Gratifying!

This weekend I was tired, dirty, sweaty, exhausted and yet, have never felt better in my entire life.
I never felt more accomplished, more full of love or had so much respect for my friends and family. This weekend we spent helping our friend, whose whole family lost everything in the flood. Not only herself and her 2 boys but also, her parents who live across the street and her aunt and grandmother that live down the road!! This family is a group of the kindest, most giving people we have come to know.

We are feeling very fortunate that we are able to donate our time for them and hope that at least one of the homes will be salvageable. We worked with some amazing people, and I feel blessed to know in times of need there are still people who put in the blood sweat and tears it takes to get a family back to normal. You do not realize how devastated the flood victims really are until you are there in person. I would like to encourage all of my friends to think about what they can do to help the thousands of families in need!

Chrisite's wedding!

Regardless of the other issues at the time we all had such a wonderful time at Christie and Brian's wedding! Hanna was the flower girl and loved that her bear PB had a matching dress. Her friend Aiden was ring bearer and they did such a great job and it was nice having a friend there for Hanna to chase around at the reception. I was a bridesmaid and Joe was an usher and boy were we all busy!!

Here are some pictures of our wedding fun...

Prayers Please!

My home town of Terre Haute, IN is in a state of emergency due to severe flooding! Many are being evacuated and are seeking shelter, food and other necessities.., please pray for family and friends that are being affected.

My dear friend's home and car were completely flooded and fear that ALL will be lost. She and her youngest son were with us for a wedding out of town. Her son was ring bearer and my daughter flower girl. We picked her up at her home Friday afternoon with no water present, and Saturday morning the calls began, it all happened so fast! I feel it was a blessing that she and her youngest son were safe with us, I know for him to see that would have bee even more traumatic.

The flooding also kept many family members from being able to attend Christie and Brian's wedding- nearly every highway, interstate and state road leading into Evansville was closed! This was heavy on everyones heart, but the wedding and weather in Evansville was wonderful for her.

Please pray for everyone and volunteer or help in anyway that you can.

The lord works in mysterious ways and I struggle, at times like this, to see the "why".

You can see more information on our local station WTHI News 10.....The video section is to the right of the screen.

Warning::

Women with infertility issues, trying to have a baby should NOT watch "Juno" while hopped up on hormonal medication!!!!

That is it carry on....

Geez....!! .(..and Race & Reunion)

Gosh! I have not updated forever!!! I swear there will be a time where we are not so busy...I know this is true because my girlfriend getting married this weekend is one of my last "single friends". And after the 10 baby showers I have attended in the past 18 months- I think I have reached the end of my fertile friends becoming pregnant as well! Woo Hoo all of this adds up to a break!!

That is until I get deep into my new role at the preschool and start giving tours and filling enrollment spots and planning the Heritage Festival- ha ha jokes on me. No, in all seriousness I am really excited about all of these things!

So, let's see- a quick update shall we....

The race was AWESOME!! You know, I think the best part was just spending an entire day with Joe, just us and having a blast together! I loved it, the people, excitement and the seats-wow! The noise was crazy- I really thought they were kidding when they talked about how loud it was- thank god for pretty pink ear plugs. Hanna had a great time over at Megan's house (thank you sooo much again!)



Danica Patrick!!! She is my kind of girl:)

I also had an amazing time at my 5 year college reunion, the weekend before the race! I feel so reconnected to The Woods, and my fellow alums. Our new president Dr. Behrs (the college's first male) has such vision for the school. I am on board 100%. SO excited about the ground breaking new sports facility we will be getting and his commitment to our long standing traditions! To Liz, Leah and all my other Woodsies~a big, huge thank you for making reunion! It was just like old times, and even better with new memories. I love you ladies!!!!