From me to all of you!!

Closing statement for 2011 and my thoughts on resolutions

A lot of people get very profound in thinking about the past 365 days and what has either happened or not happened. This is my attempt at it, or at least my view of my year. Don't worry it's not going to be long at all (at least I hope not).

2011 started out actually rather well to be honest. Camryn was finally adjusting to having a baby brother and was getting over the fact that Santa won't come back until next year. Hunter was growing like crazy (and still is to this day). Camryn turned 2, friends had babies, other friends got married.

We had our first Mexico trip with the kiddos, boy was that an adventure. Hunter went with 4 teeth and came home with 7. We are going to wait another few summers before we go back, just to be on the safe side.

Hunter turned 1 and began walking that same week too. We became a 1 income family thanks to Congress. Just hoping for the right opportunity to find my dear husband and get the offer that will take a tremendous amount of stress off of our shoulders. I'm tremendously thankful for such an amazing boss and a kick ass group of people I work with at the office. I could not have made it through some of the rough times without them, even if it was just an ear to listen. I'm very grateful for you.

Health had some interesting twist this year as well. Both hubby and I injured our leg (2 weeks apart too). Hubby hurt his ankle and I hurt my foot. I popped 5 tendons in the top of my left foot (ouch) and hubby has torn 2 tendons in his right ankle (and possibly worse). My injury with the help of physical therapy has healed and I'm pain free. As for dear hubby...one tendon has healed and the 2nd (probably) not at all. We're hoping his gets better soon after the 2nd cycle of physical therapy and wearing Das Boot for a good while. I'm pulling for ya sweetie.

As for me with another issue at hand, I'm just hoping the Dr's are able to control my heart and such with medications. I'm seeing a cardiologist in the middle of January and I will hopefully have some more answers then too, (here's to hoping).

Resolutions.

I'm really not a fan of them, because what usually ends up happening is people set their sights sooooooooooooooo big. And the moment they fail or stumble in any way on the road to making it there...they give up or just stop trying. I wish people would just remember to keep the big sights in their mind but set their goals/resolutions small so that you can add to them as the year goes on. People also don't realize you can adapt/change a resolution at any time. I love the ones who think that they are cast in stone and made a rule and once deviated from it, it's over. Lighten up people. Remember your resolutions are your own, you put more stress on yourself when you share them with others. Just chill out and take your time to get there.

I hope you all recover well from the craziness that was 2011 (at least it was crazy for me). Wishing you and yours a Safe and Happy 2012. See ya on the flip side.


~Chelle

Track Santa with NORAD!!

Here ya go, if you didn't already know...or even if you didn't care. Above is a LIVE view of where Santa is right now in the world dropping off toys and presents to good little boys/girls AND adults this Christmas. Track Santa this Christmas Eve with the USA's NORAD!! I want to give a personal Thank You to all of those who volunteer each year to make sure that this is a success. Thanks so much. Merry Christmas to all of you. I hope you all have a happy and safe holiday.

An amazing and powerful post from SDL

This is too much of an amazing blog post from Single Dad Laughing (SDL)
Post Titled: I'm Christian, Unless you're gay.

It took an amazing amount of courage to write something like that.  It is true not everyone will agree with what he has to say, and everyone has that right.  As much of a right as he has to write it.

I'm so thankful for the supportive people I have in my life and I do my best to reach out to those (when I can) to help/comfort/support them.

Tis the season (to be....)

You know, there are so many things to be thankful for (for all of us). 

But there are also so many things that makes this time of year a complete roller coaster of emotion.  Things you are happy and thankful for.  Things you are sad about.  Things you want and things you need (never the same thing, usually). 

When asked what I wanted for Christmas, I couldn't answer.  I truly can't think of anything I 'want' for Christmas.  Yes gifts are nice, but there are so many things we need right now that those material things just don't matter to me. 

I just want my kids to be happy and smiling.  For the roof to stay over our head, for all of the bills to be continued to be paid on time.  For our fridge to have food for the kids.  For my hubby's foot to get better and for an employer to give him a call and a job.  For my doggy to be the great doggy she is.    That is what I want.

I've been saying a lot of little prayers for friends that are in need and for those who have time much harder than ours.  Tis the season, to think about what is truly important in life.  I'm so thankful for all of my family and friends. 

I hope you all have at least the opportunity to have someone or many people in your life who can help and support you in a time of need, especially during the holiday season.  Remember, it is never too late to give back or pay it forward.

Suffering in silence

Suffering in silence.

It's rough in any context really.  You could be sick, or fighting an illness, living in pain from an injury, depression, anxiety, sadness, etc.

This is not a good thing, especially if you do not have to. Myself just like many others I know I am one who tends to do my best to suffer in silence.  An illness yet to be diagnosed with symptoms that are just awful but with medicine can be treated are a savior. 

Some who are bullied usually keep things in to themselves until it becomes too much.  And even trying to talk to someone isn't enough release for the amount of energy that has been stored.

Persons with pain or any kind of physical injury..the hardest part is waiting.  It is true time (with treatment) does heal all wounds but it's the damn TIME that is the hardest to bear.  Some times don't you just wish you could skip ahead in time (like in a video game) and be all better?

Another question is WHY??  Why do we choose to suffer in silence?

For myself, there are more things that I consider worse than my problems and I would rather try to help others if I could.  My problem isn't going anywhere and some times I really REALLY don't like the negative kind of attention that brings (to myself or anyone).  On occasion I do mention it, because just like others a few words of encouragement does lift the heart, and that really helps.


(my son Hunter at 6 months old)

Do your best to smile when you can.  Smiling and laughter are a fantastic medicine.  As hard as it sometimes can be.  Even a small one helps in amazing ways.  Besides Smiles are contagious.

What do you do to get out of a funk? Or what do you do to get yourself out of something rather difficult?