I'm going to miss this face!

This is Jorge, aka Chi Chi! He's my baby boy and has gotten so big! I will not be taking him with me to colorado but am so excited to share this picture with you. I hope you enjoy! I will miss you my little buddy! love you lots and lots! Love a member of your pack, "mom"!

My Walk

Today I took a walk in a place I have found to be very comforting. Here are some pictures of quite possibly my last walk there...

And God Answered...

I needed something today, i asked... and God answered. Not only did i know it was him, i could feel his peace and stillness calm my weary heart. Lord let me never forget.

A 5K RUN!

TODAY I had the honor of watching my friend Morgan Harper run her first 5k. Thought i would take a moment to say WOOT WOOT to this fine hot mamma ! She ran it in 26.11 her goal was 25!

Congrats Morgan and Good Luck next week!

waiting through the water...

This is what I opened my door too the other day when it stormed. I had to take off my shoes, socks, and rolled up my pant legs. I guess you could say "Elizabeth M, walks bare foot in the rain"

oh its ok..wait not its not!

I dont have a problem with confronting an issue that needs to be addressed. However, I tend to only confront when I half too, rather then when I need to. I would rather just walk away, letting you stay right where you are in your unlovingness (if thats a word) and non growth.

After hearing a persons weak excuse on why they did not call, text, write, during this whole life changing event in my life, i did not respond with my usual "its ok, i understand." Today I told someone, its not ok and that you really should have walked through your own fear and made sure I was ok. Because thats what i deserved...because thats what you promised to me.

Now i'm sure it sounds like i had this very drawn out confrontation with loud words, full of anger and adrenaline but it was not. I don't think that person even knows what happened, in fact i know they don't. But i stood up for my self in these simple words: You really should have called...

My tone was not sarcastic or condescending, in fact, i think in a way, it was loving. I spoke the truth, I protected myself and reaffirmed my value in my own mind. Right when i said it, I knew what i had done and i became very proud of myself. I'm not sure exactly why at this exact time i had this brake through but I did...and for that i'm thankful because today i had the strength to protect Elizabeth M.

Good Morning Sister

Good Morning my lovely sister. Smile for me today because your smile adds so much light to your already present beauty. Laugh, so that the happiness seeps into your soul and can be shown to all others. Be yourself, because there is no one better to be .

This is a text message my brother sent me this morning...

Place of Peace and Healing

On the edge of town, not two far from where I grew up, there is a sweet little house that reminds me of a cottage. The door is never locked and the grass is always accompanied by delicate flowers.

When you step through this little house's threshold, you will be greeted by bosco, the ever so healthy, chocolate lab. The kitchen and dining room are open and ready. Ready for cooking, ready for tea, or ready to supply you with marshmallows and chocolate to roast and make smores in the back yard.

Up the narrow stairway that welcomes you and to the left is a room with yellow walls. Every time i walk in that room i feel like i've stepped back, not in time but to a place of innocence and peace. Simply breathing in the air here makes it just a little better. And thats what I have needed, a place that i can find peace to feel a little better.

On september 4th, 2010. I will move into the Crumbs house in Lafayette, Colorado. There i will wait. I will wait for peace, for healing, for the quiet moments that will bring me through the darkest parts of me and place me in the light.

I have friends here, memories here, and moments just waiting for me. What a perfect place to find who you are...what a perfect place to find Elizabeth M.