Someone sent me this list recently through email. After JJ and I both read it to each other, we came to the conclusion that it is a pretty good list so we wanted to share it with all of our friends and family.
Life Lessons was written by Regina Brett, and was published in the Plain Dealer on Sunday May 28, 2006.
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.
17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Overprepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. The best is yet to come.
46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
48. If you don't ask, you don't get.
49. Yield.
50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
Now ask yourself, “what needs to change inside me so that this list is actually do-able?”
We love you all, god bless!!
JJ and Jess
Friday, August 21, 2009
Where has summer gone.......
As JJ and I are sitting wondering what to blog about, we began talking about how Hunting and Football are near. We then begin to ask ourselves, is summer really almost over........
After a week long trip in Dallas, it is so nice to be home. However, JJ and I are really not good without each other. This week while I was gone, JJ's right knee began to bother him again. He went to Ada to the Indian Hospital on Tuesday. His knee is beginning to swell again, making it difficult for him to walk. JJ got a shot and some medicine to help with the swelling. They doctor that he saw, thinks that he may still have gout.
Gout is a disease hallmarked by elevated levels of uric acid in the bloodstream. Gout is characterized by excruciating, sudden, unexpected, burning pain, as well as swelling, redness, warmth, and stiffness in the affected joint. This occurs most commonly in men's toes but can appear in other parts of the body. Low-grade fever may also be present.
The patient usually suffers from two sources of pain. The crystals inside the joint cause intense pain whenever the affected area is moved. The inflammation of the tissues around the joint also causes the skin to be swollen, tender and sore if it is even slightly touched. Gout usually attacks the big toe (approximately 75 percent of first attacks); however, it also can affect other joints such as the ankle, heel, instep, knee, wrist, elbow, fingers, or spine. In some cases, the condition may appear in the joints of small toes that have become immobile due to impact injury earlier in life; the resulting poor blood circulation can lead to gout.
Well for my drama.....this past week, while I was in Dallas, I was taking a showed in the hotel shower, when I lost my balance and fell, hitting the corner of my forehead, eyebrow on the edge of the toilet. After about 30 minutes, my eye began to swell and bruise. The bruise is a lot better today, but it is still pretty purple. JJ said that he was glad that he was not with me, or people might think that he caused the bruise. I just blamed my fall on my roommate (Mecca) who works as an investigator with child welfare, so you can imagine how well that went over!! The funny was that the conference that I was attending in Dallas, was a child abuse conference so that was interesting as well.
JJ and I both went back to work this morning, and we are both relieved that the weekend is here. We have also made a pact that we are going to start frequenting the gym more often. We have both decided that we need to go with each other, so we can have accountability. We have set our weight goals so wish us luck.
Take care and god bless!!
JJ and Jess
After a week long trip in Dallas, it is so nice to be home. However, JJ and I are really not good without each other. This week while I was gone, JJ's right knee began to bother him again. He went to Ada to the Indian Hospital on Tuesday. His knee is beginning to swell again, making it difficult for him to walk. JJ got a shot and some medicine to help with the swelling. They doctor that he saw, thinks that he may still have gout.
Gout is a disease hallmarked by elevated levels of uric acid in the bloodstream. Gout is characterized by excruciating, sudden, unexpected, burning pain, as well as swelling, redness, warmth, and stiffness in the affected joint. This occurs most commonly in men's toes but can appear in other parts of the body. Low-grade fever may also be present.
The patient usually suffers from two sources of pain. The crystals inside the joint cause intense pain whenever the affected area is moved. The inflammation of the tissues around the joint also causes the skin to be swollen, tender and sore if it is even slightly touched. Gout usually attacks the big toe (approximately 75 percent of first attacks); however, it also can affect other joints such as the ankle, heel, instep, knee, wrist, elbow, fingers, or spine. In some cases, the condition may appear in the joints of small toes that have become immobile due to impact injury earlier in life; the resulting poor blood circulation can lead to gout.
Well for my drama.....this past week, while I was in Dallas, I was taking a showed in the hotel shower, when I lost my balance and fell, hitting the corner of my forehead, eyebrow on the edge of the toilet. After about 30 minutes, my eye began to swell and bruise. The bruise is a lot better today, but it is still pretty purple. JJ said that he was glad that he was not with me, or people might think that he caused the bruise. I just blamed my fall on my roommate (Mecca) who works as an investigator with child welfare, so you can imagine how well that went over!! The funny was that the conference that I was attending in Dallas, was a child abuse conference so that was interesting as well.
JJ and I both went back to work this morning, and we are both relieved that the weekend is here. We have also made a pact that we are going to start frequenting the gym more often. We have both decided that we need to go with each other, so we can have accountability. We have set our weight goals so wish us luck.
Take care and god bless!!
JJ and Jess
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Happy Birthday Abby
Hello everyone. Just a quick post. Can you all believe that it has been a year since Miss Abby was born.
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Here is what Abby looked like when we brought her home. 
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Here is what she looks like now. She is all grown up.
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JJ is already talking about finding her a boyfriend (looking for someone to go on boat rides, duck hunting, swimming, long runs through the countryside and long naps during the middle of the day) marrying her off and keeping a pup of hers. We shall see.
On a side note (from JJ), Abby is wanting bones as in a T-bone steak bones, Frisbees and yes Slim Jim's if anyone is wanting to buy her a birthday present. Might be a little spoiled. We hope everyone is doing well. We love and miss you all!!
God Bless,
JJ and Jess
JJ and Jess
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