What do you remember??

I am thinking everyone has something special their parents made for them that you'll always remember right?

Well - I had a couple - The purple sink and stove my dad built me (and no Dad, do not get rid of them, I don't care how much space they take up...) and the white dresser that he built before I was born. It started off as a changing table and made it's way all the way to my high school teenager bed room... It is beautiful.

Well, Tanner received that memory this past weekend. Carl finished (finally... !!) Tanner's dresser... It is absolutely beautiful and something that I know Tanner will love forever. So this post is more of a thank you to Carl for spending the time to create something that Tanner will learn to appreciate as the years go on.

Also - here's a thanks to the moms and dads out there of all generations that have spent the time to give us all special memories that we will have our lifetimes.

Have a great weekend.

Be thankful for what you have.

This past Saturday, I attended a training for Team in Training and the mission moment was about a family who lost their beautiful 10 year old girl to Leukemia. Mckenna was an absolutely beautiful girl who fought Leukemia from the time she was 2 until her death 1 month after she turned 10.

Hearing this family's story about the pain they went through and the courage they have as they push towards their goal of 1 million dollars raised to aid in the fight against Leukemia takes my breath away.

I needed this moment to reflect on my own life and realize what a wonderful life I have. I am so lucky to have a beautiful, healthy 3 year old son and a wonderful life partner in Carl... how is it that I let myself go to a point where I need to be reminded about what counts in life? When did life become about objects, materials, money, the whole nine yards?

I need to remind myself that living is to slow down and enjoy each step of life and be grateful for what I have. Don't sweat the small stuff... and you've heard it before... It's all small stuff.

Now if you'll excuse me, I've got a 3 year old I need to snuggle up with.

Good night!!