tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61424939005122871022024-03-05T18:25:55.245-08:00Kindness & Confettithe ramblings of a southern girl who loves Jesus, her boys and living her best life...Kelly B Rutherfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02637251729741064808noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6142493900512287102.post-7666558389528290372020-06-02T16:00:00.000-07:002020-06-02T16:32:56.862-07:00Yo-Yo No Mo<br />
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It has been a while to say the least.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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What was it—September 2019 the last time I blogged?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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I was telling you all about my word Persistence and how it
was God that was persistent with me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Thankfully yall he has continued to be persistent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has put the right people in my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has given me the tribes I need in my
life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He did not give up on me! <o:p></o:p></div>
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When I last blogged, I was in the middle of Morning Meltdown
100 with my <a href="https://sistershred.com/">Sister Shred</a> group and enjoying listening to the Big Life Podcast
every morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once MM100 was over I
decided to give running a go again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
was nervous to do this after the struggles I had with running, but I really
missed running so I went for it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So glad
that I did!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was like old times, but better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I found a rhythm that worked for me and I
just kept running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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In November and December I did LIIFT4 4 days a week and ran
2-3 days a week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I started training for
a half marathon that my lifelong girlfriend and I signed up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The half was end of January and I wanted to
finally crush that 2:30 time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Before we talk about the race let me tell you about the
start of 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had listened to <a href="https://biglifehq.com/">Pamela’s</a>
(from Big Life Devotional) video on writing goals and it was a light bulb
moment for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I made me some 2020
goals and then I made me some January goals and then I made me some daily goals
for the month of January.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, you want
to learn more about this because it rocks!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I started out 2020 already on a great fitness plan so the next step was
a health plan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Meal Prepping became my
new best friend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sunday’s became meal
prep day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would prepare a breakfast,
lunch and snacks for the entire work week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Before I went to the grocery I came up with my meals for the week, plus
what I was going to make for supper each night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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2020’s main goal was to make a lifestyle change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To stop the years and years of yo-yoing back
and forth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not want to pick a diet
and lose the weight only to gain it all back when I stop the diet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been doing this since 2013.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have probably gained and lost 10-20 pounds
a dozen or so times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted to be done
with that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made the following
health/fitness goals:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Yep!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those are some
big goals and they will take some time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That is why I also added BE PATIENT and HAVE A BAD DAY.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the past I had no patience and if I had a
bad day I could turn it in to 3, 4 or a week of bad days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was trying to set myself up for success! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Now back to that half marathon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kristie and I had the most amazing weekend at
the beach catching up, relaxing, and getting our run on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did the 7K on Saturday and the half on
Sunday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did not break any records, but
I did have an amazing run with my best friend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I ran the entire race with her by my side and I felt fantastic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was not down on myself, in any pain or
feeling miserable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was just a great
race start to finish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My chip time was
2:36:15, my Garmin watch had me at 2:33:14 (that 3-minute difference was
probably my potty break).<o:p></o:p></div>
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I continued running and strength training in February since
I had two halfs coming up end of March and first of April. I was starting to notice
the “cottage cheese” in my legs and booty was shrinking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was losing inches and even a few pounds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most important was that I felt great!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had energy and I was sleeping better than I
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BAM!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Covid-19 hit
like a bomb and everything changed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gyms
closed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The park that I run OUTSIDE at closed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My two springtime halfs got postponed until the
fall. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My office hours changed to 50%
home, 50% in office. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The old Kelly would
have used this as a time to “take a break”, but not this girl!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I dove deeper into my fitness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided to keep running and do LIIFT4
again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I started doing a quick 10-15 minute
workout with my Big Life Sisters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
started doing yoga.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never thought I
would do yoga and now I love it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you do
not do yoga you should totally try it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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After I finished LIIFT4 I decided to take the plunge and try The
