few shining moments that were shared...
We woke up the next day... Easter Sunday... to a beautifully brightened outdoors! Because the weekend exhaustion set in during our sleep, we completely missed church...my first in my entire life. I'm very sad about that, but I'm grateful for the blessings He showered us with anyway. We got to share in family photos with M's side of the fam. They were, of course, beautiful! I mean, when your MIL is a photographer, you've got no worries!
Moving on...
We savored a most delicious Easter dinner to wrap up the evening. I tell you what!... There's NOTHING like some tasteful down-home southern cooking! Oh yea, we devoured some salad, turkey, pork tenderloin, Granny Nell yeast rolls, green beans, potatoes, broccoli casserole, corn pudding, and Coca-Cola chocolate cake!!
Your mouth watering yet?!
And now...
I leave you with this...
HAPPY
March 26, 2012
It's that time of year...
So...yes...it's Monday. But it's a Monday in Spring and that's all the better! I'm catching up with my fav's, Jess & Kel! Won't you join us for...
Today's questions are:
What is your favorite thing about spring? Favorite color? Favorite flower? Favorite place to enjoy? Favorite thing to do outdoors?
For me...
For me...
I love spring because of the fresh and new beginnings. I love the smells, sounds, and scenery of this vibrant time of year!
fresh cut grass
March 24, 2012
And we're marching...to the beat...
It came and went so quickly and I've barely a moment to stop and reflect. Until now... the next weekend!
Wow! What a truly incredible weekend He blessed me with! God is great. God is good. Let us thank Him for our everything!
So, I told you about my weekend plan to share my story with others through God and my love for Him. Not only was I able to do just that, but I got to share it with my lifelong friend, Kelly! I've told you about her before too.
All I can honestly say is that it was the most incredible experience that left me with an even greater connection to our community and lives that are lived throughout. With the help of 556 volunteers from 48 zip codes, 13 denominations, and 77 different churches, we touched the lives of 210 families (496 individuals)!!
A.mA.zing, I tell ya!
Great things are taking place and we are changing this world!
What are you doing to take part in this journey?
So, I told you about my weekend plan to share my story with others through God and my love for Him. Not only was I able to do just that, but I got to share it with my lifelong friend, Kelly! I've told you about her before too.
All I can honestly say is that it was the most incredible experience that left me with an even greater connection to our community and lives that are lived throughout. With the help of 556 volunteers from 48 zip codes, 13 denominations, and 77 different churches, we touched the lives of 210 families (496 individuals)!!
A.mA.zing, I tell ya!
Great things are taking place and we are changing this world!
What are you doing to take part in this journey?
March 18, 2012
Make Me...
It's definitely just another one of those, ummm...Monday's. I want to "make it" with Kel & Jess! Won't you join?!
To kick off yet another crazy busy week, I'm going to pause and take heed of the following questions...
Where is a place you go for ME time? How do you deal with a bad day, tragedy, or disaster? Who's the person you go to the most when down?
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| Queenie as a yearling (2008) |
My ME time is spent in different ways, depending on the season. In Spring and Fall, I'll go for drive with the windows open (weather dependent) and music blaring (typically country or christian), walk through the fields with my horses, or go out and sit on a blanket and bask in the sounds of birds chirping and smells of fresh cut grass, at the park or my Daddy's graveside. Sometimes, a nice jog will even follow.
Come Summertime though, my ME time is basking in the sunlight on pool, lake, or beach.
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| Engagement session fun with MIL (2008) |
Since I get an extended vacation (being a teacher and all) and my MIL has an in-ground, I'll typically spend my days reading (typing grad school papers this go-round) and basking in the sun's delight. I'm getting very antsy as I type this!
Winters lead ME time to the bathtub for a nice warm, relaxing epsom soak. I'm thinking I have an addiction to water. I don't suppose that's a bad thing though.
Question numero dos...
My bad days, tragedies, or disasters are taken up with a consistent "Go-Go-Go" mentality. When tragedy strikes, I don't stop. If anything, I'll add more to my plate to keep my strength building. I'm not saying that I avoid confronting it, I just mourn by keeping my life moving and reflecting as I go.
In light of this response, I'll continue on to
numero tres!
My GO-TO person actually consists of more than one. First and foremost, my sweet M catches the brunt of all my ups and downs. Of course, that may just be part of why I married him. He deals so swiftly! I'm so very blessed with this man!!
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| M and ME |
The rest of my GO-TO list involves my sisters and momma, along with my "Kel-bel", Lauren, and my school girls.
About once a month, my Daddy Jim catches a mouthful from me too. He's always ready with open and listening ears. Talk about another great man in my life! (I'll save that for another day.)
Either way... yes, I'm a talker and expresser. I have to release my joys and concerns. Even if that's through inner convos with myself.
This talking thing... I really do get it honestly!
(Again, another day altogether)
"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart, I have overcome the world." ~John 16:33
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