Oh, How Time Flies!

Time is rushing on. I haven't posted for a long time and I had planned this blog to be a journal of sorts. I could start with my usual journal start: "It has been a long time since I've written," but instead I think I will just list what has been going on in my life:

• Shingles---ouch! Fortunately I have a light case, I had a nasty rash but I thought it was due to new hair product. I went back to good old WW (Weight Watchers) and had the tender mercy of sitting next to a woman who told me she had been suffering with shingles. Ding, Ding. A bell went off in my head. I paid a visit to the dermatologist the next morning and after a biopsy and a prescription I was sent home to experience "pins and needles". That is what it feels like. The Dr. had no bedside manner and after telling me I had shingles, he proceeded to tell me that it is the #1 reason the elderly want to kill themselves. No, I am not contemplating that. I am grateful however for that "tender mercy" so that I could get treatment early. It never ceases to amaze me how many times I am made aware of Heavenly Father's awareness of me and my circumstances.
• WW--Once again. When will I ever get this under control. It's a "New Beginning" for me.
• Phoenix. We went to "Valley of the Sun" an annual race we go to with Connor. It was sunny and beautiful. A great get away from the snow and grey skies at home. We came home contemplating the purchase of a townhome or condo as prices have hit rock bottom. But I think it was just a pipe dream.
• Temple Night-Had dinner for the group last Friday. Bring on the Mexi Haystacks!
• Scrapbooking--I am having what I call "Home School". I am trying to teach myself how to scrapbook with Photoshop so I can help my mom to publish a book about her life. This will be an ongoing project but will be well worth the effort.
• Jazzercise. I have been rocking every morning with Cristie Carter. I am really enjoying it and am training my body to move in ways I haven't for years. I think my spine has finally fused itself after the two surgeries (no disc left) and I am doing great. I find that I can move in ways I haven't been able to for the last 10 years. Hurray! I don't let a day go by that I am grateful to be out of that nasty pain.
• Europe. Dave booked tickets yesterday. We are going to Belgium for two weeks to watch Connor ride with the US National Team. I can hardly wait.

So there is a quick synopsis of the past several weeks. Life is good! I am grateful!