I love my family.
That is all.
x.o.x.o
oh and P.S.
Happy Thanksgiving week my lovelies!
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All you need is love!
Children are amazing! They can always bring a smile to my face no matter how I am feeling at the moment. This may sound awful but they seem to be able to make it about everything else but me. They are so loving and kind and just want to be involved. They are so willing to learn and help and do what they can to help. As I've had experiences of being a benefactor of this unconditional love I am so grateful. I was in PT recently and my therapist and I were discussing the pros and cons of my surgery. I have felt a huge change in my life over the course of my recovery. Yes, things are at times hard and seem daunting at the time. I have no desire to move forward because I feel so helpless. There are several things I have recognized that I think are important enough to remember. I know that I love those that have served me at this time. In SO many different ways. I was beginning to recognize that I couldn't do many things on my own without help of some kind. This was a hard reality to grasp onto. In time I have seen that it was important part to my hearts well being. It has softened my heart and I know that I still have a lot more distance to cover but I am so grateful for the opportunity to continue to be able to feel of my Heavenly Fathers love daily. And I am grateful that I am able to ask forgiveness when I may not have the best attitude. I know that prayers are answered and that no matter what there are always silver linings in everything~I love you all!!
Children make me smile!
Children make me smile!
nineteen ninety two
There was one year in my life that I had an experience I'll never forget. I don't remember the silly details just the feelings I had that day.
I always tell myself I must've been in first grade...my visual memory tells me so and for that it must be so. I had a wonderful teacher with whom I loved and I enjoyed my schoolmates. I also loved being able to attend school with two of my older siblings. We lived just a few miles from our elementary school and we'd ride the bus to school with all the neighborhood kids.
Onto the event and the moment I'll keep with me for always.
My brother walked home from school one day with one of His friends. I heard about it and told my mother I wanted to walk to school. I am pretty sure it was a lost fight on my part. My mother telling me that one of these days my brother could possibly accompany me on the walk. I'm sure I dragged my feet to bed that evening. However the next morning I told my mother I would walk to the bus stop up the street to catch the bus - not sure if that is accurate but it is how I remember it. I did in fact walk to that bus stop but instead of stopping and waiting with the other kids I continued on my way. I walked the route of the school bus. For me that is the only way I knew and I trusted it. However after a while I began to get tired and scared. I was beginning to think that walking to school had not been as wonderful as my brother had talked it up to be. I was approaching a turn off from the busy street where there was a house of an older couple I knew and loved. I just knew she would be home and she'd take me in and make me feel safe. I approached their front door and nobody answered. It was then that I began to cry. For I knew there was still a way to go until I got to school and I didn't have the ability to continue. My tired body was emotionally and physically exhausted. I prayed that somebody would find me and make it better. I didn't want to be alone and realized my mother was right; I was too young to walk to school without someone older. That knowledge made it all that much worse, and I felt horrible for being dishonest as well. My stomach was in knots and just when I felt as if nobody would ever find me a saw a school bus. Its driver approaching me asking me what my name was and if I was alright.
The bus drivers on other routes had been notified of the fact that I hadn't made it to school that morning. It is an experience I've always wanted to forget. I felt such relief when that driver found me and took me to school. But all the kids in my class had been questioned about my whereabouts and I felt foolish walking into the classroom that day.
I don't remember really ever talking about it much with my parents after that. But eventually I learned that the route my brother walked to get to school was not the one I had taken. On that day it was a shorter way and one that if I had been patient I would have been able to enjoy all that much more.
Isn't that how it is in our lives though? I got selfish and only saw the end in mind and that I wanted it then and now. I didn't want to wait and depend on someone else. So I did it myself and had to experience something I otherwise wouldn't have had to. I took my way instead of being patient. I also know that my Heavenly Father heard my simple prayer that day of forgiveness and asking for help. It is the same with anything else we go through in this life. Our prayers are heard and He will never abandon us. He knows the end from the beginning and we need to trust that. I know that at times it is hard to remember the simple things we know. But that experience is one that will forever be with me. It is truth that at times what we want isn't always how it should be, however we still have the opportunity to choose. I know that my Heavenly Father will be there always, even at the moments of darkness and shame. For a 6 year old that is all I felt that day, yet when I turned to Him, He provided a way! I love this gospel and I love the power of prayer. May we all take advantage of it! Surely Heaven is with us if we but give heed!
