Monday, April 9, 2012
The Things That We Do....
Head back to doc tomorrow to see if I actually tore my MCL ... grrrr ..... hopefully all is well, but been down and out for about 3 weeks. We really take for granted how much we actually USE our KNEES!!! Especially in my line of work! Anyway--prayers that I am UP AND MOVING SOON!!! THANKS!!!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Spring Break
Spring break, ALREADY!? The old saying : time speeds up with age, is so true! Sheesh! I canNOT believe we are already at spring break! Before you know it, we'll be looking at summatime! WOOOOHOOOO MYYYY FAVORITE!!!
So much has happened since my last post. Our dear friend lost his life to an awful disease: colon cancer. I can't believe he's gone. My heart aches for his wife and children. Makes you stop and think how we aren't, no matter what we may think, invincible. To say his service was "moving", doesn't really give it justice. Over 700 people rang cowbells when he left the church. I'm choking back tears simply thinking of the moment. Yes sir, Scott, we got those ole Rebels to ring 'em loud and proud, all for you, my friend! Yes, he would've been so proud. I truly DO believe he is celebrating beside our Heavenly Father and one day, he will greet me as I walk through the Pearly Gates. Miss him terribly in the meantime...
Baseball has cranked up in full force. This year, though, BOTH boys will be participating in the competitive realm. Honestly, I don't remember what life is like without baseball to get us through the days, weeks, months....
I'm going back to get my Masters this summer. Should be interesting...lots of work, but I know the payoff will be great in the end. 15 years of doing what I love....talk about time passing quickly!!
Welp--hope all yall enjoy the beautiful spring weather! Easter is knocking at our doors! YAY! One of my favorite times of year!
So much has happened since my last post. Our dear friend lost his life to an awful disease: colon cancer. I can't believe he's gone. My heart aches for his wife and children. Makes you stop and think how we aren't, no matter what we may think, invincible. To say his service was "moving", doesn't really give it justice. Over 700 people rang cowbells when he left the church. I'm choking back tears simply thinking of the moment. Yes sir, Scott, we got those ole Rebels to ring 'em loud and proud, all for you, my friend! Yes, he would've been so proud. I truly DO believe he is celebrating beside our Heavenly Father and one day, he will greet me as I walk through the Pearly Gates. Miss him terribly in the meantime...
Baseball has cranked up in full force. This year, though, BOTH boys will be participating in the competitive realm. Honestly, I don't remember what life is like without baseball to get us through the days, weeks, months....
I'm going back to get my Masters this summer. Should be interesting...lots of work, but I know the payoff will be great in the end. 15 years of doing what I love....talk about time passing quickly!!
Welp--hope all yall enjoy the beautiful spring weather! Easter is knocking at our doors! YAY! One of my favorite times of year!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Cheatin'
February 1. Time to start. I cannot BE.LIEEEVE I have not run in two months! 2 months!!!
Here are my excuses: 1. "they" say to take one day off for every mile you ran after a marathon, hence, 26 days, right? 2. hubby has been hunting, therefore, no daylight 3. we have spent a LOT of time with our friends, we know we're on borrowed time with one 4. ??? I'm out of excuses....
The REASON: I have JUST been TOO. DARN. LAZY!!
So where does one begin after several weeks of nontraining, you ask? From. the. BEGINNING!!! Ugh....In my heart of hearts, I would love to trek out and hit 5 miles, but in my smarts (yes, they're there!) I know I mustn't crank up like I am some bad to the bone machine. After all, respect your body and it'll respect you. So, back to the grind....Couch to 5K. Yep, that's where I am....sorta. In the beginning, the program only takes you 1.5 miles. I just can't stop with that...yall know me too well, soooo, it's 3 for me. I have run 3 miles since my college days, so I truly think my body is accustomed to THAT. Anything over 3, I'm pushing it, so, for now, I will stick with 3 and a little couch to 5k training. :0)
I can already feel my legs screaming: WHAT!? NOW!?!
LOVE. IT.
Happy running!!!
