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It’s Happened…
It has officially happened. I woke up this morning and realized: I am a parent. Beyond simply giving birth and raising a family, I’ve become that parent. You know what I’m talking about. Driving my minivan, crumbs all over the floor from breakfast on the way to school, and on our way to (drum roll… Continue reading
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Being Open
Three years living in Hawaii encompassed a large amount of sun, beaches, getting fit, and personal growth more than anything. Lessons that I think I have mastered, and then something will come up from behind and smack me upside the head. Recently I was asked to “friend” someone on social media that I’d met a… Continue reading
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Dancing Memories
Sometimes these daily prompts just speak to me and I simply must write about the topic. This one is no exception: What are your earliest and fondest memories of dance? Music and dancing have been a common thread in my family’s life since I can remember, and the two are intertwined. From dancing in the living room,… Continue reading
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Twilight Zone
There was no way I could NOT write about this daily prompt: Ever have an experience that felt surreal, as though you’d been suddenly transported into the twilight zone, where time seemed to warp, perhaps slowing down or speeding up? Tell us all about it. Nearly a decade ago, we moved from Washington State to… Continue reading
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The Pharmacy
As I sat in the uncomfortable waiting area chair, I situated my purse, grabbed my phone and prepared to pass the time with some mind numbing Facebook, spider solitaire, or whatever I might find on Pinterest. I had also brought my latest edition of Runners World to peruse if Facebook wasn’t “interesting enough”. Then I… Continue reading
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Good Fences?
We’ve been blessed by having really great neighbors most of my life. Growing up we lived next door to childhood friends. We had campouts in the backyard and our families regularly had dinner together. After getting married, we’ve been fortunate to live next to some really awesome people, many of which have become long term friends.… Continue reading
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When One Door Closes…
I’ve been meaning to write this for some time, but just haven’t because it feels “icky”. I don’t like icky. I like fun and upbeat and positive. But sometimes icky happens. Back in October I was asked to come in and interview for a Spin Instructor position at a local gym. Excited, I got the… Continue reading
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Who do YOU see?
Today’s daily post prompt is titled, Mirror, Mirror: Look in the mirror. Does the person you see match the person you feel like on the inside? How much stock do you put in appearances? Whew! This is such a universal topic, but one that’s come up for me often lately. As a person who lost… Continue reading
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Wade In the Water
The kids’ baptisms were last night! They were so excited, but I’m pretty sure it was because they were finally allowed to touch the water in the baptismal font! Jacob got help with his first tie! I can’t believe how grown up he looks! They were given these beautiful banners commemorating their baptisms, a book,… Continue reading
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Facing fears and finding me the fifth: Part two, how I lost 70 pounds
Originally posted on Hangin' by a Thread: (This Part two of the blog-version of a presentation I recently gave. Part one can be found here http://melissafaithbodin.wordpress.com/2014/01/06/facing-fears-and-finding-me-the-fifth-owning-your-story-and-believing-your-worth/) Do not let the number on the scale define your worth. As I wrote in Part One, accepting myself as is and believing I was worthy of happiness and healthiness… Continue reading
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