Prep with Amoila Cesar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This guy scared me,
and I was not sure if I was ready, but I surprised myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been hanging pretty good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am 4 workouts away from finishing the 4
week program as of today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next is 10
Rounds with Joel Freeman and then back to Amoila Cesar for 6 weeks of The
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I have a big day coming up in July!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
was July 2019 when I had my first Body Fat Scan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was pulling up those results on my laptop
and seeing that image of me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thinking
this is what I look like?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seeing my body
fat percentage and feeling the tears roll down my face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In those moments the wool was lifted and I saw
me and not the me I had drew up in my mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Shit got real!<o:p></o:p></div>
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God was working though!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you remember that is also the time I found Big Life Podcast and my
friend, Jennifer invited me to her health/fitness group Sister Shred.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, we are caught up--at that least you got the quick run down. I have so much more to share-- stay tuned! <o:p></o:p></div>
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I have decided to start blogging again because I have had friends and acquaintances reach out when I post on Facebook or Instagram about my journey. I want to use this blog to spread the good and positive. To give motivation. Share recipes, tips and ideas. I want to be your accountability partner. I want to hear from you so please leave a comment, ask a question, share your story or just say hi! </div>
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I am so happy to be blogging again!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
<br />Kelly B Rutherfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02637251729741064808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6142493900512287102.post-61215982776999559482019-09-10T17:00:00.000-07:002019-09-10T17:00:01.519-07:00Persistence...<div style="text-align: right;">
What is persistence?</div>
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The act of persisting.</div>
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The quality of being persistent.</div>
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Continued existence or occurrence.</div>
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The ability to stick with something.</div>
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This was the word I chose for 2019. When I chose this word my main focus was to stick to my health and fitness goals. I tend to get so far and take a little break or let something slow me down until I have given up. It has happened again and again over the last few years. </div>
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Fall of 2011 I picked up running again and so begin my battle with reaching my fitness goals. Here we are 8 years later and I still haven't reached my ultimate goal. 2018 started off so good for me and I was so close to reaching my goal before I got really sick in October and let that be my downfall. When 2019 rolled around I was struggling. I was disappointed in myself, in my lack of motivation and my willpower. I decided to pick a word and make a vision board.</div>
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Persist is my word for 2019. My quote is "nevertheless she persisted".<br />
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The beginning of my year was full of ups and downs. Highs and lows. I would start up and fall flat. Around April I realized sadly I would not be bikini ready for summer. ;) I am normally the most positive and happy person in the room so this struggle was hard for me. I couldn't figure out what was not right, not working, not letting me move forward.</div>
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Rewind to November 2018 when a friend told me I should listen to a podcast during my drive to and from work. Why would I want to do that? You love to read and you love a good mystery so you would love this podcast. Okay, okay I will try it. This was the best thing ever. I am so into what I am listening to that Tom, Dick and Harry could cut me off, ride my butt or cuss me and I wouldn't care. I listened every morning and evening for almost 2 weeks and then the podcast was over. OVER! What am I going to do?!?! I tried a few others and couldn't get into them and one afternoon I saw that Sadie Robertson has a podcast. I always liked that family so I gave it a whirl. I ended up really liking her podcast, especially one day when I heard Annie F. Downs and that led me to Annie's podcast. So for months I was going between Sadie, Annie and Rachel Hollis. These 3 women are all good Christian women who send good messages and positive vibes. It was something I needed in my life. Something that had been lacking more and more the past couple of years. It was good for my soul to have this time with them and God. Normally drives to work, workouts and runs were my time to talk to God, but clearly I wasn't getting enough time and He found a way to get more time with me.</div>
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Around May is when things started falling into place for me. Or I should say puzzle pieces starting fitting together. God was about put me back together again. I was making it to bungee training so I was getting 2-3 hours of fitness in a week. A friend had invited me to join her FB group about fitness & nutrition and another friend had done a post about her daily morning thing "front porch church". A daily women's devotional.<br />
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One morning I decide to pull up this <a href="http://biglifehq.com/devotional/">Big Life Devotional Podcast</a> and give it a listen. Little did I know that Lisa's Front Porch Church was about to become my Drive Time Church. The first morning was a little overwhelming. I am generally a happy person, but this Pamela was over the top. She was just to bright and chipper for me I thought to myself. All during the day her words would pop in my head though and on my drive home I found myself listening to her again. The next morning I listened again and the next afternoon. After a week of listening to the days devotionals and going back randomly picking an old one I was hooked. I was following her on Instagram and Facebook. She was exactly what I needed. She loves Jesus. She finds her strength in Him. Its her love and devotion to Him that helps her find her happy. Until I started listening to Pamela every day I didn't realize I was really missing true happy. That I got Jesus and nothing is going to bring me down happy.<br />
