Today is one of those days that I wish I would have stayed in bed. Slept the day away. A wise woman once said that it is better to pass through sorrow that we may know Joy. Ya, not so sure about that one. I feel like garbage today. We have had the sick bug circulating our house since Aaron left for San Antonio 1 1/2 weeks ago. Last night and today my stomach has been unsettled. My world is spinning and my head is pounding. What I have been able to swallow down today came right back up. I hear each foot on ever stair and every syllable uttered.
So, today, in my 9th day of my month of gratitude, I am thankful for my health. It takes these sick days for me to be even more grateful!
Signing off now.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Month of Gratitude - Day 8
We are told to avoid the natural man. Today's thankful moment might go against that. Not sure.
Today, I am thankful for some of my human desires. Not all of them. Chocolate is going to be the death of me.... haha!
I am thankful for my desire to better myself. I am speaking mostly of running. I want to be better. I want to run faster and longer. I want to increase my stamina and be able to do more. I like to think this helps me in other areas. I push myself. I accomplish what I set to accomplish. I have learned my limits are just that. MY LIMITS. I don't have limits, only the ones I place on myself.
Yesterday, I didn't feel well so I decided to just walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes. Do you think I did it? NOPE! One of my running songs came on and for the life of me, I COULDN'T walk. I had to run. My legs and brain just started going. It was such a weird feeling. My walking for 20 minutes turned into 2.6 miles in 30 minutes. Yep, super good. And guess what? I felt so much better the whole rest of the day. That right there is a huge lesson to all of us. Sometimes, those human desires we have can do us good. I crave the feeling after I run. The self satisfaction and success of completing yet another running session. I can't wait for the feeling after Carli and I run our 1/2 marathon in May. I am so super excited. Really? One year ago, if you would have told me I would be training for a 1/2 marathon I would have told you that you were NUTS.
Because I know myself, I know it will not stop at a 1/2 marathon. I will need to train and run a full marathon. For now, I am extremely happy working for my 1/2. Set a goal today that you don't think you can do. Then, amaze yourself by doing it!!
Today, I am thankful for some of my human desires. Not all of them. Chocolate is going to be the death of me.... haha!
I am thankful for my desire to better myself. I am speaking mostly of running. I want to be better. I want to run faster and longer. I want to increase my stamina and be able to do more. I like to think this helps me in other areas. I push myself. I accomplish what I set to accomplish. I have learned my limits are just that. MY LIMITS. I don't have limits, only the ones I place on myself.
Yesterday, I didn't feel well so I decided to just walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes. Do you think I did it? NOPE! One of my running songs came on and for the life of me, I COULDN'T walk. I had to run. My legs and brain just started going. It was such a weird feeling. My walking for 20 minutes turned into 2.6 miles in 30 minutes. Yep, super good. And guess what? I felt so much better the whole rest of the day. That right there is a huge lesson to all of us. Sometimes, those human desires we have can do us good. I crave the feeling after I run. The self satisfaction and success of completing yet another running session. I can't wait for the feeling after Carli and I run our 1/2 marathon in May. I am so super excited. Really? One year ago, if you would have told me I would be training for a 1/2 marathon I would have told you that you were NUTS.
Because I know myself, I know it will not stop at a 1/2 marathon. I will need to train and run a full marathon. For now, I am extremely happy working for my 1/2. Set a goal today that you don't think you can do. Then, amaze yourself by doing it!!
Month of Gratitude - day 7
Today, I am thankful for Heavenly Father's timing. I know - that sounds really weird. There are times when I think, "What the heck?" There are times when I can not speak but wonder seriously about the Lord's timing. Then, something happens and I am reminded that there is a plan for all of us.
When Aaron was called into our Bishopric a few weeks ago, it was one of those "What the heck?" moments. He is only 33. He is a physician in the Air Force who has recently been asked to see more patients. He has applied for a fellowship that would start next year which would require us to leave Alaska in May. The Stake Presidency still felt strongly about Aaron being in the Bishopric - even if for a short time. I felt peace with the calling and knew that things would work out and this was for the best, but I couldn't help but wonder about the timing of all of this.
Fast forward to this last Saturday. I was helping a friend at the DMV and got a call from Aaron. Only he couldn't hear me, and I had a strange buzzing in my ear. Super annoying. I turned my phone off and on again and it still didn't work. Everything else worked on my phone, but the actual phone. We just happen to be near an AT&T store and so I stopped in. They looked up my phone info and while I wasn't due for an upgrade until December 7th, my phone was still under the 1 year Apple warranty and told me to go to Apple. There just happened to be an Apple store in the mall as well. They just happened to have an appointment with a tech guy available right then. Within 2 minutes, he asked me how I felt about getting a new phone. Just like that, I had a new phone. Even though I am not up for a new phone for another month, I still got a new phone. Problem fixed. All is well with the world. My cell phone works.
