Let it snow!

This morning we woke up to this!!!!!

So we made it..

We survived yet another 12 hour trip in the car... and made it to Missouri... And it looks like it is going to be a white Christmas!!!! So exciting!!! Now it really feels like Christmas because it is so cold here.... during the day it's only in the 30s. I am very excited to make Christmas dinner for Ryan's family... I hope they love it! Pictures to come... after we get home... cause I forgot the camera cord.... :(

Knock Knock jokes

My son is hilariously obsessed with Knock Knock jokes... He tries to do the "Knock knock, who there? Banana.. Banana who? Orange you glad I didn't say banana?" So funny.... But now he is trying to do it with other words that dont make any sense... Knock Knock who's there? "Tree" he says....

I am having a hard time getting motivated today...... it's almost 11 am, and all I have done is send some recipes on email and have some quiet time..... which I guess is much needed....lots to do on my to-do list.....better get goin!

Christmas wishes

My son has fallen in LOVE with the Toys r us Christmas magazine flyer!!! He keeps saying "Mom, I want this and Mom I want that!!!" After 2 days of this I can take no more..... He says "MOM!!!" and I say "Thomas you better not say 'I want'....." So he says... "Mom can I have this game?"

Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day I decided to post a picture of Ryan and I at my recent NCO academy graduation.
To all those who have fought for America, past, present and future, Thank You!

True Professionalism

Something to ponder:
Professionalism - the ability to sit back and enjoy the show and keep your mouth shut even when people bug you to pieces!

One thing

Our church has challenged us to do "one thing" this holiday season.. and blog about it... here are some ideas they have already blogged about and are going on now...http://mgconething.tumblr.com/

What a neat idea!

random thoughts......lately

Why am I the only person in this family who knows how to throw away the toilet paper roll and put on a new roll?!?
I don't want my life to be like a PB&J(yes-Peanut butter and jelly sandwich).... I don't want it to look slapped together.....I don't want to look back on my life and say "Well, I just threw that together at the last minute!" I want my life to be purposeful... to have meaning. I want my kids to come to know Christ as thier savior because I was deliberate in showing Him in a clear, understandable way. I want my kids to know Christ not just because of what I said... but because of the things I do. I want them to see Christ in me. And I am afraid... because I don't think they do see Christ in me as much as they should. Do they see Him when I am running late and I am speeding? No. Do they see Him when I am fussing at them for not listening for the 100th time? No. Do they see Him when I say "That was a kind thing to say or do?--Good job" Maybe.
Do they see Him when I spend quality time with them? Yes. Do they see Him when we are at church and singing praise? Yes.
I am convicted that they need to see Christ more in our home.

Deuteronomy 11:18-21 (NIV)
"Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Write them on the door frames of your houses and on your gates, so that your days and the days of your children may be many in the land the LORD swore to give your ancestors, as many as the days that the heavens are above the earth."

Average day.....

Today was average.....work was busy.....soccer practice.....study.....bed......

Answered prayers

So the last couple of days (my weekend) went by amazingly fast. Friday morning I found myself in the doctors office, (after having been the ER with Zoe on Wednesday with pneumonia.) And I spent pretty much the entire day Friday in bed, so it flew by. (I have a chest cold, thankfully no pneumonia for me) Saturday Zoe's BFF had a skating party so we went to that, then Sunday I had church, a baby shower in the afternoon and we started Dave Ramsey's FPU (Financial Peace University)in the evening. We have actually been following the plan for the last 3 years, but have just now gotten the opportunity to take the class. So church was good.. the pastor preached on friendships, and how important friendships are within our marriage.(Noted-Something I need to work on)
Friday, I was not feeling well so I did not get a chance to go to Zoe's parent/teacher conference, but Ryan filled me in on some dissappointing news that in the journey of getting her help, we are only at the beginning. But one of her teachers offered to talk with me over the phone about her child at a later time. So I called her tonite, and I got some needed answers for peace. Now I know what we will do next and what steps have to be taken.
~Lord, please bless the woman I talked to on the phone tonite, bless her beyond measure for her kindness and thoughfulness, and for her selfless desire to help others. To your glory... Amen.