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My friend Jennifer invited me to her Facebook group Sister Shred and I gladly went. I could always use some encouragement from others about health and fitness. I am getting so much more!! Yes its about health and fitness, but its about being positive, loving and encouraging sisters to one another. I thought I was going to do some fitness and health challenges, but I am getting so much more. I am totally 100% loving what I am learning health/fitness wise, but I am also learning so much more about me. We are doing this <a href="https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/programs/morning-meltdown-100/overview">Morning Meltdown 100</a> and she added a devotional to it. <a href="http://www.anniefdowns.com/category/100-days-to-brave/">100 Days to Brave</a>. I needed this book in my life. Each day something I read is helping me to be braver. To be the real me. The real Kelly Bea and not care if I fit a mold. It was another way for God to say "yo Kelly Bea you really are needing more of me in your life".<br />
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I share all that to say that while I picked the word persistence for 2019. My quote is "Nevertheless she persisted", but it has been God that has been persistent with me. He knew that I wasn't reaching my goals and finding pure joy because I was leaving him out of my life a little too much. He threw Himself back into my life in bits and pieces until I was craving more of Him. Needing Him in all I do. Here we are in September and I am thriving and I know its not just because of my persistence, but because He was persistent with me!<br />
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Life is so much easier when He is there with us. Yes, I believe He is there not only for the big things in life, but all things. He is with me when I make myself get up at 5 AM to work out. He is there when I make choices on what food to put in my mouth. Because He is there I am stronger to tell the devil to go on his merry way. Because He is there I am more persistent!<br />
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I am so ready to crush some goals before this year is over! I am so happy to have Jesus filling up my heart and soul. I look forward to sharing more of my journey with yall. Let's go out and be persistent!<br />
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Kelly B Rutherfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02637251729741064808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6142493900512287102.post-18629490038169063052018-04-23T12:00:00.000-07:002018-04-23T12:26:13.943-07:00River to River Relay 2018Last fall my good friend, Tony asked me to join his team and run the <a href="http://rrr.olm.net/">River to River Relay</a>. I quickly said yes, but my mind was going in a million different directions--- "Kelly what are you thinking you have never done a relay before, this run is 80 freaking miles, you are not fast, what if..."<br />
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In the end I just went for it. I have always wanted to do a relay and here was my chance. I was assigned Runner 2. I was thankful to be runner 2 since it seemed to be the easiest as far as hills go. Believe me this 80 mile relay was full of hills!<br />
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This past Friday we all met up and loaded down our 15 passenger van and headed up to Anna, Illinois to get with our 8th and final member John David.<br />
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Runner 1's first leg was nixed due to road construction so the race started with Runner 2's first leg and that was ME! Pulling up to the start was pretty scary when I saw the huge line of vans and people everywhere. I was ready to get started so the I could get my nerves settled and start having some fun.</div>
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Got the baton and ready to get this race started! 3.60 miles here I come!</div>
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Almost there....</div>
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passing the baton Maggie (Runner 3)! </div>
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Thanks Kristin for this amazing shot of me! :)</div>
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Kristin (Runner 4) is getting ready to start her leg!</div>
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Here comes Maggie!</div>
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We owe a lot to this guy! David was excellent behind the wheel of that van. Couldn't ask for a better driver or person!</div>
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Just a little bit of the organized chaos I was talking about!! Vans and runners and volunteers everywhere!</div>
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Kristin, Tony, David, me and Shannon</div>
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Everyone has run one of the 3 legs! Each runner does 3 legs ranging from 2.5 to 4 miles. In the end you run anywhere from 9-12 miles total. It is really a great experience! Here are some highlights from our 2nd and 3rd legs of the race!</div>
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He popped up on me and I wasn't ready! haha!</div>
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Maggie take the baton now! I'm done! Haha!</div>
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Maggie was a rock star!!!</div>
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Yes we had hills like that all damn day! They killed them, too!</div>
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Kristin killed those hills!!!</div>
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A little fun with Brookie at one of the exchanges.</div>
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Not long after this I was hit by a migraine and went downhill from there. Ended up in the ER with the scare of my life. The ER doctor said my calcium levels were extremely low and this could cause dehydration, muscle cramps and so on. Sadly I didn't get to run my last leg or cross the finish line with my team. I would like to thank Maggie for running my last leg and kicking that hills butt. To my teammates and the runners who stopped to help and take me of me until the ambulance arrived I am very thankful for your help and calming words because I was scared. Never been through something like that and don't ever want to again.</div>
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Here is the team running to the finish together! We placed 26th in the mixed group with a finish time of 11 hrs and 21 minutes.</div>
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I can't say thank you enough to Kristin's parents!!! Richard and Mary Ann yall are 2 of the nicest and most amazing people. Not only did you let 7 people invade your home for the weekend, but you made wonderful meals for us, took care of us and cheered us on. Thank you so much! I always thought Kristin was incredible and now I see where she gets it!</div>
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After the scare I had I am more determined than ever to figure out what is going on with my calcium levels and get my migraines under control so I can come back and conquer this run next year. I give up and miss out on a lot of things because of migraines and I am done with that!</div>
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First off, I want to say thank you so much to everyone who reached out after my "Dancing On The Edge" post the other day. Your words, thoughts and prayers have warmed my heart so much!! Thank you so very much! I think one of the best medicine's is talking and sharing with one another.</div>
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I want to start this year off in full force! The quickest way to form a habit is to do something consistently so I have a few challenges for January.</div>
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The first is to get active DAILY!! That's right every single day we need to do some of form of exercise. A minimum of 10 minutes a day. Go for a walk, a run, a quick 10 minute workout, hit a class at the gym, do some weight training, jump rope, jumping jacks or whatever physical activity you can think of. Just get moving daily!</div>
