I plan to devote this blog primarily to sharing my journey of keeping my life with my husband simple and fun, and focused on making as many positive memories as we possibly can! I have been very caught up, the last few years, in trying to "find" my "purpose"- and have devoted large amounts of time and money in that pursuit- and am coming back around with a strong sense that the only thing I should be doing at this time in my life is living each day WITH purpose, and enjoying the life I have.
My husband and I have been married for nearly 17 years (in April). He is a 6+ year survivor of an aggressive form of early prostate cancer. He has taken radical steps with diet and supplementation, and is LIVING proof that what you put in does make a difference! In fact, we had one doctor tell us that he was surprised to even see him still alive. We refuse to accept defeat- and we appreciate all prayers! Instead, we plan to travel and enjoy life together. Stay "posted"!
UPDATE: We are attempting to raise funds to help get George to a
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I'm just out making quick visits and I wanted to come by and say Howdy! My prayers & thoughts are with you both! 
I have come by and done some reading. George will be added to my prayer list, as will you. Blessings, 
Well, I just got out of a hot tub, and am ready to write! I am reading a book that I would recommend to ANY woman- Pathway to Purpose for Women by Katie Brazelton. I wanted to sort of share some insiights from it. My friend, Audra, is doing something called "Anticipate 2008" on her blog (see previous post for link), and I am excited to tie into it, because that is what my goal for this blog is for me, and everyone "tuning in".
The book describes itself as "connecting your to-do list, your passions, and God's purposes for your life". A dear friend gifted me with this book, and at first I thought- "I don't really want to read another book about finding a PURPOSE. I just want to live my life without the constant stress of trying to figure it all out!!!- to be content where I am NOW!!!" Well, I decided to start reading it anyway.
She breaks the steps of the pathway down into "Stepping Stones". I thought I would share them with you, over the course of several days, as I read the book. If you'd like to join me, grab a copy from the bookstore or amazon.com or someplace- or the library might even have a copy!
The first "stepping stone" is to Leave Your Past Behind. This was a very hard chapter for me- and I'm probably not through with the step just because I'm through with the chapter!! I got very angry, and almost didn't finish the book while reading this chapter. Doubts, fears, panic, anger, hatred... all emerged from hidden parts of my heart. Memories flooded back into my brain that I had THOUGHT I'd let go- but apparently were still alive and well somewhere deep inside. I know they are not finished with me yet- and I need to find the courage to face them head on and hand them over to God. I'm trying!! I do feel more of an inner peace- like I dealt with some stuff more actively, and even though a lot of it still doesn't make sense to me about it's purpose in my life, I am more ready to:
Forget(ting) what is behind and strain(ing) toward what is ahead,
I press on toward the goal to win the prize
for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 3:13-14)
Travel update: we got great tickets through SKYBUS to Ft. Lauderdale, where we will meet our cruise ship that will cruise us out to the Bahamas in February!! 
I also went to TJ MAXX after work today and got a REALLY cute long sweater jacket- sort of chocolate brown with a faint spattering of soft gray and cream all through, super soft and fluffy, love it!!- and a chocolate brown soft t-neck to go under. I haven't bought any new clothes in AGES. It felt so nice!!
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