of a military family

I'm so excited that next week I get to be a counselor at a camp for kids who have parents who have or are currently serving overseas in the military.  I personally don't have any close relatives in the service but appreciate everything that no only the military personnel but their families go through while serving our great country. My husband grew up in a military family (being born overseas on an Air force base and living on one until he was 10) so this was something he could really connect with.

Im even more excited because we are getting to volunteer together! He has never been a counselor before for Camp Twin Lakes (which is an amazing organization) so I think he is kind of nervous but excited about the fun and connections he will make through the process. I think he is worried he is going to lose a kid or something but I've tried to explain to him this is near impossible.

This is going to be my first camp that is not specifically for kids with medical conditions (something I can connect more with being in the medical profession) so it might be a challenge for me because I've never experienced not having my Mama or Dad around.

Im so thankful for Camp Twin Lakes and everything that they do for kids and if you are looking for something to volunteer or donate to then you should totally check them out!!

of a great motivator!

I have had an amazing summer volunteering at some children camps in Georgia with kids who have physical disabilities. I have loved them and gotten as much out of them as (I hope) the kids have.

Today I found out about an amazing concept when people who have the ability to run, run for a child who cant run. You stay connected through the Facebook group. I signed up today and can't wait to get matched with someone!

For all the runners out there you have to check them out!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/irunformichael

https://twitter.com/whodoUrun4

of a shin splint

I went to the doctor today and found out I have a shin fracture, Boo! Just when I was starting to fall back in love with running! No running for 3 weeks but thank god I can still do yoga!
I'm currently signed up for the SuperCon Fun Run, Roswell 13.1 and All-state Half Marathon so I HAVE to keep training! I'm determined to get a good time in one of the half's!

My beautiful but delirious friend Nicole is trying to talk me into doing a Full Marathon with her in October. I don't doubt that I could physically do it (with training) but I couldn't mentally do it! I cant even imagine this conversation on a sunday morning this summer:

Me: "Scott, I'm leaving to go run 20 miles, Ill see you in a few hours"
Scott: "But its 98 degrees!"
Me: "It's ok! I love running and I'm so glad Nicole talked me into this!"

I dont think I have enough music on my iphone to get me through 26.2 miles! I really want to check this off my bucket list but I don't want to do the work, is that too much to ask??

of a healthy girl

So yesterday was pretty much the worst day. I know I shouldn't say that because things can always get worse but I found out I have to have surgery at my re-check appointment. Then on my way home from work, in the rain, I was sitting in traffic on the interstate and someone rear ended me! My car was still drive-able and I wasn't hurt, and neither was anyone else in the 3 car accident but I was just ready to get home and talk to Scott about my surgery.
As a side-note, I couldn't believe that the two men that were in the accident also, didn't get out to see if everyone else was OK!! What is wrong with people these days!! They both sat in their cars while I got out and checked on them!
Back to my surgery. The week after Christmas, I fell at work and hurt my knee. It didn't get better so I had an MRI last week and they realized I tore my medial meniscus and I have to have surgery to repair it next Thursday. I'm excited that I get to have it where I work,  I know I will have good people in the OR helping me out.
Like I said earlier, I understand things can always get worse but yesterday pretty much sucked.

....of a boring girl

Well, I decided to make a blog. I don't really think I have anything interesting to say I just constantly have these conversations going on in my head and decided to write them down.
I also think it will be a nice thing to look back on later, if I stick to it.