Fall

I love fall.... my favorite time of the year... and oh how I miss Apple Hill. I ran 3 miles this morning and it was 60 degrees....wonderful!!! And it was beautiful because I ran on the beach. I am so blessed to get to enjoy the scenery of the beach everyday.

Sermon notes

Today's sermon was on jealousy... It answered the question "Is God jealous?", "Should we be?" Yes, God is, and No, we shouldn't....
The main thing I got from the sermon was that we as Christians should strive to make others successful. So what kind of things can I do to make others successful? Well for starters, I will...

1)Praise generously and sincerely. Find admirable qualities like beauty, talent, wisdom, dedication in everyone around me and verbally acknowledge these talents on a regular basis.

2)I am going to be more positive, and see the good side of things..... BEFORE I open my mouth from now on.....

Wedding

So excited that I have been asked to stand in my cousin's wedding! Yeah!!!

Bowling

I have joined the squadron bowling team..... they have assured me that you don't acutally have to be any good to be on the team, so we will see how this pans out....
The last couple of days have been spent in serious thought about our next assignment. I have thought, I have justified, I have scenarioed, and I have finally decided that I am going to pray, and let go and let God. I know He has my best interest at heart, and that when I put my trust in Him, I won't be disappointed.

Convicted....

From my daily devotional-
"Sometimes, when we feel happy or generous , we find it easy to be kind. Other times, when we are discouraged or tired, we can scarcely summon the energy to utter a single kind word. But, God's commandment is clear: He intends that we make a conscious choice to treat others with kindness and respect no matter our circumstances, no matter our emotions."

Wow! I find myself in the latter category all too often. I do not want my emotions to rule my actions, but they often do. I need more work in this category...
Lord, thank you for being patient with me as I work through this.

Is this what 30 is like?

The last couple of nights I haven't been able to sleep, I just lay there.... wishing I was sleeping....So last night I got the bright idea that I would take some medicine to sleep and it hasn't quite worn off yet.... so I feel groggy. And my back hurts, on top of the sleeping problem. So Lord, please heal my aches and pains...I know I am nothing without you.

Still

Awesome song!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgob5afanUg

Decisions.....

Today was mostly uneventful..... went to work.. did some teaching, did some counseling for some students that failed a block test, went to Newks for lunch, had an evaluation, and attempted to do some training but I was unable to complete it because the server was extremely slow.... so I guess I will have to go in tommorrow to finish. The whole day I thought it was Wednesday... till the afternoon when all my co-workers were saying they were glad to have tommorrow off. I am so proud of my husband..... he has been practicing all week to play for Sunday services.... I'm so excited! I have been thinking alot about the assignment decision I have to make, and I think that the best thing for my family and I is going to be for me to volunteer for a short-tour assignment. There are many reasons for this, but the pros and cons of the decision pretty much make it exactly equal and so the deciding factor becomes whether or not I want to wait and see..... wait and see if I will get chosen later on in my career when I am not expecting or looking toward going away from my family... there are actually alot of details that would take too long to type out here, but I have thought out every possible scenario, and realize that my God is bigger and He is in control and if this is God's will for me to sacrifice, then its a go. Also, if it's not His will, it will work out in a different way. Also, I have been very blessed to be able to be with my family at every location, and never having had to deploy since I have been married or had children, and there are so many others, even in my career field that have gone 4, 5, or even 6 times in the last 11 years, and I haven't gone at all. I am so greatful for thier personal sacrifice, and I wish that I could shake each and every one of thier hands and say a personal thank you.
Father, please protect all the men and women in harm's way tonight and bring them home safe to their families. Lord, for those that don't have anyone praying for them tonite, I lift them up to you. Thank you Jesus for guarding our men and women.
Amen!

Where do I begin?

Well today started out as an adventure to say the least.. I had my PT test this morning at o'dark thirty and was elated when I not only passed, but made a 85.3% This is the best score I have ever had in my career! I was so excited! And then I went back to work thinking that I was going to teach, but got called to Drug Demand Reduction Duty... in other words I spent the etire remainder of my day watching people go to the bathroom.... yuck....but I still got paid.... and that's the attitude I'm going with. So when I got home, Zoe was finishing up her homework and I couldn't help but notice all the bad grades she brought home this week. I am so frustrated on this subject because I don't know what to do....she doesn't comprehend what she reads and I don't know how to help her, I feel so inadequate as a parent for this situation. I don't know how to fight for what she needs, because I don't even know what she needs or even where to begin! My M-I-L suggested getting her tested.... but tested for what? Asbergers? Language processing disorder? Where do I begin??

