tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25635060355789586022023-11-15T09:33:10.867-05:00Today's Menu...Each day we have something new to hear, feel, eat and smell. We do not know what is ahead of us until we recognize what is right in front of us. Some people look to tomorrow or yesterday for answers and forget today. Well, I will write about what was on my menu today....The Journey.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/17879034596139867927noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2563506035578958602.post-37378957070667025942011-09-05T11:09:00.000-04:002011-09-05T11:09:19.948-04:00When life hits....The new school year begins, a thousand papers to go through from school, fixing lunches, getting the 'correct' snacks, making sure kids have clothes that fit, put after school activities together, decide what/when/how much, cooking, cleaning, dogs, then..... me. Well, through all the craziness that is going on, I have joined Cross fit Lexington. I am on week 4. I am actually excited about exercising again. I can do this. <br />
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I have realized that since my daughter was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, in 2005, I have neglected myself. I have been in 'go' mode. Survival? A type of depression? I don't know, but I stopped exercising and even really caring what I ate. Well, this is not about 'diet' but taking control of my health and exercising again. I feel good. I would love to look like I did before kids, but more than that I want to feel good an have energy. <br />
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What do other parents do? I have seen everything from nothing to overcompensate. Me? Taking one day at a time and asking God to be my strength. I have really pulled back from a lot. I only do things right now that effect my kids/husband. But... I can do this cross fit. One day at a time. <br />
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The Journey.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/17879034596139867927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2563506035578958602.post-87587277455668284242011-06-27T09:21:00.000-04:002011-06-27T09:21:43.408-04:00Awesome Weekend.....What a great weekend! Both my kids were home, we laughed a lot, watched Doc Who, cooked, went to the movies to see Cars 2( which is very funny) and just enjoyed being together. Life is so fragile. I find myself trying to hold onto each moment. At church, our teens got up and danced! I LOVED it! Freedom. Freedom in church... not constrained by religious legalism or tradition. Tears came to my eyes. I sat down yesterday with both of my children and just marveled about how 'different' they are, yet I love them both so much. My Sarah is the 'talker'. Her mouth does not going. Constant conversation.. going and going and going.. lol My Drew is a 'thinker'. He likes to ponder things. I see it in his brain all the time.. trying to work things out. Next week we leave for the beach and I am looking forward to spending time with my kids. Drew is almost 11 and Sarah 10. We only have a few more precious years while they live at home. I know... depressing thought... but it does help me to keep my priorities in focus. Raising them. My goal is to raise the kids to be secure in who they are in/with God, love them with all my heart and teach them integrity. I guess those are my top 3 out of 100. ha ha Today Sarah and I are taking some old clothes to Goodwill and then having a 'Mommy/Sarah date'. Saying good bye to Drew this morning was tough, but I know he is having a great 'learning' summer at Grandma's house. Memories he will always hold onto. He is also a part of an intense 'reading program' created by an amazing teacher named Ellen Beam. What a blessing she has been to me and does not even realize it. Okay... time to stop writing and go make my princess an omelet. Have a wonderful day!The Journey.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/17879034596139867927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2563506035578958602.post-46745180827711572442011-06-24T09:46:00.000-04:002011-06-24T09:46:25.011-04:00High school....If I knew then, what I know now, would HS have been any different for me? I have been pondering this as NEXT summer is my high school reunion. My answer would most definitely be YES. I would have studied harder to get a scholarship, gone out with friends more, laughed more, not been so 'afraid' of what others' thought, asked the teachers more questions to make classes interesting (haha), made more friends, include my younger sister in ALL my activities, and just chill out more. HS was not a great experience for me, but I really think it has more to do with me rather than those around me. I had a GREAT college experience. Everything listed above is what I did in college... BUT... I know life is a journey and I guess the great horrible HS years everyone must go through. I am finding now that I do truly miss people from HS. I hope my kids have 'fun' in HS..... if HS is still 'brick and mortar'. A lot of schools are going virtual. The Journey.