Which crowd do you fit in...

Have you ever started your day contemplating "who" is your crowd? I have lived in small communities all of my life...as you go thru school, church, business you tend to migrate to the people in those groups. What if you make a complete change in your journey...What "crowd" do I fall into?

If you have insecurities...which I do at times, do you feel judged in the "new" crowd of people, or is it just the opposite do you feel judge and outcast from the old?

As I was running around the lake this morning in this beautiful little community I get to call home...I saw "groups" of ducks quacking nosily away. They seemed to all be getting along except they were in "groups". Which group was the popular crowd? Which were the teenagers, unpopular, and of course kids? With a Flock of birds can we tell? Do they worry about their status?? Does it change how they feel about themselves or other?? I'm really laughing hear...why am I so obsessed with ducks!

So many questions ran thru my head, I even had to stop and observe them. I'm sure this sounds pretty crazy but there must be a reason it's on my heart, or in my head...:)

My Life's Journey is changing daily and I am feeling excited, scared, fearful at times. what do the changes mean. Will I lose my crowd, have I already? Or is my circle just growing with beautiful new, and old faces? Like the duck crowd, it appears they like to ALL stay together but in their specific groups.

I guess I will just enjoy this 'GIFT' of a day, and be Thankful for my 'Crowd" old and new! Maybe that is the true answer...enjoy your moment and your crowd!!

Loving my day!

It's that day again!

Good Morning World!

Yes I had a restless Sunday night...again. Knowing morning was on it's way.
First I have to say I am Thankful and Grateful that I have the "Gift" of life to unwrap today!
I am sitting quietly pondering so many thoughts and memories of the past three days...

Friday was exciting, for one thing it was "Friday" but for the second I was able to enjoy an amazing day in the mountains that I love, and with the people that I adore! We got to the parking lot...wind is blowing like crazy, but really just normal for us:) We encounter so much snow, and views beyond description, God's presence, Family, and new friends along the way!
Friday evening stiff and sore, but feeling fantastic from the hike!
Saturday arrives....Talk about stiff, Tim and I look at each other and just laugh...are we getting old...Heck No!! But wow it's time to get started, another beautiful Rocky Mountain day...4 mile walk and exercise to get us going...what do you call it when you drink to much...hair of the dog, that's what we did with exercise!

We get to celebrate the most amazing little boy today...so excited to be apart of celebrating him!!
Mr. "B" is 2!! Time it is a strange thing, You think you are in control...but just look back in time, nope not in control are you?

Sunday a day of worship, quiet, exercise, and family! I am so blessed, Thank you Jesus is what's in my heart!! The message was on family, relationships, Commitment, accountability...It really made me think....I love "family" whether it be a true blood link, Church, Rotary, a writing group, new hiking friends and more....So why is it so hard to participate sometime? Easier to be alone, sure...but so much fun to share the experience with someone...so I am sharing it with you, because you are worth sharing the day with!!

Have a joyfilled Monday...Don't dread it but embrace the unwrapping!! Hope your "gift" is amazing today!!

See you at the Top!! Blessings!

New Dawn, New Day!

Good Morning!

So many days start with....a fire, coffee, some writing and a little FB...
It's that day we call Monday..
Can I ask, did you sleep last night, or did you have a MONDAY sleep. That is a wonderful Sunday until evening comes and you know Monday is in just a few hours! Some words that come to mid...Anticipation, anxious, fear, unknown, gear up, Monday mode, new goals, diet...

Do you have these thoughts or is it just me? Do you love the day we call "Monday"? I had never really thought about this particular day until I started writing and realized I anticipate it in an anxious way! Why?? I guess I feel like I could fail, not be strong enough, not be business like enough, not work hard enough....ok with the "enough"...

I am going thru some life changes, and I believe that's one of my fears...so Monday is staring me in the face saying...."what are you going to do know?" So I stop and reflect....

We hiked yesterday and experienced God's beauty, and grace...and also HIS might!

Risk....will you take it?

Good Morning from Ft. Lauderdale...


I just attended a conference that determines your "color"? Do you know what type of a personality you are? I have done many "tests" and pretty much know I am a "Purple"....Emotional, Hugger, Social, Family/Friends, NO conflict, empathetic, Fixer ( ask my son), Change...a bit scary! My second color was Red...Adventure, Fast paced, Determined,  Can't sit still, Social, Impatient, Change....didn't I say scary a minute ago?
Really if I look at me in the mirror I am multicolored in so many areas....Are you a "Rainbow" of personality?


I love learning and stepping outside my comfort zone, but I am also a "constant"...I want to know what is coming next. Especially when it comes to travel. This is where my confusion in my color comes in...


We finished our conference in Key West, we met many new friends, learned a lot, and also many new opportunities! We contemplated staying one more day, but that wasn't our itinerary...So we get to the airport in the Keys and say good bye to John and start the process of getting back to Estes, and home...I was a bit nervous because we would be flying on a prop plane...and it's "Pink"! Tim laughs because he knows me so well...

We are headed to Ft Lauderdale...The plane takes off into the puffy whites clouds, my first thought will it be bumpy?? Is that really a "Red"?