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Just follow the list above and get your picture each day. You can post your photo's daily, weekly or wait till the end of the month and do them all at once. Post them on your blog, Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. When you post on social media use the hashtag #kcphotochallenge. Be sure to leave a comment with a link to your photo's and/or link up this post to your photo's so more can join in.</div>
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To share or not to share? That has been the question for me this week. Sharing means letting everyone in on something I have kept all to myself. In the end I believe that is the reason its worth sharing. If anyone has had the kind of year I have had I want you to know you are not alone.</div>
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Where do I begin? How do I explain something I am not 100% certain of? Dancing on the edge is what always comes to mind when I try to put into words how I have felt most of this year. Let me begin by saying that I am normally the happiest person in the crowd, the positive one, the one making the most of life. This past year that has been very difficult for me.</div>
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This new state of mind kinda just snuck up on me. I wasn't waking up happy, negative thoughts were beginning to take over the positive, things I usually enjoyed became more like work. I would go to work and put on a happy face, but the second I left I was going home and sleeping. I didn't want to work out, run, cook, go out with friends/family or anything. My thoughts would go to very dark places, I was have horrible dreams and I would cry a lot.</div>
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I would get so mad at myself. I would question why I am feeling like this? What is happening to me? You need to snap out of this right now! You are not this person! Things would get better, but it was still there lingering in the background.</div>
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Summer was the best time for me, but soon as August hit it came back in full force. August was the worst month of my life. Everything I normally enjoyed I hated. I didn't want to do anything. I didn't want to be around people. I hated myself for feeling like I felt, yet I was doing nothing to change it. September was not much better, but I finally started trying to pull myself out of whatever it was I was going through. It wasn't until end of October/first of November that I finally felt the gloom and doom leaving me.</div>
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End of October I met up with my girlfriends for a fun weekend in Kentucky. It was 5 hours alone in the car. I was trying to pump myself up, find my happy. Saturday we got up to do our half and I was dying. My best friend was running with me and she was so happy. I wanted to punch her in the face because I was so miserable. I was slowing her down and bringing her happy down. She finally took off and left me and I just cried because I didn't know why I felt this way. I am with the girls I have been friends with my whole life, they are the easiest people to be happy around and I am feeling like this. The next morning I got up and left to head home. I broke down and just begged God to help me because I didn't want to feel this way anymore. I didn't want to pretend I was great anymore.</div>
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Slowly, I started to push myself to take care of me. I started running and working out again. I may not have a church to call home, but I do have God and begin to talk to him more and more and read my Bible again. I transitioned to full-time at my job (which was a blessing). Instead of crawling inside myself and letting the crappy thoughts take over I reached out. I would make list of all the positive in my life and focus on them. Slowly the bad became less and less. My happy was coming back.</div>
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Until I went through this I never understood people like Robin Williams. They make people laugh for a living, but on the inside they are miserable. That is why I felt it was important to share. If you are struggling with life reach out to God, a friend, anyone. Don't let yourself continue to sink deeper. Don't let the negative win. Realize that even if all the people that always needed you need you less, it doesn't mean they don't love you and want you in their life. Live and enjoy this one life you were given.</div>
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The sad, depressing feelings still like to try to creep in still, but I fight them. I remind myself how much I have to live for. I remind myself that I have this one life and I need to live it to the fullest. I need to push myself to do the things I said I couldn't and make goals that I might not reach, but I sure can have a lot of fun trying.</div>
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I find that I love to motivate others. That is gives me purpose. So I am going to start blogging more. Posting challenges. Sharing my struggles and my triumphs! So stay tuned for what's to come in 2018! :) </div>
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I am a little late posting this, but we took our maiden voyage in our tiny camper! It was a wonderful trip to one of the most beautiful places---St Joseph Peninsula in Florida!</div>
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If you want to get away to a secluded spot this is where you need to go! Although the campground with pretty full it didn't feel like it. The most we saw at the beach was 12-16 people. Because it was so far from the mainland at night it is a stargazers paradise. During the day you have the beach, trails, fishing, geocaching and relaxing!</div>
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Our camper made the trip just fine and it slept great. We were really happy with it and can't wait to take it out again in the spring.</div>
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And before I say good-bye here is a look at a little of the fun we had...</div>
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Beach naps are best!</div>
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Love early morning beach runs!</div>
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Miles of white sand and hardly any people.</div>
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Butterflies everywhere on the trails!</div>
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I have never seen so many crabs as we did along the bay side.</div>
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Camping is in my blood. It all started with a character tent and backyard adventures with my little brother. As a teen when I went to friends houses we had slumber parties, but if the party was at my house we were popping up a tent at the edge of the woods and sneaking a bottle (or two) of Boone's Strawberry Hill. The camping continued with my husband, Kevin and our boys. We went from tent to pop-up to travel trailer.</div>
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A couple years ago our boys became busy teen's and the camping became less and less. So we got got rid of the travel trailer and went back to a tent which limited when we could camp since tent camping and humidity don't mix well.<br />
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By the first of July we have a BOX!</div>
