Happy Birthday to my baby

How did she turn 21 all ready. Wasn't she our baby just a minute ago. She has always been independent and had a sense of what she wanted for herself. She had a desire to accomplish and succeed. She was organized and book smarts came easy to her. She learned a few hard lessons along the way but did those with grace and courage. She taught me that she could endure and that i could not protect her at every turn. That is all a mom wants to do, is to protect her loved ones from any harm or hurt. She would "cut" those who even tried to bring pain to her babies. Today at 9:31 she turned 21. Last night Tamara and i took her out for her birthday celebration. First of all, let me say that she would even want her mom along for that meant so much to me. No surprise that she would want Tamara and I along, we are alot of fun :) But I do not take it for granite that she would make that choice. Thanks Sasha !! I am so thankful for my family. I hate the thought sometimes that i am on the back side of 50 but that is only because i truly love every day I can spend looking forward to the many events that happen every day. Seeing my babies and their babies is the greatest joy i could ever hope to experience. 

OK Note to self::

Get all your pictures scanned so you can put them on your blog!!!!

The dirty " C" Word

We have a 9th grade student at our school who will loose her leg this Friday because of cancer. She was a healthy softball player who got hit in the leg and after tests for pain that would not go away was diagnosed with this cancer. She has all ready undergone intense treatment, lost her hair and now will loose her leg. The other issue is that they found a spot on her lung so the focus will be on more chemo. I hurt for her.
Another peer who i love and whose family has been part of mine for 20 years was diagnosed with leukemia on Saturday. She starts her radiation tomorrow.
Our ex-neighbors mom is also fighting cancer that has gone to her brain. She is currently on a trip to Scotland which will be her last adventure. I sincerely hope she has the time of her life.
My dear friend's mom is also battling cancer. She has finished her chemo and now will undergo all the testing to see if it has stopped. She just celebrated her 70th birthday.
Thank you for the health of my children. Thank you for me life. I will continue to stand in the gap for these precious loved ones.

New Pair of Tennis Runners

Let it be noted that i am sporting a new pair.
Having a new pair of shoes is such a gift. I know when i need them
because my feet start hurting ... for a long time after i run.

So last weekend was their maiden voyage. Bike ride around Stone Mountain
Walk up then walk around. So very, very fun. Followed by a nice tasty meal
at Dakalb Farmers Market. Then home to watch TV and veg....

Weekend Alone!!

It is so fun and exciting for me to have ME time. Bobby is in Florida having a boys weekend also. I just finished my 4 mile run/walk and am feeling great. i love the endorphin feeling after a good workout. My mind is spinning with things to do.
Eat
Drink H20
Weed my outside garden by the house
Wash sheets
Mop kitchen floor
Vacuum
Take a shower, clean up and meet Celeste for an afternoon of fun.
AND did i mention i am the proud owner of a d40 Digital Nikon SOOooo
now there will be pictures as i learn to use it with lots of help from Ra.
Happy Saturday

It is a Rainy Saturday

But i got my ass up early and went to the Mountain of Stone before the weather hit.
So fun to start my day off like that.
Then i got a massage it was wonderful except had to cut it short so i could meet
MarBear and Justin for a movie.
Dispicable Me.. very cute!

Have started meeting Tammie Herrington in the Media Center for early am
prayer time. It has been wonderful and I thank God for her and this
time to regroup before school. I hope we stay with it all year long!!!!

3:00 am .."What's on your mind??"

Sasha and Ben.
Now that is something i was so hopeful was behind us. But looks like he won and now they are together again. Sucks!!
Makes me worried what will happen next time?
She has so much potential and yet she chooses a loser. Someone who manipulates and puts ideas into her head, 'a user.' She says he has changed and that she was not totally honest about the break up. Which one? Doesn't matter. I know enough to know that i am hurting knowing she is there and has chosen to be there. Having babies is a life long connection of worry. You never want them to hurt or be hurt. You want the very best for them. You don't want them to learn life lessons the hard way and have to be exposed to pain and suffering. Truly i want so much for all of my kids. And overall i have to be so thankful that i have such a wonderful family. Each of them add joy to our lives just by being here. We are all writing our own story God gives us that right. I pray He will continue to teach her His ways and draw her near to Him. Same goes for Justin. He also has a long way to go. But then so do i! Lessons learned that i have all ready learned again this year. Working with the public has many lessons. I pray i will be a "light" and will walk away from all drama...

A New School Year

And with that comes routine. I am so fortunate to have time away to regroup. I am grieving that i have misplaced my
1. Wedding Ring
2. Ring i got for my birthday last year
3. Ring i got about 8 years ago for my birthday that i loved

I loved all these rings and am feeling very sad i do not know where they are !!!
WWWAAAAHHHH... I will be so happy and excited if they ever show up and will never take them off again.
That said..
I recently had my physical and was pleased that i have lost 7 pounds since my last one but a little mad that i am still considered over weight on the doctors chart. i mean for real.

Just today i met a friend @ 6:30 am to walk up Stone Mountain, Bike around it then walk around it. My favorite kind of day. The humidity was down and it was the perfect start to my 2 days off work.

I got Bobby a new TV for his birthday it was a big surprise. So glad we also got the Blue Ray since it is the bomb. Avatar movie rocks!!