Our first graders awards ceremony was held this morning at Chanute Christian Academy. He received several awards but the one that seemed the most fitting was the "Young Science Award".
His face lit up and you immediately knew how thrilled he was with his name being called as the recipient of this prestigious certificate. I, on the other hand immediately had flashbacks of all the locust shells collected, dead bugs brought into the house in jars, the HUGE toad found in the sand box, the foul smelling ran over snake, and the infamous live snail found in our washing machine (that's a story in itself ~ yep, Mrs. Clover it's been an interesting first grade year:) I've learned to become fearless and I can say I definitely survived first grade!
His face lit up and you immediately knew how thrilled he was with his name being called as the recipient of this prestigious certificate. I, on the other hand immediately had flashbacks of all the locust shells collected, dead bugs brought into the house in jars, the HUGE toad found in the sand box, the foul smelling ran over snake, and the infamous live snail found in our washing machine (that's a story in itself ~ yep, Mrs. Clover it's been an interesting first grade year:) I've learned to become fearless and I can say I definitely survived first grade!
I feel so blessed that Mike and I have a child that is so well rounded, that puts others first, and feels called to be a servant. He volunteered this week down at the Armory with his dad to help sort the dropped off supplies that are heading to the tornado victims in Joplin, Missouri. He has bought supplies, diapers, and bottled water to donate with his own money, he swept the rain out of the armory building that threatened to saturate the boxes of relief supplies (he was so proud to have his photo on the cover of the Chanute Tribune), and when we asked him what he wanted to do for summer vacation he told us he wants to travel to Joplin to spend time helping with the clean up. He's only 7 years old and he knows the importance of helping others!
Each Meltdown participant is just like our 7 year old! You are helping each other by sharing, caring, and passing along what has helped you and strengthened you each and every week of this Meltdown! When you are feeling down or discouraged that's when someone else can lend a hand and lift you up and get you back on track. When you're having a great week or have a new recipe to share that's when you are helping someone else who may be discouraged.
When you lend a hand the gift you give returns ten-fold.
When you lend a hand the gift you give returns ten-fold.
My challenge to myself and to all of you this week is to move a little more than usual!
I know extra calories will be consumed due to the BBQ's and family/friends time and I don't want that to detour my goal for Meltdown. Here is how I'm going to get extra minutes in . . . .
Saturday morning 15 minute run before I start the day, 30 minutes of Zumba late afternoon, and 15 minute run/walk in the evening.
Sunday (same as above)
Monday (same as above)
If I have 10 minutes I am going to go for a quick walk.
That gives me an extra workout or 2 over the course of those few days and it helps burn more calories plus keep my metabolism up even while I'm at rest!!
Have a great holiday weekend filled with fun, family, & friends!
Stephanie
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