So, today was good. The gym was crowded with kids but two of them were so amazingly cute. Logan and Jessica were fighting for my lap. Ya gotta love the affection that kids show you.
After work, I went to watch Gavin run in the Fun Run at school. It was really hot but Gavin did great. He ran it in under 8 minutes. Then my mom took Makenna and I out to lunch at Subway. While at Subway I ran into so many people that I knew, customers, people from church, friends....it was really nice.
Because I didn't get much one on one time with my children on Mother's Day, tonight was my night to do what I wanted to do with my kids. So, Jeremy and I went to the Waffle House with the kids tonight. I know it is not a huge thing to go there, but it was just being with my kids, out of the house, without any interruptions. The kids put music on the jukebox that I like and we ate a really good meal.
So happy Mother's Day to me....today. I enjoyed today so much.
What I am thankful for today:
my children
the Waffle House
my friends
my mom
the gym
good food
my store
my teachers
my Youth Group
laughter
Makenna singing
Subway
hope
peace
love
Friday, May 14, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
What do you Visualize as Your Life?
How do you visualize yourself? Do you visualize yourself being miserable, feeling tired, driving a crappy car, working a job you hate? Ever wonder why you are where you are in life? What we visualize over and over becomes reality. Whether you know it or not OR like it or not, we are the reason why our lives are the way they are. We can sit and blame the past, our mentors, or situations which altered our lives. However, we are the ones who choose to deal with that whether it be in a negative way or a positive way. It can be comfortable to stay in a miserable situation because it is all we know. Yet, the entire time we stay where we are, we complain. The only one who can change us and where we are in our lives....is ourselves. Start with changing your attitude. Know that you deserve the best out of life. Appreciate what you do have. Surround yourself with positive people. Love everything and show everything and everyone how grateful you are. Visualize yourself with a better life....over and over again. Lastly, feel it. Feel the love, the gratitude, the joy of your NEW life. It will come true.
What I am thankful for today:
The Secret
signs from my loved ones who have passed
love
laughter
my children
my friends
Pampered Chef
appreciation
the wonderful people at my church
compliments
blushing moments
my health
the gym
time with the ones I love
energy
sleep
the sunshine
flowers
music
smiles
hugs
What I am thankful for today:
The Secret
signs from my loved ones who have passed
love
laughter
my children
my friends
Pampered Chef
appreciation
the wonderful people at my church
compliments
blushing moments
my health
the gym
time with the ones I love
energy
sleep
the sunshine
flowers
music
smiles
hugs
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Turn Your Mood Around
Turn your mood around by showing gratitude. What are you thankful for? Say it, feel it, and watch your mood completely change to be positive, inspired, appreciative and happy. Stop focusing on the negative issues and focus on only positive things. More positive things will come into your life as you do this. What is your thankful list?
I am so thankful for:
my neighbors
my children
my friends
my family
my store
my customers
my blogs
facebook
internet
email
my car
my pets
my clothing
PartyLite
Stampin Up!
Pampered Chef
my teachers
faith
love
inspiration
laughter
God
the power of prayer
my church
Youth Group
imagination
positive attitudes
open minds
smiles
hot showers
chocolate
music
The Biggest Loser
my part time job
flowers
sunsets
fresh air
my health and the health of my loved ones
happiness and the happiness of my loved ones
air conditioning
Mirror Images
Makenna's teachers
Pastor Tricia
scrapbooking
creativity
signs from above
time
quality time with the ones I love
quality time with me
I am so thankful for:
my neighbors
my children
my friends
my family
my store
my customers
my blogs
internet
my car
my pets
my clothing
PartyLite
Stampin Up!
Pampered Chef
my teachers
faith
love
inspiration
laughter
God
the power of prayer
my church
Youth Group
imagination
positive attitudes
open minds
smiles
hot showers
chocolate
music
The Biggest Loser
my part time job
flowers
sunsets
fresh air
my health and the health of my loved ones
happiness and the happiness of my loved ones
air conditioning
Mirror Images
Makenna's teachers
Pastor Tricia
scrapbooking
creativity
signs from above
time
quality time with the ones I love
quality time with me
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Keep on Keeping On!
April 21st—“Keep on Keeping On!”
“So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.”