Here are my excuses: 1. "they" say to take one day off for every mile you ran after a marathon, hence, 26 days, right? 2. hubby has been hunting, therefore, no daylight 3. we have spent a LOT of time with our friends, we know we're on borrowed time with one 4. ??? I'm out of excuses....
The REASON: I have JUST been TOO. DARN. LAZY!!
So where does one begin after several weeks of nontraining, you ask? From. the. BEGINNING!!! Ugh....In my heart of hearts, I would love to trek out and hit 5 miles, but in my smarts (yes, they're there!) I know I mustn't crank up like I am some bad to the bone machine. After all, respect your body and it'll respect you. So, back to the grind....Couch to 5K. Yep, that's where I am....sorta. In the beginning, the program only takes you 1.5 miles. I just can't stop with that...yall know me too well, soooo, it's 3 for me. I have run 3 miles since my college days, so I truly think my body is accustomed to THAT. Anything over 3, I'm pushing it, so, for now, I will stick with 3 and a little couch to 5k training. :0)
I can already feel my legs screaming: WHAT!? NOW!?!
LOVE. IT.
Happy running!!!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
OVER. DUCK. SEASON!!!
I am SO missing my hobby!! My hubby is an avid hunter, may it be deer season or duck, he loves it. And technically, I'm all about him having some type of hobby, I just wish we could get together on our times! LOL I have said over and over when people ask : "HOW do you find time to train for a marathon?!" the answer is quite simple: I have a wonderful support system at home. He knows running: 1. keeps me healthy 2. keeps me SANE!! 3. is something that I truly, TRULy enjoy and look forward to doing 4. did I mention keeps me sane? ;0) 5. is dear to my heart
I have MISSED running these past few weeks. It. Is. Time!! O.VER duck season, people! Thankfully, this is the last week and training begins Sunday. WOOHOOOO
On a heavier note, my dear friend is still in the fight for his life. I am rendered helpless of this situation. His wife and I became best buds in college, she was the maid of honor in our wedding, and do you just have "that" friend that's closer than family? We've seen good times, bad times, funny times, trying times... My heart is completely broken over this entire situation. Cancer is a horrible disease. I just don't understand. He is THE FUNNIEST man I know! I laughed and told my husband the other day that I miss his funny antics, texts, and personality. I'm worried his mind-set is not what it was a few weeks ago. And rightfully so! But we need him to FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!!! Kiss your babies, tell your loved ones how much they mean to you, and STOP AND SPEND TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY--you never know what's around the corner.
KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON! (Maybe I will REALLy and TRULY get to start running again next week! ;0))
I have MISSED running these past few weeks. It. Is. Time!! O.VER duck season, people! Thankfully, this is the last week and training begins Sunday. WOOHOOOO
On a heavier note, my dear friend is still in the fight for his life. I am rendered helpless of this situation. His wife and I became best buds in college, she was the maid of honor in our wedding, and do you just have "that" friend that's closer than family? We've seen good times, bad times, funny times, trying times... My heart is completely broken over this entire situation. Cancer is a horrible disease. I just don't understand. He is THE FUNNIEST man I know! I laughed and told my husband the other day that I miss his funny antics, texts, and personality. I'm worried his mind-set is not what it was a few weeks ago. And rightfully so! But we need him to FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!!! Kiss your babies, tell your loved ones how much they mean to you, and STOP AND SPEND TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY--you never know what's around the corner.
KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON! (Maybe I will REALLy and TRULY get to start running again next week! ;0))
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
God is good, all the time
Too many times we take this life for granted. I encourage you today, if you should stumble upon this little ole blog in the great sphere of our internet, to hug and kiss your babies, TAKE TIME FOR THOSE YOU REALLY LOVE, and trust God.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah...
