"Thought" for the day

My day began this morning at 5:00a.m. by waking Emily and Jen so they would join me for Yoga class. We then sat in the sauna for 45 minutes and had great conversation. Today is Hannah's 12th birthday so Emily played hooky from work to prepare for tonights party. Jen and I went shopping this morning and then came home for an afternoon of preparation so I took a nap while Jen did the preparation! I actually did help some by putting Lauren down for a nap. If you ask Jen I think she'll agree, that's an important part of getting everything done. She's so good when she's sleeping! Seriously though, I do love reading to her while she falls asleep beside me. At Hannah's request Emily, Jen and I made apple dumplings and cherry tart pops for her special day. All the girls swam and played then they went ice blocking. For those of you who don't know what that is it is how people in Las Vegas enjoy winter sports in the summer. You sit on a huge block of ice and slide down grassy hills. I know it sounds bizarre but it is quite fun and refreshing in this 104 degree weather. I unfortunately had to work at 5:00p.m. so I was unable to join them. It is now 12:42a.m. and I should be going to bed after working my hind end off tonight but I just felt compelled to recap this day. I love keeping up with my blog. I don't quite know where this new found hobby came from but who cares? I'm enjoying it! I am almost finished my new book "What's On Your Mind?" by John Goetsch. It's about the power of biblical thinking. It's not a lengthy book but it is full of scripture that I like to ponder as I'm savoring his points so it has taken me a week to complete. It has been such a help to me. I feel more empowered in my mind and over my thoughts which in turn affects my actions. Reminds me of one of the best emails I have every received from Deb. It read, watch your thoughts they become words, watch your words they become actions, watch your actions they become habits, watch your habits they become character, watch your character that becomes your destiny. If I could just discipline myself to follow this seemingly easy recipe! It all simply starts with a thought!