Today I'm grateful for...
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Today I'm grateful for.....
A warm comfortable home.
Taylor spending time with both of her aunts this weekend.
Good reviews on my commission painting and requests for another.
A fun evening out with Lisa on Friday....lots of sassy pictures with Lisa G., Kathy, Carly, Lisa, Josh, and I.
Watching Lisa and Dad try to fix the christmas lights.
Lisa and sugar :)
Clearing the air.
Meeting Josh's work friends and having my friends unexpectedly show up at the same place.
Winning the race at Hunters downunder.
Watching Jeff play at the Knickerbocker,....wow he's great.
Watching the river come up.
More mud on my tires.
The best sleep I've had in a long time, listening to the rain.
A day to rest, clean, and catch up on things at home.
Looking forward to a nice Christmas dinner with dad and the family this evening.
New messages from Vance, he disappeared for a while.
Being there for Jess yesterday. Knowing that she has momentum now, and watching her push through all obsticles.
Being persued.
Kelsey playing her music loud.
cameras and photos that help us remember.
Chris is gonna be here for Christmas yeah :)
Everyone will have a safe and happy christmas and new years.
Good things are happening for the people I love.
you my wonderful gift, you.
Taylor spending time with both of her aunts this weekend.
Good reviews on my commission painting and requests for another.
A fun evening out with Lisa on Friday....lots of sassy pictures with Lisa G., Kathy, Carly, Lisa, Josh, and I.
Watching Lisa and Dad try to fix the christmas lights.
Lisa and sugar :)
Clearing the air.
Meeting Josh's work friends and having my friends unexpectedly show up at the same place.
Winning the race at Hunters downunder.
Watching Jeff play at the Knickerbocker,....wow he's great.
Watching the river come up.
More mud on my tires.
The best sleep I've had in a long time, listening to the rain.
A day to rest, clean, and catch up on things at home.
Looking forward to a nice Christmas dinner with dad and the family this evening.
New messages from Vance, he disappeared for a while.
Being there for Jess yesterday. Knowing that she has momentum now, and watching her push through all obsticles.
Being persued.
Kelsey playing her music loud.
cameras and photos that help us remember.
Chris is gonna be here for Christmas yeah :)
Everyone will have a safe and happy christmas and new years.
Good things are happening for the people I love.
you my wonderful gift, you.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Today I am grateful for.....
acceptance
Honesty
Playing in the mud with Josh.
Seeing mom, Dennis, Tracie, DJ, Karen and Mike at Taylor's choir performance.
Getting some more Christmas shopping done finally!
Walking the snowy trails at the battlefield with Josh.
Getting new tires put on the Jeep finally!!
Having a friend that motivates me to finish what I start.
The three way phone call with myself, Jess and Josh yesterday, lots and lots of giggles.
Delivering my painting to a happy customer.
Getting some more painting time in.
The girls and I making a late night trip to the grocery store together. Spontaneous singing while putting groceries away. Quieting myself so I could listen to them and soak them in.
Getting Josh all to myself all day Thursday, lots of good serious conversation, lots of laughs.
Feeling safe.
Watching Taylor's talent show at Easttipp. She sang a solo and got three standing ovations!!! Yep, I'm a proud mama :)
Looking forward to a nice gift exchange/dinner tonight at Olive Garden with the wvh employees.
Lots of meaningful people in my life.
The fantastic cookies Jeremy made, I swear he's the male version of Betty Crocker!
Tristan's dimples.
Josh's laugh lines.
Love in all forms.
Honesty
Playing in the mud with Josh.
Seeing mom, Dennis, Tracie, DJ, Karen and Mike at Taylor's choir performance.
Getting some more Christmas shopping done finally!
Walking the snowy trails at the battlefield with Josh.
Getting new tires put on the Jeep finally!!
Having a friend that motivates me to finish what I start.
The three way phone call with myself, Jess and Josh yesterday, lots and lots of giggles.
Delivering my painting to a happy customer.
Getting some more painting time in.