I love icecream!

And I have had to find alternative ways to enjoy this dessert in the hot summer of Mississippi, while on the weight watchers plan.. Tonight, I found skinny cow icecream in a cup with 150 calories, 2 grams of fat, and 4 grams of FIBER! YES!!!! Just what I always wanted! FIBER in my icecream! Seriously though, it tastes pretty good... and although I wanted Pistachio Almond icecream, this will have to do for now.

Missouri Trip

Here are some photos from the MO trip in June/July....
Let's try a link this time.... instead of posting all the pictures.... Let me know if you can't see them....and I'll try something else!
http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?albumId=314869755407&ownerId=182881878107

I am a graduate!!!!

I have finally graduated the NCO Academy.... after 6 weeks of studying, preparing, and blood sweat and tears!!!!! It's all over! Thank You Jesus!!!!!!!

What I have been up to the last 2 months.....

So the last couple of weeks have been crazy.... but here are some photos...

New House




Here are some of us at my cousins July wedding....



Here are some from the NCO Academy.......



I still have to post pics from the Missouri vacation.... and the progress on my teeth!!!! Stay tuned!

Quiet

I am craving quiet....... the quiet silence when you know the kids are in bed. The quiet silence that allows you to have a complete thought. Hopefully soon all the busyness around me will be fading in to quiet silence..

CRAZY life!!!

Ok.... so I know that I haven't posted in forever.... so much for daily posting...lol.. but I have had ALOT of good excuses... I just finshed my English class, I have been in the NCO Academy for 4 weeks, and we just moved into a new house! CRAZY!!!! So I will be taking some new pics soon hopefully..

Lessons learned

This week my kids went to Vacation Bible school all week. I was elated to hear Thomas shout "I'm counting on God!" when I asked him what he learned. From my children this week I have learned that I need to be as passionate about God as they are. When Christ said "let the little children come to me," I think he was talking less about them coming to him physically and more to him spiritually. Kids are intuned with God sometimes more than we are. I was so humbled to hear my children recite thier memory verse for my grandmother and dad. They were so proud of what they learned, and I need to be more like that, proud of what I have learned... proud enough to tell people.

Last couple of days......

Monday this week the moment I have been waiting for...... brackets on my new permanent adult teeth! yeah! Wonderful and painful all at the same time. ok truthfully.... VERY painful. Another development in the last couple of days is the possibility of a deployment in the near future... more news to come on that....
I have not felt very well at all today for some reason.... bad tummy troubles... ready for this day to be over...Goodnite!

Let the weightloss journey begin!

I have officially joined weightwatchers..... Ok..before you start ranting...let me explain... My husband has expressed a desire to lose some weight, and since I would like to lose a little to have the ability to run faster... I am beginning this journey for myself and to support him. Can I just please shout for one second? WEIGHT WATCHERS IS NOT FOR FAT PEOPLE!!!! Yesterday I posted on facebook about my new WW endeavor, and got so many posts about how I do not need the weight watchers program because I am "skinny" already. Just quoting what other people are saying.. I do not see myself as skinny. I also wanted to choose this endeavor as a healthier lifestyle.....I have eaten more fruits and veggies in the last 2 days than I have in years, which is sad.... very sad. So the last two days, just about everything that has come out of my mouth is "How many points is that?" Or, "Let me see how many points that is.." or "Can you look up how many points this is?" And it looks like we have alot of work ahead....... but what else is new? LOL!!!

A day for K

Today, we went to Purina Farms.... pretty cool, eventhough I do not love animals as K does..... I took lots of pictures for K of course, and she was on my mind the whole time we were there. I just kept thinking how much she would have enjoyed being there..so I took lots of pictures that will be posted once we get home!!!
On another note, Ryan and I are trying to do the love dare.... and it's definitely a challenge!!!! Praise God for the wonderful God-fearing man that loves the imperfect me!!!
Love is not blind - it sees more, not less. But because it sees more, it is willing to see less. ~Julins Gordon

Relaxcation

We are now on the second part of our trip......we have arrived in Union, MO... we will be here till Saturday and I know time is going to fly!

