Breast Cancer Petition

There is a bill out there wanting to make insurance companies cover a minimum 48 hour hospital stay for those women who need it following a mastectomy. It is a very important bill! Go to this website and add your name to the petition.

I'm moving... again

Well, it looks like I'm going to moving... again. This time I'm moving to another state. It'll be a bit of drive to work, but most of it will be against traffic. If any of my St. L friends out there are available Sat., August 3rd just to help load the truck, I would truly appreciate your help. I'm going to arrange for help unloading at the new destination with other friends so no one except a few will be doing both. Wish me luck!

Current River Float Trip

Alley Spring Mill

Part of the Alley Spring

This last weekend Eric and I went to Emminence, MO and completed our annual canoe trip vacation. This year we went on the Current River from Round Spring Landing to Two Rivers Landing. One thing about floating near the springs, was that we noticed the water was VERY cold in those areas. It made for a brisk, invigorating swim. For the most part, it was a nice day until it decided to rain for about 20 minutes, but for whatever reason I found it to be the most funny thing ever. It was really a blast! Not to hot, not to cold and just enough sun. I forgot to put sunscreen on my legs so I have a nice random, patchy sunburn on my legs and little square on my feet from my sandals.

This year we wanted to do something special, try something different, and also be a little bit lazy. We stayed at Coldwater Ranch in one of the luxury cabins, complete with full kitchen, linens, a/c, fireplace, and best of all a Jacuzzi tub. It was VERY nice. The fire ring was already loaded with wood, and we had plenty more set up for us on the side. They even provided a gas or charcoal grill for use.

On Sunday, we went horseback riding and then visited two springs. Last year we visited the round spring and blue spring, so now it's a tradition. This year we visited Alley Spring and the Rocky Falls, both equally cool. We learned that 81 million gallons of water run through the Alley Spring and that Rocky Falls is a formation made from an old volcano. Normally the water would run deeper through the rock, but this particular rock is harder than the usual volcano rock.

While all places posted no vacancy signs, we found it interesting that in parts it seemed we basically had the river all to ourselves. It was very calming and relaxing. I have way more pictures, but I'm including four for your viewing pleasure. If you want to be in the outdoors, but don't like dealing with the hassle of camping, this is the way to go. It was most beneficial as it started raining again by the time we arrived home. The whole starting a fire in the rain, was a non issue. It was nice to say the least. I would go back to Coldwater any day. Maybe next time I'll invite more friends (who like their a/c) to join us in the bigger cabins in the future.

Cabin Jacuzzi

Rocky Falls

The tide is turning

Slowly but surely the tide is turning. The storm is letting up just enough for me to breathe, and I am taking in as much air as I can. I'm not in the clear just yet, but yes things are improving.

Finally!

No, I have not done my research on this person, but I have seen this video. I will probably offend someone, but I am downright tired of being told what I am going to do rather than actually having a choice about it! (Yes, I do vote.)

Who am I?

I'm looking in the mirror and I don't even recognize myself. Where have I been for the last year? I feel like I just woke up from a coma. Will I be able to repair the damage that I have caused in 'my absence?' I'm listening to people's discussions, and I seriously don't remember 90% of anything, and then it hit me a couple of weekends ago.

Who was I for 9 months? Why I am just now waking up? I'm confused!

Serenity Prayer

I only have the first part memorized, but I really could use it about now. Keep those prayers going, I'm really in some sticky places.

Here I go again

Well I guess I got to be on the top of the roller coaster yesterday, and I was also most of today until about 300 pm. Can I get off the ride now? I am about to be sick. Actually I take that back, I became sick after the news today.

Prayers, I really need some prayers. I know life is not about security, and it sure aint about serenity, but just for once I need a little bit. Not just for a day, but at least the rest of the year would be nice or something.

Seriously, it does get better right?