Giant Double Rainbow (A YouTube Sensation)

And in my opinion it's finally a sensation on the YT worth passing on. So this guy who was awesome enough to share this gift from God with the world pretty much has gotten a lot of crap. And while it's true that he's a bit...crazy and totally excited, I see no wrong in any of it. Rainbows are breath taking and beautiful. They stop you in your tracks and remind you that everything will be okay, they are God's way of telling us He's still there.

1 year and 11 months

Today marks the 11 month since my mama went Home. We were all given a spectacular gorgeous sunny day today with a sunset that swept the clouds over the water and everything had a tint of gold it seemed. Like Heaven itself opened up for a small while to remind us all still down here that those we love are not entirely gone.
A few tears were shed today. I think tears will always fall, for the rest of my life I'm sure. But they aren't "my life is hopeless" tears. They are "I miss you, but I cherish my memories of you" tears. I don't know, you will just have to go through this yourself I'm afraid.
I love you mama, and I miss you.

I haven't seen one in awhile, but today I saw two!! A young woman was up on Olive Way (downtown Seattle) today the same time as me. I was grabbing a quick cup of coffee and happened to glance out the window as she walked by with her two westies. Tears quickly sprang to my eyes and I let them fall. And as soon as I gave into the tinge of sadness, the memory of my little Watson was gone. He may no longer be on this earth, but he is certainly not forgotten.

ps. I just had to add, is he not a cutie? And those weird looking things are my feet. Gross, but this pictures was just an average day for us. Me sitting on my bed [attempting] some homework and my loyal westie sitting on me the entire time. To this day I still scratch my head and wonder how I finished college. Playing with Watty was so much more fun.

Got lost today in a world of books, I cannot tell you how long I spent in the store, but it was wonderful.
The smell of old leather bound books, the unspoken agreement of friendly silence between the lovers of books.
There really is nothing like getting lost in a good book.

Let if fall like rain (As long as it's in Heaven's name)

Today as I was out on a run with my dog Mojo it was so humid and muggy. I was getting pretty hot and flushed and just 'erg!' and totally tired and unhappy. Finally as I came back down around the point and was right alongside the water I just threw my arms back and lifted my hands, and asked God for some rain. "Let it fall God!" And I was answered. And it felt so good. So cleansing. I seriously felt like crying. The tiny droplets on my skin and the amazing feeling you get when you are taking care of your body. The feeling of all the sweat and dirt washing off my body, I was so overwhelmed with the joy of knowing that this is how it is as a Christian. God washes away all of the 'dirt' and 'gunk' on our outside and in. Because He loves us so much. It's funny because I thought that after 18 months since my mama went Home that my heart would be totally healed. I was definitely wrong. Then I became drastically discouraged because I thought I was spiraling out of control because my heart wasn't completely healed. So many things have been falling together the more I've turned to Him. My Savior. My heart is healing, I'm not afraid of life anymore without my mom. I'm not afraid to keep going, His Heavenly rain has washed all those thoughts away. I'm not afraid. I'm okay. I'm healing. I'm okay. I will be okay. I am okay. Continue to wash me in your Heavenly, healing rain Jesus. Let it rain.

Healing rain, is coming down.
It's coming closer, to the lost and found.
Tears of joy, and tears of shame.
Are forever washed in Heaven's name.

Healing rain is falling down.
Healing rain is falling down.
I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid.

Stretch those limbs.

So latching onto the entry from yesterday, I always get a pick-me-up after spending time with my Aunty Janet and cuz Tawny. So I hit the gym today and it absolutely kicked my ass. Phew, no joke. Although, I have to give myself some credit, I pushed myself pretty hard too. (: The family is such a great support, I could go run a marathon with all the encouragement they give me.

I was SO kidding about the marathon.