We make it to Ft Lauderdale in 50 minutes...yes a few bumps but nothing in hind sight I couldn't handle...remember I need to see what is ahead!
The new airport is small so no stress on what gate and where do we go. We meet the nicest "new" friend and her daughter...guess where she is from Estes...Small world! So we have a companion to fly to Colorado!

Christmas Eve and Jesus

Good Morning, and Happy Birthday Eve to you Jesus!!


This truly is one of my favorite times of the year! Jesus, Family, Friends, Gifts of my Journey, Memories!


Christmas is a time to stop enjoy...I am enjoying my quiet and coffee now:)
Isn't it amazing how God planned this time of year...we have all been running, trying to create, succeed, plan our next move...thinking all along "this" is the most important event in our lives. It's really not, at least I think this season helps us to remember that!
Thank you Jesus for being our Salvation and Gift! I am more than Thankful my parents shared Jesus and his love with me at a young age...and that my journey grows in Him daily!


As I reflect on some things that occurred this year I am even more Thankful I get to be here and enjoy and take it all in...It reminds me also of my Dad, I know he is happy and joy filled in heaven but we miss a physical hug right here! He would be chuckling right now with the anticipation of seeing Michael and his family...and all of his kids and grandkids!


Back to my reflection....I ran hard this year with the ever changing river of this healthcare system, holding hands, being in anguish, and trying to stand in the gap for those in need...It took a toll that I was not prepared for. I have always been mindful of my health and exercise, but you never really know when that might change.
In the busiest time of my work season, I woke up feeling not well...my first thought is pull up your boot straps and get to work, people are relying on you! By 12:00 I knew something was very wrong...so the journey began. I learned how my business works from the inside out! I am also NOT in control...
My surgery was scheduled for 11:00 p.m. I still can not believe it was me being prepped for surgery...
My amazing husband taking the reigns of calm, and amazing family and friends picked up the Prayer support! Results were benign...so very thankful!
I can not thank my family, friends and community enough for your tender care...it came in visits, prayers, food, cleaning my house, storing food for later, work, and clients & friends sending flowers.
Other friends shopping for us! I am a much better giver than receiver, but I have never been more Thankful for each and every one of you!
Jesus was present each moment of the way....


Enjoy your Moments today, don't take them for granted...TODAY is your Gift to unwrapped...slowly with anticipation and eagerness of a child!...Do you remember that feeling? Squint your eyes tonight at the  lights on the tree and feel the love and excitement seep in...


Thank you for my Gift of Salvation, and most of all your Gift to our world of YOU!

Gratitude!

Good Morning World!

Gratitude is where my heart is.....It has been the "longest" journey in the last two weeks!
I am so very Grateful for Family, Friends, and Opportunities....I am a very healthy and active person, and really pride myself on that. I have always had the attitude that sickness is a weakness.
I know, I know sometimes I let Pride get in the way!

I love to Hike, Run, exercise, eat well( most of the time...:) Shouldn't that be enough??
Shouldn't that keep me "healthy"?? Well I got a wake up call in the past 10 days.
I willed myself to get over the pain, but by Tuesday afternoon I knew something was very wrong...Again Thankful and Grateful for a husband that listens, loves, and takes charge!

After talking with a local Dr, who was so caring and sensitive....We were told I need a CT scan, my mind is racing at this point...how can I get out of this. If I just stay positive enough I'll be home soon!
Right...?
We sit in an imagery room for 31/2 hours waiting....My Ins self kicks in and I know I will stay in control....Right? Wrong, it;s time to get the scan done. What does that look like, feel like, what will the results be? Well I can tell you one thing, There will be no surgery for me, no matter what!

10:30 p.m...Prepping for surgery, is this really "me" in this bed, in this position. My sweet and amazing husband, praying and consoling me that all will be ok..
I will stay in control....right?? wrong....Grateful was not the word that came to mind.

Well 12 days later and days of quiet, rest, and pacing myself. Gratitude is the word for sure!
The word Benign has never sounded so good, my family and friends to my rescue, my amazing husband working hard to take care of our family...Yes Gratitude is the word!!

Have you been here? Can you relate....I couldn't have said this 13 days ago!

With a Grateful heart, and healthy...healing body!
Marcy

I have arrived at a false summit, but I know the climb will be worth it!!

Quiet of the Morning!

Good Morning!

As I sit in the quiet of the morning I reflect on the beauty that I open my eyes too! God is an amazing artist and creator of a day!
My mind also drifts to the day at hand. Relationships of long past.The days were really no different, just different circumstances. I am remembering days of stress and trials...but I am sure now in my older age of wisdom "I" created it.

People all thru the pat of my life were here for a reason, and I for them. Could not have gotten thru so many of those dark wintery days without "grandma" Carolyn! She had a warm cozy house, and a warmer heart for Michael and I!

I still saw the same moon fade away...and the beautiful glow of the sun in the east begin it's slow ascent. It was a "gift" then as it is a "gift" now.I think I get to enjoy it more in is rise now...

As the clock turns the momentum of the day begins...What will the day "unwrap"? I am excited to see whats behind the beautiful shiny wrapping and stylish bow!
Each step, each breath is beyond our comprehension,But we can also take it for granted.
Today is a "new" day and I will "live" it with the joy it was created!

Thank you, Father for the beauty to behold, and the gift!