Tuesday, August 9, 2011

My List

These are just some of the little things I'm thankful for that don't necessarily need an explanation, so a list is more appropriate:
Quiet time
my comfy couch
my husband's sense of humor
the visibility when I drive the truck
the funny things kids say
cartoons
soft sheets & blankets
putting my feet up
my to-do list
doctors
motrin
hot showers

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Just keep remembering...

Needless to say, with my school year starting, I've been stressed and exhausted.  At the end of the 2nd week being back, I am starting to get into the groove, and not feeling like a walking zombie.  We're coming up on a year since Kipp's stroke, and usually when under stress, I have a lot of dreams/memories of how bad things really got.  I know it is not the best method to deal with the stress, but I actually think these memories serve a purpose to remind me of how lucky I am.  I love to teach and get to every day.  I almost lost my husband, but am blessed with a very strong recovering partner.  No, he can't return to work yet, and I still feel like I do A LOT!  But, these memories remind me to be grateful every day for what I do have, and I have A LOT!