SeRiOuSlY!!! NEEED to get motivated!!! I simply have not done ANYTHING since the race. I mean, what's up with that!?!? Grrrr....not in the least bit motivated to get this tail in gear either. I'm hoping that next week will bring some new inspiration from......soooomewhere.......annnnnywhere! I think 2012 will bring along some good times, goals, and friends to connect with on the pavement. Maybe after I get moving my girls and I will get it together to meet to run.......hmmm....maybe, right? ;0)
Anywho....good news on my bud today. Surgery is not going to happen at this time, gonna hit it with chemo first. Yay. Did I mention my daddy is a STAGE 4 BLADDER CANCER SURVIVOR!?!? YEP! Goin' on 5 years this year.....walking miracle. That's what his onocologist calls him. I'm praying hard that our friend will be a WALKING MIRACLE!!!!
Well, tomorrow is Friday. FRIIIIDAY, people!!! And, did I mention my baby is now 6!!! SIX!!!!! He's sooo much like his mama, by the way. He has told anyone that would listen, may they be at school, or in a restaurant, or at a store, he was announcing it was his birthday. We have celebrated all week. Yep. Just. Like. Me. (poor kid--ha!)
So I'm still working on getting more pictures of the race. Sometime soon. Maybe. No, really, I will! ;0) Stay tuined! More to come!
Have a great weekend, yall! MUAH!!!
Anywho....good news on my bud today. Surgery is not going to happen at this time, gonna hit it with chemo first. Yay. Did I mention my daddy is a STAGE 4 BLADDER CANCER SURVIVOR!?!? YEP! Goin' on 5 years this year.....walking miracle. That's what his onocologist calls him. I'm praying hard that our friend will be a WALKING MIRACLE!!!!
Well, tomorrow is Friday. FRIIIIDAY, people!!! And, did I mention my baby is now 6!!! SIX!!!!! He's sooo much like his mama, by the way. He has told anyone that would listen, may they be at school, or in a restaurant, or at a store, he was announcing it was his birthday. We have celebrated all week. Yep. Just. Like. Me. (poor kid--ha!)
So I'm still working on getting more pictures of the race. Sometime soon. Maybe. No, really, I will! ;0) Stay tuined! More to come!
Have a great weekend, yall! MUAH!!!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Things I do not understand
I left off the other day stating I was dealing with a heavy heart. What I meant was, a dear friend of mine is in the fight of his life with stage 4 colon cancer. I do not understand why, how, when, what......I have so many questions. The news rocked all of our worlds last February. He's been such a trooper, a fighter. After surgery and HARD chemo, we were given "good news" in November. He took his family to Disney, enjoyed spending time with his family on Christmas, but the excruciating, unrelentless pain returned. We found out last night his cancer is back.
I am heartbroken and devestated. I do not know how to help my dear friend. It's very frustrating being on this end. You want to help, but are simply reared helpless. No words can express what you feel. When I look at my friend, I miss him so much. He was the life of the party! People gravitated toward he and his wife. Everyone loves them so much! I just don't. understand. But then, I'm not supposed to. God knows...A man's steps are directed by the Lord.
How then can anyone understand his own way? Proverbs 20:24. I DO trust, knowing God has a plan for it all. Understand? It's not for me to. I must trust and have faith knowing He loves us and knows where we all are at this moment.
2011 came and went in the blink of an eye. I took many lessons away from the year, one being a great reminder: Life is short. Live it to the fullest. And never take ANYone or ANYthing for granted.
Love to all!
I am heartbroken and devestated. I do not know how to help my dear friend. It's very frustrating being on this end. You want to help, but are simply reared helpless. No words can express what you feel. When I look at my friend, I miss him so much. He was the life of the party! People gravitated toward he and his wife. Everyone loves them so much! I just don't. understand. But then, I'm not supposed to. God knows...A man's steps are directed by the Lord.
How then can anyone understand his own way? Proverbs 20:24. I DO trust, knowing God has a plan for it all. Understand? It's not for me to. I must trust and have faith knowing He loves us and knows where we all are at this moment.
2011 came and went in the blink of an eye. I took many lessons away from the year, one being a great reminder: Life is short. Live it to the fullest. And never take ANYone or ANYthing for granted.
Love to all!
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