The Daisy Walk/Run yesterday was a fantastic success. 155 walkers/runners! My Daisy was honored, new friendships made, old friendships kindled, and the support of many. I cried, and cried, and cried on Friday. The emotion of the day to come was overwhelming. However, the day of, I was calm and peaceful and ready to honor Daisy and the preschool by speaking at the start of the race and walking the full 5K (plus an extra loop to catch up with some friends). Pictures to follow. Dad, as usual, was behind the camera. However, getting pics from him can sometimes be a little challenging. HAHA.

I am not sleeping well. I sleep until about 3 or 4 in the morning, then I am only half-asleep. Cannot figure out what to do about it. Considering taking a sleeping pill because when I don't sleep, I am not rested and I am not rested almost every day. Every day, I am finding that I NEED a coffee to make it through, then I make it through, but am exhausted about 9. Go to bed, sleep soundly til 3am, then am semi-awake again.

Just got home from the grocery. Need to do a few things, then I think we are off to dinner with Zach(Matt's bro). He just arrived home from the Marine Corp boot-camp. Looks good--wore his Dress Blues to church this morning. Think he's lost weight, but looks and acts more mature and polite! We are excited to spend a few days with him before he is whisked off to his next Marine Corp assignment.

PS I walked into Lily's room this morning and I said, "Are you my cutie?" And she said, "No, I a princess" HAHA....

Well, the soup was a bust.....One of the only meals in our whole marriage that Matt wouldn't even EAT!!! I don't think it was that bad, but whatever!

Daisy Walk/Run is tomorrow, bright and early. If anyone still wants to participate, I would love to see your pretty faces.

I am a little emotional today--Big day tomorrow and I am finding that sometimes it hits me before the event. Then hopefully at the event, I will be calm and peaceful. Many friends, family, and others will be joining us and I know that it will be a healing moment. To think, one year ago, I was pregnant, had a job, and was excited that my girls would be 2 years apart. So much as happened in a year. I wouldn't take it back. Even though it has been and still is painful, I wouldn't change it. I was thinking this morning about how many new friends I have made and how Daisy has changed lives and how life is sweeter in the arms of Jesus. I know that am where I am supposed to be.....

Had our surprise shower for Candace last night. Everyone actually pulled it off--a true surprise!!! It was fantastic shower (Turners always have great parties!) I think she forgives me for keeping it from her. She kept confiding in me that she was surprised that no one had offered to have a shower. I felt so badly keeping it from her, but I think she is over it! She got many great gifts and I am excited to see the pictures.

Off to do some paperwork, bills, print cards for Trifle.