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This camper box is just shy of 5x8 feet and the height is a little less then 4' so we wanted a nice cushioned flooring to make it easier on our old knees. We went with a foam flooring that looked like dark bamboo wood.</div>
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Kevin wanted to paint some graphics on the camper and what better then a silhouette of the famous Sasquatch!</div>
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And here is our Tiny Camper...</div>
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This was a fun family project for us summer that we hope to enjoy for years to come. We have learned over the years when you do something yourself you appreciate and take care of it a lot better then when you just go buy something. Our tiny camper was built for around $1000 (the trailer we already owned). I am in the process of making curtains and Kevin has a few finishing touches to add, but she is ready for her maiden voyage!</div>
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Kelly B Rutherfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02637251729741064808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6142493900512287102.post-88949355866050177242017-07-28T13:33:00.002-07:002017-07-28T14:21:32.590-07:00Finding the Blessing...<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It’s just shy of 21 years since I walked down the aisle 9 weeks pregnant wondering what life had in store for Kevin and I. Getting pregnant the summer before our last year of college was not in the plans, but we knew we were meant to be together and were excited about the baby. Little did we know that just <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1154055564" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">4 weeks later</span></span> our world would get rocked yet again when I had a miscarriage and lost our baby. That summer in 1996 was where finding the blessings in everything really started for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When I lost our baby just one month after being married I was so mad. I was mad at God. Why would He do this to us? Why would He let us get pregnant, get excited about being pregnant only to take our baby away. I had to do a lot of praying and talking with God. In the end I found the blessing. We weren’t ready to be parents, but we did need to grow up. During that first year of marriage/last year of college we went from college kids having fun to responsible adults. He was preparing us! Just 2 weeks after graduating from college we found out we were pregnant with Baily and before the summer was over Kevin was offered his first job and we were moving to Owensboro, KY.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Over the past year my husband has not been feeling 100%. When it first started I didn’t think much about it. His father was sick in the nursing home and that can take a toll on a person, but his health issues continued. He kept going to the doctor and they kept checking things, but really not getting any answers. He was diagnosed with a mild case of sleep apnea so we got him a machine and that seemed to help, but still not 100%. His blood pressure was shooting up really high so the doctor played around with different BP medicines until that was under control, yet he still didn’t feel like himself. Finally back in May she did some fasting labs and one of the test concerned her so she sent him to a hematologist. Three weeks ago he met with the hematologist and they took 7 tubes of blood and told him it is probably one of 2 things. <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1154055565" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">On Monday</span></span> we got our results and I went right to the World Wide Web to scare myself to death with all the what ifs of his diagnosis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Yesterday we had our first appointment to start getting his iron levels down to where they are supposed to be. Yesterday was a scary day for us. We didn’t know what to expect, we had lots of questions and we were not prepared for what we walked into. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kevin's doctor is located in Huntsville Hospital's Cancer Center. We get checked in and called back to a small room so the nurse can draw some blood. The nurse then directs us to the next room and tells us to sign in. I grab my bag and am looking down at my phone following Kevin and as I look up to see where the sign in sheet is my whole world stops. We are in a room full of cancer patients getting chemo treatments. My heart stops as I look around the room at each person. I see people of all ages, some with no hair, some are asleep, some have someone with them, some are alone...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I want to hug them. I want to pray for them. I am holding back tears, because I see the look on my husband's face and how this is effecting him. I am so glad I am here with him. The nurse tells us to pick an open recliner and someone will be with us shortly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">During our time there we find our sense of humor because laughter can get you through anything, right? The nurse explains this is basically like donating blood, but his blood is bad blood (insert me singing Taylor Swift's Bad Blood to him as he sitting there) so it gets thrown away. I also found out I am married to my very own Iron Man since his body is full of it and can't figure out how to get rid of it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is a genetic disease so we had to call his mom and tell her to get tested. If she is a carrier there is a possibility all her brothers and sisters could be as well. Our boys are getting tested in August. The doctor told us we could wait until the boys were in there late 20's to find out, but we would rather know now. Knowing now means they can avoid taking any form of iron supplement and what signs to watch for as they get older.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I am thankful my husband continued to go to the doctor looking for answers and for our wonderful family doctor who kept trying until she figured out what was going on. Now we can get his iron under control before he has organ damage or other issues. Our boys will know from the get go and be able to keep this from becoming an issue. If his mom is a carrier she can inform her brothers and sisters and the can inform their kids and grandchildren so that everyone has a fighting chance against this disease. So many blessings!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My biggest blessing is that we found out! Had Kevin given up and accepted this is just how I am going to feel the iron would of continued to grow in his body causing heart and liver damage and eventually killing him before his time. When we got married we made a promise to grow old together. That when we are very old and ready to go we would get comfy in our backyard and watch the sun go down and slip away together. </span></div>
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I remember the day I found out I was pregnant with Baily. I had just returned home from a book buy for work and was unpacking my bag. I got to the bottom and saw a box of tampons. A BOX OF TAMPONS!!! I was supposed to start the beginning of the week and didn't. I HAVEN'T STARTED!!!! MAYBE I'M PREGNANT!!! </div>
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This day forever changed me! It was the day I found out who I wanted to be when I grow up. A mom. His mom! They put him in my arms and I was complete. The love I felt in an instant was unbelievable. </div>
