Running, being a girl mom, changing lives.
It is the last day of the month and I am finishing strong. I am feeling better as I have been making small steps every day. April was a hard month for me. I had struggles, but I kept getting up again. I am thankful for all of those that support me and help to … Continue reading April Reflection and looking forward
Ahh the joys of packages arriving. My 4 year old A loves to check for boxes. She seems to think they are for her. Thanks pandemic, Christmas, and her birthday for those thoughts. Hahaha. Today she was excited there was a box at our door. She brought it in and asked if it was her. … Continue reading Invest in you
Ahhh the day after Christmas. What a wonderful day of the year for me. I am currently on the treadmill. Just walking today. Yesterday I received news that my great aunt and A's great great aunt passed away very early in the morning. She had been sick with stupid cancer. I am glad that A … Continue reading A Christmas Reflection
Maybe you aren't too drawn in by this title, but indulge for a few moments. This is not a list of what I need to do in the next few days or weeks. Here comes a list of things to do that maybe will get you headed in a direction you never thought was possible. … Continue reading Things to Do
We arrived home from our Thanksgiving vacation last evening. We had a nice smooth flight and A slept most of the way. She is a good flier. We immediately unpacked and A went straight for the toys she had been missing. She also wanted to be a part of the action so she was all … Continue reading Your Own House
I am a veteran of the United States Navy. I have been out of the Navy for almost a decade, and I still look back at that time in my life as one of the most important parts of my life. It shaped me. Looking back do I wish sometimes I would have stayed.... yes. … Continue reading Veterans, Let’s connect! (And the general public too!)
Today was the laziest day of vacation so far. We have built some models, watched movies, and just chilled together. Tonight steaks and baked potatoes, music, Legos, coloring, and some more shows. I am working on getting my steps in through pacing the hotel room, listening to a podcast, and typing here. I am pretty … Continue reading Pushing Through
Today I completed a challenge of running a 5k a day. I have really been running a 5k every day since September 1st only missing one day. This time was different because I was entered to win money. I didn't win but thats okay it was motivating. I am looking forward to my Thanksgiving break. … Continue reading 10 Days of 5ks
I decided to start training for a half marathon again as a way to get back into running. I have been on the treadmill every day. I am doing so well. On Tuesday I got up so early I ended up with 8 miles in 2 hours. It was the longest run in forever. I … Continue reading Early Morning Thoughts
We are seven days into October and I am still going strong with my intentional miles. I have decided that for October I am going to keep it surprise what organization I am supporting. I am very fortunate to be able to run and walk daily. I am thankful for my abilities. I am going … Continue reading October
