Almost Early, Here Comes the Good News 19 July 2014

Holy bull chips, I am actually getting to this in an almost reasonable time. It seems everytime I sit down to do this I get distracted by something and start something else.  I am like a dog and someone yells squirrel.  I have a joke for you guys.
-A squirrel walks up to a tree and says "I forgot to store acorns for winter and now I am dead." Ha! It is funny because the squirrel gets dead. Up, Pixar 2009
In any case I am here getting IVIG infused into me so I figured I better start on this.  You guys really came back with a bunch of good stuff.

Good News for the week of 19 July 2014

• Susan is happy that her friend are there for her and make her smile, keep her sane and have her back when it comes to bullies.  We are here for you Susan and your sanity was lost a long time ago.
• Matt, Jen and the girls are have been trying to walk more and managed to walk 6.5 miles last Saturday.  That is Space and the Psycho's plan as well.  I am too zonked by the time Space gets home to go for a walk.
• Christina reports that Johnathan is heading off to diabetes camp this week and that he is finally shaving the teenage wiskers/fuzz.  I remember those days it took a while before it started growing evenly.  Now days my girls like me as a Nerf Herder.  
• Josie let us know that Dave and Dolce will have their first therapy dog visit.  They will be at Light of Heart Villa on Tuesdays.  That is awesome.  I remember how important Booger (our basset hound) was when we were having a tough time.  
• Maggie won at bridge two days in a row and she lost 2 pounds.  That is awesome about the bridge and I am sure you will find those 2 pounds if you look hard enough. :P
• Abbey says that on Wednesday they will go before the judge and he will finalize the legal portion of the adoption of the 2 amazing kids "who have been ours in our hearts the minute they walked through the door 2.5 years ago."  Congratulations guys.  I am so happy for you.
• Danielle finished her compliance training, through a marathon session of video viewing, for the next school year.  Also, she got to wear her Konerko jersey to the White Sox game on Friday and got an orange and blue Sox hat because it was Illini night.  I-L-L!  That reminds me I need to finish up some training.
• Howard's niece won first place in horse jumping at the county fair.  That is impressive.  You have to have some serious leg strength to jump over horses.  Oh wait, I have been informed that you ride the horse and the horse jumps.  That is even more awesome.
• Melissa reports that her first son will be 12 this week.  He is growing to be a fine young man at 5'6" and size 11 shoes.  According to her she may only have another year till he will be looking down at her.  I remember the day my father figured out that I was taller than he was.  Though it happened when he was yelling at me for getting in trouble (again), we both ended up laughing hysterically about it in seconds.
• Pam is picking up Mathew from the Alabama grandparents this week.  It always sounds good on paper, a week or two without the offspring but you end up missing the littlins.
• Donna got to see Breakfast Club on the big screen and she had a good 8 mile run.  To top it off the husband was duped into helping to clean the bedroom.  Way to go Donna on all of it.  Breakfast club must have been awesome.
• Mandy finished 42 miles and her husband finished 33.6 in the BOMF 20 in 24 ultra race.  That is amazing.  I am sorry I missed you guys.  Either way, great job and a great cause.
• Cindy and her 4-H kids had a fantastic fair week and captured the grand champion dairy steer title.  Great job guys.  
• Jen reports that she mowed the lawn and didn't run over anything.  I love the smell of freshly cut grass in the morning.
• Maggie said that she can lose at words with friends and still be proud of the winner.  Thanks mom.  Soon we will have a rematch.  

Well, I started this entry early with the best of intentions of finishing it early but my body had other plans.  Mostly those plans included napping.  In any case, I did get to it and what a plethora of good news you guys had.  I hope for a just a minute, you forget the insanity going on in the world and you take the time to enjoy your tiny and sometimes huge amazing victories out there.  Till next time.

Last Weeks Good News Today

 
It is well past that time again.  It is time I share all of the good news that I have gotten from last week.  We always like to remember those victories that we have had Though I am sure there have been hardships along the way we have to remember that there are good times that may make the darkness seem a little bit brighter.  Way back in the day as I was growing up I was taught that it takes 7 "ataboys" to make up for one "ah shit."  In most senses I think this can be true.  You screw up once and it can erase more than it's share of good work done before.  But in the case of good news and everyday victories with the least amount of drama that trend can be reversed.  We need to continue to bring on more and more "ataboys."
I know this is a little late (again) but as a bonus  I have a few extra bits of good news that came from the week prior that were a little tardy that I will tack on as well.  I hope you enjoy and keep feeding me the good news.

Bonus Good News from the week of 7 June 14

• Josie came back with Dolce and Dave having passed their Therapy Dog testing.  She is now a certified therapy dog and will be giving back to the community.  If you counted eating anything that hit the ground, sitting on you lap and snuggling at every opportunity as therapy than my old Basset "Booger" would have been a master therapy dog. Either way, congrats to Dolce and Dave.
• Helen reports that her husband as well as Kip headed up to Toronto to play in the championship game for the hockey team (part of Hockey North America).  Go Washington Rebels Hockey Club.
• Maggie had a great time on her first visit to New Orleans and got to go on a Ghost Tour.  It is off to Texas for a week then more traveling perhaps up north. 

Good News for the Week of 14 June 14

• After a bunch of looking and missing out on some okay deals Space and I found an amazing replacement for our beat up old '02 Escape.  She was truly "Found On Road Dead"  Space will be enjoying (and taking great care of) our 2010 Kia Soul.  It is cool on the out side but totally funky on the inside.  Another great Duff mobile.  Still working on a name though.
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• Erin reports that she has worked out the problem with Dom's meds.  I know how confusing those things can be.  What order, best time of day, with or without food and just interactions like one that is an upper and another trying to put you to sleep can just add to the chaos and make thinks worse.  Either way congrats.  
• Melissa's mother turned 60 years young.  Congrats and remember that it is not the years in your life that count but the life in your years that make all the difference.
• Danielle and Mark helped friends finish the Nursery for the twins coming next month.  What an exciting time.  Also, Paul Konerko hit a solo home run in the ninth.
• Erin had a yummy seafood dinner with her dad for his birthday and fathers day.  
• Though Mandy did not PR she did beat last years time and she had a blast.  The hubby and step kids were there at the finish as Athletic Supporters and the middle step kid has added the race to the list of must dos and is just waiting to ensure the minimum age requirement.  It looks like another generation of slugs is already starting out.
• If you didn't already know Christina wants to remind us that the World Cup has started.  We are all excited and I have already watched some amazing matches.  What a great sport.  
• Jeff go back from a round trip from Petersburg, NJ to pick up his brother for a family visit for the day before he heads back to the Left Coast.  
• Christina came back with a new that her Jonathan rock the house with his beat boxing at the talent show at school.  

That was amazing guys.  Once again I don't think these are really tiny victories but humongous wins.  We are hitting it out of the park with all the great stuff that is happening everyday.  I am glad you are willing to share and let me share it again.  I still haven't worked out the timing on getting these things redistributed and some of that is dependant on how my body wants to cooperate with my brain.  In any case thanks again for everything and no matter what other stuff happens there is always something good going on too.  Till next time, turn that frown upside down.