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This boy! He was and is always making a mess. Always dirty! Always full of life. From the start he had the best imagination and could play for hours. If there were a way to get dirty or messy he was all about it. To this day he brings more dirt in the house than anyone else. It's funny how the things that sometimes get on your nerves the most are the very things you love the most. </div>
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He is the most determined kid I know. When he puts his mind to something its as good as done. I love this about him. I love that he picked up the guitar one day and decided to learn a song. He took a few pointers from his dad and practiced all day. Since then he has taught himself to play the piano and banjo, too. He wants to farm so he planted his own corn. I have watched him take care of his crops from working the dirt to planting the send to watching it grow. </div>
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He loves his mama! Blessed doesn't seem to be enough to describe the relationship I have with this boy. Words--I can't seem to find them. I was 24, fresh out of college and scared to death that I would do everything wrong. I knew from past experience that when you tell a child NO they will go and do just what you told them not to. I prayed constantly asking God how do I do this. How do I raise this boy not to make my mistakes? The only answer I kept getting with honesty. So that is what I did. I was always honest with him. I may of given him a honest answer a little boy would understand, but I gave it to him. When he was a teen I gave him honest answers about the things he would be faced with. I always told him how I felt, how I don't want him to make a bad choice, but in the end its him who has decide if he wants to do something. </div>
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I am incredible thankful for the strong faith he has. For the willpower he has and the ability to tell someone no.</div>
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He has the most amazing heart! He finds good in people. He cares about his friends. He loves his family. He is an amazing big brother. He loves God. At 18 he has the heart and soul of old man. I have watched him love and take care of his Paw. I have heard his friends call for help and he drops what he is doing and goes to them. </div>
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My heart is full! My son is now a man and heading off to college in 2 short months. Its been a pleasure to watch him grow up these last 18 years. I am a proud mother who is ready to see what her boy will do as he goes out into this world. I am confident that he will be more than okay! :)</div>
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I went for it and got purple highlights today! I LOVE IT! We went more subtle this time, but I definitely want to get more next time! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Distinct-Designs-Salon-207693429375322/?fref=ts">Kelley</a>, my stylist is amazing and always ready when I send her a picture of what I want to do next. :)</div>
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Ekk! It's been a while since I blogged. Life got in the way for a bit. I am excited to share some of the amazing things I did in April and May!</div>
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#31 Go to the Georgia Aquarium</div>
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Sadly, I was not impressed with the Aquarium. Yes it has a few cool fish other aquariums don't, but it was way to small for the amount of people trying to get around and see everything. Our favorite thing was the Tropical Diver area where all the colorful fish were. I suggest going on a weekday and getting there as soon as it opens for a better experience.</div>
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So this was an amazing evening! Kev and I went to Cheesecake Factory for dinner and than made our way to the amphitheater to see the amazing Bryan Adams! It was one of the best concerts I have ever been to. No opening act needed. He played all our old favorites and songs from his new album---which sound a lot like 80's rock so I loved them.</div>
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I am a born and raised Kentucky girl! I have been saying Go Big Blue since I could talk and although my boys were 4 and 6 when we moved to Alabama they bleed blue! Soon as I found out the Wildcats were playing at Auburn I jumped online and bought tickets behind the visitor dugout so we could go cheer on our Cats!</div>
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It was a great game! The 3rd baseman for Kentucky #5 JaVon Shelby is one hell of a baseball player. We will hear his name in MLB someday. That boy hit 2 home runs and made some amazing plays. One of his home runs caused a ruckus because of where it went over the fence. A fight almost broke out over some football style play at home by Auburn's catcher and boy was there lots and lots of hoot-n-hollering. Wildcats played a fantastic game and pulled out a win! It was a great day with my boy!</div>
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#61 Sing Opera Everyday---yeah I have been doing that just ask my coworkers.</div>
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The longest run I had done in 2016 was 4.38 miles. I knew this race was coming, but I just couldn't find my get up and go. To be honest I had gotten really lazy, gained some weight and was stuck in a runt. The good thing about going into a race with no expectations is that I had put absolutely no pressure on myself. My goal was to finish and try to maintain a 13 minute per mile average.</div>
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Nothing warms my heart more than seeing things like this. These two men were amazing. The guy in the yellow was talking to a radio station while running. He asked to hoot and holler for him. I love our military!</div>
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As I completed each mile I was amazed that I wasn't dying, sore and wanting to stop. I kept telling myself I must not be as out of shape as I thought I was. Around mile 12 I was begin to feel hungry, tired and achy, but I just kept going. As I was passing the Jack Daniels Distillery I heard my name and looked up to see Ava Claire and her parents yelling and cheering for me from their truck. What a blessing that was. Gave me that last bit of adrenaline to finish strong. </div>
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Not only was the race bling super nice, but crossing the finish line and getting chocolate milk, hoe cakes and brunswick stew was pretty fabulous!</div>
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A big THANK YOU to <a href="http://www.werunhuntsville.com/">We Run Photography</a> for always being there to capture great moments! A HUGE thank you to the Oak Barrel Half. Not only a beautiful race, but very well organized. I will do this one again! If you haven't ever been to Lynchburg, TN I highly recommend it. The town square is fantastic. Mary Bobo's is the place to eat and a tour of Jack Daniel's is a must.</div>
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Sometimes I find it hard to believe that I have lived in Huntsville, Alabama area for almost 12 years. I find it even harder to believe that my family and I have not taken advantage of all that Huntsville has to offer. I have always stayed out in my little neck of the woods until last summer when I got a job in city. Haha! Huntsville is not really a big city, but its bigger than little ole New Market.</div>
