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It never ceases to amaze me how many people read this blog and get onto me for not posting (sure, it's mostly family).  Anyways, to everyone who continues to actively read my ramblings thank you.  It didn't feel right posting last week.  It has been a rough couple of weeks for the Nazaretian family.  Dealing with loss is never easy and if more so if it someone close to you.  I never know what I could possibly say to ease the pain and maybe there isn't anything I can do except be there.  I'm not exactly a good comforter.  From the limited time, I knew MeeMaw, Betty Nazaretian, I knew how much she was cherished by her family.  She was a beloved grandmother, mother, spouse, and friend and her influence touched many people's lives.  No matter if we lose something they continue to affect our everyday lives based on the legacy they leave behind and I know that MeeMaw left behind an enormous legacy.  I think about Ryan and his kindness, love, and passion for his work and I can see her in him.  She was such an inspiration to him and a constant encouragement throughout his life.  While she will be missed, she will continue to live on in our hearts and memories.

 I remember Clinton always saying in youth group, on your tombstone you have a beginning and an ending date, but there is dash in between.  How would you want to live your life?  It seems to be a constant question:  Who am I?  What do I want to be?  Honestly, sometimes I feel like I don't even know myself; I'm just me.  Maybe this is what I will focus on this month: me.  Where have I been and where am I going?  I'm not going to figure it out overnight, but maybe this month I'm going to focus on being a better me (although am I pretty awesome already).  In other news, this week had some very exciting things happening.  Bruce and Hilary Groves welecomed a beautiful baby girl, Lily, into the world.  I got to keep Zoey while Hilary was in labor and man let me know you that was rough.  When you have to talk to customers all day and you have a 3 year old wanting you to play with her, it can be tough to be productive.  I also got to hold, Lily, and let me tell you I was super nervous; she was just so tiny.

Kind of creepy that one day, I'll have kids....I'm going to let you contemplate that.  They may be slightly destructive but hey at least they will look good :)  Anyways, starting next week Couch to 5K training begins again and I talked Kristin into doing it with me.  We will see how long we last...Get outside, enjoy life and remember live each day to the fullest.  Enjoy the little things.