Oct 25, 2010

I mean let's get moving Cisilia!!

Slacker was sick and on antibiotics but got on the scale this weekend and I see where that Holloween candy has gone.  To my butt and stomach.
SSoooo  i am going to the gym tonight Eagles Landing gonna do a class with weights then some Hip Hop!!  We will see how smoothly i move tomorrow.  I love the challenge of doing it. Did i mention i signed up for a 10K at Callaway Gardens in two weeks.  OK .. of I go

6 years ago today... 10/17

Another year,

and what it means to me is another confirmation

that this wonderful couple

 are the best ever.  They have figured out that taking care of each other goes along way in making a happy life for this sweet boy.  This was their anniversary weekend.  I am so excited that we got to share these moments with them and their sweet precious little boy.

Jackson is so blessed to have them as his parents.

Happy Anniversary to the Williamson's with heartfelt love.

You sure do add lots of laughter and fun to our lives on Pebble Brook Lane.

"Into the Wild" Chris McCandless

Seen the movie and read the book.
One quote really stood out.  i had to go back and find it to remind myself that i had to really think about this.
Unlike Muir and Thoreau, McCandless went in the the wilderness not primarily to ponder nature or the world at large but, rather: to explore the inner country of his own soul.  He soon discovered, however, what Muir and Thoreau already knew: An extended stay in the wilderness inevitable directs one's attention outward as much as inward, and it is impossible to live off the land without developing both a subtle understanding of, and a strong emotional bond with, that land and all it holds.
He graduated from Emory in 1990. He was an extremely intense young man and possessed a streak of stubborn idealism that did not mesh readily with modern existence.  He spent 16 weeks in a bus in Alaska.  I was very moved by this story.

Inhale Fall

I can't I repeat Can't explain how much i love this fall weather

But i will try:

I love that to everything there is a season and a promise of Newness

I love that the color of the sky and clouds is robin blue

I love that the crispness as i run/walk remind of the season change

I love the smells

I love the windows being open all the time and the feel of cool

I love that family and friends gather, even if its to watch football

I love that i get to change my scents from Bath and Body works

I love that things take on a newness and awareness

I love the festivals and the color orange

I love life and living in the moment and being thankful for all that is!!!

Fall break this week and once again my to do list is long:

Today is get it done day.

Jackson spent the night last night. That was high on my list :)

Making crafts

Reorganizing drawers and closets

Recycling stuff

Washing all my bedding

Reading and Movie or two

Stopping and taking the time to Inhale Fall such a pleasure.

Thank you God for every moment I am here.

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....