Winter Warrior Woman

My gear

My ride

Her name is ruby

You know you are a winter warrior woman when it takes more layers of clothing than fat to keep you warm.

You know you are a winter warrior woman when it is so cold you can't feel yourself perspire.

You know you are a winter warrior woman when you don't care what your hair looks like after the ride.

You know you are a winter warrior woman when you eat snowflakes for hydration.

You know you are a winter warrior woman when your tires crackle from the salt and sand scattered on the road.

You know you are a winter warrior woman when your nose hairs freeze solid with each breath you take.

You know you are a winter warrior woman when you choose to ride outside instead of going to a gym.

You know you are a winter warrior woman when your husband of 27+ years calls you one and smiles :)

Observations

Observations:

I used to get annoyed when the silverware didn't match.   Now I'm glad to have some after raising children.

It would bother me if I had a chip on a plate.  Now I need that plate to set the table for everyone.

It still bothers me if there are not napkins to use at the table.

"I'm sorry that the house is not cleaned up"  is a phrase I use often.

I don't care if other people don't like our dead animals on the wall.  We just brought the outside in for a visit.

I have more time to do what I want to do. but where should I start?  


I put up with my paper piles and nobody elses...

I need new curtains but can live with the repaired look for awhile longer.

I am worn out on Sunday's now more than ever but it is worth all the effort! 
I still enjoy hugs and kisses from my children
It's okay if everything doesn't get done or if it doesn't look like Martha Stewart.
Living is more important. 

Peek a boo

 We have had a lot of this.....

Peek a boo Spring, Where are you?

My husband has often saved great quotes.  Today while looking for a paper I discovered another page of quotes he had found and written down.  His missionary journal was filled with great verses of poetry, quotes and inspirational messages. 

It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.  H. Truman

If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.  M. Teresa

Love is living and therefore growing,
Love is growing and therefore expanding.
There is no limit to the expression of love
for its source is divine
and thus its' expression is perfect.   Khan

It takes years to build trust and seconds to destroy it.

We are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

Sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

Just one person saying you make my day can make your day.