a chance to "help"

My wonderful and inspiring bible study leader (see her blog here) is going through chemo and radiation right now.  It is always hard to see people in your life going through difficult things, especially when you don't know what to do.   I think we look for ways to help as a way to reach out and show we care. I had the opportunity to bring dinner over for her family on Wednesday, and I am thankful for the opportunity to help her out, even in such a simple manner as bringing a meal. Those acts that we do (hopefully) show the love and prayer that we are sending with our hearts during times of need.

coffee

This is the time of year where it starts getting really hard for me to get up in the morning.  My students are ready for Spring Break, I'm ready for Spring Break, and the thought of leaving my bed each morning gives me such dread for some reason.  It's not that I don't want to go into work- I love my job- it's just that I am constantly tired for some reason.  Maybe it's because work is more draining since, as I mentioned before, we are all ready for Spring Break.  Maybe I'm staying up a little later.  Who knows?  No matter the reason, I am very thankful for my cup of coffee in the morning.  I don't think I would make it through my mornings without it. :)

faith

I was thinking today about faith and just wondering how people manage to get through life's trials without it.  I can't imagine going through even the day to day things life can throw at us without having faith in God, but what about when something really big is going on.  Then what do you do and who do you turn to?  You see people in your life who get thrown curve ball after curve ball, yet their faith holds them together and keeps them going through things I cannot even begin to imagine.  I was reminded of that today and I continue to be in awe of how strong faith can make someone.  I am thankful for my faith.

Baby Noa Leigh Borland

My cousin Lindsey and her husband Jared had their baby!  She is a beautiful baby girl, Noa Leigh Borland and is 7 pounds 8 oz and 20 inches.  I absolutely cannot wait to meet her!!!  I am thankful Lindsey had a safe delivery and for a beautiful, healthy new baby in our family!

Isn't she beautiful??

spin class

I went to my very first spin class Saturday morning, and I must admit I was a little nervous beforehand.  You always hear how intense spin classes are, so I had this fear I was going to throw up, pass out, or simply not be able to do it.  Well I made it through without doing any of those things and felt great afterwards (minus the sore booty!) I think I have found my new Saturday morning tradition!  I am thankful that I made it through my first spin class, and that I enjoyed it enough that I want to go back! haha

spring flowers

I saw the prettiest flowers on my way to work Friday morning and snapped a quick picture while I was at a light!  Even though they irritate my allergies, I am thankful for beautiful spring flowers (especially tulips!) and how they make me smile when I see them- even bright and early on the way to work! :)

Fitness "Body Love" Section

Does anyone else rip out the "Body Love" section from Cosmo?  It advertises that it's a 6 minute workout, but it totally takes me more than 6 minutes to do them all!  They are perfect exercises to do while watching tv and each month targets a different area. Since that I am starting to think bathing suit season, I did the "Cellulite Schmellulite" one tonight while watching Revenge.    I am thankful for the Body Love section in Cosmo, so I can get bikini ready and catch up on my favorite shows!