The girls and I making a late night trip to the grocery store together. Spontaneous singing while putting groceries away. Quieting myself so I could listen to them and soak them in.
Getting Josh all to myself all day Thursday, lots of good serious conversation, lots of laughs.
Feeling safe.
Watching Taylor's talent show at Easttipp. She sang a solo and got three standing ovations!!! Yep, I'm a proud mama :)
Looking forward to a nice gift exchange/dinner tonight at Olive Garden with the wvh employees.
Lots of meaningful people in my life.
The fantastic cookies Jeremy made, I swear he's the male version of Betty Crocker!
Tristan's dimples.
Josh's laugh lines.
Love in all forms.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Satisfaction
Today I am grateful for.......
Getting some mud on my tires :) picture to be posted later ...
Craig dropping the pottery off for me on Friday. It was so much fun to come home and see all the things the girls and I made.
A very unexpected evening out in Indy on Friday, so much fun.
Helping Jess get ready for our dinner date :)
Jessica being my date for the recognition dinner on Saturday. There were lots of giggles at our table :) Lots of yummy food, good conversation, seeing old friends, lots of picture taking. Oooh and getting to see pictures of Tina's new baby, so sweet. And the reaction when my donated painting was given as one of the door prizes.
Mashed potatoes, ...I love mashed potatoes.
Big hugs from my friend Gary at the dinner, he always makes me smile. I'm so happy he's doing well since his divorce.
Spending an hour sitting in Jessica's driveway talking with her after the dinner as the snow was piling up all around us. I love her so much.
Lots of time on Sunday to get caught up on some house work.
Feeling loved and adored.
Mom taking the girls shopping so they could buy me gifts for Christmas.
Love in all forms.
Feeling innocently satisfied and content.
Looking forward to a busy week with the girls performances, last minute Christmas shopping, and another dinner for work.
S N O W ! ! ! In huge amounts!!!! Can't wait to go sledding!!!
My neighbors clearing my drive way and sidewalk with their snow blower while I was still sleeping this morning. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Knowing Jones and Sobe had a wonderful girls night up north.
Baths so hot I can see the steam rising off the water as I soak. mmmmm
Good things are happening for the people I love.
you my little luv bunny, you
Getting some mud on my tires :) picture to be posted later ...
Craig dropping the pottery off for me on Friday. It was so much fun to come home and see all the things the girls and I made.
A very unexpected evening out in Indy on Friday, so much fun.
Helping Jess get ready for our dinner date :)
Jessica being my date for the recognition dinner on Saturday. There were lots of giggles at our table :) Lots of yummy food, good conversation, seeing old friends, lots of picture taking. Oooh and getting to see pictures of Tina's new baby, so sweet. And the reaction when my donated painting was given as one of the door prizes.
Mashed potatoes, ...I love mashed potatoes.
Big hugs from my friend Gary at the dinner, he always makes me smile. I'm so happy he's doing well since his divorce.
Spending an hour sitting in Jessica's driveway talking with her after the dinner as the snow was piling up all around us. I love her so much.
Lots of time on Sunday to get caught up on some house work.
Feeling loved and adored.
Mom taking the girls shopping so they could buy me gifts for Christmas.
Love in all forms.
Feeling innocently satisfied and content.
Looking forward to a busy week with the girls performances, last minute Christmas shopping, and another dinner for work.
S N O W ! ! ! In huge amounts!!!! Can't wait to go sledding!!!
My neighbors clearing my drive way and sidewalk with their snow blower while I was still sleeping this morning. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Knowing Jones and Sobe had a wonderful girls night up north.
Baths so hot I can see the steam rising off the water as I soak. mmmmm
Good things are happening for the people I love.
you my little luv bunny, you
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Sooo much laughter
Today I'm grateful for...
A plethora of Christmas lights all glowy and twinkling :)
A fun night out with Billy, Josh, and Cory. They taught me how to play poker, don't know how much I'll remember, but I tried.
Josh paying me back.
A fantastic dinner with Stephanie, Craig, Erika, Scott, and Gail. I missed them :) We laughed and laughed, then went out and laughed some more.
