Enjoying God's creation

The last two weekends I have done something I have never done before! And I never thought I would even enjoy it as much as I have. Two weeks ago I went to Yosemite and hiked on the Mist trail to Vernal Falls....It was so beautiful and peaceful to enjoy the things that God has created for our enjoyment. It won't tell you it was easy, it was hard! But I so loved pushing myself to do something that a few years ago would have frightened me...I guess getting older does have some advantages. Last weekend I went to Sequoia National Park and hiked a few trails and then walked up Moro Rock....standing up on top of the Rock and looking down into the valley was breathtaking! My goal is to hike up to Half Dome in Yosemite sometime next Spring or early Summer. As I look at pictures of Half Dome I am a little overwhelmed, but I am also excited at the prospect of doing something that I have to push myself and come out of my comfort zone. Several people have asked me why I would want to do this....I have thought about it my reasons and what I have come up with is that if I can learn to come out of my comfort zone in this area then maybe I can gain a deeper knowledge of God and in doing the things that He asks of me.

Summer

It is summer and I am so bored! I really should try and find a job that I can work year round....don't get me wrong I do enjoy sleeping in late and sitting out by the pool...but I don't enjoy not getting a paycheck! I wish I had money to go on vacations or just drive somewhere to get out of the valley for a day or so....sitting inside this house day after day just gets so depressing....I do go the gym everyday but it does not seem to be helping me....I feel better after I go and workout so I guess that is something....well that is all for now...as you can probably tell I am not in a really great mood, but I am sure things will turn around....

Where has the time gone

Well it has been awhile...I am trying to lose weight...so far done about 11 pounds, but I have so many more to go! Some days I just want to give up but I know I have to keep trying. I am going to a weight and health clinic to help me out...The last few weeks have been pretty stressful...my little Molly (13 year old Shitzu) was diagnosed with an enlarged heart and we really don't know how much longer we will have her in our lives.....It is so hard when our pets come to the end...we don't want them to suffer but we don't want to let go either. Right now she is on medication and doing pretty well so we will see how that goes. We have spring break coming up in about two weeks and I am excited about going to Disneyland and Universal Studios. I hope the crowds will be low when we are there. Lots of things coming up this month....so just trying to get through the next few weeks before we go on vacation!