How a Day Can Change Lives Forever

Two years ago, three precious lives were tragically taken away from the world. Although I was only friends with them for a short while, one in particular taught me valuable lessons. Persevere and you will achieve your goal. She taught me that it was OK to do school work while at a soccer game. But most importantly and collectively, they taught me not to give up. This is going to be a tough week- I know this already. But I must not give up. I must keep the Faith and trust. We will miss them forever!

Let the Season Begin...

So, soccer began last week. With that begins the craziness of coordinating schedules, rides, games, parents etc. I love it. I love watching the boys do something they love to do. With all this love however, comes some sadness and frustration. I am one person, and I can only be in one place at one time. This weekend, I will have one child here and one child in Fond Du Lac. So, guess what that means... one parent here and one parent there. Its all good and I do get that, but I wish that I didn't feel sad about missing one while watching the other.

Let the games begin... go BIG or go home!

Curve Balls...Why do we have them?

I was thrown a major curve ball two days ago. It was one of those things that I had feared was coming, but still not what I had expected. Many have told me in the past few days that when one door closes, another opens. Thank God that is what has happened to me. I am fortunate and probably an exception, which makes me grateful. I am scared and anxious, but I know that it will all work out. Ahead of me are new experiences and new opportunities and I am looking ahead to a bright future. I also want to say Thank you to my friends that I leave behind who have taught me so much. I am thankful that all of you have been a part of my life and I know our paths will cross again! Remember, when life hands you lemons, make lemonade! :)

Determination

I sit here in amazement as I watch our best athletes perform in the Winter Olympics. The dedication and determination they have surpasses any sort of determination I have ever had throughout my lifetime. I am jealous. I wish that for one moment in my life that I had that sort of passion about something- anything. These athletes give up so much and take risks. Risk, what is that? Oh, is that when I decide to drive a little faster to get to work on time- or is that when I try something new at a restaurant? Obviously I am not a risky person either. I commend the athletes and marvel in their work. So for today, I will try to find something that I am passionate about and when I do, I will try to foster the same dedication and determination that have made our athletes so successful!

Homecoming '09 and the Purple Haze

Here is what you get when you mix two dirty-blonde boys and two cans of purple hairspray! Fun fun... although the purple haze from the aerosol in the house took some time to clear! The boys are set for Spirit day in their jerseys and hair! :)

Fall! :)

We went for a walk last evening. It was cool and cloudy outside and a bit breezy. But, it was beautiful out! The chill in the air and the scent of wood and leaves burning made it for a wonderful walk! Oh, and the company was good too! It was so peaceful and made me realize just how much I love fall!

Owning up!

Whatever happened to taking responsibility for our actions? Whatever happened to saying "I'm sorry"? What ever happened to honesty?

Are these morals and actions of the past? If so, we are in a lot of trouble. Yesterday at school, someone hit my car. Not the type of hit that made a dent but the type of hit that left a bunch of black and blue scuff marks on my back panel and bumper. No note was left- nothing, nada, zilch. Does it make me made that my car was scuffed- you bet, but it makes me really made that they could have cared less to own up to it. It's not like I would call the cops or anything, I just would like a simple..."I did this and I am sorry.". What happened to that? Why don't people take responsibility for their actions anymore? I find it a sad state of affairs!