I always tell myself I must've been in first grade...my visual memory tells me so and for that it must be so. I had a wonderful teacher with whom I loved and I enjoyed my schoolmates. I also loved being able to attend school with two of my older siblings. We lived just a few miles from our elementary school and we'd ride the bus to school with all the neighborhood kids.
Onto the event and the moment I'll keep with me for always.
My brother walked home from school one day with one of His friends. I heard about it and told my mother I wanted to walk to school. I am pretty sure it was a lost fight on my part. My mother telling me that one of these days my brother could possibly accompany me on the walk. I'm sure I dragged my feet to bed that evening. However the next morning I told my mother I would walk to the bus stop up the street to catch the bus - not sure if that is accurate but it is how I remember it. I did in fact walk to that bus stop but instead of stopping and waiting with the other kids I continued on my way. I walked the route of the school bus. For me that is the only way I knew and I trusted it. However after a while I began to get tired and scared. I was beginning to think that walking to school had not been as wonderful as my brother had talked it up to be. I was approaching a turn off from the busy street where there was a house of an older couple I knew and loved. I just knew she would be home and she'd take me in and make me feel safe. I approached their front door and nobody answered. It was then that I began to cry. For I knew there was still a way to go until I got to school and I didn't have the ability to continue. My tired body was emotionally and physically exhausted. I prayed that somebody would find me and make it better. I didn't want to be alone and realized my mother was right; I was too young to walk to school without someone older. That knowledge made it all that much worse, and I felt horrible for being dishonest as well. My stomach was in knots and just when I felt as if nobody would ever find me a saw a school bus. Its driver approaching me asking me what my name was and if I was alright.
The bus drivers on other routes had been notified of the fact that I hadn't made it to school that morning. It is an experience I've always wanted to forget. I felt such relief when that driver found me and took me to school. But all the kids in my class had been questioned about my whereabouts and I felt foolish walking into the classroom that day.
I don't remember really ever talking about it much with my parents after that. But eventually I learned that the route my brother walked to get to school was not the one I had taken. On that day it was a shorter way and one that if I had been patient I would have been able to enjoy all that much more.
Anyone for a corn maze??
Oh fall! I love this time of year. The scent the colors the beauty the crip air and the crunch of leaves...I love it all! But what about corn mazes? I haven't been to one since I was in high school. OH those were the days. I only went because my bf at the time wanted to go with our friends who were all together or whatev at the time. I'd rather have spent the time doing anything but. I came across this lil gem though and think this may have made it a better experience for me to consider making an appearance again at any given maze. What are your thoughts?
*And I don't hate on blondes nor do I judge them. We all get a bad wrap for something at some point - Blonde is one that I get labeled all too often. Embrace it I say.
*And I don't hate on blondes nor do I judge them. We all get a bad wrap for something at some point - Blonde is one that I get labeled all too often. Embrace it I say.
So much laughter
I found something amazing!! I was so excited to go to the gym last night. I love the gym and especially on Saturday nights - because I can watch SNL! Well did anyone else catch this? I was rolling on the floor laughing! I love Twilight but when they make fun of Twilight I love it even more!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
nineteen eighty nine
I figured I'd begin with a year that celebrates a life. The birth of my baby sissy - Cassandra. She is AMAZING even though we really share no commanalities except our blood. That's why it was such a good year. She was a magnificent joy in my life, and still is!
She is engaged and soon to be hitched here in the next few months. She is so crazy in love that it makes me want to barf but regardless I am happy for her.
She may not remember this but well obviously she was a baby so she wouldn't but I was so excited with the idea of having a baby around - that is until day she was born.
I woke up and went into my parents bedroom and they weren't there. I thought they had left me and weren't ever going to return. I still remember that feeling, but they ended up keeping her and coming home and it has since worked out in the end.
When my dad would go on business trips my mum would allow us to sleep in bed with her. The best thing ever! But since Cassie was the baby she got to sleep in the middle. She got to sleep next to mom! And she would push me out of the bed, she's too young to remember this I'm sure. But it sure did stick with me. One time she pushed me out while I was sleeping and I feel onto the floor and it hurt! Lame waterbed! I haven't liked waterbeds since. I wonder why??