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/17879034596139867927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2563506035578958602.post-63286218708638951542011-06-22T13:27:00.002-04:002011-06-22T13:53:37.205-04:00Lightening Storms....I don't know how many of you witnessed the amazing lightening storm last night (which kept me awake until after mid-night), but it was breathtaking. I am an add person in that I love to watch the weather. I love watching lightening, storm clouds, colors in the sky.... Yes.. tornadoes are very bad, but what mighty power! Tornadoes make me think of what the finger of God must be like. Storms remind me of God's awesome power. I think in our culture where everything is comfortable, easy and 'normal' we forget just how powerful our God truly is. He can destroy, create, quiet waters, move mountains... <br />Life can feel like a storm too. When something hits you (like lightening) it shocks and hurts. Rain can be like tears falling.... then when the storm passes, a rainbow lights up the sky. God promises to be with us. He is here, now. To think that the only God of the universe wants to have a relationship with me/us... is mind blowing. <br /><br />I admit now that I am back from camp, I have hardly left my house, except for the fast trip to Wal-Mart to get food. haha I must be getting older because today is the first day I have real energy since leaving the mountains on Saturday. But... I do miss all the wonderful people I spent a week with already. I can't wait until next year. Friendship. True friendship is a gift. I have a friend that I had not seen in since the early '90s and we just picked up like it was yesterday. <br />Everyone... stay cool....The Journey.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/17879034596139867927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2563506035578958602.post-59367622902833058542011-06-20T08:36:00.002-04:002011-06-20T08:46:44.230-04:00Palmetto Bible Camp 2011Wow! What an amazing time I had this past week at Palmetto Bible Camp in the beautiful mountains of SC! The evenings were in the 60s and most days did not get over 90. We had many, many weather/electrical issues which made camp so much more interesting to me. At least 18 hours of NO ELECTRICITY! I love being a counselor for my little girls. They are so uninhibited and everything is new and exciting. This year, my girls loved collecting little frogs. They even made a birdhouse to hold these frogs. Some of the girls dug holes on Monday to hide 'treasure' and then pulled these treasures out on Friday. Fun! <br />Sometimes, camp is hard for me because of the heat, lack of sleep and getting sick, but this year I did not have any major issues. I believe this was my best/favorite year at camp as a staff. God is so good to take care of all of us. The worship was amazing and I cried almost every day during times of praise. I learned a new song about not being afraid that touched my spirit. <br />I already miss everyone. I made some amazing new friends and cannot wait until next year. Andrew got sick on Monday so his voice was shot and then Sarah's voice went on Thursday. She still performed at the talent show and everyone LOVED it. Drew had a blast too. He gave me a hug at least once a day. Overall this year seemed to be very relaxed. Everyone did their job with amazing grace and a smile. My prayers and blessings to to friends Tommy and Becky who are about to leave the country to do mission work. God is good in the good times and bad....The Journey.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/17879034596139867927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2563506035578958602.post-54467336647997728572008-06-24T12:20:00.002-04:002008-06-24T12:23:56.451-04:00Post....play... days....Well, we are done with Aladdin Jr. and had a wonderful experience. My kids are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">defiantly</span> artistic both vocally and love to be on stage. They must get that from their dad. Ha-ha. We are staying busy now with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">VBS</span> and trying to get a schedule for the summer started with homeschooling and living in a no TV world. So far, it has not worked, but t he theory is good, right? My son, who loves to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">negotiate</span>, a future lawyer, finds a reason to watch <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">tv</span> or a show everyday that is logical. Oh well. This entry will be short due to my kids arriving very soon and I know they will be very <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">hungry</span>. I have decided that I love the summer. This is a great year so far.The Journey.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/17879034596139867927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2563506035578958602.post-55307055351105643832008-06-12T15:26:00.002-04:002008-06-12T15:44:11.202-04:00Slow, hot summer day...insideToday the kids and I were able to get the boring errands done early and got back home by lunch. On these hot days, I try to be indoors by mid-day. The heat really does bother me. Some laugh, but I get physically sick when in the heat too much. Okay, let me clarify, I mean the sun, direct heat on me. In the shade, I stay okay. It is a real bummer in life. So many cool things are done in the heat and I just kind of avoid them. This brings me to today where we got inside and we are not leaving again until rehearsal tonight. A good inside day. We did laundry, cleaned rooms and just stayed cool. Family is coming this weekend, so I am preparing the house for guests. It is only now that I wish I had a maid.The Journey.