Well, today marked my 31st birthday. Am I depressed? Honestly, I'm not. I have made it through another year with no major scratches, a wonderful husband, a really cool little girl that totally entertains and amazes me, and a few wonderful friends like you and Trai and Emily Crocker (I have told you about her Kodi, you may not remeber her though).
This has been a very trying year, but I have come through it much stronger than I went into it. I accomplished goals that I never thought possible. I graduated with my masters in education: Elementary Reading and Literacy, I have successfully dealt with and am dealing with issues that have haunted me for years that I just couldn't get past and am on my way to putting them behind me. I have learned a lot too!
This has been a very trying year, but I have come through it much stronger than I went into it. I accomplished goals that I never thought possible. I graduated with my masters in education: Elementary Reading and Literacy, I have successfully dealt with and am dealing with issues that have haunted me for years that I just couldn't get past and am on my way to putting them behind me. I have learned a lot too!
I learned:
- how to be a dependable friend, not just a dependent friend
- how to stand up for myself and what I believe in (Anyone who know me knows that is HUGE).
- I don't have to "keep up with the Jones'", stuff is just stuff, you shouldn't miss what you don't have
- I need to take pride in what you have and work hard for what you
want - that jealousy gets you nowhere, but makes you feel damn miserable
- finally, I learned that it is okay to be who I am, I don't have to
fit the mold, no I am still not comfortable in my own skin, but I
know in my head for the first time that everything in the world
is not my fault, I am okay if I am not perfect, and if people
don't like me that is okay too
I have had a wonderful day so far! The first great gift was that I got to change schools that was a really good early present. I know everyone tired of hearing about it, but I just can't convey how much I love it, Mama's present to me was paying for my visit to the "fat doctor" so I can get the 15lbs pounds off that I have gained back and the other 7 I want to lose to get back to my lowest weight so far or 17 I am wanting to lose to get to what my doctor says should be my goal weight. I asked for Mama's gift, it was not her idea. Joey, Emily, and I are probably going to Tunica tonight, minus Hannah and Jameson.
As a side note, Hannah is having surgery on her leg to remove the tumor on October 8th, It will probably be a day surgery. She will breeze through it though! She is SUCH a trooper.
6 comments:
i like the look of your blog. lighthouse...how perfect! glad your birthday is off to a great start!
Hello Heather! Thanks for visiting my blog. I read yours today and must say that we wear several similar hats!!! Kindergarteners are pretty special and their moms are too. Kodi has a lot of fun to look forward to with Emmarie in a couple of years. I am very sorry to hear about your Uncle. He sounds like he was an amazing man. Ryan and I are living in Springdale, AR now. It's just North of Fayetteville, so I guess we are going to have to learn to be HOG fans!!! Take care!
Man girl...those pictures are horrible. You all are sooooo lucky! I'm so glad no one was hurt.
hey, i wanted to thank you for calling this weekend. it meant so much to me! have you all figured out if your coming for em's party? as soon as you know will you let us know. we've got to start shopping for a hotel for trai's parents.
Happy Belated Birthday Heather!!! I'm so sorry to hear about your Uncle...you are still in my prayers! I'm also praying for Hannah. Keep me posted.
hey, come on girl! post something new! i've missed talking to you. we were on a roll there for a few days! :)
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