Thursday 13 #7 - 13 reasons why I rejoice

So it is Thursday and I decided to join the Thursday 13 crew, for more information on this one go check out this blog and maybe come along for the fun..

13 reasons why I rejoice

1. I rejoice because God so loved the world He sent His only begotten Son...

2. I rejoice because I have healthy happy children

3. I rejoice because I am surrounded by people who love me even when they are mad at me..

4. I rejoice because I live in a country where I can be me...

5. I rejoice because I have friends who disagree with me, my beliefs, my faith, my parenting and yet they are still my friends..

6. I rejoice because it is raining today...

7. I rejoice because I have a roof over my head

8. I rejoice because I woke up today..

9. I rejoice because we have the internet... a way to keep in contact with old friends and find new ones

10. I rejoice because people around me are smiling

11. I rejoice because it is May and flowers are starting to peak up

12. I rejoice because I have a promise of tomorrow

13. I rejoice because I am loved..

Thursday 13 #6 - 13 reasons I am Happy it is almost May

So it is Thursday and I decided to join the Thursday 13 crew, for more information on this one go check out this blog and maybe come along for the fun..


13 Reasons I am Happy it is almost May

1. I live in Chicago.. hello april is considered a winter month..

2. I love May day.. as a child we would place baskets of flowers on the porches of our loved ones then leave (a sort of ritual ding dong ditch)

3. Flowers lots and lots of flowers

4. The air starts to warm and then dance upon your skin.. you feel it seep inside and brings you strength

5. The High School spring musical is always the First Sat in May

6. The days start to lengthen

7. Some of my favorite people in all the world were born in May

8. Memorial Day.. hey it s a great day

9. People come out of hibernation

10. Baseball is in full swing

11. Dreams start to become real

12. Summer escape is just a touch away...

13. Because May is a beautiful wonderful month full of promise and sunshine..

boy this was the easiest one ever

Thursday 13 #5 - Sandcastles

So it is Thursday and I decided to join the Thursday 13 crew, for more information on this one go check out this blog and maybe come along for the fun..


13 Sandcastles.. There is just something about what dreams may come.. at least that is what I think of when I think of sandcastles and the following are amazing.. now for some reasons they did not shrink as they should. So until I can get my act together I wanted to make sure you could see the entire pictures so please go on over to this Sandcastles Blog so you can see the whole thing plus lots more.. Below are sneak peaks of my favs...


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The hardest part of course was deciding on just 13.. what an amazing talent..

Thursday 13 #4 - 13 things I never knew

So it is Thursday and I decided to join the Thursday 13 crew, for more information on this one go check out this blog and maybe come along for the fun..

Thirteen Things I never knew

1. I never knew that no matter how hard I am pushed I can stand tall in what I believe.

2. I never knew that a child with ADHD qualifies for social security benefits... parents check this out there are requirements but I gave up 8 YEARS of financial assistance not because we didn't qualify or I chose not to but because I DID NOT KNOW.

3. I never knew life was going to be this hard

4. I never knew I would be alone at 46 and prefer it to being miserable in a marriage

5. I never knew I would have such a wonderful outlet in the blogging world

6. I never knew how very precious true friends are.. thank you those most precious

7. I never knew just how much I would sacrifice for my kids..

8. I never knew that no matter how wise I would get there would always be glimpses of the blond in me.

9. I never knew how very much I wanted to travel

10. I never knew how important other people's opinions of me would become..

11. I never knew I would long for the days when I was in school not because it was a fun time but because I just want to keep learning...

12. I never knew how hard it would be to come up with 13 things.. sheesh..

13. I never knew that I would dream of writing and taking pictures for a living..

giggles another 13 down

Thursday 13 # 3 -Thirteen things I am thankful for

So it is Thursday and I decided to join the Thursday 13 crew, for more information on this one go check out this blog and maybe come along for the fun..

for some reason today I am just grateful so I wanted to say thanks

1. I am thankful that I woke up today

2. I am thankful that I have the beasties (teenagers) to make my life a better place

3. I am thankful that my HS best friend Dorene Dakene.. made me restart my facebook

4. I am thankful that today I have a roof over my head

5. I am thankful that I have family that loves me inspite of my flaws

6. I am even more thankful I have family and friends who love me because of them

7. I am thankful that no matter how stupid I am or what bad choices I make, God has protected me.

8. I am thankful that no matter how rough life gets the sun still shines, even when we can't see it because we live in Chicago where it seems to be perpetually winter

9. I am thankful that there will be at least 13 people who will read this (ok.. that one just makes me giggle with glee cuz it makes me feel all special)

10. I am grateful God gave me the gift of gab, although I am equally sure there are many who would disagree

11. I am thankful that last night I was able to enjoy a good meal with a good friend.. thanks to the gift certificate from another good friend

12. I am thankful that I found a forum to share my views.. I think I was lost before I did

13. I am thankful that this is number 13 because as thankful as I am to be alive I guess that sums it up and I don't even need the first 12...

Thursday 13 # 2 - 13 Places I Want to Go

So it is Thursday and I decided to join the Thursday 13 crew, for more information on this one go check out this blog and maybe come along for the fun..

13 Places I want to go....

1. Barcelona, Spain

2. The Great Wall of China

3. The Appalachian Trail

4. Giza

5. Moscow, Russia

6. Australia

7. Machu Pichu

8. The Panama Canal

9. Istanbul, Turkey

10, Athens Greece

11. Venice, Italy

12. The Galapagos

13. Everywhere Else.... I know a cope out but I want to see everything, everywhere, although I know I wont get there the dream is waiting

Thursday Thirteen #1 - 13 Things I am Going to do Today

So it is Thursday and I decided to join the Thursday 13 crew, for more information on this one go check out this blog and maybe come along for the fun..


So 13 Things I am going to do today

1. Tell my children I love them, all four of them

2. Read a book, not sure which one since I have read all the ones I own

3. Talk to my friend Karen, not a day goes by when I don't get the joy of speaking with her

4. Look for a job, going to hope today is the day I find one.

5. Smile at a stranger

6. Laugh for the simple pleasure of laughing

7. Appreciate that there is no snow on the ground

8. Write

9. Do the dishes, yuck I know but real life sometimes Must interfere

10. Take a walk

11. Be there for a friend who may need me

12. Watch for robins

13. Just be happy that I am alive and healthy and that my kids are as well

So there you have it my very first Thursday 13