She is engaged and soon to be hitched here in the next few months. She is so crazy in love that it makes me want to barf but regardless I am happy for her.
She may not remember this but well obviously she was a baby so she wouldn't but I was so excited with the idea of having a baby around - that is until day she was born.
I woke up and went into my parents bedroom and they weren't there. I thought they had left me and weren't ever going to return. I still remember that feeling, but they ended up keeping her and coming home and it has since worked out in the end.
When my dad would go on business trips my mum would allow us to sleep in bed with her. The best thing ever! But since Cassie was the baby she got to sleep in the middle. She got to sleep next to mom! And she would push me out of the bed, she's too young to remember this I'm sure. But it sure did stick with me. One time she pushed me out while I was sleeping and I feel onto the floor and it hurt! Lame waterbed! I haven't liked waterbeds since. I wonder why??
I can't do everything
But that doesn't mean I won't attempt anything at least once!! I went to physical therapy today and I have a love hate relationship with pt. Oh brother! That sounds like everything in my life. Moving on...
Ha ha sometimes I hear the most random things and it makes me wonder what the tuna people were thinking. Does it even phase them that they sound ridiculous? Well I guess I don't have room to talk because I am guily of this at times too but still...I have to wonder.
I don't judge, I will be your friend. Because I can but don't think that just because I am your friend I won't point out some of the dumb things you say and or do. Puh-lease isn't that what friends do??
So I am going to try my attempt at something a few of my fellow bloggy friends are doing. Where each post represents a year from their life. I'll not subject to silly ramblings but I'll be sure to tie in some silly experience to a real life point in my day to day life. Keep your eyes peeled for me to get a start on that.
And for those of you that care, the Nuggets won last night. And I know they had a horrible first half and yes I was worried they were going to lose. But proves that worrying makes no sense. They came back strong in the 3rd quater and I am sure proud of them! Now let's continue bringin it at tomorrows game against Miami! Loves*
Ha ha sometimes I hear the most random things and it makes me wonder what the tuna people were thinking. Does it even phase them that they sound ridiculous? Well I guess I don't have room to talk because I am guily of this at times too but still...I have to wonder.
I don't judge, I will be your friend. Because I can but don't think that just because I am your friend I won't point out some of the dumb things you say and or do. Puh-lease isn't that what friends do??
So I am going to try my attempt at something a few of my fellow bloggy friends are doing. Where each post represents a year from their life. I'll not subject to silly ramblings but I'll be sure to tie in some silly experience to a real life point in my day to day life. Keep your eyes peeled for me to get a start on that.
And for those of you that care, the Nuggets won last night. And I know they had a horrible first half and yes I was worried they were going to lose. But proves that worrying makes no sense. They came back strong in the 3rd quater and I am sure proud of them! Now let's continue bringin it at tomorrows game against Miami! Loves*
my lil nuggets of pure joy
Come together
So often I forget that we all have our own rocks to hurdle in this life...and as of late that has been the case for many. But I know that there is a greater plan in all of this and that this is but a moment. My friend Laura has asked my help in promoting her mothers cd that has just been released to benefit a good family friend of theirs. If you'd like to know more go to this link. Listen to the wonderful music and let's come together in remembering that we can't do this alone. Let us help one another and love one another as we continue on our journey through life. Love you all!
where'd fall go?
I love living in Colorado! It has snowed more in the last month than like in the entire month of November and December combined last year. Okay maybe I'm wrong but it sure does feel like it. And it came just in time too. I got my boot off and of course what did I do?!? I played in it of course! It was amazing and now it is pretty much all melted away and in the 60's.
China town?!?
Okay so it wasn't really in 'china town' but it was in a way. If Colorado had a China town I would mark this area to be just that. {duh I know I contradict myself} anyways China town was amazing. We went to the Chinese grocery store which is an experience everyone should have at least once. We went to the Chinese furniture store and we even made an appearance at Dim Sum! YUMMY! Anyways I am back from my lil out of Colorado but in Colorado experience. It lasted just a few hours and I loved every minute of it. In the furniture store there was bamboo and Buddhas everywhere and oh the tea pots~I wanted to buy every single one of them!! So beautiful!! The dish ware is so beautiful and well I could go on and on but really I just wanted to say I took a mini 4 hour vacation and it was amazing! Love you all!
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