NEW YORK NEW YORK!!!

FINALLY a few pictures from the trip!!!!

John Lennon's Imagine memorial in Central Park
The fountain from the show "Friends" in Central Park

New York skyline at sunset on top of Rockefeller Tower

This poor guy biked with Blake and I in his little cart throughout Central Park!! His little legs :(

I thought of my sweet cousin Caleb in the M&M factory! They had every color of M&M's you could think of!!!! Sorry Caleb, I looked for a jawbreaker...

Statue of Liberty on our ferry ride to Staten Island

Ground Zero, the new Freedom Tower will stand tall in place of the Twin Towers

Wall Street! We also saw the New York Stock Exchange just down the street

Little Italy, just a few streets over from Chinatown

Times Square, just outside of our hotel

What a TREAT!!!

Front view

Back view

What a sweet surprise this Monday at work!!! One of the girls I work with receives flowers and fruit baskets all of the time, so when I saw these in the office, I assumed they were hers. Two hours later...I am informed they are mine from mom and dad!!!! A card came with it (that I now carry with me in my purse :) ) that simply said "we are so proud of you!" Oh how you have no idea what those 6 tiny words mean to me! I was so excited that my parents validated how important this test was for me. One of Blake's childhood friend's mom called me to congratulate me also, how sweet! Many friends texted me that day to wish me luck, I am so thankful to everyone! I appreciate all of the love and support from back home!!
Please continue to pray for me, the big day is coming quickly. I will finally have completed and accomplished my goal of becoming a pilot!!! Anyone want a ride?!?!?!?!?!?!! ;)

What a lift....

Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers...I passed my written exam for my pilots license today!! I have never had test anxiety like I did today, I have always be a shaker...put a needle my way and I shake uncontrollably as if I was in a blizzard! I literally was shaking so bad I was having a hard time clicking the mouse during my test! Crazy huh?!?!?! I am so thankful that this step is over and now I can focus on the big oral test and flight test with the FAA in a couple of weeks. Please continue to send love my way!

A few little somethings...

My Runner's World email quote for the day...

You have a choice, either throw in the towel, or use it to wipe the sweat from your face.

Also, have to be short, I HAVE to go study for the big test Friday :( but my benefit plans for the Samuel Mark Foundation are underway!!!! Here are the few details I have-November 7(the weekend before the big race) my neighborhood so graciously is hosting my Chili Cook-Off benefit!! There (fingers crossed) will be a local band playing for the day and lots of Chili to be eaten!!! What a fun family event!!!

Ok, more details to come and I promise to post pics of New York! Study time it is!!!!

New York New York!!!

Hello Everyone!!!

Short post to let you know that we are safe and sound back from New York!! We had a blast but are exhausted!!! I will be posting pictures soon, and maybe the video of us on Good Morning America!!

Hope all is well!

Studying hard for my private pilots written test, so hopefully I will be posting soon and often again!!

Katie's Wonder Walk!!

This morning was one of our patients and friend's wonder walk. Katie was involved in a horrific gym accident that could have taken her life. Her face was literally crushed, causing her to lose her right eye. She spent weeks in ICU and has already been through many surgeries and has many many more to go. Her attitude is one of a warrior, and she gives such a testimony of faith. Please continue to pray for Katie and her journey.

Us before the big 1 mile walk!!!
Polly, Katie, and me
The New Orleans Saints Cheerleaders

Solo time...

For those of you who don't know anything about pilots, getting your license, or flying for that matter-when I refer to solo time, this does actually mean-me and the plane...that's it!!! I have to build a total of 10 hours of solo flight time as one of the many requirements in retrieving my private pilot's license. I literally have been in awe with each of these solo flights. I know my instructor would die if he knew that the other day I snuck my camera in the plane with me and shot a video and some pics!! It is just amazing, I wanted to share it with all of you. I have always been religious and spiritual, but flying has truly strengthened my walk with my Savior. I'm not talking in the way of praying to God every time I'm up that nothing go wrong or plead with him to help me get this thing landed, but more along the lines of a peace with Him. I am in awe of His creations, and so much more aware of the details He took time to create. Flying has been such a blessing lately, with the sad news of yet another baby cousin of mine passing away, the anger I feel is lifted and replaced with a peace for an hour at a time as I build my solo time. I am hoping to gain an understanding to the ciaos and pray I will have the words to console my dear friend Sara.

Here is a pic to prove its just me in the little two-seater plane!!!!

Here is the video I took. I was trying to get the entire panel in the shot to show various instruments to Blake. I also was doing some turns for you guys and then show at the end that its just me in there!! Haha It is too loud in there for you to hear my radio calls and narration but I think its a cool video anyhow :)