Sweet Reminders

This is what greeted me when I came out of the bathroom.


My husband rocks.

If Life Were Easy Than It Wouldn't Be Hard

Its been a few months since I posted something real or of some importance.  The last few months have been a bit of a roller coaster to say the least.  Back in June Miles was hired on at the mine.  Two months in, he was hired to a position that is uncommon for newly hired workers.  We were excited and looking forward to the positive changes.  Literally within a day, our whole plan was changed.  As for a little background, for Miles 90-day probation, he was to work in each department or area of the mine.  In a certain area, the supervisor did not like Miles for whatever reason.  He was continually picked out of the group and reprimannded for situations that he was not a part of.  Consequently he was written up for one such incident that he had no control over.  As his dad said, "who was the jackass in charge.."  One week later, Miles forgot to shave before work.  Normally he keeps his shaver in the car, but that day he had taken his truck and realized too late that he didn't have it with him.  He either turned back, got the shaver, was late (which is another huge no ) or get in trouble for not shaving.  It was a lose situation all around.  Needless to say, he was sent home on suspension and fired a week later.  We have felt, as well as countless other people, that Miles was not treated fairly.  Miles decided to fight their decision, had an interview with a person in charge, and we are now waiting, a month later, for their decision.  During this time, we have lost our insurance and went about 4 weeks without any income.  I should also mention that during the last two months, I quit my job to focus on some other things.  So we literally had NO INCOME.  Its been hard!  But I tell you what, we have been blessed.  Luckily we had paid our bills for that month beforehand and were helped immensley by family in regards with food, etc.  I will tell you that my testimony has been greatly strengthened.  After a day of fasting for Miles, he literally had a job put in his lap.  He is now working for a construction company and seems to really enjoy it.  Its a pay cut, but its a job and for that we are grateful!  Also during this, Miles has realized that he needs to go back to school, and probably wouldn't be going back as soon if he continued at the mine.  All in all, it has all worked out, brought us closer to each other and the Lord, which I am extremely thankful for!!!

On a happier note, we got a cat...she's a stray that literally adopted us...She's cute, cuddly, little crazy, and we couldn't love her more.  Miles and I still say almost daily that we cannot believe we own a cat...we always planned on a dog.  But she came at the perfect time and brought laughter and love into our home which makes us adore her more....we love our crazy Ollie:

Even though we've had a hard few months, I would not trade them for anything (okay maybe a few million bucks or a skinny body..) because they have made us stronger.  Last night, I realized how much happier we are.  We both laugh.  A lot.  We still get upset with one another or misunderstand things but the way we resolve them is done in a much sweeter, kinder way.  While we both have loads of things we still need to work on, I see how we are growing closer together as a unit.  And that, my friends, makes everthing worth it.

I MADE a craft (cue hallelujah chorus)!!!

I made something.  This is big for me.  Most often I just look at other people's projects and secretly wish I'd done it.  So mine isn't as cute as the original.  But I like it.  Okay not a lot but I do like that it got my creative juices flowing and I'm already eyeballing my next one. And don't Miles and I make AWESOME zombies? I thought so too!

Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned

I have learned a few things:

I still hate frogs

Its okay to cry

Its okay to ask for help

"If you keep doing what you've always done, you'll keep getting what you've always got"

You get more of what you focus on

Maybe I can be beautiful with a few extra pounds on me

People can forgive and do!

Even when I mess up, people still love me

My body functions better without wheat and dairy

Still love soda

Yelling isn't the answer

Hitting walls HURTS

The church is true

I have some pretty awesome people who have stood with me during this hard time

I love working with children

Prayer works

Its impossible to be happy when you aren't doing what you know you should be doing

I LOVE swimming pools

I do not handle the humidity and heat well. Like at all.

Learning to kick the negative out and let the positive in!

Hugs and I love you's go a long way.

In love with the show Man vs. Food Nation

I do not like volcano tacos

Family Rocks

Excercise keeps me sane

Free stuff is the best

Ready for change and a happier life

The final Harry Potter movie about did me in...

I still love Miles Curtis.

Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then

YEAR AGO

I was in Jackson, Wyoming experiencing a lot of "firsts" such as whitewater rafting, trail riding on a horse, going on a ski lift, hiking up real mountains, swimming in glacier lakes, seeing bears and moose pretty much on a regular basis. I was also about 30+pounds heavier and very lonely. I was trying to find my way and just felt lost most of the time. While I loved most of my time there, I don't want to go back and be that person again.

TODAY

Obviously I'm married. And that, my friend, changes everything! I have someone who loves me. I will never be "alone" again. Whether I like it all the time or not, I now have an eternal companion. Someone who forces me to not think about myself constantly and who has enabled me to overcome so much. Someone who comforts me in those dark moments when I feel unable to continue. That alone, is worth everything. Even though I'm so much happier than I was a year ago, times are hard for us right now, I know in the end we will make it, and be better and stronger for it!

Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge?

I'm doing it basically for two reasons.

One: I LOVE doing surveys/answer questions-type activities

Two: Its a great way to get a person to think, to share things about their life that you normally wouldn't do. Its fun to see!!!

Day 26- Places you want to visit before you die

Since I've never really traveled thisdangcould be dangererous. So I will try to contain myself and limit it, but I'm not making any promises!!

New Zealand

Australia

England

Canada

Hawaii

Puerto Rico

Scotland

Germany

Greece

France

Ireland

Italy

Spain

Belize

New York City

Visit all the church sites....

Guess I better find that few million quick!!!