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!

Waterfall of a day

Good Morning World...

  Do you ever have days, turning into weeks that are good, but something is missing, or just status quo?
My life is truly a "Gift" everyday, but I tend to let the everyday of life get in my way!
As I began to write this morning it reminded me of waterfalls.....surprise that hiking comes to my mind...:)

As you near the falls through your heavy breathe you hear the faint sound of water falling. My first thoughts is it a big waterfall or just a small one? Drawing near you can almost feel the humidity from the spray, it must be a big one! You dig in on the uphill climb with anticipation!
There it is...beautiful and dramatic site. Where does the water come from, how did the rocks move and shift to lay in their own puzzle formation?
My eyes are drawn to the top, glistening sun creates a glimmer that is indescribable.
The spray is soaking me but can't or don't want to move, it feels cold, refreshing, but also powerful and daring!

I see so many avenues for the water to flow, some meandering to the sides finding their own quiet place, the main water is powerful and direct knowing exactly where it wants to go...it has purpose.
The rocks are glistening like diamonds, others are covered with a velvety soft green of the moist moss. Creation is overwhelming with it's beauty, with it's gift to give.

If I don't make the decision to get out and hike, I miss this amazing experience of life!

As the Day begins!

Thank you Lord for another amazing beginning! The "Gift" will be extraordinary today!
The sun is out bright and clear...after weeks, it seems, of cloud and cool. It crisp, and clear and new today!
Tim actually gets to join me in a day filled with work, adventures, meeting family, and an appointment to make some changes!
I love spending time with my best friend, he inspires me to push on...but also we get to open doors of the day together!

I am so Thankful today for life, and the abundance of it! I am healthy, Happy and truly alive! What more can I ask...Yes there is "life" behind these words, but after some quiet meditation, it's ok to have those "life" experiences because they do strengthen you. Thank you, for sharpening my sword!

Looking forward to the sights and sounds of everything offered!