Playing with Gail and meeting "Disco Dan".
Gail singing "Satisfaction" by the Stones while "Down Town Brown" did his "Jaggar Dance". Dang I wish I'd had a video camera.
Smiling and laughing until my cheeks hurt.
All the beautiful ice glazed over everything making the landscape seem dreamlike.
A wonderful afternoon with my mom, Tracie, DJ, and Taylor watching Kelsey's high school Christmas performance.
Having my mom take Taylor to practice this evening so I could get in some "face time" with Jess. :) Being so excited when we get together that our mouths just go so fast you barely see our lips moving :)
Taylor being brave and singing her solo for her cheer squad after they begged her.
Kelsey starting to have a friend over more often. --Giving she and Patrick some space and letting them play their video games in the living room....while I quietly keep tabs from my bedroom (which is right off the living room) :)
Roller Coasters !!!!!
you my little icecicle, you
A plethora of Christmas lights all glowy and twinkling :)
A fun night out with Billy, Josh, and Cory. They taught me how to play poker, don't know how much I'll remember, but I tried.
Josh paying me back.
A fantastic dinner with Stephanie, Craig, Erika, Scott, and Gail. I missed them :) We laughed and laughed, then went out and laughed some more.
Playing with Gail and meeting "Disco Dan".
Gail singing "Satisfaction" by the Stones while "Down Town Brown" did his "Jaggar Dance". Dang I wish I'd had a video camera.
Smiling and laughing until my cheeks hurt.
All the beautiful ice glazed over everything making the landscape seem dreamlike.
A wonderful afternoon with my mom, Tracie, DJ, and Taylor watching Kelsey's high school Christmas performance.
Having my mom take Taylor to practice this evening so I could get in some "face time" with Jess. :) Being so excited when we get together that our mouths just go so fast you barely see our lips moving :)
Taylor being brave and singing her solo for her cheer squad after they begged her.
Kelsey starting to have a friend over more often. --Giving she and Patrick some space and letting them play their video games in the living room....while I quietly keep tabs from my bedroom (which is right off the living room) :)
Roller Coasters !!!!!
you my little icecicle, you
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Snow!!!!
Today I'm grateful for.....
SNOW!!!
Coming out of the store with Taylor last night and witnessing the first of the snow flurries.
Watching Taylor flit around the parking lot catching snowflakes on her tongue.
Waking up to the blanket of new snow!
A two hour school delay making this morning extra special.
Being alone on the street during my walk this morning.
Walking in the snow and only my cheeks and nose being cold.
Seeing my neighbor in his garage, in his boxers, checking out the snow :) He scurried inside when he saw me coming....too funny.
The way snow makes everything look magical.
A giggly phone call from Jess, we're going sledding!
Good things are happening for the people I love.
you my little snowflake, you!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
River Water
Today I am grateful for....
Finally getting a schedule out to my sisters, my mom, and Karen for the girls's upcoming events!
Long giggly girl talk with Jess yesterday. Her amazing weight loss, 61 pounds now!
Finding out that Brea (jess's daughter) got a scholarship to go to Super Saturdays which is a gifted and talented program at Purdue that Kelsey attended! Go Brea!!!!! So excited for her, oh and they provide transportation for her too!!!
Things coming together for our girls night this Saturday! Some of my favorite girls (Erika, Gail, and Lisa G.) already giving a positive RSVP!
Connecting with Chris (my brother-in-law) on myspace!!! It's so much easier to keep in contact with him this way! (he's bad about losing phones, and numbers, and other things) I almost hear from him every day now!
Time to work on Laura's painting today.
Brett Dennen. His music makes me so happy, lovey, and reminiscent, I love listening to it while I paint.
Getting the invites for the next womyn's camp.
I'm grateful for all the help Kelsey gives me, with anything I ask of her.
Today I'm grateful for making it through the sludge of grief and depression, one step at a time. I stumbled a bit, but I have overcome. ...impossible to move forward when you let yourself stay stuck. I think I'm happy that people didn't know what to do for me or how to help because now I feel like can say I did it on my own. No one saved me, I saved myself.
