I have decided it all has to go! I can’t stand my hair any longer…I’m getting ready for a hair appointment and I will be getting a new look..

Help me decide on one of these cuts. cast your vote…  (I blurred the faces so you can focus on the hairstyle)

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Jim arrived home Friday from a week in Brazil for Bridgestone. These photos he took in Camacari. He got to enjoy some time walking on the beach and watching the fishing boats. The Resort was at the beach. I love  seeing what photos he brings back. The coconut tree is pretty cool…

cheers!

Here are some photos Jim took during my recent health events I’ve put into a college to share. I didn’t want many photos taken but I’m glad he went ahead and took some. I wish I’d gotten one with my cousin Kelli, who drove from MO. when I got home.

These events taught me many new things during many hours of prayer and reflection. Here are a few.

I learned

God can and will get you through times you never knew were possible. Two surgeries within 2 weeks were only possible with the loving grace and prayers covering me.

I learned

To always be ready to push that morphine button when the light turned green!

I learned

How much any effert of encourgement can make a difference

I learned

There are friends who will be there for our family without any request from us.

I learned

You can live on ice chips for 5 days, with an IV

I learned

Accepting help is an adjustment. Life will go on even if I’m not in full control.

I learned

Nurses know that when you are getting out of bed for the first couple of times after surgery you are only going to “try to sit up” until the pain hits you and then they will have to pull you up!

I learned

I love edible arrangements. Jim’s office sent one when I got home and it was glorious!

I also learned, well I’ve always known this, I pray I won’t have any more surgeries!

 Well it definitely feels good to be getting back to my life. Even if that also in tells laundry, dishes, cleaning and cooking! This week I have started back driving and running errands.

But…. I think I need a little “focus” and time management with my new freedom.

This morning I drove Calvin to his I.E.W (writing class) with the plan of dropping him off and running over to One2Yoga in Donelson and have a hot tea and visit with Bonnie, who is the owner for Tea for Two. I also have been dying to pick-up the handmade soap made by Greg, the owner of Green Pergola that I am now addicted too. (just the best soap, ever!)

Bonnie and were having the best chat while I enjoyed a strawberry margarita… When my cell phone rang. I knew immediately from the ring tone it was CALVIN… It was one of those, “OMGosh” moments! He was out of class and waiting for me! Shocked that the time had flew by so fast and my child was now waiting for me I quickly paid for my items, nervously laughing with Bonnie, embarrassed I’d forgot I needed to pick up my child and flew out the door…. Just to make one thing clear, that strawberry margarita was HOT TEA…  and nothing more.

I arrived 15 minutes later to my son sitting in the grass, who still  had a smile to give me… So all is good.

If you can drop in at One2Yoga you owe it to yourself to check it out. I’ve added the links to all 3 of the business in this post. (click the underlined words to check them out) It will be a while before I am ready to return to my gental yoga classes with Jan but I’m going back just as soon as possible. Bonnie carries a huge assortment of loose leaf teas and gifts and Greg makes the most fragrant moisturizing soaps and lotions you can find…

that’s it for today…

Seriously, Europeans have the most twisted pranks ever. Look out for patches of leaves! I found this way funny! Oh and Happy first day of Fall!