A pipe dream

The Summer Olympics are just over about a week ago. I sat mesmerized by watching all the atheletes and their amazing gifts of determination, strength, and commitment tobtheir sport. During the olympics there were commercials that show children dreaming of being an Olympian. I was one of those kids. I wanted to work and train hard for an opportunity to be an olympian in swimming. I won so many ribbons and metals the summer I was 11 and 12. I REALLY wanted to try and make it. But it wasnt to be. Mom told me I would get too muscular for a girl. In other words, you would be an ugly muscular girl. It took the wind out of my sail. I was expected to be a fashionable girly girl. It broke my spirit to give up the sport I LOVED. Each morning of those 2 summers I woke up at 6:00, got dressed for practice, rode my bike a coiple of miles, swam I dont know how many miles, then rode home. That was practice no 1. At 11:00 I did the same routine...5 days a week with meets on Saturdays. it was my life and my dream to swim in the Olympics. Fastforward 53 years later and I may actually see my dream become a reality. The Senior Olympics are in Hot Speings and I going to swim in it. I'm almost afraid to say it outloud. I dont care about winning. I dont care who laughs at me. I'm going to eace again. Just the thought makes my heart flutter like I'm on a rollercoaster. I'm training and remembering lots of things my coach told me. Only a couple people know and that's how it's going to stay. It will be a HUGE victory for me. It will beca dream come true. A chance to swim again. NEVER thoughtI'd see the day. Will report on my progress later. Over and out

THE EVE OF MY 60TH!

WOW...I much too young to be this damn old!! (old country song..) Looking forward to my new decade! Many changes will take place in the next 10 years! Well, I gotta tattoo on my foot for my bday..palm tree with water!!!
also my peeps at work gave me a GREAT party!!! BEST ONE EVER!!!!We had LOTS OF LAUGHS AND I MEAN LOTS!!!! LOTS OF GOOD FOOD AND FUN.
It is a leap year, as it was when I was born. the dr. asked mom if she wanted to risk delivering me on the 29th,...she said "no", so they induced labor with COD LIVER OIL!!!!YUK!!!!!
It's been quite a ride thus far...wonder what's in store...who knows..God does, but He's not telling me yet...whatever happens....IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL
PEACE OUT..

Sunday,January 1, 2012

It's a new year!!! wooohoo! I don't usually make "new years resolutions", but a couple of things I am DETERMINED to do this year. They are :1) Read the Bible from cover to cover...will take a while!. 2) Loose 25 lbs and GET BACK IN SHAPE! 3) BE more attentive to my friend's needs by SHOWING them with a little note or whatever. It's only 3, but they are 3 things I really WANT to do and am motivated to do.

It Didin't Take Long!

Well, I didn't last long! 3 Weeks ago today, Novemeber 26,2011, I brought home "Baxter". He was born Sept. 15 and is just about the cutest thing ever! His full name is Baxter Madison Benton. It's been a loooooong time since Ive had a baby, but I LOVE IT! Puppies are hard!!! He is doing great re: potty training. Maddie has taught him to fetch a ball and bring it back (such a good big sister!). Maddie girl is still not thrilled with the idea, but is warming up to him. I'm just a sucker!!!!Rumor has it that he is part chihauha, rat terrier, and maybe beagle. Whoooooo knows! He is only 3 lbs and will probably get to only 10-12 lbs. Never had a little yippy dog before...I like it!!! Baxter has found his forever home, just in time for Christmas.
On another note, tomorrow I'm leavin' for Ga! I AM MAKING IT in one day...more time with the babes! Got alot of wrapping and packing to do today, but can't wait to see 'em all!!!! This time last year they Ashley, Ally, and Avery were with me, while Em, Jay, and Lyse were in China getting Asher! Wow have things changed in a year! Will recap the year in another post....
All for now my blog....will post another soon

Should I or Should I NOT??!!

ok..it's been a very loooong time since I've had only one pet..Maddie is not young, but right now she is an only. At times I still can't believe I have only one pet! It's been 20+ years since that has happened. So, now I consider...should I adopt another one? I look at the Petfinder website every day. I'm just lookin'. I see those cute faces, but I'm not feelin' it right now. I kinda like coming home to just ONE! And THEN....I think again, and start thinkin' about a new baby. A new baby dog..don't think I'll get another cat. Love those kitties, but, I want to be able to take "it" camping and such. Can't do that with a cat..soooo, SHOULD I OR SHOULD I NOT...guess for right now, if I'm undecided, then that IS the answer. "NO"..at least for right now! I think in time I will want another one, but I want to be able to be home for a few days in succession before I bring one home.
Well, we'll see...MAYBE, MAYBE NOT!

Still Missing Him

It's been almost a week since Sparkey died, and I can't help but think about him often. I miss his snuggling by my face, I miss kissing him under his chin...I miss him sitting FOREVER in my lap! I just miss him. What a sweet, sweet kitty he was. My heart just aches. And....I'm just sad. Just sad.......It will get better with time...I know that, but right now it is still fresh..and it still hurts. I really do wonder if I'll see him again...in Heaven that is...sounds stupid, but MAYBE, just MAYBE, animals really do make it to Heaven...
I want him back..if only I could, if only I could see him and hold him again. 20 years is a looooonnnnng time to have a pet companion...lasted longer than my marriage!
I LOVE YOU SWEET SPARKEY....I JUST LOVED YOU SOOOO MUCH....

The Day I've Dreaded

November 5, 2011...didn't know it would be this day, but it was. the day I've dreaded for a loooooooong time...saying goodbye to Sparkey. He's been here so long, I have a hard time remembering what it was like before he came to us. What a cat. Sooooooo cute as a baby and just about the sweetest baby i've ever known. We bonded early because he was only 5 days old when he came to us. Getting up with him every two hours for 2-3 weeks somehow cements a strong relationship.
I miss him and it's only been one day. I miss him sitting in my lap, sitting a starring at a white wall (weird, I know!), lovin' chicken and eatin' canned aspargus! He was such a snuggle buddy. In the last year, all he wanted to do is sit in my lap. an sit he did. Any time I sat, he was right there on my lap. I miss his little furry body sitting on me. I miss kissin' him under his chin. I miss holding him and snuggling with him on a cold night.
Sparkey, you were one GREAT KITTY...There will NEVER be any other animal that holds your place in my heart. There will forever be a little Sparkey place in me. I will always miss you. I wish you could have "LIVED FOREVER!"...I used to tell you that. My heart hurts for you. You made me laugh, cry, and most of all, enjoy every minute you were here. Your momma will always miss you..............
HUGS, KISSES, AND MORE KISSES....