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My new job not only brought me many new friends, but a chance to see the downtown area and all that it has to offer. I have loved getting to see and be a part of downtown. Many of the things on my <a href="http://kindnessandconfetti.blogspot.com/2016/02/kellybeas100things.html">#kellybeas100things</a> list have to do with downtown Huntsville. It's my year to really dive in to what the area has to offer.</div>
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<a href="http://thecommercekitchen.com/">Commerce Kitchen</a> is one of those things! I have heard my friends talk and talk about how amazing the food is. Today was my day to know first hand how fantastic it is. I met up with Melissa, Jennifer, Megan, Kim, Trish, John and sweet little Issac for lunch.</div>
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Melissa and I were the first ones to get there and she was going on and on about a goat cheese salad. As the rest of my friends showed up I begun to hear about the shrimp and grits, steak and eggs and on and on. My mouth was watering and I couldn't wait to order.</div>
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I went for something totally different and got the Fried Green Tomato BLT with a side salad. Here's the thing I am not a fan of red, ripe tomato's on any kind of sandwich, but I love fried green tomato's so I just went for it. That sandwich was absolutely marvelous! The bacon was perfect, the fried green tomato's added a pop and the smoked aioli give it that extra pizazz. I ate every bit of it and would go back there right now and get another if I could!</div>
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Oh and I can't forget to tell you about my Honey Thyme Palmer. It was yummy! Definitely the perfect tea to go with my lunch. I love how they give you the sweet syrup in a tiny little pitcher so you can add it to you liking.</div>
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No better way to start knocking things off my list than with a Mother and Son date with Eric. With Kevin and Baily in Kentucky for the weekend Eric and I decided to have a little fun since his baseball games were cancelled.</div>
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We started our afternoon off with Deadpool. I don't know what to say about this movie. E wanted to see it because his friends said it was funny and my friend Jennifer said it wasn't too bad. All I can say is thank goodness I have a pretty open relationship with my boys and we talk about everything because EVERYTHING was brought up in this movie. :)</div>
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Next was shopping! The last time I bought him jeans he was in 28x28 and today he is 32x32. WOW! I must say that he is a sweats and shorts boy so it been a couple years since I bought him any so it was crazy to see how much he has grown. A shopping trip with Eric always ends up with socks! He loves socks like I love shoes...</div>
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We got home and decided to chill out in front of the TV. I had seen a commercial for The 100 and told Eric I wanted to give the show a try so we pulled it up on Netflix and ended up getting glued to it. We stayed up til 3:15 AM watching season one. </div>
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So it was an amazing date with my boy and I can't wait to do it again!</div>
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I had so much fun making my list! I followed Mary Beth's suggestions on her <a href="https://your100things.wordpress.com/making-your-list/">blog</a> and it really helped me. I am super excited about sharing my list and getting started. There are many things I have been putting off and this list is going to help me get my tush in gear. </div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Finish a half marathon in under 2:30</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Finish a 5K in under 32 minutes</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Dance in the rain!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Go zip-lining</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Take a spontaneous road trip with Kevin</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Go on a mother/son date with Eric </b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Go white water rafting</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Ride a wooden roller coaster (haven't road one in over 10 years)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Go hiking in the Smoky's with my 3 guys</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Urban Bourbon Half in Louisville (10/22)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Read and journal the new testament</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Dixie Chicks for my BIRTHDAY (8/17)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Write a letter to my peeps</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Carve mine and Kevin's name into our big shade tree</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Get another tattoo</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Fill the pool with glowsticks and go for a swim</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Reach my goal weight by summer</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Have a Camp Out with my friends </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Surprise Baily at college--take him out to eat and to restock his shelves</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Sleep in my hammock one night</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Watch all the Harry Potter Movies (only seen first 3)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Join a group that gives back to our local community</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Start scrapbooking again</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Write a letter to myself to open when I turn 50 </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Leave a note in a book at a book store or library</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Shoot a gun (haven't done that since I was teenager)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Go SKINNING DIPPING</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Use snail mail more often ( love to give cards)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Take cute kissing pictures with Kevin in a photobooth</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Leave a happy note on someone's windshield.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Go to the Georgia Aquarium (4/16)</b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Ride a Ferris Wheel</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Have a marsh mellow fight in the backyard</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Go see the synchronized fire flies in the Smoky Mountains </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Get a makeover</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Go to a Drive In (been years)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Have lunch at Commerce Kitchen </b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Read 36 books in 2016</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Hike the Green Mountain Trail in the peek of fall</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Write a Book</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Picnic lunch date in the park</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Take a day off from work and take my boys to Point Mallard</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Spend a Saturday at Lowe Mill</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Shop at Harrison Brothers</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Go