I absolutely love waking up and checking to see what the newest featured charity is over at One Dollar Give and being able to make my $1 donation.  This morning I was happy to see Children’s Miracle Network as their spotlight, and wish I could really do more than $1 at this time.  I want to make sure I’ve got the funds to donate to each charity this month, and with money being so tight…$1 is a great compromise.  Go see how you can donate to CMN!

My sister texted me around 3am to tell me that our mom is in the hospital for kidney stones. My sister drove her there around midnight and they admitted her and will either be doing surgery this morning or shipping her to another hospital across the state to do the surgery.  I feel so bad because they’re still paying medical bills for the last time my stepdad was in the hospital with kidney stones.  I hope she feels better and the surgery goes quick and painlessly for her.

My grandma is doing worse.  My mom said that grandma’s legs and ankles are so swollen she can barely walk and she’s still having a lot of trouble breathing.  My mom feels that grandma’s kidneys are shutting down even more and fears she won’t make it through the holidays.  Please keep her in your prayers that she at least gets to spend this last Christmas with the people who love her and the people she loves.  I know my mom is going to be lost when the time comes to say goodbye…

I went to the gym yesterday between classes and although I got a side cramp at 33 minutes, I kept pushing and did my full 60 minutes.  Last time I did 60 minutes I was able to do 4.5 miles, this time I only did 4.09 because the cramp slowed me down.  I did, however, do the first 3/4 of a mile jogging without ANY walking (4.5mph) so that felt good.  My stamina is increasing it seems.  I’m really sore today, though.  Guess that’s what I get for not working out for 2 weeks and then pushing myself really hard yesterday.  Every joint and muscle in my body is feeling it this morning.  It’s worth it though.  I feel so good after my run (ok…jog…lol).