Resiliency

Yesterday, I was in a meeting and I sat next to an old friend.  We haven't talked much over the past few years, I realized how much I miss her in my life. In all these years, she has never missed my birthday or anniversary. She is an amazing woman, who has endured life's trials and has come out stronger.  I believe that I am a better person just by having known her. She has raised 2 sons on her own, helped one through a drug addiction, and  buried a grandson. She has also quit smoking, another lesson learned from her.  Her life certainly was not easy, but she prevailed. We were given a test on resilient behavior.  I read some of the questions and knew I was not a resilient person.  Test questions were to be numbered  1strongly disagree and 5 strongly agree.  Ex; Are you able to bounce back from a negative experience.   Most of her answers were 4 and 5's.  I believe she answered honestly.  I have watched her for over a decade. She takes God's trials and blessing with ease.  She mourns when she has to, and puts herself together and helps others through their own trials.  She is the epitome of a true woman, she is a caregiver.  I love to hear her laugh, I love also to have the chance to be there when she needs me.  This woman has taught me so much about strength, I see now that there is more to learn from her.

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Polar Plunge 2011

I wasn't certain that I was crazy, now I am positive that I AM crazy!  Who in their right mind would jump in a lake that recently had chunks cut out of it?  Not this chick... OK... This chick is gonna do it.  I'm scared because I wont even go in a pool that is too cold.  Why am I doing this you ask?  Oh 3 reasons come to mind:

1. Serena- big hazel pouting eyes "Please Mom Please I really want to do this!"
2. Isaac- in class I knew he thought it was cool.
3. Special Olympics, need I say more?

I want to be honest, it took her a week to convince me I should Plunge into ice cold water for no other reason than to raise money for the Special Olympics of Wisconsin. So here I am, "Freezin for a Reason" as the Polar Plunge slogan goes.  I am hoping to raise $350 for our team AKF Martial Arts.  This is all goes to Special Olympics.  It is a great cause.  I'll only ask you to donate what you can.  If it is only a dollar than I am good with that.  Please help me raise this money by emailing this post to your contacts.  I have until Feb. 26th.  We jump on Feb. 27th.  I will post photos and (fingers crossed) I'll get a video uploaded.   If you want to sponsor me you can donate by clicking this link.  Thank you for your support.  Just so you know I am secretly hoping to obtain the top goal of $1, 500.  I have yet to raise top funds for a fund raiser I have personally been in.    With your help I may get my wish.  Thank you for helping me obtain my goals.  Don't forget to come back to look for photos and if all goes well a video!  We only have until Feb. 26th to raise the money for this, be my sponsor, and send this post to your contacts.  I promise you will feel good about it right away, and every time you see a commercial for Special Olympics you will smile because you were a part of a great program.  Together we can do this!

Thank you~ Cindy