Another milestone!!!

   Can you believe we have over 30 riders (32 at last count) on our team already!?!?!  I can!!!  You guys are awesome!! When I started this journey I would have loved to shoot for 50, but even 25 actually seamed unimaginable. 

      Now that I blew past the 30 you just know I can't quit until I reach that 50 mark. I know my great friends won't let me down and I can see my goal of 50 riders in the horizon; we can do this!!

Have a great day!!

Christine:)

A picture's worth a thousand words

don't worry, it's not your computer:)

     My life sure has had it's share of uphill battles over the years and I really credit my positive attitude to all the amazing people in it that fight for me.  This is my baby brother Doug, and I have to tell you he would absolutely give me the shirt off his back to make my life easier; that's why he's riding in The Bike To The Bay.

     Last year for my 50th birthday he surprised me with a ticket to the Trans Siberian Orchestra!  I was on a high I wouldn't forget for a very long time.

     

     This year for his 50th I reciprocated by getting him a ticket as well.  When they say a picture's worth a thousand words, these pictures don't do it justice because it was one of the most spectacular things I've ever seen!  And of course the iceing on the cake was when they had an entire display of pink lights!!

       The irony is, my take away from the story-line of this concert was that every single person in this world is here for a reason.  I can't imagine my life without all of the people who have been there for me and that is why there is no way I can ever give up hope:)

Thank you great friends!!
Have a great day!

Christine:)

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The simplest things make my day!

                           

     I'm not much of a gambler; things don't usually fall into my lap.  I've learned that I have to work for what I want in life.

     However, I do like going to the local casino every now and then just to drop a twenty into the penny slot machines. It gives me the feeling of being in Vegas without even jumping on a plane.  More times than not I end up making a donation to the economy, but once in a while I get lucky and make a buck or two!

     For the most part it's simply a fun night out, and it's one thing my son Matt and I can do together.  A while back I went with my 26 year old daughter Emily and though I didn't win big money, it was certainly a day to remember.

     As we were entering the casino I noticed the man checking people in was letting most of them slip right by, no questions asked.  As Emily and I approached the gate the man said "I need your IDs". I smiled and waited for Emily to pull hers out.  He then said to me "I need yours too".  I said "are you serious?!?!"  This is my daughter and I'm 50 years old!! He leaned in and looked at my eyes... then said "okay, you're good:)".  I guess the crows feet were a dead give away:)

     I could take offence to his snap judgement  but I would be a fool to think any 50 year old looked under age (except for Medicare,lol).  He told me I looked young and they're required to ask anyone under 35 for identification, so I was thrilled just to be lumped into that category.

     That day I certainly had an extra bounce to my step (of course maybe it was my "turbo leg" causing it...)  at any rate, my day was made and it's amazing how it's the simplest things in life that do it!


Have a great weekend!

Christine:)

     

You're my inspiration

     I've had several people tell me in the past that I inspire them, and I have to say that as honored as I am to hear this, I feel like I should be the one saying this, because all it takes is one person to believe in me and that's what gives me strength. The encouragement I receive is very overwhelming.

     Sure, I have a few obstacles that I have to overcome, but every single one of us has something challenging in our life, and when we believe in ourselves then nothing is impossible.  

     If I can convince one person that their life has meaning then that person could make a difference in this world and it just goes on and on.  Faith is an amazing tool!

     If you have a time in your life that someone inspires you pass it on, because I must admit, you're my inspiration:)  Thanks!


Have a great day!

Christine:)

The files of my "myelin challenged" brain

   My brain and body don't always communicate like they're supposed to; I blame the loss of myelin for most of my craziness, though the thinking part is still intact.  I don't want to point the finger but that's why God gave us a pointer finger right... to point it:)  Life may be challenging, but I refuse to let it take me down, so I need a strategy.

     The way most people go through life trying to put all of their ducks in a row, I try to do the same with my thoughts.  I decided I needed a file cabinet to store all of the thoughts that help me stay positive  If you get a minute to check out my Pinterest boards you'll see just what makes me tick.

     On my boards I have nothing informational, educational or any useful household tips.  I simply use this as a space to store all the things that make sense out of life for me.  I've spent a lot of time searching for inspirational thoughts that give me hope, images that make me smile, and jokes that simply make me laugh out loud.

     Whenever I have a moment that I question "why", I go to my boards and say  "oh yeah, now I Remember!  It's amazing how the things that matter the most can get buried by things that aren't important.  Check it out and see if it doesn't put a smile on your face as well!

Have a great weekend!

Christine:)