Relaxation

I think sometimes with craziness of the world we forget to take the time to relax and unwind! Enjoy the little things in life!

Give Thanks!

NOVEMBER

November is generally a month where most people take the time out to give thanks.. Thanksgiving is not the only holiday where we should take the time out and be thankful... Generally speaking.. we should be giving thanks all the time... 

As the holiday season approaches, we should all really think about our lives.. how lucky we are to be here and have the people we have in our lives. There are many military families out there whose loved ones will not be home to share in the holidays.. Who will have one seat missing at the dinner table.. There are many families who have had a missing seat for awhile now.. It is equally important to give thanks for families who are enduring these sacrifices because their loved ones are defending our freedom.




Here is the scene.. you're standing in the grocery store and in walks a man dressed in his uniform.. All too many times, we see him, take notice and never really say anything... My challenge to all who are reading is to take an opportunity to give thanks...  I challenge you to walk up to this man or woman and  extend your hand and say Thanks!  This will most likely make his or her day! 

With Veterans day approaching, we should all take time to go out of our way and say thank you to these men and women who work long hours and risk their lives so you can be have your freedom..

Keep in mind that freedom does not come free... I think about what my brother in law missed when my sister had their first son.. He was deployed to Iraq and missed the first ten months of Caden's life.. I am thankful for people like my brother in law every day.. We miss him when he is gone and worry like crazy! Imagine going through this  every day.. Imagine what my sister goes through.... It is not easy and they do it for the love of the job and country..   I challenge you to make November not only about giving thanks for the things you have.. but for the people you have in this world, who are out on the front line, so you can be at home with your family...


So my question is... what are you going to do to Give Thanks this Veteran's Day? I have made a few donations to some of my favorite charities- 

Hopefully these links will motivate some of you!

http://www.uso.org/

http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

www.spcai.org/baghdad-pups.html

http://www.opgratitude.com/

 Following your dreams...

Just a quick note.. ALWAYS follow your heart! Do not let anyone tell you differently.. Ultimately this is your life and if you do not leap, you will look back and regret this!

The World As we Know it....

Lets face it people.. the world that our generation has grown up in has drastically changed.

I think that at a younger age, I pictured my world being a lot different then it is now. Granted..... In some ways, we all have these vague ideas as young kids.. but I think that at some point, we are mislead as children... We always want our children to believe that life is awesome and wonderful.. but at what point, are we painting too much of a fairytale?

I CERTAINLY believe that we create our own fate.. meaning... if you dream it.. and work hard.. you will accomplish everything you set out to.. even if what you meant to accomplish is a bit different once you get there... But when do we actually need to take a step back and see the reality of the situation? I think it took a wake up call for me to realize that life is not always beautiful.. it took my mother leaving, my father struggling and a realist love in my life, for me to see that- Life is not as always as simple as finding Prince Charming, getting married and having babies to live happily ever after... I've discovered that in life, we need to find peace and happiness within ourselves before we can be happy and living life to the fullest with someone else.. Too many times people mistake this need for loneliness..

I think one should Go OUT THERE! Actually gain experiences, see the world.. Meet new people.. Take on a challenge face first.. Do things to make yourself happy first! I really think that if you accomplish this, making yourself happy, you will make someone else a very happy partner some day. I also believe that everybody has a purpose in life and this may not be what every person wants... I do get that.. this is probably what is best for me on my path...  I just think there is so much to do and see.. why not make yourself happy first!?

Blessed-

Have you ever had one of those days where you feel blessed? Today was that day!!! I had an amazing birthday!!! Thank you to everybody who took the time out to wish me a great day. You TRULY made my day that much better!!

I am absolutely overwhelmed in regards to the number of wishes! I am a lucky girl! Life is truly about the moments that make you go wow!!

Feeling great!! looking forward to making the next 27 years.. WELL WORTH IT!

Heart Broken.......

As many of you may know, I've been having a lot of issues with my horse Jimmy- unfortunately after speaking with the barn manager, he indicated that the vet took a look at him, while at the farm yesterday and that he is just getting worse...

I am planning on putting him down in two weeks time when she returns to tend to another horse.. This is such a hard decision as this horse has saved my life in so many ways.. 

Many may say... "Save your life? a horse?"- the answer is YES!! This animal is so in tune with me that he knows how I feel at all times. He knows when I am sad, as he will come over and put his head on my shoulder and be extra "Lovey Dovey"-

He knows when I am happy as he will act as silly as he possibly can.. Aka... Check my pockets for food..." I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE SNACKS LADY!! GIVE EM UP!" is what I always picture him saying in his head..

He is AMAZING around children.. especially my nephew, who loves him dearly and asks to see him on a regular basis.. He takes care to watch where he walks (as to not step on him) and likes to put his nose on his head to wiggle his hair around with his lips.. 


Jimmy and I used to do horse shows.. it really is a sight to see... he's not fast.. at all.. and he's kind of short and chubby... however.. this horse will run his little heart out, as fast as his little legs will let him.. just for me.. he knows I want to participate and he gives his all .. just for me...  I think the thing that makes me laugh the most is that, normally, the crowd cheers for the rider...  not in Jimmy's case.. everyone cheers.. GO JIMMY!!  it is so clear how hard this little guy was trying!! He has a heart of gold!

This horse has been there for me through family crisis, being in Love, heartache and so on...  I know what he is thinking, feeling and wants at all times.. I really believe animals, especially highly senstive animals such as dogs and horses can tap into this rather easily if they have a strong bond with you...

This is probably one of the most heartbreaking decisions i have to make... I know it is best for him, but of course.. still difficult...

These next two weeks are going to be positive. I am going to be sure to tell him  how much I love him, how much he means to me and spoil him to no end!  (he was already spoiled, but I will continue to do so) He had a good, full life.. (we think he is about 38 years old.. yes.. people years..) and I did the best I could in taking care of him... He has always been happy!!

One order of hot grain with Apples and Cinnamon Coming up sweet boy!!!! 





 

Dont Blink

As my birthday approaches, i realize, I've learned a lot in 27 years!!  I've had a mother, who I thought would be around for my whole life, leave and a father step up and take her place two fold. I've had many strong women also take the place of my mother. I've welcomed a brother in law- a wonderful nephew, who is attached to my hip! and who I fell in love with the minute I saw him! <3 I've grown closer with my brother and sister!  I've found the love of my life and lost him but I’ve taken the important things I have learned from him to my heart and use them every day. Those things are part of what helped me be who I am today..I've danced in a kitchen to no music, sat around a bonfire with good friends, <3 Laughed so hard I cried<3,  traveled half way around the world, climbed a mountain, shot a wide range of guns, lost some old friends, made some new...I've watched cancer claim two family members and also watched someone beat it and prosper. I've worked my ass off to fail and I've worked my ass off and succeeded. I've planned future goals, changed them a million times ..I’ve become confident and stronger  then I think I realize at times…Overall... I am so proud of the woman I have become and will make the next 27 years even better:)