The older I get...

...the more I appreciate my parents. While growing up my dad was a hard working man. (sometimes a little to hard working because I didn't get to see him) and my mom was a SAHM extraordinaire! She took care of everything and had time to be the "lunch lady" at my school and also be the treasurer for the athletic club. For those of you that know me, I have always been quite independent. As I get older I want to be around my parents more and more. We always have a great time when we are together and the support and guidance they have given me (which was not always appreciated when I was younger) has caused me to be the person I am today. So why not take time to celebrate those people who have loved you unconditionally today! I love you mom & dad! You are the best!

All I need is a hammer & some markers!

In a holding pattern.....

Right now I feel like I am in a holding pattern and I am just circling around and around waiting to land so I can get my luggage....Do you ever feel like day to day life is like Groundhog Day? Wake up, take the dog out, work, sometimes eat lunch, work, eat dinner, take the dog out, check email or some social networking site, check work email one last time, maybe watch tv, clean something, take the dog out and then go to bed. Here and there getting a run or workout in.
So instead of complaining about what I wish would change I am going to write down things I am grateful for today
1. New Jumper Cables and the Roadside Assistance Guy
2. Helpful Husband
3. Supportive Mom & Dad
4. Cutest Dog Ever
5. Job
6. Making a new friend
7. The post office
8. Office Supplies
9. Considerate Board Members
10. Refreshing Ice Water

Taken Right From the Heart -- A hot topic

A hot topic in the news these days is marriage—or should we say a re-definition of marriage? In every culture for thousands of years, marriage has been defined as a lifetime commitment between a man and a woman. The only exception has been polygamy.

Never, though, has marriage been defined as a same-sex union. Now, in the 21st century, some so-called enlightened men and women have decided that society and laws should be changed to re-define marriage.

The idea of marriage originated with God when He created man and woman. In its origin, marriage was intended to be between one man and one woman. God’s word gives two reasons for the ideal: companionship and pro-creation. You can read more about it in Genesis 1-2, the first book of the Bible. Thus began the family as God intended.

Has 21st century man become so arrogant and selfish that we suddenly decide to redefine what God has ordained? I hope not.

Just thought this was an interesting take on something that everyone seems to have an opinion on. I am all about equality but where is the line drawn. When the Creator sets a plan in place and we as humans who only see things from a jaded perspective of our limited experiences, who are we to question what true equality is.
The definition of equaltiy is the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status. Our Creator made us all unique with different fingerprints-- not the same. Instead of asking for what is equal, what if we ask the question of what is just & right from the one that Created us.

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Just keeps getting better......

This coming September Luciano and I will have been together for five years. Oh how things have changed in just those few short years! The first picture was taken when we were leaders at a camp in Mexico with over 100 teenagers! We actually started dating about a month after that picture was taken, so we were still in the "friends zone". All of these pictures were taken in around august of each year. We have had a few more camps, vacations, and ups and downs through those years but it just seems to keep getting better!

Lets Get It On.......

This past weekend we went to Palm Springs for the second time on a marriage getaway. We had such a fun time with our friends and each other. It amazes me time and time again how many things have changed in our lives even in the past year. No matter what changes may come our way; the more time we invest in our relationship, the more valuable it becomes. This statement is true in most situations -- the more time you invest in anything, the more valuable it becomes to you. Take an account of what you are investing in and gauge how valuable it is to you. One of the challenges from this weekend was to kiss you spouse for at least 10 seconds. Go ahead and invest that time each day and see what a difference it will make!!!