So yesterday, feeling down, after writing that last bloggedy, I watched Dateline or Primetime or whatever those shows are called about brave kids. Ones who’d been kidnapped or seen their family members killed and did something to help them. Man…that’s crazy. I can’t IMAGINE. The Elizabeth Smart story, where she’s taken from her bed. One of the stories featured a girl here in San Jose. Dang. Kind of extreme examples, but kind of put things a little in perspective. Like how grateful I’d be to be doing laundry and cleaning up for these kids if I just appreciated a little more how precious they are to me. They’re my LIFE.
That’s still not saying I wouldn’t love a maid though.
Hey… and one more thing. I’m DOWN FIVE!!! I had 10 lbs hanging around, and I was so excited to see half of them gone this morning…I was thinking my pants were fitting better!! WOOOHOOOO!!
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I have the hardest time watching any stories like that. I cry like a baby whenever I hear about a child being mistreated or worse.
Great way to put things into perspective, however.
CONGRATS ON THE FIVER!!!!! And guess what? ME TOO!!!
So the hours at the gym and the water are actually paying off. It’s my first week on my new fitness program. Can’t wait for the next! I can’t say my jeans fit better yet, because I have a heck of a lot more than 10 lbs to lose, but it sure is nice to see the needle on the scale go the opposite direction for a change. 
Good for you, Shannon.
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Congrats on the 5! Feel free to send motivation my way… I need to drop about 12. ugh!
Shannon,
I found your five pounds & I’ll be sending them back to you in the morning, dojn’t worry I’ll give them the $ to get home. So happy I can help out
Yea you for loosing them, bad me for eating like a piggy lately!
I had a major reality check on Thursday while talking to another parent at Alex’s physical therapy… gave me the total “maybe my life’s not so bad” feeling! We all need those sometimes I guess.
so jealous of the weight loss, WEIGH to go… tee, hee (it’s late).
Congrats on losing weight - that is awesome!! Missed hanging out with you this week. Time got away from me. My week didn’t feel the same - maybe we can hang next Friday?
Congrats on the weight loss! I think we definitely need those “reality checks” sometimes…I know I do.
Congrats on -5! That’s great news!
Oh, Shannon. You make me feel guiltier still for not getting on that treadmill of mine. =) Congrats on the 5!! I could use 10 gone myself. Think I’ll have to start working on that today…
I’m one of those “stick-your-head-in-the-sand-and-pretend-it’s-not-happening” type of people. I can’t even fathom how someone can hurt a child. Sickens me. Not the wisest approach to take but it’s what I do :p
On the weight thing…whoohoo for you chica! I swear, between you and G…I may be inspired to get off my fat butt (note I said *may*)
Wonderful, Shannon!!
LOL on the maid - yeah, me too!
wow cool on the DOWN 5! I wonder if i am down any….. i have like 50 to loose! :O)
hey how do you like living in San Jose? that is a possibility in our future…like in a year or two. :O)
woohoo on the five pounds!!
kellicrowe