Palin for President

Good Times

Alright. Jake and I got back from visiting family in AR today, right in time for rehearsal. We had such a good time. I'll have to post pics of the safari ride we went on. We also celebrated Jake's mom's birthday yesterday!! Happy Birthday Penny!! Jake's uncle Rodger made a surprise visit as well! Hi Uncle Rodger. He antagonized Emily and Emily loved it! I'll post pics of our trip soon.

Mon. morning we are leaving for Houston. I will be flying with a broken ankle and both girls. It will be a memorable experience to say the least. Can't wait to see my parents though!!!

Busy Day Today

Wow! It was a busy day today. I got up early, went to the church, did a Bible Study (I love you girls), went to a luncheon, came back to the church, and then went to a dinner meeting with my great friends. I of course enjoyed all, or almost all :), of these things, but I AM WASTED!!!

My foot feels like it is about to fall off. It almost feels like a broke it or something!

Not for Kids Ears, ****

Okay, so Emily and I were sitting on the couch. The TV was on in the background while we read "Barney and Baby Bop Go to the Restaurant." While we were sitting here, these phrases all came on just regular network TV.

Oh my God.
Oh God.
B**ch
H E double hockey sticks
A double S
Stupid
Shut Up
Boobs...


Wow! Luckily she wasn't paying attention, but I have to say that I am pretty proud of her because she pointed out a few and that they shouldn't be saying those, and we were able to discuss them. Guess I've gotta turn the TV off!!!

Super Sunday

Today is officially a super Sunday. We went to McDonalds for breakfast, then Northview for church, then BFC for a baby dedication, then Swadleys, came home and took naps, sorted through garage sale stuff, and are off to a preteen party now!!! Wow! Can we fit anything else in? :)

Perfect Day

Oh my goodness! Today was PERFECT!!! I sat outside in my backyard in the glorious sun as the wind blew. When I closed my eyes, I pretended like I was on the beach. The sun felt so good and the wind sounded like waves and felt like the beach. It was INCREDIBLE!!!

Optimism

I was sitting here having one of my pity parties, which has become a fairly common thing in my life right now. It is definitely NOT something I am proud of. Anyway, I was looking for answers, encouragement, anything feeling desperate to shake this feeling of depression. I read Romans 8 from the Message, and it helped me look up tonight instead of in.

If you have a chance, take the time to read it. This is the kind of optimistic outlook on life that I strive to have. I have a very obvious physical problem that is leading to lots of emotional stuff, but I know everyone has something that is just weighing them down that is probably invisible to those around us. Anyway, really take time to read this and let me know if it encouraged you like it did me!!!!

Insanity

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results. With that being said...

I AM INSANE!

I know, you are shocked. Okay, I'm fooling myself, you already knew this. I am probably the last one to admit this to myself. :) But....admitting it is the first step. I'm not sure what it is the first step to, but it is the first step.

I am insane because I wake up every morning totally shocked that I can't walk. I mean it has been 2 months and a day since my accident, and I literally start every day with "oh my goodness, I can't walk!"

Shew!!! I feel much better getting that off my chest. You all know my deep dark secret now, I can't hide any longer. I, Amber Lachelle Elder, am insane! :)

More Pics from Canton

Canton Pics

The Possy - April (April will be posted soon) Ridin' & Stylin'

Ask Amy how many bags she bought? :)

Yes that is me crawling up the stairs on my hands and knees!

Shop Til You Drop Baby!

I am in Dallas with my possy and let me tell you there is something to be said about retail therapy. It works!!! We went to Canton yesterday and thanks to our shopping expert, April, we got some fun stuff!!! We are on our way to IKEA and then Sprinkles and I spent so much money at Canton that I am actually going to have to borrow money because I already spent mine!!! Sorry Jake!!! Off to IKEA!!!

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"The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow"

"Bet your bottom dollar"

Okay, that song has been going through my head as I am struggling today, so I thought I better think positively, though it goes against every grain in my being right now. Really though, it's not that hard. I've got a lot to be thankful for.

• Emily is reading some words!!!!
• Audree is standing for like 10 seconds completely on her own.
• I have the sweetest husband who takes good care of me.
• My mom is the best!! I wish I could describe for everyone what she is doing for us!!!
• My cast is off which means I will be able to sleep a lot more comfortably tonight than I have been!
• I got to eat at Texas Roadhouse tonight, one of my favorite places!!!
• I have to sit, but I get to sit on my new chair and ottoman.
• I get to watch Frasier tonight.
• I have the best family ever!
• I have the best friends ever!
• I have the best job ever!
• The weather is INCREDIBLE!
• I get to go to Dallas with my girlfriends and go SHOPPING in 5 days!! Can I get an Amen girls?! (Thank you Amy for arranging this!!!!)

Okay, so I feel a little better at the moment!

Good News, Gross News, and Bad News

Thank you so much for your prayers. I had my appointment today.

Good news - I got my cast off and am into a boot! :)

Gross News - I can braid my leg hairs! :P

Bad news- I can't walk on it for 6 more weeks! :(

Needless to say, I am pretty bummed today! If you could keep me in your prayers, please. My worse case scenerio was that I couldn't walk for 2 more weeks, so when they told me 6 weeks, I was pretty much in MAJOR SHOCK!

Why do I have a boot but can't walk? I can put a little bit of pressure on the boot using my crutches for a few minutes each day and have to do excersizes that I couldn't do with a cast to build strength, but that is it. There is improvement, just not as far as what I can do physically. It totally stinks!!! I thought that getting into a boot meant walking within a week or 2. Apparently that is not the case!!!! STINK!!!