I am grateful in advance that someone will please stop Bush before he ruins our country and creates a nightmare for us all!
I'm grateful that I can't have a conversation with my new-old friend that's less than six hours long! I think he talks more than Kevin, I love it! Some of it is meaningful, some of it is childish banter, but all of it means something to me.
The quiet time, right this minute, to sit down and type out my gratitude list.
Sleeping again finally!!! My schedule's off and I'm sleeping during the day again, but at least I'm sleeping!
Jone's is having a great time enjoying her training and time in a new state.
I am grateful for feeling really creative last night and today. Sometimes I feel like a river and the energy just flows, and sometimes I feel like a stagnant old pond. Today I'm feeling like a river, free flowing, bubbly and refreshing.
Good things are happening for the people I love.
you my icy cold refreshing river water, you
Finally getting a schedule out to my sisters, my mom, and Karen for the girls's upcoming events!
Long giggly girl talk with Jess yesterday. Her amazing weight loss, 61 pounds now!
Finding out that Brea (jess's daughter) got a scholarship to go to Super Saturdays which is a gifted and talented program at Purdue that Kelsey attended! Go Brea!!!!! So excited for her, oh and they provide transportation for her too!!!
Things coming together for our girls night this Saturday! Some of my favorite girls (Erika, Gail, and Lisa G.) already giving a positive RSVP!
Connecting with Chris (my brother-in-law) on myspace!!! It's so much easier to keep in contact with him this way! (he's bad about losing phones, and numbers, and other things) I almost hear from him every day now!
Time to work on Laura's painting today.
Brett Dennen. His music makes me so happy, lovey, and reminiscent, I love listening to it while I paint.
Getting the invites for the next womyn's camp.
I'm grateful for all the help Kelsey gives me, with anything I ask of her.
Today I'm grateful for making it through the sludge of grief and depression, one step at a time. I stumbled a bit, but I have overcome. ...impossible to move forward when you let yourself stay stuck. I think I'm happy that people didn't know what to do for me or how to help because now I feel like can say I did it on my own. No one saved me, I saved myself.
I am grateful in advance that someone will please stop Bush before he ruins our country and creates a nightmare for us all!
I'm grateful that I can't have a conversation with my new-old friend that's less than six hours long! I think he talks more than Kevin, I love it! Some of it is meaningful, some of it is childish banter, but all of it means something to me.
The quiet time, right this minute, to sit down and type out my gratitude list.
Sleeping again finally!!! My schedule's off and I'm sleeping during the day again, but at least I'm sleeping!
Jone's is having a great time enjoying her training and time in a new state.
I am grateful for feeling really creative last night and today. Sometimes I feel like a river and the energy just flows, and sometimes I feel like a stagnant old pond. Today I'm feeling like a river, free flowing, bubbly and refreshing.
Good things are happening for the people I love.
you my icy cold refreshing river water, you
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Rain drops keep falling on my head :)
Today I'm grateful for.....
A fabulous lazy rainy day.
All the phone calls I've been getting lately. Some people sort of disappeared from my life for a while, now all of a sudden they're all calling me again,....what's that about?
A wonderful thank you card from Kevin, looking forward to reconnecting with him soon and creating a different type of relationship with him and his new family.
Finally catching up with my brother-in-law, Chris while he was here. The girls and I had dinner with him where he got to have some conversation with them and see how they've changed in the year since he's seen them last. Then I got to hang with him, my sister, and Billy for a while on Friday, so much fun. He's such a wonderful guy. I love his calm but powerful presence, his intelligence, and his sense of humor.
Singing at the top of our lungs without a care in the world, Lisa S., Lisa G., Kathy, Chris, Billy, and I.
I'm grateful for Lisa taking Kelsey's bag to her on Friday night.
Hanging with Jess Friday afternoon, and more deep, meaningful, and moving conversation with her, all scattered with giggles. She has a sunshine smile just like Lisa and Taylor.
Jess's newly restored faith in herself and god which is helping her make her way through the garbage she's wading through right now.
