I have had so much on my mind here lately. I'm really starting to think that I need to grab a notebook and put it all on paper. It is so much that I can barely make heads or tales of it all. I think I've put myself through every emotion possible over the last couple months. Now it is all just starting to very overwhelming. Do you ever feel like 'life' is singling you out? I think that is the only way to describe my life lately. Don't get me wrong, I know there is a point to it all. But in order to understand it all, I have to allow myself to feel the emotion....you agree?
We been going to church at Bethel Baptist here in the Fillmore/Coatesville area. It's a church that I'm very familiar with from growing up. It has been humbling to walk in and see the familiar faces that I haven't seen in so many years. What a warm, fuzzy feeling =) LOL It's been great though. It's like getting back to the roots of church. It's great to sing those old hymns from the hymnal books and still 'get it'. To focus more on the words rather than a loud drum banging the walls down. The sermons we've heard have been from the heart and the words of the Lord rather than influenced from the outside world and political. I know my journey has just begun; I could sense that once we moved back in to the area. Good heart felt people who know the hard work that is required to make an honest living.
I feel as if I stepped onto a soap box there for a moment...huh...sorry!
Anyway, so the snow...I hope it is over. I was beginning to get a little annoyed there when the school superintendent kept calling at 5:30am sharp; EVERY MORNING! It was a relationship that started off a little rocky. I was glad when it stopped as I didn't want to hurt his feelings. (LOL) I used to be one who hated the snow. It was the winter of 2007 when Kenny was deployed to Iraq that I started to work on my love/hate relationship. There was no choice when it came to going to and from work and school. Kenny wasn't here to save the day. I dealt with it and overcame it all. I like snow now! But, you have to admit, we have gotten more than our fair share of it this year. I'm ready for the crisp cool days that are full of sunshine. There is just something about it that opens up such joy and freedom. It's like nothing can stand in the way of anything.
We are in the middle of a discipline makeover in our house. With the kids that is. It's like bootcamp all over again for Kenny. Only he is the drill sargeant. The kids are doing pretty well. We hit a reminder moment today which I'm determined to make a little rough for them. I will regain control (she keeps reminding herself)!
Soccer and softball registration forms were sent out today. Soccer will start for Jonathan in March and softball will start for Madison in April. Then in May Madison will get her scramble lamb for the fair. A busy summer that I am looking forward to. Winter has it's way of strapping you to the indoors and bringing on cabin fever.
So....I'm starting a Relay for Life team this year in support of the American Cancer Society. It's exciting. (advertising plug: there is a link on my page which will direct you to the ACS website to make a donation if you would like to show your support and donate towards finding a cure!) My passion for supporting the ACS is an great one. Cancer has hit so close to home since my Grandpa was diagnosed with non-hodgkins Lymphoma. This year Putnam County has been selected to take part in a CPS Study (cancer prevention study). This is the 3rd study they will be conducting. Did you know that during the first study (which took place during the 50's) that tobacco was linked to cancer; and the second study (mid 80's) is when they linked diet and lifestyle choices and 2nd hand smoke. I support this cause whole heartedly and would like to encourage all of you to consider taking part in this study. They are looking for about 500,000 people who are between the age of 30-65. All you have to do is give a waist measurement, give 7 Tablespoons of blood and complete a survey. Now that isn't that hard is it? There is no finish line with cancer until a cure is found!
It's amazing how some good tunes and a blog can help bring relief. Things that were so bothersome before seem so small in importance afterwards. And a cold mountain dew helps too! LMBO =)
So I leave the blogging world with light feet to return to my household duties in discipline and dinner and laundry. BUT...I leave with a smile =)
Good Day all!
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