Tailgating and a Football Game

This past Saturday I went with my friends Sarah and Ryan Ayme tailgating. I then was privileged to go with my new friend Box to the LSU football game. We played washers also known as "redneck horseshoes" and Box and I ALMOST beat Ryan and Cliff but alas the final throw came down to me and I was not successful. But it was so close and Cliff and Ryan were sure nervous. I had a fantastic time learning about LSU, their traditions and cheers. I think that I will enjoy football season next year for sure.

Thanks you friends for such a wonderful "cultural" experience and a great day!

Elizabeth M. likes LSU football

All who Wonder, are Not lost

The tittle of this post is a quote from Tolkien and was on a card that my friend sent to me as encouragement. Accompanied in this card were some inspirational words and a quote that I want to share with you.

The Quote:

"Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying 'i will try again tomorrow'".

My friend wrote this to me after I shared my fear about now knowing what is next.

"I for sure understand what you're saying about not going somewhere, i'm feeling a lof of that now, but (beth) WE are not lost, nor have we lost our way! Maybe standing with nothing in front of you is a test to see if you can stay standing. Stand, Beth! Stand! Know that you are not alone."

Its taken me almost a month to write my friend back because I wanted to match her inspirational something or other but alas i have not found anything as inspiring as that.

So she is getting a magnet and a card too. However, they may inspire nothing more then the need to send me back a card. Which is something i can live with...

Elizabeth M, loves to send cards.

Superwomen...keeps going and going....and..

I was reminded today of the fact that I am not invincible. Nor can I continue to run around like the energizer bunny. I need to learn to take care of my self just a little better.

I ended up in the urgent care room with my BFF sarah, for several hours. My condition endometriosis, seems to have reminded me that its still there and i need to pay attention to what my body is telling me.

And what is my body telling me you ask?

ONE: eat!

Two: rest, or I will be in crazy amounts of pain

Three: exercise (to strengthen overall health)

Solution:

I now have the food to eat THREE times a day

I'm planning a stress free week (planning not ness. getting)

And come rain or "snow", i'm gong to go to the Proving Ground this week. (Even if my store is on fire).

I make fun but I truly was worried today, I often forget that I need to take care of my body. Please be believing with me that I will not only find a balance but that my condition can be controlled by a new medication and effort to put myself first.

Thank you for your payers and belief

Always, Elizabeth M.

Christmas already

I have sent out Christmas cards for over 7 years now. Its something i look forward to each year as October and November approach. I have been wanting to NOT brake my tradition this year but feel the typical "seasons greetings" and yea!, look how happy i am, does not fit my life, nor would i want to send that type of card out missing an opportunity to truly connect with my loved ones.

So with some thought and waiting on an idea that would fit this year, i have come up with something that i hope will bless each person on my Christmas Card List.

Yes its a secret! But i'm excited to prepare the cards. I will be alone (without family, and a husband) this year for the holidays, so i'm hoping that i will find some comfort in connecting with those i love through cards.

Please be in payer for me as I enter into a season of celebration, differently then it has been for me the past few years. I'm believe for the best always.

So let the crafting begin!

Elizabeth M...makes Christmas Cards!