Writer's block

I work with words every day. One would think that since I am surrounded by words that I would have a lot to write about when it comes to a blog post. More often than not, I have writer's block. I want my words to be clever or funny. Other times I feel whimsical and nostalgic, but nothing comes out. So, these next couple of blog entries are a test for me. Can I write what is really on my heart and/or mind? Can I write about it just for me and not be worried about what other people think? (Seeing as I only have four followers right now, that may not be much of a problem.) The important step I need to take is the first one...and just write.

A month of thankfulness

I know, I know. I'm a few days late starting my annual blog of thankfulness. However, these days have been eventful with Dad in the hospital. With that in mind, today I am thankful for knowledge. As I walked into my dad's hospital room this morning at MCV, I was greeted by a research team. This team of cardio nurses was sent by Dad's doctor to discuss a new cath healing procedure. While we certainly know there are risks in participating in research, Dad felt the benefits outweighed the risks. As we all know, MCV is a teaching hospital. Dad's doctor is truly the best heart surgeon in the area. His team elected Dad to participate in this study. Basically a process was created to minimize the effects of a cath procedure. Normally patients must lie completely flat for eight hours or so after a cath procedure. Today they used a new collagen procedure to close the pucture to his artery created by the cath. No kidding, he was out of the bed and moving around in just a little over an hour. Remember, he is in the best teaching hospital in the state, and he has the best doctors and nurses. I am so impressed with the intelligence that surrounded me today. I am thankful for his doctor's detailed report. I am thankful for the rep who showed me and Mom a simulated procedure on a model. I am impressed! And, of course, I am thankful for my dad's good report - no blockages in or around his heart!

Are you missing out? I am!

Have you ever had one of those weeks (or months) when you seemed like you were going 100 miles a minute every minute of the day? How do you manage to make time for your extras? I am running into trouble with my friends because I am so busy. I don't try to avoid them - I promise that is never the case. I just simply am exhausted after working for so many hours during the day. The guilt I have over not being a good friend is heavy tonight. Anyone have suggestions for how to balance friendships better? Please don't give me pat answers like make a date or choose a night to call one another once a week. I also know that if they are my true friends then they understand that I am busy - but that answer is not good enough for me. I miss my girls!

So, what has worked for you? Help!

The last day?

How have you been blessed? Are you thankful? What are the blessings in your life?

After I wrote Day 29 of my blog, I decided I did not want to stop. I could not bring myself to write about my last day of thanksgiving. So, I have decided to leave Day 30 open. I am thankful for so much in my life that I cannot make one final comment, so instead, I will ask you how have you been blessed? For what are you thankful in your life? What are your blessings? 

I want to hear from you! Happy writing.

And now I am on to my next writing project....more to come soon.
Heidi

day 29 - one day to go

When I started this blog a month ago, I challenged myself to blog daily. While I have not always stayed faithful to that challenge, I am proud of the effort I made! I have enjoyed blogging about daily thanksgivings - I am certainly a blessed girl!

Today I was blessed with a visit for our friends Erin and Bruce LePoint. We first met this couple when we traveled to New Orleans 2 1/2 years ago. I enjoyed catching up with them today and their cute kids.
I love living so close to church. The short distance makes life soooo much easier. After living 25 miles (at least) away from most places we frequented, this close location is such a blessing. Today after church we were able to come home, fix dinner, eat, and visit without feeling rushed.

What a beautiful day we enjoyed today! After AWANA, Hannah, David, and I planted flowers and "decorated" the front of our house with the flowers.  David also finished the grape arbor. Oh! And I learned how to use a cricut...I am definitely hooked! Thanks to my friend Kristy for your help today!



The grape arbor



So, to sum up my thankfulness today, they are for this blog, for visits with friends, for our new house, for the glorious sunshine and flowers and for friendship!



day 28 - ahs

We spent the evening with my friends from work at a faculty evening at Atlee. I was super impressed. I didn't really know what to expect, however, the decorations were elegant, the food was yummy and the company was enjoyable. Thanks, Atlee administrative team, for a fun night.

day 27 - Friday night posted late

Today I am thankful for Friday nights. Unfortunately, the last three or four weekends I have battled allergies! ugh!! This Friday night afforded me the chance to watch the Blue Devils in the ACC tourni and the chance to snooze on my sofa. Last Friday night was spent at Mr. AHS - a hilarious male pageant at Atlee. The two previous Friday nights we went to dinner with good friends. Yay for the weekend!