Exercise

Well, I went 7 weeks before taking a break from P90X. I was starting to get burned out, and didn't want to totally quit! I have 6 weeks more to go, and in the grand scheme of things, that's really not all that difficult. I only took a week a week off, so it's not that bad.

I'm determined to finish this program, so wish me luck.

R

Sam

The Old Me

This is what I looked like in High School. No idea where the cat came from.

Emmy

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I miss you....You know who you are.

Ramblings

I blog. It's what I do. For some time, there, I was a blogging fool, but then life happened. Well, having two babies in a row happened, and other kids grew up, and out. I miss those days where I could just sit down to the computer and pour my heart out to the world of "nothing."

The Nothing. Kinda like on The Neverending Story. The Nothing was this, well, nothing, that was taking over the land. I have a friend that could tell you the name of the land, and all of its characters, and most likely quote a few of its good lines, but as for me, I'm calling the Nothing, the Nothing, and the land, the land.

Side note, sorry.

I miss me. I miss being able to ramble on about whatever was on my mind. Now, I find myself censoring myself. What I say may not be the right thing, or offend someone, or cause some discomfort in the land of nothing. I miss not caring.

I'm just gonna say it.

I feel like the Nothing some days. I've been suffering from severe depression, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and a few other things that I may or may not have the courage to put out into cyberland.

Today, I find myself really down in the dumps. I'm struggling with quite a load, and I wish I could just spill my emotions out onto the table, but I can't.

I'm working on myself. I've been working on my junk now for awhile, and I am on my way to finding a voice.

A voice in the land of Nothing. interesting.

On my heart

This verse was on my heart today. It's nice to know that there is a hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seekme and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares theLord, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.”

P90X - Day ??

Well, I'm still at it with P90X. I'm not sure the day anymore, but I'm on the 4th week. I got deathly ill over the weekend and took a couple days off, frankly because I couldn't even get out of bed to move, must less kick box and yoga myself into shape. I've noticed that I'm more tone and significantly more flexible. Being flexible really is an advantage in everyday life..one that I never knew could help, but getting out of the car, rolling out of bed, and getting up off the couch have become easy for me!

Tonight, I go to Zumba. There are a few of us girls who have gotten together and are doing this together. We officially have an accountability group!

I'm really working on my health, and exercising more. I hope to be able to continue on this journey for the rest of my life....within reason. :)

Braces

Rachel got her long-awaited braces last week. She had no idea what she was getting into, but is really starting to like having them. She can't wait to show all of her friends her new grill.

Day 12 - P90X

Well, I've officially lost 3.2 pounds since I started doing P90X, and I can see my collarbone again as well. Many people think that I'm crazy for doing P90X, but they have been so encouraging!

I'm really loving doing it.....especially when the day is over. Yoga is, by far, the hardest part of P90X. You wouldn't think so, being that it's just a whole bunch of stretches, but NO. Yoga is a talent that I'm getting down....slowly but surely!

Twirling Emmy

Emmy is a pretty popular little girl at church. It's mainly because of her curls, but now that she's older, it's her little personality too! She never meets a stranger, and loves to hug.

This is what a "twilrling Emmy" looks like. 

P90X - Day 4

I don't mean to update everyday with a P90X update, but I must say, P90X Yoga X is absolute

But, I did it.

Day 4 - Conquered! 

Christmas, 2011

Christmas, 2011 was pretty great! The weather was warm, and the meaning of Christmas was our top priority. The kids learned more about Jesus than presents this year.

It was great!

Some old videos I found

I can't believe how much The Little have grown up! Take a peek at the old days.

ARRRRRGH!!!

P90X - Day 3

God woke me up this morning for my daily dose of 

I made it 25 minutes before I had to stop, but not because I couldn't do it.....I had to go to work.

So far, P90X isn't too bad. Yes, it's extreme, and seems like it takes FOREVER to get through an hour, but it's growing on me. Day 3 (Shoulders & Arms, and Ab Ripper X) will be completed this afternoon when I have a little more time to do it. If you're wondering, I can feel that I've been working out, but nothing that a little Ibuprofen can't contain.

Smith Mountain Lake

I have gone to SML several times this year. Once was to visit Nonee when we thought that she was going to see Jesus because she had Gangrene in her bowels. She had only a few days - weeks to live, but the Great Physician cured her. And the second time, I picked up some furniture for my Mom. Each time, I got some well spent time with Aunt Corny. 

They've rented the lake house, so we won't be visiting there this summer, but, if we can get the van fixed, we'll be headed that way to visit them at their new house in August for a few days.

Here's the last time I saw the lake. It's still just as beautiful as it always has been.

Broken Down

Well, our new-to-us minivan has taken a dive into the realms of junkyard if we don't get the entire engine replaced. If you didn't know, entire engines cost right around $3,000! Whoa! Wait a minute.....we don't have that kind of money just sitting idly by waiting for us to need it.

Prayer request: 

that we somehow find someone or some bank that will loan us the money to get the van fixed. The thing is paid off, so I'd hate to have to get a different vehicle and have payments all over again. It's nice to have a paid off vehicle!

P90X - Day 1

Well, yesterday was Day 1 of my new adventure into P90X. I've heard that it's actually 

but, I'm willing to go there. Wait, I'm already insane....this should be right up my alley! 

I'm ready for some results in life. Changes are being made, in more than one area of the Corley Clan's existence, and this is one of them.

I plan to give updates as I go through this new journey, so let's see what's in store for my abs!

Wish me luck! 

I'm Back!

It's been entirely too long since I posted on here, and for that, I am truly sorry.

Lots of things have happened since I posted last!

Let's see.........

Cody is 18.
Rachel is 12.
Sam is 6.
Emmy is 3.
Sarah is 2.

That should sum it up just nice, shouldn't it?

Well, there's even more than that, but I'll refrain from boring you to tears. I've learned many things in the last year and a half.

Let's see.........

I am human.
I'm an artist.
I love the Apple iPad.
My family is my everything, after God.
Moments pass quickly, and, unless I blog about them, I know that I won't remember them.
God is the only person that I can trust.
Therapy is totally worth it.
I don't like to watch TV.
I like to exercise.
My hair is straight now.
And, I am human.

Shall I go on? Have you had enough?

I don't have a dependable camera these days, so pictures are minimal, but I will do my best to keep up with the kids' journeys for you as well as my own. Rusty and I are always on a journey of some sort, and right now, we could use all the prayers we can get. Please keep my family in your prayers as I share with you throughout the next few months...no, years....Well, I'd love it if you'd pray for us forever, but that's asking a little much.

Thanks for reading, and I do hope that you enjoy my ramblings. Please leave comments, and share with your friends.