Adventures on HWY 50

I know.... I know.... I have been on vacation for 5 days now and no blog? What an abomination!!!! Well I have been a little busy on HWY 50.... We traveled from MS to MO on Sunday, the 27th. Before our travels, Thomas had a low fever, so we were treating with Motrin. By the time Tuesday rolled around he still had fever and was not being his usual self. So we took him to an urgent care facility an hour drive from Ryan's dad's (we traveled on hwy 50 to get there, thus the title). We arrived, and were seen fairly quickly, the doctor diagnosed him with a double ear infection. So we travel back to my in-laws and put the kids down for a nap. Which by the way they have been taking alot of while we have been on this trip.... and I am very grateful. So naptime is over and Thomas gets up and his eyes are matted shut with green goo.... Well folks, we all know what this is!!! So we travel back to urgent care after dinner, and see the same doctor, thankfully, and he diagnoses Thomas with pink eye. Then yesterday our travels took us back on HWY 50 as we traveled to get family photos done with Ryan's sister and her family. I have attempted to stay in shape while on vacation, although it;s not working as well as I'd hoped. I tried to run on the in-laws treadmill and my legs itched violently. I "googled it" and apparently I am out of shape. So I got off the treadmill and ran on the steep driveway between the house and the road. I need to hook up the IPOD to get charged so I can run when we get to our next destination. We have been working on our spiritual exercises and I am very excited about that. Well... I am off to to more homework.....school doesn't stop just cause I'm on vacation!

Hair

Ok, so I don't smell it yet... but it's getting itchy......gross!

Happy Anniversary!!!!!

So today was my 11th wedding anniversary to Ryan. Wow, how blessed I am!!!!!!! When I look back, what a journey this has been! We have committed to making the next 11 years better than the first. We started the Love Dare, again.... and this time we will finish it. So please comment!!!!
So for our anniversary, we traveled to New Orleans on Tuesday night, and spent the night with Meme and Papa. Then today, Wednesday, we got up and went into the city for breakfast. We went to Cafe DuMonde, which is famous for the beignets (pronounced ben-yeahs). It is the "Original French Market Coffee Stand" http://www.cafedumonde.com/beignet.html
So after breakfast, we walked around the French Quarter, and going into all the different shops. I love this kind of shopping because I am ADD when it comes to "normal" shopping. I can concentrate on it very long, and I get tired very easily. So Ryan got this idea that I should get a new dress, and we ended up going back to the 1st place we looked in, because it had the best selection. We had to stop 2 times to go into a restaurant to get a drink because it was too hot and with the treatment I have on my hair right now, it's not supposed to get wet or washed till Friday. (Which can I just stop for a second and say.... SICK!!!!!) This is the longest I have ever gone without washing... I can only imagine what it will smell like by Friday...ewwwww so after all the shopping around I found a dress I liked... and we bought it and headed back to Meme's to change. We got all fancied up and took another 30 min drive to the restaurant I picked out only to find out it was closed for a private function (I was pretty disappointed... I mean.... I WENT SHOPPING FOR A NEW DRESS!!!!) And so we ended up going to a restaurant across the street, and it was the best food I have had in a long time. So I guess we'll save Copeland’s for another day.
So, in honor of our wedding anniversary... here is something to ponder...
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things.

Note to self- is not irritable.... work on that.....

THE MOST EXCITING AWESOME INDESCRIBABLE DAY OF MY LIFE!

IT FINALLY CAME!!!!! IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!! YES IT'S IN CAPS AND YES I AM SHOUTING!!!!!! MY HUSBAND ASKED CHRIST TO BE HIS LORD AND SAVIOUR!!!!!! I AM HUMBLED AND AMAZED!!!!!!
I am forever greatful that God allowed me to be a part of the moment.

Sermon notes

Do the believable, let God make it unbelievable. Do the creditable, He'll make it incredible...Do the ordinary, He will make it extraordinary.

