This morning I am grateful for:
The Tomorrow's Child Baby walk. Thank you so much to those of you that showed up to walk and those of you that made donations. Ian and Isabella will always be remembered and now through us they can help other families.
Running into a woman at the walk that I worked with in 1988, the year that Ian was born and passed away. I hadn't seen her in years. It felt good to be there with someone that had known him and held him. In so many ways that time in my life feels like a previous life.
Two days with time to re-group and re-evaluate
Realizing that I am totally over scheduled and need to make some decisions about cutting back on my committments
The Utah trip being cancelled due to Levi's court case getting handled out of court by the attorney in Utah. He is free and clear.
People who do thier jobs with skill and compassion
Cool crisp fall weather
My Mom and stepdad being here for a week. I really like having them around and wish they could visit more often.
Taylor visiting when her Grandma was here.
Playing games with Mom and Taylor. We love games and have trouble getting others to join in.
When the three of us are together we always have enough people to play.
Playing cribbage with Mom. She kicked my a--.
Having so many wonderful friends
Hugs
Kari
Friday, September 14, 2007
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Happy Thought for September 4, 2007
You can love someone completely and still be glad when they have to
be away for a while. Solitude is such a necessary and powerful thing.
be away for a while. Solitude is such a necessary and powerful thing.
Beginnings
This morning I am grateful for:
A wonderful trip to Chicago for Sam's 12th birthday. We fit as many museums and shows into two days as was humanly possibly. We rode Amtrak and the subway and the city bus and taxis and the water taxi. Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, The Field Museum, The Blue Man Group, The Museum of Science and Industry......
Watching Sam's joy and mouth wide open, head thrown back laughter at the Blue Man Group Show. It is a brilliant and loud show that cannot be described.
My last few days of being 44. Coming to grips with being in my "mid" 40's
My Mom and her husband coming to visit this week. Taking them to see the Tigers who just happen to be playing the Mariners
Starting school with Sam today. Getting organized and looking forward to a great year.
Darien getting settled into living here rather than visiting and getting off to his first day of High School on time this morning
Amy bringing the kids over for one last summer swim yesterday
My In-laws and everything they do to help out around here.
The Tommorrow's Child walk on Saturday. Walking in memory of my precious Ian who died 19 years ago. It is very powerful to be able to say to parents from experience that the pain does get better.
Everyone who is supporting this walk by participating or donating or both. I appreciate it from the depths of my heart. Last year our team from the center was the top fundraising team. This year we are walking with the Soroptimist Club and may just do it again. The money goes for grief counseling and support for families and research on preventing infant death.
The people who devote themselves fully to causes such as this and make sure these events take place.
Getting up early and having some time to get centered before the day officially starts. This means you will probably be seeing more regular lists from me. woohoo gratitude rocks!!!
A committment to start doing yoga or walking in the mornings. Maybe both. I have to stay on top of it now that I'm middle aged. :-)
Hot coffee in the morning
Unbelievably blue skies
Abundance in all it's forms
Friends who really connect and care- That would be you
Hugs
Kari
A wonderful trip to Chicago for Sam's 12th birthday. We fit as many museums and shows into two days as was humanly possibly. We rode Amtrak and the subway and the city bus and taxis and the water taxi. Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, The Field Museum, The Blue Man Group, The Museum of Science and Industry......
Watching Sam's joy and mouth wide open, head thrown back laughter at the Blue Man Group Show. It is a brilliant and loud show that cannot be described.
My last few days of being 44. Coming to grips with being in my "mid" 40's
My Mom and her husband coming to visit this week. Taking them to see the Tigers who just happen to be playing the Mariners
Starting school with Sam today. Getting organized and looking forward to a great year.
Darien getting settled into living here rather than visiting and getting off to his first day of High School on time this morning
Amy bringing the kids over for one last summer swim yesterday
My In-laws and everything they do to help out around here.
The Tommorrow's Child walk on Saturday. Walking in memory of my precious Ian who died 19 years ago. It is very powerful to be able to say to parents from experience that the pain does get better.
Everyone who is supporting this walk by participating or donating or both. I appreciate it from the depths of my heart. Last year our team from the center was the top fundraising team. This year we are walking with the Soroptimist Club and may just do it again. The money goes for grief counseling and support for families and research on preventing infant death.
The people who devote themselves fully to causes such as this and make sure these events take place.
Getting up early and having some time to get centered before the day officially starts. This means you will probably be seeing more regular lists from me. woohoo gratitude rocks!!!
A committment to start doing yoga or walking in the mornings. Maybe both. I have to stay on top of it now that I'm middle aged. :-)
Hot coffee in the morning
Unbelievably blue skies
Abundance in all it's forms
Friends who really connect and care- That would be you
Hugs
Kari
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