Bishopric vs. new phone? Not really a comparison. However, the timing with the warranty and the phone issue reminded me that Heavenly Father is aware of each of us and he has a bigger plan. So while I still at times question the whole Bishopric thing (not Aaron, just my ability to handle it), it's the little things that remind me that we are not running on our time. We run on the Lord's time.
When Aaron was called into our Bishopric a few weeks ago, it was one of those "What the heck?" moments. He is only 33. He is a physician in the Air Force who has recently been asked to see more patients. He has applied for a fellowship that would start next year which would require us to leave Alaska in May. The Stake Presidency still felt strongly about Aaron being in the Bishopric - even if for a short time. I felt peace with the calling and knew that things would work out and this was for the best, but I couldn't help but wonder about the timing of all of this.
Fast forward to this last Saturday. I was helping a friend at the DMV and got a call from Aaron. Only he couldn't hear me, and I had a strange buzzing in my ear. Super annoying. I turned my phone off and on again and it still didn't work. Everything else worked on my phone, but the actual phone. We just happen to be near an AT&T store and so I stopped in. They looked up my phone info and while I wasn't due for an upgrade until December 7th, my phone was still under the 1 year Apple warranty and told me to go to Apple. There just happened to be an Apple store in the mall as well. They just happened to have an appointment with a tech guy available right then. Within 2 minutes, he asked me how I felt about getting a new phone. Just like that, I had a new phone. Even though I am not up for a new phone for another month, I still got a new phone. Problem fixed. All is well with the world. My cell phone works.
Bishopric vs. new phone? Not really a comparison. However, the timing with the warranty and the phone issue reminded me that Heavenly Father is aware of each of us and he has a bigger plan. So while I still at times question the whole Bishopric thing (not Aaron, just my ability to handle it), it's the little things that remind me that we are not running on our time. We run on the Lord's time.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Month of Gratitude - Day 6
Today I am thankful for Inspiration. It comes in all forms. I receive Inspiration as a mother, as a wife, as a daughter, as a friend and for our Primary. I have been able to answer many prayers by listening and acting upon the inspiration that I receive. I have also been the recipient of others inspirations. We are all answers to others prayers - If we only act!
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Month of Gratitude - Day 5
Today, I am so very thankful for music. In all forms. My ability sit down at my piano and play until I feel calm again. The chance I get to sit on the couch with my eyes closed as Aaron plays the piano. Sometimes, I even get to sing along. In my opinion, nothing brings the spirit in faster than music. I love plugging the earphones in and listening to a variety of music that I love and that I choose!
Friday, November 4, 2011
Month of Gratitude - Day 4
I never ever thought I would be grateful for what I am grateful for today. For day 4 - I am grateful for the ability I have to home school my kids. That we live in a land that allows me to stay home with my kids and teach them. I get to be the one constant in their lives. The one that they talk to and play with. At times it is very trying, but we get through those times For the most part, we all really enjoy this time we have been giving.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Month of Gratitude Thanks - Day 3
This is such a crazy world we live in. So much going on and so many people and responsibilities pulling us in so many directions. Today, I am grateful for the knowledge I have of my role in this life. As a wife, mother, daughter, sister or friend. I am especially grateful for my role as a Daughter of God. I know my individual worth and my Divine Calling. My knowledge of my roles gives me direction and purpose.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Month of Gratitude Thanks - Day 2
Today, I am so very grateful for Prayer. My ability to speak with my Heavenly Father. Feel of his love and know of his plan for me. There are times in my life when I do better with prayer than others, but I know that at anytime I can go to my Heavenly Father no matter how long it has been! he sure whew what he was doing when he put us on the Earth.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Month of Gratitude Thanks - Day 1
It is November. I am not feeling very grateful for my life right now so I am going to be doing a month of giving thanks. I a not just going to list the ones most common used. My desire is to realize how much I really have, and I'm not talking $$. Having said that...
Day 1 - I am so very thankful for my eyes.
Even though I complain about my eyes a lot because of the constant need of assistance from glasses or contacts, I am still able to see. While taking Kennie & Justin on an overnight field trip to the Seward Sea Life Center last month, I was in awe the entire 2 hour drive down of the beauty around me. I snapped a picture.
Can you see all those different colors? Amazing. I am so grateful for my ability to see all that is around me.
Day 1 - I am so very thankful for my eyes.
Even though I complain about my eyes a lot because of the constant need of assistance from glasses or contacts, I am still able to see. While taking Kennie & Justin on an overnight field trip to the Seward Sea Life Center last month, I was in awe the entire 2 hour drive down of the beauty around me. I snapped a picture.
Can you see all those different colors? Amazing. I am so grateful for my ability to see all that is around me.
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