God speaks in eggs and grass

Two new experinces for today... I started off the morning with a 2 mile run with my friend Sherri. When I came home, I cooked myself an egg with intentions to make it over easy. I always do this and either cook the egg too much or break the yoke. As I cracked the egg over the hot frying pan, I felt like God said "Michelle, I am like the outer membrane of this egg, protecting you... What are you so afraid of?" And as I cried over my egg, I realized that sometimes I don't acknowledge that God is bigger than any problem I have. I want him to be bigger, and I pray about things, but then I worry about it... worried prayers.... prayers that only reach the ceiling. So this is something I need to work on. Then, tonight, I volunteered to mow the lawn for my husband because he has been having some problems with his back and pushing the mower just makes it worse. Now I know all of you reading this may think of me as the tough girl that I can be sometimes.... but this might change your mind.... Yes, it's true, I have never mowed the lawn before.... yes... I know... 29 years old and never before have I bothered. I will never again complain about cleaning the bathrooms!!!! Thank God he has blessed me with a man who mows!!!!!!!!! So as I am mowing..... and listening to my Ipod blaring, I started to think about how life sometimes is like pushing a mower. If you have ever had the bright idea to drag the mower with one hand while walking backwards you know what I am talking about.... it's not exactly a straight path... but it'll do if that's all you got. And then there's when you push the mower forward, and you can see where you are going... Isn't that easier? I felt like the Lord was saying.. "Just let me push.. It's easier if you let me do it, I know where we're going". Wow!!!!!
So my two verses for today are James 1:6- If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
And Isaiah 43:1-2 But now thus says the Lord,
he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
and the flame shall not consume you.
Thank You Lord!!!!!! Amen!

I haven't written in over a week, so I will re-cap some things... Thomas and Zoe are playing soccer on base. Ryan and I are coaching Thomas' team. Practices are twice a week (Tue and Thurs) and games are on Saturday. We were supposed to have our first game on this past Sat, but there were lightning and severe thunderstorm warnings, so the games were canceled. So instead, the base was holding Child Pride day at the Youth center, and we took the kids and Zoe's friend Gabrielle. They seemed to have a good time. I have been trying to get back into a running schedule, and have done so semi-sucessfully. I need to set my eyes on another race here soon to train for. I went to the gym this week and asked the personal trainer to give me a profile to workout and meet the fitness goals I have. I have my first session this coming Tuesday, which is exciting. This last week I have done more research on the degrees I need to be a chaplian, and looks like the masters normally takes 4 years to complete. This is discouraging, because most Masters programs only take 2. So Ryan and I have been discussing the possibilites of the future, and what decisions need to be made. Last night we talked about Korea again, he thinks this is such a great idea for our financial future, but I don't know about leaving him and the kids for a whole year. Although after today, and using Skype for the first time, we could talk everyday, and see each other everyday, assuming I could have internet access in my room....So something to consider. I am coming to the end of my online class, and I will be registering for my Old Testament History class tommorrow.. which will bring me one step closer! I just finished reading a book called The Shack, it was excellent! I recommend it-- it's christian fiction.
Here is today's verse of the day.... I need to get better about posting more spiritual things on here, that was after all the original intent.
Ponder this-— Philippians 4:6-7 —
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

I know I will!!!!!

Beautiful, Beautiful

Here is my favorite song right now....I am so blessed that He see me for what I could be and not what I am! Thank you Lord!

Francesca Battistelli

Don’t know how it is You looked at me
And saw the person that I could be
Awakening my heart
Breaking through the dark
Suddenly Your grace

Like sunlight burning at midnight
Making my life something so
Beautiful, beautiful
Mercy reaching to save me
All that I need
You are so
Beautiful, beautiful

Now there’s a joy inside I can’t contain
But even perfect days can end in rain
And though it’s pouring down
I see You through the clouds
Shining on my face

I have come undone
But I have just begun
Changing by Your grace

Easter Sunday..I may not be perfect, but Jesus thinks I am to die for!

