Thankful Thursday

When I found out that Russ had left us, I knew we were losing a wonderful, wonderful person from here. No one will be able to fill the shoes that are now empty. But I want to try.

One of my first steps in trying to emulate Russ is to sit back and think about my life and take the time to remember the great things in my life.

It goes without saying to say that I'm thankful to have known Russ and to have had him as part of my life for 10 years. I'm thankful to have been taught by him, not just in a classroom setting, but through his acts of kindness in everyday life.

Book Club

There is a Book Club starting up - voting takes place for the next 3 days in regard to the first book we'll read . . . jump on over and join up!

The more the merrier!

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Good-bye to a wonderful person . . .

Russ at Christmas - as he battled cancer.

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Russ left us yesterday to go home. He had a stroke and passed away Sunday afternoon.

Saying good-bye to one of the best persons to ever walk this earth is hard. It's a comfort to know he's in Heaven, but at the same time, I want to be greedy and keep my friend here! I loved reading his Facebook Updates! I loved knowing he was always going to have a positive thought and would be so unselfish and so giving - even when he was, himself, fighting cancer.

I want to be like him. I want to be a positive impact on those around me!

11.23.69 - 1.24.10

Good-bye Russ!

Me Time Update

I finished up the Clomid on Friday. The 50mg a day was not bothersome. After reading some of the message board postings, I had been worried that I might have hot flashes, horrid mood swings or nausea. The only thing that I can say I had was fatigue. I was beyond tired at night. So, when 700 would come around, I was pretty much in bed. I couldn't stand to stay up and blog after Miss Mia was asleep.

Another "me" thing has been my goal of 10,000 steps. I've completed that goal every day - but today. After yesterday's workout, I was a little sore. I also thought I needed to give myself a break - not really certain it's good for the body to work out 45 minutes or so each day, especially just starting out. Yah, those are all excuses for what comes down to "I'm just lazy and couldn't push myself to move my butt!"

Good news - I'm still down on weight. Even with the pizza night last night! I'm excited. I might finally be starting on the right path for weight loss!

Oh - and my legs, starting to look fab! LOVE it - I mean, them!

Still taking cinnamon and fish oil supplement as well as the prenatal vitamin. The 2500 mg metformin XR a day are not kicking my butt. So, very happy with that as well! Just can't wait until I lose weight and can reduce amount I'm on! Fingers crossed!

Tomorrow - jumping back on the work out trail!

Steve and I are "enjoying" the "every other night" part of the Clomid prescription. This will continue for the next week - through at least next Monday. And no, I'm not thinking of the doc while we follow the prescription!

Simply Soggy Sunday

Today was a rainy Sunday.

We ran up to the mall to return some stuff at Old Navy as I realized I do not need to buy Miss Mia any 2T sized clothing. Then, we bought an infrared heater for the sunroom.

When we got home, Miss Mia and I spent the rest of the day inside, playing Wii with Tia, playing with the doggie and just being silly. Grandma came up for awhile and Miss Mia picked on her as well.

It was a simple, soggy Sunday.