Sigh....

I am feeling down today. I guess I just need to vent my feelings and I will feel better. If you aren't into whining, skip my blog today. I heard a great saying a while back and now I need to apply it to myself. It says "Put your big girl panties on and deal with it". When I get out of the shower this morning, I will remember this.

We are in the ins and outs of Michael's move out of Jan's house. It is tough because we are sad that it didn't work out, but glad that she is moving on. It's just a little emotionally taxing. My family, in Florida, has disowned me, except for Tammie (thanks Tammie). I have a 5k on Saturday. My private students have recordings due on Thursday, so lessons are longer and more intense. I am subbing for the Special Ed. teacher and the Speech teacher thinks I need to do some of her work too. We all have CSAPs to finish. Can I think of any more negative thoughts. Oh yeah, the biggie.

Yesterday, the pastor of our old church past away. He was our pastor for over ten years. He dedicated Laura and Becca. He prayed over me when I was in labor with Becca. He spoke at Tom's Mom's funeral. I am saddened. He was in my dreams last night. I am glad for him as he had ALS and had been suffering for a very long time. That is a terrible way to end your life. All of your muscles just shut down. He just slowly deteriorated. I am sad because we haven't seen him much, since we switched churches, four years ago. I wish his family well and they will be in my thoughts and prayers.

One of the things I love about Jen, is that our personalities are a lot alike. When she gets in a funk, like I am in today, she blesses it out. Here goes....

My family is healthy. I have a beautiful home with beautiful things in it. We have a new refrigerator. We have enough and more to eat. I have the abilities and freedom to run at 5:30 in the morning (thanks Carol). I live in a neighborhood where we feel safe at that time of the morning. My kids are making good grades. Tom has a good job. I CAN substitute teach. I love all of my private students. I have the very best of friends. We have enough of everything. We live in Colorado. Our cars are in good running shape. We have a hot tub. We have a wonderful church. I have a wonderful, handsome husband. Spring Break is coming the end of next week. I get to sleep in a little longer on Saturday. I am making Crock Pot Chicken for dinner tonight. I HAVE A GOOD LIFE!!! Thanks Jen, it helps.