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/17879034596139867927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2563506035578958602.post-91559335037024138652008-06-11T15:26:00.002-04:002008-06-11T16:02:12.984-04:00Hot Summer DayHello all those out in cyber world. It has been a while since writing, but life is busy and I am finally relaxing into summer. We love summer time. Pool, friends, watermelon and fun. We have a pool in our neighborhood and it is so awesome. Every morning we swim for about 2 hours or so. I love it. Sarah is turning brown like an indian. Today she screamed and ran to me in tear stating she has brown lines on her skin, what is happening. I laughed and told her the sun turns peoples skin darker, she cried. In only a few sweet years, she will want tan skin. Then, like her fair skinned freckled Mom, she will only turn pink/red. The kids are in a play this weekend called Aladdin Jr. and it should be fun. They are on stage alot. This will be an adventure. I am a backstage Mom and getting to know the cast. Drew is just happy and loves being on stage. Sarah has made a friend with alittle boy who also has Asperger's syndrome. How ironic. The two kids with AS become buddies. They love to hang out and laugh. Watching the kids grow is bitter sweet. I can see the heart aches they will have and learn from, but in a way I want to shield them from life. I guess every parent goes through seasons of this. All of a sudden my Sarah is a big girl. She will be in the first grade. This makes me feel happy and sad. <br /><br />Okay... enough emotions for one day. I will start writing more...... WendyThe Journey.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/17879034596139867927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2563506035578958602.post-86530482730250811092007-11-17T09:35:00.000-05:002007-11-17T09:43:32.519-05:00Getting ready for Disney........Going to Disney world is supposed to be a magical experience. Yeah right... for the kids maybe. I had an anxiety attack last night thinking that I had already forgotten something, and we have not even left yet. I think it was socks that hit my brain. Anywho, we are packing today and I even bought a book on what to bring, where to pee, what to see and so forth. Have I read the book yet, No, but I have it. I figure Andrew can read it on the way down due to me having motion sickness. So, the list has started and as my brain continues to t hink of things, it goes on the list. Am I excited, yes. Am I nervous about everything right now, yes. I play the "what if" game in my head too much. I try to plan out a senario for each possible event in my li fe. Am I paranoid, kind of.... The Holy Spirit is working with me on these issues.... :) This is my last blog for a while.... Thanks to all my faithful friends/family who have told me that they read my thoughts. I kind of like blogging, it is kindof like therapy, only no one looks you in the face and tells you what to do or change. HA! To all, have a wonderful Thanksgiving and don't eat too much.The Journey.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/17879034596139867927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2563506035578958602.post-68373720026056961242007-11-15T18:07:00.001-05:002007-11-15T18:08:40.455-05:00TheVan Lives!!!Okay, I am very humble today. God seems to feel that the van needs to stay in our family for a while longer. The mechanic told me that the van is "awesome" and should live another 100,000 miles. I smiled to the mechanic, but got in my "awesome' van and cried. Well, it is safe, right?The Journey.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/17879034596139867927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2563506035578958602.post-72233743261918148412007-11-12T21:37:00.000-05:002007-11-12T21:48:27.691-05:00one more thingAs my bible study group is studying a book on being "content" in all situations, I have been pondering the scripture "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. --Philippians 4:6-7<br /><br />This scripture boggles me. To not be anxious about ANYTHING is really hard for me. I have even been known to wake up at night with anxiety attacks. Our first few years of marriage were rough for Andrew in that at any given time I would wake up and hit him across the chest to let him know that I was up... <br /> So, to bring this to today and my van saga, having no extra money in the bank, and Andrew being out of town, I started to panic. As I have these normal thoughts at 7:15am and the kids are sitting in the backseat of the van in 30 degree weather, our friends from church call and say, you can borrow our van while Andrew is out of town and call if you need anything. They come over, jump the van and help me get it to the shop. My wonderful sis-in-law comes to get the kids and takes them to school at a moments notice. Hummmmmm? Again, God shows himself to me in the tiny details of my day. Isn't He amazing...... I am thankful once again.....The Journey.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/17879034596139867927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2563506035578958602.post-43444640901902839172007-11-12T21:06:00.000-05:002007-11-12T21:07:32.299-05:00back to the van...The van is an ongoing struggle in that I love the fact of having no payment, but do not like what I drive. So, the dilema? I will let you know when I figure it out.... :)The Journey.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/17879034596139867927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2563506035578958602.post-88291063566160168602007-11-12T13:19:00.000-05:002007-11-12T13:24:16.223-05:00My CarMy car/van has survived our busy life for the past 5 years. It is a big chevy astro van that is very ugly/aqua, but I am grateful for the space. I have comtemplated getting it painted, but then everyone who already knows us would not recognize the "Thompson battlewagon". So, for that reason and not having the money, it remains ugly. Some positive things about my van is that it killed a deer once and the kids did not wake up! Very safe. The negative part of my van is that we have put over 190,000 thous. miles on it. It keeps breaking. So, do we buy or keep repairing? That is the question of the day as I turned the van into the shop. I am blessed with friends who do not mind hauling me around town and feel lucky. Well, this is my first blog and I plan to journal every few days.... <br /><br />WendyThe Journey.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/17879034596139867927noreply@blogger.com2