"Don't Stop Believin'" - Journey

Dear God,

Yep, it’s me Emz.

Yes. Again.

I know I haven’t written in a while but our chat last night. Freaking. Rocked.

I just forgot to add . . .

Thank you x 444.

Thank you for:

• A daughter that is thoughtful and tender.

• A husband who calls me for no other reason than to say, “he misses me [at his desk at work]”
• A mom who always knows the right thing to say when I’m feeling BLAH.
• A friend who is ALWAYS there. No if’s, and’s, or butt’s but’s.
• All the non-judgmental people you have placed in my life [they do make up for the other ones].
• For giving me an OLDER brother.  And three rockin' sisters.  I just love knowing they are there.
• A Dad who knows I. break. down. every. word. he. says. as. “gospel. truth”. [well, other than that Obama stuff and the animal emails he forwards] ;) 
• A healthy body - that’s allows me to push it & run it into the ground [and that dang, occasional puke]
• A family that encourages me to be crazy. Believes in me. Never says, “why would you do THAT?”, or “I don’t get you.” What they do say, “you’ve. Freaking. Got. This.”
• My enemies. Well, this one is a work in progress. But I AM trying.
• Letting me whine sometimes.
• Understanding and caring about things that make ME - ME.
• Helping me be calmer.

• THAT moment yesterday. You know, when I may or may not have felt like throwing my 5” heel.  Until you reminded me, “it isn‘t worth it”
• Ohhhhhhh and thanks for letting Dawn have a cell phone . . . .AND one with unlimited texting to boot. Awesomeness.
• Thank you for not letting the scorpion sting me yesterday [especially, since I did take the photo when I thought he was dead].

• And finally, Matty-O thanks you for Bees.  For, if there were not bees, he would not have had as good of a chuckle yesterday.  Heather, you BEE one rockin' woman. 

Until. tonight.  I'm. out.

Emz

"People Helping Other People" - Barney

Yes, so Barney has a song I like, I'm totally okay with admitting that.

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Remember that day?


12 days ago?

No?!

Let me refresh your memory . . . This post: [here] .

"help me, help me, help!" she [I] said . . .
Within minutes I had a comment from Michelle. "I'm sending you an email."


She contacted her neighbor Tom [this man is incredible. absolutely. incredible].


who


contacted quite a few friends/co-workers/business partners.


who


contacted a regional manager


who


contacted the regional manager in my area


who


contacted a facility [Athlete's Performance] who had these treadmills


who . . .


will be donating two treadmills for approximately two days.


A M A Z I N G.

I don't have the words to express my gratitude.  People helping people they don't even know. Whom they have never met.

I. Am. Grateful.

And it gets even better . . .


These treadmills are simply the best of the best.

Woodway Treadmills.


Their slogan: "For The LONG Run"

Could. not. be. MORE. perfect.


Michelle, Tom, Ben & Marc.


Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.


I. am. so. ready. for. this.

"I Was Just Thinking" - Teitur

I was just thinking . . . .[I know you are scared]

* I love this photo from Mt. Lemon.
* Appreciate the simple things in life. 

* Eat that second piece of cake, if you really want it.
* Time is the greatest gift you can give someone.
* Pick your battles.
* Think before you speak, especially if you're going to say something with irreparable impact.
* Don't play your trump card unless you have to.
* Children should nurture talents in both one sport and a fine art.

*Seek therapy if you're weathering a storm within. People need doctors for both the outside and the inside.
* Try new foods. It's the easiest, least expensive way to add some adventure to an otherwise ho-hum day.
* Always have a valid passport.
* Take family photos.

* Dorothy said it best: There's no place like home.

* Blood is thicker than water.
* Be there for family.  Even when it's hard.

* Brush your teeth twice a day. Three times if you have braces or have just eaten garlic crusted Prime rib.

* Trust your instincts about people. NOT what other's tell you about people.
* Trust in God. There really IS a plan at work, even if you might not have a clue what it is.

* Can't say enough about that honesty thing.
* Take time to play with children.
* Always buy Girl Scout cookies.
* Never pay full price for something over 20 bucks.
* Good looks are only skin deep.
* It's nice to be nice.

* Say please and thank-you, excuse me, pardon and I'm sorry.

* Send handwritten thank-you notes when someone gives you a gift, tangible or otherwise.
* Don't pass on gossip. Pass on compliments.
* Call your parents once a week to tell them you love them.
* Tell your parents you love them in your blog . . . just to see if they are actually reading it. ;)
* Tell the truth, even when it hurts.
* This is another good reason not to drink:

* Listen to others with a closed mouth and an open mind.
* Know how to hold your silverware properly at the table. Table manners are priceless.
* Karma really exists.
* I'm grateful for friends who call because they "had a feeling they should share something with me".  Thanks S.A.W.
* That bad dream last night was just a dream.  Even when you awaken from that dream in full on tears.
* I love my family.
* And especially, I was just thinking . . . I am grateful for an older sister who is strong. caring. emotional. supportive. and always there.
 
What are you thinking?