I am alive!

I have conquered the sickness! I actually have been feeling better all weekend, but haven't had a chance to post til now. I was still feeling slightly weak and foggy on Saturday morning, but then I realized it was because all I had in my system for the previous 4 days was saltines and gatorade... So I ate a lot this weekend, kept it all down, and I am feeling completely refreshed and healthy.

It was a really good, really full weekend. Nate's dad came into town, which was a surprise to us until he arrived. Communication errors. He brought the trailer down and we helped Jeni (Nate's sister) unpack all of her belongings into her new garage. She and her bf are renting a really nice house in Hudson. I have never really spent much time in the Hudson area, which is surprising because it is so close. Anywho - its a pretty cute, quiet town on the river. It will be nice spending time over there this summer.

I am SOOOOO excited for summer!!!!! I wish we could all take a summer vacation from our jobs. Wouldn't that be awesome? To have the freedom that we had when we were kids? Even if we didn't have paychecks coming in.... How fun would it be to be able to just hang out with friends and play stupid games outside all summer long? I would be happy eating PB&J sandwiches for every meal. I am so excited to go camping, and hiking, and exploring! And playing catch and frisbee, going on long walks, and reading outside in the sunshine. I love how nice weather allows so many more opportunities than the cold snowy winter. There is no excuse to lay around watching tv. Summer is all reruns anyways : )

Here is a thought I had this weekend. Isn't the human heart an amazing thing? I think our health is something that we easily take for granted. The human body is really incredible. Think about your heart though... It is constantly pounding, pumping blood and keeping us going. Our hearts NEVER ever EVER stop working until the second that we die. Even when the rest of our body is recovering during our sleep, the heart is still pumping away. That is INCREDIBLE. I want to be good to my heart. I want to work hard and be healthy so that my heart doesn't have to work so hard. I really think it is a miracle the way our bodies function. I think we all need to give God some major kudos for designing our bodies the way that He did. Good job, God!!!!!!

I love you all, and I hope your day is happy.

no, the picture is not my own design... it is andy warhol's : )