Ben

Meet my nephew. Benjamin Nelson Lamborn. He decided to come more than a month early - he came the in the morning on Septermber 13th. I haven't met the little dude yet but I already have so much love for him. Mama and babe are doing fine - he is finally home with his family - and his siblings are loving him to pieces. I am so thankful for my family and the little ones that bring so much love! 

I can't wait to hold little Benny and smother him with hugs and kisses. 

Thanks Jami!

There have been times in my life I have to pinch myself to determine if I am awake or dreaming. Life is wonderful.

I am currently in Vegas for a work convention. There are close to 3000 people here. It's a union conference. I'm inspired.

Last night may have been one of the most satisfying and gratifying nights of my life. Ill be able to write about specifics in the near future - specifics about my night and about the project I am working on - bit until then let me say that nothing makes me happier then being with like minded people who are determined to make the world a better place. There is so much good around us if we take the time to open our eyes.

Morning

Mornings have become my favorite part of the day. It has become normal for me to watch the city come alive and there is something soothing and reassuring about it.

I like waking up to the birds. I like morning dew. I like the quietness. I like the smell. I like cuddling with Harleyboy.

Naps

With this guy are my favorite

Spread thin

What a day!

It had unexpecting circumstance after another. My heart strings were pulled and my mind and imagination were stretched. I feel exhausted!

I am spread thin. Sometimes i feel overwhelmed. I felt overwhelmed today. My time, my resources, my couch- I need more of them. In the last year 8 people have stayed on my couch because they needed a place to go.

I feel needed. I am needed. I need me, my work needs me. Harley needs me. My family needs me. Certain friends need me. God needs me. I like to be needed. It gives me purpose.

I know I am a powerful person. I know I can make a difference in the world. I know I already have. Today I got an unexpected phone call from an unexpected person that presented an opportunity that would allow me to reach thousands. More to come. But look out.

My heart is thankful. I have had more love in my life than most people get in a lifetime. I have had so many adventures and achievements and heartbreak. And all of those things make me thankful.

And I get to see my family next week.

sunshine. you make everything so much better. and nicer. and you make my body feel better. i wish you never had to leave.

Oh Canada

Lets rewind a bit before I forget. Canada. But lets get real. I wouldn't forget. It was an unforgetable weekend. Lots of dancing. Lots of laughing. Lots of friends. Little sleep.

Once I walked into the condo and saw the most incredible view through ceiling to floor windows I knew it was going to be an epic weekend. We stayed in an incredible place that overlooked Stanley Park and the most beautiful marina. The condo had 2 decks - and did I mention we were on the 20th floor?! - it was so high - and so awesome - and incredibly beautiful!

We didn't get in until maybe 11:00pm - and we didn't leave to go out the first night until about 1:15. But it was perfect. We went and danced the night away, met some friends, and walked back as the sun was coming up. Literally.

We probably got to bed close to 5am and Erin and I decided to wake up at 7am and walk around Stanely Park and get breakfast at her favorite place. I don't know how or why but I was ready to rock all day - even though I was functioning on 2 hours of sleep.

All the days seem like one big day - but to sum everything up -we met a lot of really awesome and super nice people. Canada is full of the nicest humans, I swear. We danced and ate and walked and laughed. We celebrated Tamara's birthday and road in a limo and ate cupcakes and wore party hats.

Vancouver is awesome. I'll prove it.

On our way! YAY!





death

A coworker learned that her good friend died today. He killed himself. He jumped off a bridge.

When news like that comes up it is natural to feel sad. I feel sad for the family. Sad for the friends. Sad because it is a really sad thing. Death is always sad and hard. But suicide is sooo sad and hard.

But after I felt sadness, and I felt a lot of sadness, I started listing the reasons I am thankful. I am thankful. I am sooo thankful. I am thankful for all the little things in my life. And I am thankful for myself. I am thankful for my heart and my lungs and my ears and eyes. I am thankful for my hands and feet and nose and hair. My hair is my favorite physical feature. I am totally thankful for my hair. I am thankful for my brain and my bones. I am thankful for my toes and fingers. And my ears. I am thankful that I have pushed myself - but I'm not quite sure what to call that. There is something inside of me that craves adventure and success - so whatever that is in me, I am thankful for it. Really thankful for it.

When sad things happen it is good to remember that good things happen, too. And its good if we can let sad things motivate us to be our best, most happy and thankful selves.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the people who knew this really cool guy who died. My thoughts are prayers also go out to everyone else, particularly people I love and care about, that they might feel thankful everyday and know that they are loved. Because everyone is loved.

Tell people they are wonderful. Because they are. People are so so wonderful. And they should know it.

This is where I'm working today