FAITH

You have to have FAITH through it all, good and bad, no matter what comes your way. I truly believe this and try to live by it every day.

ACE Hardware

They had this child on display with the lawn furniture at ACE...she looks fun. :)

Newer model

They also have a male version in a younger model....I think I'd take em' both.

Here's to new friends!

Jocelyn, whom I met through Wendy, is now my massage therapist, and a friend I am thankful to have. A bunch of us girls went to CA Pizza Kitchen the evening before my surgery and had a lot of good laughs. This is just one of the shots...probably my favorite. :)

It's all good!

Just another Wednesday....having the doctors go in through both my legs up to my heart to see what's going on. A little voltage mapping while they were there...and I'm doing well. :)

Gramma Millie

My grandma went to be with the Lord on March 17th, 2011. I'm so happy that she will not be in pain anymore but I will miss her terribly. I know that she is in a better place and that is what brings me Peace. I have so many great memories with her growing up and she will always have a special place in my heart. Love you Grandma!!

Sara Smile

a song I was named after....not many people posing for pictures before heart surgery...but I got all prettied up for the event. Gina and I went and got our toes pedicured and painted..I did lucky green for St. Patty's day and Gina got hearts on hers to support me! Again, lucky girl I am to have such great friends/family! I also had my good friend Kristin do my hair for the event...so I wouldn't have crazy hair at the hospital! I know..but it made me feel better. :)

Pre-Op

Here I am with just a small portion of my support network. I am blessed to have such amazing friends/sisters in my life. The good Doctor wanted to go in and take a look around at the ol' heart. He tried to speed it up to cause it to throw some PVC's or have something happen in the Atrial part of my heart but no such luck. He also did some voltage mapping of my heart. I'm just glad to be here. They will do what they need to do and I will suck it up because..what other choice do I have! :) I'm happy to be alive!! The only thing better would have been if my mom could have been there...

What life means.....

Life can change in an instant...and all you can do is embrace it and roll with it! I thank God every day for what he has done for me in my life and what he continues to get me through. This past month has been full of challenges but with Him anything is possible. I found out my Mom has breast cancer and that scares me to death, but I trust Him to take care of her. I found out that I will be going under the knife again to check out my heart...but know that is what is best and is planned for me!

"My life is not my own, to you I belong, I give my life, I give my LIFE AWAY!"

Go Red and Save the Tata's! Two girly colors that mean so much to me!

Something that touched my heart today....

God wants you to know that you matter....People need you. People you love and people you have never met are depending on you. You matter to God as well. No one else can be the person you were created to be. Do not think for a minute that you are not important....the world needs you. God needs you!

Once in a lifetime....

Getting all dolled up for the Heart Ball 2011 at the Broadmoor Resort. I had a blast! You don't see me dressed up like this often so I thought I'd better share it with everyone. :)

Heart Ball 2011!

My good friend Wendy and I rocked the Heart Ball this year. I had so much fun. I'm lucky to have such a great friend to do these things with me. We started off working the front table and registering all the peeps. There was close to 500 people that attended...at $250 a plate thats a good fundraiser! Next, I was in charge of trying to sell the center pieces..that was a tough job. :) My favorite job of the evening was being a "live auction spotter" I was getting people to bid against each other and lots of yelling and having fun. I won a few silent auction items this evening as well....a great night had by all!

Manicures

Antler's Go Red for Women event to prepare for the Heart Ball this coming weekend. Manicures, martini's, appetizers, and dessert all for $25. In addition there were some good looking firemen to look at...can't go wrong on a Friday evening.

and martini's

A delicious free drink with Kayla and Wendy Friday evening...I wonder why Kayla won't take off her jacket? Hmmmm.....

Going Red for the AHA.

I love my staff....everyone wore RED and paid $5 to wear jeans on Friday to support the Go Red for Women campaign for the American Heart Association. We raised about $340 for this organization that is close to my heart. Thanks to all!

Colorado anytime!

You can hike in Colorado almost any day of the year. I love this state and the great family and friends I have made here!

Hiking on cold winters day!

Daniel in his best hiking outfit...yes he dressed himself! He's so cute!

Kind, Mean, and Smart!

They know what this means! Friends through it all....I love spending time with them no matter what we are doing!

My YMCA hero!

Torie and I rockin' it out for a 2nd year in a row to help raise money for the YMCA. I thank God for this woman all the time!

Year 2....

Think I'm looking a little better this year....feeling better for sure and enjoying life more and more!