Appreciating

I was downstairs printing something off for my Maths (Area) lesson tomorrow. It's for the Year two's, so stage 1. Don't know EXACTLY what it's going to be like. Probably have them practice measuring area using 1cm x 1cm units on top of different shapes. In any event, I was down there printing something off. It's a beautiful night so I opened the front door and stood on the porch, sipping on some delicious cordial (like crystal light) and just enjoying the moment. It's a beautiful night, probably about 20C, and there's some lightning and it rained a little earlier but it's really nice out now. I was just standing there, thinking of how lucky I am. I do think about it from time to time but it's also very easy to just take it all for granted. I was standing there thinking to myself that all of things I wasn't "sure" about in this adventure have pretty well all worked out and I really have nothing to worry about. School is going great, we're fine financially and no other disasters have happened in the first few months. I was thinking how lucky I am. I have an amazing, supportive family that have helped me more than I could possibly imagine. I'm lucky that I've been given so many opportunities to do these kinds of things and it wouldn't have ever been an option if my parents hadn't worked their own tails off to provide me with the life I've had and given me the tools to support myself (for the most part:) ). Annie, my amazing sis who is an inspirationally motivated person, and who's success makes me want to work harder so as not to disappoint. She's become a great friend and soon to be amazing mother. I'm so lucky to have the love of my life and the absolute best thing to ever happen to me, here with me. She's the most supportive person in my world. Whether it's raising money for Diabetes, my training and racing adventures and now this, she's always 100% behind me and willing to take on these challenges together. I couldn't ask for a better partner in life, as I type this she's at work, working her tail off at a job that she's not too fond of so that we can pay the bills and do some travelling. (don't worry, I'll still be getting a job soon enough). And she's got an amazing and supportive family that have helped us with so many things as well; living arrangements, travel arrangements, employment!, good food :) and all sorts of other things, and they've helped her in all the same ways my own parents have helped me.

To all those that help make what we do possible. THANK YOU.

PS - Don't think for a second I've forgotten the little man. He gives me 100% unconditional love and companionship. He's one of my biggest heros. :) And I just want to hug him.