to Burritt on the Mountain</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Dance at 3 Caves</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Stroll Maple Hill Cemetery</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Buy some fresh produce at Green Street Market</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Go to the Huntsville Museum of Art</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Go to Rocket City Brewfest</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Kayak the Flint</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Oak Barrel Half Marathon (4/2)</b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Pay It Forward in a drive thur</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Volunteer at a local Race</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Make Caramel Apples</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Leave a surprise in someone's mailbox/front porch</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Take Kevin to see Bryan Adams (4/16)</b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Purple Highlights</b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Bake a cake from scratch</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Stay at a Bed & Breakfast</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Sing Opera EVERYDAY (my work friends will get this)</b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Tell people how much Jesus LOVES THEM!</b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Leave a BIG tip</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Play golf (got new clubs and yet to use them)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Have dinner at a FOOD TRUCK</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Grow a big ole garden</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Go to a ZOO</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Play catch with Eric</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Go hunting with my boys</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Paint the shed</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Give YOGA a try</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Paint a picture</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Pull a prank on someone</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Give fake names at Starbucks</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Run in a night time or glow 5K</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">GO SKIING (this was Bay's pick)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Have Baily take me up on the mountain</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Get new wedding bands</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Try not cry through Baily's graduation</b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Save MORE money</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Go to a midnight movie premiere</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Have a wild and crazy visit with my "antique" friends (Kristie/Brandi/Tracy)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Go eat BRUNCH one Sunday at The Eaves</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Find a church we can call home</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Get dressed up and go out to a fancy dinner with my girlfriends</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Go see WICKED for the 2nd time (7/2)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Buy a pair of white shoes and doodle/draw/paint all over them</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Volunteer More</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Celebrate our 20th Anniversary in grand style!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Photo Shoot Just For ME</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Always make sure my boys know HOW PROUD of them I am & that being their mom is the greatest gift</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Family Bowling Night</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Take Eric to a baseball game</b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Explore the farm with Baily</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">80's Movie Night</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Go to Cades Cove</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Keep building my relationship with God</b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Spread LOVE & KINDNESS around like confetti!</b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Take treats to a local fire station</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Enjoy this one life I have and be happy :)</li>
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Kelly B Rutherfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02637251729741064808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6142493900512287102.post-67577052537528365042016-02-21T09:00:00.000-08:002016-02-21T09:00:56.977-08:00Your 100 Things<div style="text-align: center;">
Recently I saw a friend post some pictures on Facebook with the hashtag #SBs100things and of course it peeked my interest so I had to check it out. That took me on a journey to the original story of <a href="https://your100things.wordpress.com/">your100things</a>. I fell in love with this idea and decided it was perfect for me.</div>
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I have been stuck in runt and had little to no motivation to make some changes that need to be made so this will be perfect for me. To get started first is to figure out where to keep your list. For me that is in my journal and my blog. Second is to start compiling my list and third is compiling my list based on things that are already planned, things I have always wanted to do, bucket list items and suggestions from friends/family. Finally, Mary Beth has some requirements which you will find <a href="https://your100things.wordpress.com/making-your-list/">here</a>.</div>
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2016 is a big year in my family. My oldest son just turned 18 and he will be graduating in May. Will be headed to college in August and my youngest son will be starting his Junior year of High School. My husband and I will be celebrating 20 years of marriage, too.</div>
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I am working on my list in my journal right now and plan to post in a day or two. So friends and family who have a suggestion for my list please leave me a comment and check back in a day or two to see if your suggestion makes my list.</div>
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I appreciate you stopping by and following me on my journey to my 100 things.</div>
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Kelly B Rutherfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02637251729741064808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6142493900512287102.post-27774812795698913712015-12-28T17:17:00.001-08:002015-12-28T17:17:36.372-08:00Hello, My Name Is...<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello and welcome to my new blog! I started blogging back in 2008 when I was a huge scrapbooker and over the years my old blog evolved as I grew and changed. A couple months ago I did the unthinkable! My phone fell out of my back pocket and into that lovely blue water. Yes it fell into a Porto Potty! When I got my replacement phone something happened with google and it completely messed up my old blog. Pictures disappeared, my google plus stuff messed up and I haven't been able to fix any of it. So this is me starting over...</div>
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