Watching movies with "Mr. BadAss" (inside joke) on Saturday. More catching up, meaningful conversation, and lots of laughter.
Tyler Perry!!!! We watched one of his movies Saturday night, I forgot how much I loved him! His movies are hilarious while telling a story and teaching good family, and neighborly values.
Being alone in my pajamas all day today with no tv, just the glorious sound of the rain.
Knowing that my dad listened to the advice my sister and I gave him and that he will start following through. Also that this lay off will be a temporary minor set back, but he will find his way through quickly with great ease.
That the answers Lisa and Billy are looking for in their relationship with Jody and Ciara will come soon and with no back-lash.
That I will finally get this painting straightened out and finished on time.
That our egg will continue to grow steadily and healthily so I can continue to take care of my daughters and our finances.
Chris reminding me to think things through and try to look 10 moves ahead in the game, what ever the game is.
The new Tinman series on the Scifi channel, I love the Wizard of Oz!
That Tracie has an amazing man that loves and cares for her and DJ, and that he comes with his own fantastic family.
That Kelsey, Taylor, and Ciara gave mom lots of help with her Christmas stuff Friday night.
That Kelsey enjoyed her sleep over party Saturday where they got to paint pottery and just have lots of fun.
Oh, and that we now have our own Uniquely Yours pottery place not even a mile from our house!!!!!
All the great responses I got back from the "one word" email. Thank you to those of you who responded. :)
Good things are happening for the people I love.
you my lovely rain drop, you
A fabulous lazy rainy day.
All the phone calls I've been getting lately. Some people sort of disappeared from my life for a while, now all of a sudden they're all calling me again,....what's that about?
A wonderful thank you card from Kevin, looking forward to reconnecting with him soon and creating a different type of relationship with him and his new family.
Finally catching up with my brother-in-law, Chris while he was here. The girls and I had dinner with him where he got to have some conversation with them and see how they've changed in the year since he's seen them last. Then I got to hang with him, my sister, and Billy for a while on Friday, so much fun. He's such a wonderful guy. I love his calm but powerful presence, his intelligence, and his sense of humor.
Singing at the top of our lungs without a care in the world, Lisa S., Lisa G., Kathy, Chris, Billy, and I.
I'm grateful for Lisa taking Kelsey's bag to her on Friday night.
Hanging with Jess Friday afternoon, and more deep, meaningful, and moving conversation with her, all scattered with giggles. She has a sunshine smile just like Lisa and Taylor.
Jess's newly restored faith in herself and god which is helping her make her way through the garbage she's wading through right now.
Watching movies with "Mr. BadAss" (inside joke) on Saturday. More catching up, meaningful conversation, and lots of laughter.
Tyler Perry!!!! We watched one of his movies Saturday night, I forgot how much I loved him! His movies are hilarious while telling a story and teaching good family, and neighborly values.
Being alone in my pajamas all day today with no tv, just the glorious sound of the rain.
Knowing that my dad listened to the advice my sister and I gave him and that he will start following through. Also that this lay off will be a temporary minor set back, but he will find his way through quickly with great ease.
That the answers Lisa and Billy are looking for in their relationship with Jody and Ciara will come soon and with no back-lash.
That I will finally get this painting straightened out and finished on time.
That our egg will continue to grow steadily and healthily so I can continue to take care of my daughters and our finances.
Chris reminding me to think things through and try to look 10 moves ahead in the game, what ever the game is.
The new Tinman series on the Scifi channel, I love the Wizard of Oz!
That Tracie has an amazing man that loves and cares for her and DJ, and that he comes with his own fantastic family.
That Kelsey, Taylor, and Ciara gave mom lots of help with her Christmas stuff Friday night.
That Kelsey enjoyed her sleep over party Saturday where they got to paint pottery and just have lots of fun.
Oh, and that we now have our own Uniquely Yours pottery place not even a mile from our house!!!!!
All the great responses I got back from the "one word" email. Thank you to those of you who responded. :)
Good things are happening for the people I love.
you my lovely rain drop, you
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