Last night was a bedtime struggle. When I finally was able to go to sleep it was well after midnight. As I’ve said, I’m exhausted. This morning all my alarms were turned off so I could sleep as long as I needed. I woke in a start. I was dreaming about being in class atContinue reading “The Sun is Shining…”
Category Archives: Ah-ha moments
Day 10
Our newest boy has been with us for 10 days… it seems like a lot longer. The kid has so much trouble sleeping. We finally discovered that it’s best to have him in the complete dark with a night light and to set expectations… but it’s only in the last 2 nights that even thatContinue reading “Day 10”
Mishmash
I got the feeling I should write today… but I have no idea what to write about. Welcome to how my mind moves from subject to subject. First a little bit of an update: This foster placement of the 6 year old boy is a challenge for my husband and I. He doesn’t fall asleepContinue reading “Mishmash”
New Placement
After my husband got home from Texas, we decided that we were ready to take another placement. So, we emailed our personal caseworker and within minutes of the email we had 2 calls both looking for placements. We said no to one because it didn’t seem like a good fit. We said yes to theContinue reading “New Placement”
Stay In the Uncomfortable
The morning my husband left for Texas to be with his family was going to be a great day with the kids. I had plans set up and help lined up for when I needed it. Shortly after waking up, I got a call from the caseworker, saying that the birth mom was granted aContinue reading “Stay In the Uncomfortable”
Choose Joy
The kids’ case worker did a home visit yesterday. They got good news. So, yesterday morning… I did a spinning class with my favorite instructor/friend. As I was hydrating… we chatted as per usual. I made a statement that “I was ready to go back to work. Also, is it sad that I’m hoping toContinue reading “Choose Joy”
Archive: My Miracle
Background: I am no stranger to depression, my first recollection of being depressed was in grade school. Experiences at Ricks College and in Texas only caused to increase my depression seasons. It came to a head shortly after my grandfather passed away in 2002, 6 months after September 11th. I came home from 2 weeksContinue reading “Archive: My Miracle”
Prepping Content
I’ve been handwriting content for the other segments of this site for days now. Tonight, while my family was watching the fireworks, I stayed inside and starting to comb through files for my kickboxing section. And then, I saw a pic from when I was new to kickboxing with 3 of my people from cyclebar.Continue reading “Prepping Content”
Some wins
I’ve been working in a book: “Strength In Being” put out by my amazing friend, Genevieve. It’s got me setting up a morning and evening routine that is doing wonders for my inner peace each day. Also, it’s giving me the opportunity to create intentional changes that are directing the future of this site. ThisContinue reading “Some wins”
200th Ride Mile Stone!
Background: I was scheduled to have my 200th ride right after my birthday at the beginning of May. Instead, I had to take a long break from exercise sitting at 198 rides. Not complaining because in the process I became a mom again, got my health in order and build a better foundation to pushContinue reading “200th Ride Mile Stone!”
Indomitable Bellatrix 