How Time Flies...

Time flies when you're having fun, so they say...except I wasn't back in the fun business till last night.

Virginia was fabulous over the weekend, until I got sick. Stomach bug...I wasn't even able to go watch Howie compete in his triathlon; yes, the one I did with him last year. I am so out of shape at the moment, it is pathetic, but there will be time for that again down the line. But I would be fibbing a bit if I didn't admit to being a bit green with envy at his dedication and success...he just signed up for a half ironman in November! I told him a while back I bet he would be doing one before he knew it and he denied it, but he got the very last available spot for the race. Kudos to him!

Last night I did have fun. I was the featured speaker at a mother/daughter dinner at a church way out in the countryside in Herndon. Nicole's reading teacher connected me and it was so much fun, for me and for most of the ladies. They laughed...I spoke on moms being DIVAs. And gave the talk in my pink jammies waving around a wand, curlers in my hair and pink fuzzy slippers; all very pink...

So let me encourage you: You are a DIVA!
D ivinely Chosen You are right where you are supposed to be!
I inspirational You have a unique set of gifts and experiences you can share with others!
V aluable What would your family do without you?
A mazing Yup, you are; think of all the roles you juggle!

So again, it was just a blast.

Then today I attended a CME event, since I do have a nursing license to keep up. A full day workshop on anxiety! Ha! See, God does have a sense of humor! It was great. Six credits down, only 24 to go!

Then, softball got rained out, so I scooped up Erin, Chris' girlfriend and took her and the girls shopping. OK, so the mid afternoon pre-dinner snack was McD's...but we had a great time. And then home to Idol. I'm just glad Danny Gokey wasn't given the boot. I like him, and it's a great story.

I am planning on tip toeing back to work one or two days a week while I am around, and am looking forward to that.

My mom got information about bereavement support today and that was a huge step in the right direction for her.

May peace prevail. Live, love, laugh and love some more.