1 Corinthians 15:58
When you feel like quitting, “keep on keeping on” and you’ll get what runners call their second wind. That’s the power which propels them to the finish line and makes them winners. It’s why the Bible says, “Blessed is the mans who perseveres” (James 1:12 NIV).
Ever heard of Thomas Starzl? He became interested in organ transplants as a surgery resident in medical school. In 1958 he sewed new livers into dogs whose livers had been removed, but all of them died within two days of the operation. A year later he found a way to stabilize circulation, and the dogs lived for a week. In March 1963 he performed the first human liver transplant, but his patient bled to death. That failure, and the hepatitis epidemic that spread through artificial transplant centers worldwide during the 1960’s, forced his liver transplant program to be abandoned. But he refused to quit. In 1968 Starzl reported the results from new transplant trials. All seven children involved had survived, although four died within six months—an encouraging, but not stellar result. By 1975 only two liver transplant programs were left in the world. Twenty-three years after he first began, Starzl and his team found success: nineteen out of twenty-two patients lived for long periods. Starzl was criticized, even vilified by the medical establishment. But he persevered. And we should be glad he did. Today liver transplants are routinely performed around the world and people who had no hope are now living happy and productive lives. So, whatever your assignment, “Stand firm. Let nothing move you.”
If this doesn't motivate you to keep going, then something is wrong. Many times I have been getting ready to give up on so many things. Some small spark inside me says..."keep going." Maybe that spark is faith? Maybe it is hope? Not sure. Like The Secret says, we should consider our lives as if we were driving in a car at night time with the headlights on. We can only see the next 200 feet in front of us yet we can make it all the way to another state in the dark. If we have faith that we will get to where we want to be only being able to see little of what is ahead, we will make it to our destination. A light will be made a little at a time. We do not need to see the entire picture or know how...just know we will.
What I am thankful for today:
The Secret CDs which I am borrowing from a friend
my friends
a wonderful walk with Jamie and the kids last night
my children
my pets
my part-time job
inspired action
my health
the health and happiness of my loved ones
laughter
hope
faith
sleep
my appointment at The Healing Place
a clear mind
the sunshine
getting Pappy's flower beds done
music
smiles
love
“So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.”
1 Corinthians 15:58
When you feel like quitting, “keep on keeping on” and you’ll get what runners call their second wind. That’s the power which propels them to the finish line and makes them winners. It’s why the Bible says, “Blessed is the mans who perseveres” (James 1:12 NIV).
Ever heard of Thomas Starzl? He became interested in organ transplants as a surgery resident in medical school. In 1958 he sewed new livers into dogs whose livers had been removed, but all of them died within two days of the operation. A year later he found a way to stabilize circulation, and the dogs lived for a week. In March 1963 he performed the first human liver transplant, but his patient bled to death. That failure, and the hepatitis epidemic that spread through artificial transplant centers worldwide during the 1960’s, forced his liver transplant program to be abandoned. But he refused to quit. In 1968 Starzl reported the results from new transplant trials. All seven children involved had survived, although four died within six months—an encouraging, but not stellar result. By 1975 only two liver transplant programs were left in the world. Twenty-three years after he first began, Starzl and his team found success: nineteen out of twenty-two patients lived for long periods. Starzl was criticized, even vilified by the medical establishment. But he persevered. And we should be glad he did. Today liver transplants are routinely performed around the world and people who had no hope are now living happy and productive lives. So, whatever your assignment, “Stand firm. Let nothing move you.”
If this doesn't motivate you to keep going, then something is wrong. Many times I have been getting ready to give up on so many things. Some small spark inside me says..."keep going." Maybe that spark is faith? Maybe it is hope? Not sure. Like The Secret says, we should consider our lives as if we were driving in a car at night time with the headlights on. We can only see the next 200 feet in front of us yet we can make it all the way to another state in the dark. If we have faith that we will get to where we want to be only being able to see little of what is ahead, we will make it to our destination. A light will be made a little at a time. We do not need to see the entire picture or know how...just know we will.
What I am thankful for today:
The Secret CDs which I am borrowing from a friend
my friends
a wonderful walk with Jamie and the kids last night
my children
my pets
my part-time job
inspired action
my health
the health and happiness of my loved ones
laughter
hope
faith
sleep
my appointment at The Healing Place
a clear mind
the sunshine
getting Pappy's flower beds done
music
smiles
love
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