Well, it was an exciting day at the Davis house! We woke up in the morning, and the kids got thier Easter presents. We were a little disappointed that one of the items we bought was not in the box when we opened it, so I will be taking the package back. Then, we went to church. I like going to the 0900 service, it seems like you get more of your day. Which is something I am still working on... I feel so guilty for not resting on the day of rest. We ate at Burger king on the way home, and came home to clean... and clean we did.... The house was a mess, but we got it cleaned up. Then later in the afternoon, we went to pick up trash at the beach for our family community service project. The kids liked wearing the gloves... pretty funny. Once the trash was picked up, we rode the bikes up and down the beach, let the kids play at the park, and came home for dinner. I am happy to say that I finally got the pictures from my phone to the computer.... so here are some!

Zoe and Thomas rockin the gloves!!!

Thomas says... look mom! I'm a banana!

Thomas riding on the tandem... he loves it.. but also loves to peddle backwards!

Reading

Not much happened today, except reading..... I have read more in the last couple of days than I have my whole life I think. Tommorrow will be more of the same. I did get a response from the Chaplians that both degrees are required, but no answer as to whether there is a full-time ministry requirement, other than instructions to call the office and talk to someone. Ryan and I have talked about it some more... so now time for me to "prayerfully consider" what the Lord would have me to do, after all this is all about Him. In the meantime, I will just keep plugging along. I went to the doctor and he cleared me to go back to work next week, so now I will be in a hurry to get my schoolwork done before I go back to work.

Apples

So today.... not as productive as yesterday. I got up as Ryan left with the kids and I had great intentions to work the whole day, but right before lunch I got sucked into relaxation mode, and after I ate my lunch, I was seduced into a nap. It felt so good to lay in bed and do nothing. And of course I felt justified because I worked so hard yesterday. I will have to get back on the horse tommorrow morning bright and early to complete the work before my doctors appointments tommorrow afternoon. When the kids came home, we ate dinner, and I went to the neighbors for a moment. The neighbor across the street is a 3rd grade teacher, and will be helping us with Zoe. We are hoping to get her grades up by the end of the year. When I came back we had a visit from another neighbor who gave Thomas some more Thomas the tank Engine trains and tracks which he promptly got taken away for whining. What is it about whining and fit throwing that annoys me so much. I sometimes think that ignoring is the best route, but then he keeps doing it. So the new strategy is taking away toys. I did however send the email with questions about the requirements for becoming a chaplain.... so we will see what happens. I was so excited today to find out that after this Old testament History class is over, I only have 8 classes to go before I get my Bachelor's Degree! After dinner, we attempted to make Apple somethings.....I was originally going to core the apples and wrap dough around it, with sugar and cinnamon and butter. But the apple slicer I bought was more than just to core the apple, it was to slice and core, so we ended up just slicing the apples and rolling them in the croissant dough. Gonna have to get the other tool to do it differently next time. Still trying to think about a service related activity.... need ideas..... hmmmmm

Monday

Today was a very productive day!!! This morning I got up and started right away on my homework and I was able to accomplish all this weeks work today. So tommorrow morning, I will start off with a quiz and continue to the 3rd week of work. I am taking New testament History this semester and there is alot of work! After all the work was completed I headed to Walgreens to get some over the counter drugs to help with the post surgery pain I am still having. I picked up Thomas and mailed Katie's birthday package! After I returned home, Ryan had dinner cooked... boy I am I one blessed woman! We took a family walk and ended the evening with a movie. I sure hope tommorrow is as productive as today!

New beginnings

Well... it has been a year since I last blogged, and I have been renewed in focus by my best friend Katie. Today we went to church, and after church enjoyed sandwiches and a nice walk on the Ocean Springs bridge. It was beautiful today!! 71 degrees and sunny with just enough breeze. Why does it seem that there are so many beautiful days of sunny weather when I cannot run? I did realize that I need to take more photos. Hopefully I can figure out how to get them from the phone to the computer soon. This week at church, the message was about service. I am hoping to do something service related this week, hopefully with the kids. I will definitely have to think hard on this! Also this week, I am hoping to get ahead on school work so that when I go back to work, I don't feel overwhelmed. In addition to all that, I am going to try to find out what is needed in order to become a chaplain. Ok, so lots to do this week, and I'll try to take more pictures. Thanks for the inspiration Katie! :)