Life IS good...

My friend, Chauntelle, and I have a saying, "it's all good" and we often say it. Sometimes because we mean it and sometimes to remind ourselves that it's not really that bad. In my previous post I vented a tad bit and recorded my current trial in a way that I will remember it. I have received such an outpouring of love through the internet and phone calls and I am reminded of how blessed I am! I wanted to share some good stuff so everyone knows that I am staying positive, I am persevering, and I do know life IS good!

This morning Nathan left to go with the Boy Scouts on an overnighter snow trip, the fact that he is gone isn't good, but he is doing something fun and helping others, so "it's all good". There was also no school today due to a teacher inservice day or something. I really don't mind the no school thing because I LOVE having my kids home with me. Here is how we spent our day...

1) This morning I took all four kiddos to the chiropractor for my appointment at 9:30AM. It was nice to get loosened up at the beginning of my day. SO far all my appointments have been in the afternoon and it takes me a few hours after I wake up to be able to function without considerable amount of pain and stiffness. So the day started off great!
2)After that Nick and Tatiana both had a friend come over for a playdate.
3)Then they went to the movies with their friends and their mom (They are brother and sisters too, so it works out great.)
4) While they were at the movies, Ben, Andrew, and I went for a walk around the neighborhood because Ben wanted a closer look at the construction that we can see from our house. He was in HEAVEN seeing those big trucks up close! The dump truck driver even stopped and got out of his truck, came over to Ben and talked to him for a few minutes. He was like a kid at Disneyland seeing Mickey, sooo excited! So cute!
5) Then the boys took a nap and I was able to do Yoga for the first time. With all my injuries I was told to try yoga and it would help with my aches and pains. Definitely not as flexible as I use to be, but we will see if it helps with time. Actually we'll see if I am able to stick with it!
6) After the movie Nick and Tatiana played more and the play dates ended after 8:00 this evening. They were both very good about including their little brother and letting Ben play too.
7) I baked three batches of homemade cookies this evening. I think all the kids ate up one batch already!
8) I let Nick and Tatiana stay up late with me and watch "Extreme Home Makeover" with me on TiVo. I cried, I always do.
9) Straightened up the house after tucking them into bed.
10) I just talked to Nathan on the phone and now I am blogging because I hate going to bed without him. I just cannot sleep well when he's gone.

So we have had a full and busy day, life is still carrying on. I am not laying in bed depressed. Just have a lot on my mind. I am trying to push it aside as I focus on my children, my sweetheart, my responsibilities and the good things in life. I am trying to take my grandmother's wise advice, "Let go and let God." I know I will be okay, but things will definitely be different. I know I have done the right thing, I have no regrets. Life IS good.