For 25 Days... A Christmas Challenge

I found this challenge through The Macs and I thought it was a great idea. I too get carried away with the hustle and bustle of Christmas that I allow the true meaning to be distant from my heart. So, I am challenging myself to dedicate some alone time with the Lord and read His word.  I know it is already December 3rd, so my challenge will go until December 28th and hopefully just keep going!

Join me!

Becoming the person I’ve wanted to be…

 

You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be.

~David Viscott~

So, I am two years into my thirties and I will dare to say – I am LOVING it! This is THE age to be!!

I have found confidence I never knew I had.

I feel pretty.

I feel so blessed.

I feel so, SO loved.

I have dared to take chances.

I have done things most thought I could never do.

I have done things I thought I could never do.

I workout out regularly.

I lost 31 lbs.

I found my love for shopping again – for myself that is.

I am learning to adapt to people.

I am learning to take insults with a grain of salt.

I am learning that regardless of what others do or don’t do for me, I WILL be there for them.

I am learning that life is not always going to go your way, but it’s ok.

I am learning people will hurt you, but don’t hurt them back!

I am learning that you need the storm to get to the rainbow.

I am learning that things that don’t kill you WILL only make you stronger!

I am learning that I need to talk to God in the good times, not only the bad ones.

I am learning that the learning will.never.ever.end my friends. Don’t allow it to.

I am also learning to follow Jillian’s advice--

When friends tell you how awesome you look, drop the "I still have more to go" crap. You worked hard and you deserve the compliment!

I HAVE worked hard and yes I DO deserve the compliments!

So life is good my friends, life is good!

How could it NOT be when you are the mommy to this precious one…

Who, might I add, was Superstar for the second six weeks, got perfect attendance AND science fair award! So proud!

History in the Making...

TURN VOLUME UP!

What is so great about working at Weslaco East High School? Well, as one of our teachers once said, “You have to work here to understand”. No words can ever explain it.

I remember the games where you knew all fifteen people in attendance and that is because 5 of them were the administrators, ok, ok – so maybe not exactly- but sort of. Back then you never worried about ticket lines or what your ticket said about your seat because you’d just buy one and sit wherever you wanted to.

I remember having to defend “the few, the proud, the Wildcats” even to other students in class. Often asking, “Are you out there trying? Then don’t talk!"

I remember arguments with community members and even my own family members about the Wildcats… this was as recent as yesterday! I have held back a lot as well… and I know- it will never end… but, I will also, never quit defending them.

I remember the 0-10 seasons.

I remember the “Crawling into the Play-offs” shirt and yes, I proudly own one.

I remember each and every football player that I have had the pleasure of knowing. Who I have had the pleasure of seeing walk down the hall -proudly sporting the Wildcat jersey.

I love what WEHS was and what is has become. I love what it represents. I love the opportunities it has provided for our Wildcats.

I love that “tradition” will not blind me when it comes time to select a high school for my daughter.

I will admit that for a brief time, I was blinded by tradition – I quickly saw the light!

So, here we are – enjoying these students and watching them make history. What is all this history we keep talking about you ask? Well, allow me to enlighten you…

• For the first time ever, they have an 11-1 record.
• For the first time ever, they are Co-District Champs for 32-4A.
• For the first time ever, they won a play-off game and became Bi-District Champs.
• For the first time ever, they won a second play-off game and became Area Champs.
• For the first time ever, they are now in the 3rd round of the play-offs and playing at the Alamodome and they are the first football team in Weslaco- yes, I did say WESLACO, to make it to the 3rd round by playing every single one of those rounds against out of valley teams.
• And, for the first time ever… I will say – BRAG boys!!! You’ve earned it!

Did I mention this has all been done in less than 9 years? Not, 19…oops… did I just say that? ;-)

These boys did this not only for themselves, not only for WEHS, they did it for ALL the Wildcats – Past, Present and Future… Not only are they EAST SIDE, STRONG SIDE – they also have a STRONG HEART!

You and Me, Forever... Everyday.

So it's not gonna be easy. It's going to be really hard; we're gonna have to work at this everyday, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever, everyday. You and me... everyday.

— Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook

So, 7 years later... it hasn't been easy. It has been hard; we've had to work A LOT at it, every.single.day, but we did, because we wanted "US", forever, everyday. He and I... everyday.

And it has been worth it.

Michael,

I’ve said hurtful things that I regret – you've always accepted my apologies.

I’ve panicked over all things big and small- you've been there to calm me.

I’ve felt hopeless when things got rough- you've shared your hope with me.

I’ve wished for more than I should have- you’ve done your best to grant those wishes.

I’ve cried many tears- you’ve been there to wipe them off.

I’ve weighed the highest I have ever weighed- you were there to make me feel beautiful.

I’ve thrown my fits- you’ve been there to give in to them.

I’ve needed more than you had to give- you've made it all possible especially in giving me Jayda.

I’ve questioned you- you’ve answered.

I’ve shared my deepest secrets- you’ve been my greatest listener.

I’ve laughed until my stomach ached- you’ve been the reason for much of the laughter.

I’ve given myself to you unlike any other- you’ve accepted me as I am.

I’ve loved more intensely than my heart thought possible- you’ve done the same in return.

I've given up on many battles- you've fought for me.

I’ve grown as a woman, as a person, as a wife, as a mother – you’ve been my greatest fan.

"We'll be Friends Forever, won't we, Pooh?' asked Piglet.

'Even longer,' Pooh answered."

Thank you for being my love, my best friend, my supporter and the best father to our Jayda.

I promise to be your friend and to love you even longer than forever!

-Myra