Lesson Learned today

So when traveling with a dog in the car, if your car is equipped with power windows and child locks for said windows its a GOOD Idea to enable the child locks. My in laws dog Dee Dee figured out how to roll down the rear passenger window of my car today on our way back from walking the marina. It was quite comical.

Challenging January

This month has seemed like one very long month. The challenges started at the end of December when our dog got the doggie flu. Who knew dogs could get the stomach flu. Sophi got diarrhea Christmas day. She wouldn't eat and barely drank. This went on until Tuesday night when we realized she had blood coming out with her poo..(yes I know gross). Well if you know my husband then you know that his family and pets are his life. It has only been a year since we had to put our beloved Cheyenne down. We got concerned because in Sophis paper work it said that when she was rescued and put into the shelter in Las Vegas that they Vets thought she had Parvo. So Wednesday morning John told me we had to take her to the vet. So I called and then off we went. I got worried when I got there and they immediately put us into a room because of her symptoms. The vet came in and said the main concern was she had a blockage so we had to leave her so they could x-ray her. Well several hours later and no phone calls, John headed to the vets office and was told they didn't know what was wrong but thought it was probably a bug..He gave her a shot and sent us home with some medications. Once I got her home she was her old self. We have had to cut her diet so she can lose weight..Yes mommy and Sophi are on a diet. Sophi hates it more than mommy..HAHA

The next challenge is one for me that has been on going. I have had a hard time getting really close to people here and finding the dear friendships I had in Oklahoma. I have a few people I am very close with but after some events, I have a hard time trusting people. I find that my Heavenly Father knows me and knows when I need a reminder. I love working with the kids in church. Their sweet spirits and unconditional love help boost me every week and for that I am grateful. In the midst of all this, and because we haven't had snow and its been warm, I decided to take a drive to Sacramento to see my friend Sabrina. That was the best thing I could have done. It totally gave me the boost to my spirit that I needed.

Johns job has presented some challenges as of late. While we waited to see exactly what would happen we prayed to our Father in Heaven that he would guide us in the direction we need to go. While the journey the last couple of weeks was nerve-racking, in the end we had our prayers answered. While the recent changes in his job mean more responsibility, I know that this experience will help John shine.

I am grateful for the inspiring women in my lives. Some live here in the Reno area others live out of state, one clear across the country. I am grateful for the examples they are, even though they don't realize it. So to you I say Thank you!

Christmas

I can't believe Christmas is just a week away. I have had a very hard time getting into the spirit this year. To be honest I have had to force myself to do a lot of things. My wonderful husband is in the middle of peak and has been working longer and harder than he has in years past. I am so very grateful he has a job its just so very hard this time of year because I spend a lot of the time alone. I so wish he had a job that would allow us to go to Oklahoma for Christmas from time to time but right now he doesn't. I have a new found appreciation for those who have spouses who work far from home. I don't know how they do it day after day.

Day 30

Today Im grateful for a husband who knows when and how to make me laugh. Sometimes I can take whats going on around me too seriously and he always knows that and knows just what to say and do to make me smile.

Day 29

I am so very grateful for my friend Sabrina. It was with her urging that we began our weight loss journey together. She has been a dear friend and has allowed me to love her children. I have a small sense of the joys and frustrations that come with being a mom. Today as I got out of her car, her 4 year old son told me he loved me. Im going to miss her terribly when she moves to CA this weekend. My one solice is that she's not moving far and I can go visit. Thank You Sabrina for being my friend and my sister.

Days 24 Through 28

Day 24

I'm thankful for my parents. I have not been able to celebrate any holidays with them since I got married. I'm grateful for all the efforts they put in every year to make Thanksgiving wonderful.

Day 25

I'm grateful that while my Thanksgiving meal was not that great (going out usually isn't as good as making your own), that I didn't have any leftovers to tempt me. Im working so hard on this weightless journey and have a very strong desire to succeed.

Day 26

I'm grateful my husband has a good job. I'm grateful for all the hard work ALL the UPS employees put in every year to make sure we all have our Christmas presents. I hope all of you take a moment and thank their families for the sacrifice they make in not having their loved ones around during the holidays.

Day 27

Im thankful for a Primary class that asks the question Why. Today it turned into a wonderful teaching experience which I treasure. They remind me of why Im doing what I am.

Day 28

I'm grateful for my little online support group. I'm grateful I can go to them with questions on how to handle some situations and that they are inspired to give me the answers and guidance Im in search of. I appreciate that its a private group so I don't have to worry about my business being spread.

Days 22 & 23

Day 22 I am thankful for missionary experiences. Im grateful for the people I have met and for the connection I have to them

Day 23

I am grateful I had the opportunity to attend an interfaith Thanksgiving Eve service tonight. It brought me much needed peace and reminded me once again that we all have so much to be grateful for even when it doesn't seem that way