JOTOS.... Finally Back Friday!!!

This blog post will serve as an update of sorts...

I am so happy to be back! I have no excuses for not blogging more other than the whole [busy] one. I have missed sharing my thoughts with you all!

She was a gorgeous bride!

Update on me: I am doing well! Not having any bad flare ups of PCOS. I am taking and selling a product called Plexus Slim that has helped me SOOOOOO incredibly much! My doctor made me go off of it for a while and put me on a medication that was supposed to "help", well, the only thing is helped was my clothes to shrink!!! I ended up GAINING 15lbs! So, now, I am on a mission to lose those pounds and take charge of my health my own way. (If you're interested in Plexus Slim check out my site: www.lindseystrawn.myplexusproducts.com) I am inching closer to the big "2-1" every day! I cannot believe it! In other news, my sister was married on July 6th! She and her hubby are doing well and have settled into married life nicely in Arlington, TX.

Update on MY hubby: He is also doing well, just getting over being sick for a few days. He is working now with my Uncle and loving his job. I am so happy for him! He is currently writing his first book. [Already talking with a publisher too! Eeeek!] My job is to keep him focused and writing! It's gonna be a great one, I can tell you that. I am so proud of him for reaching for his dreams despite everything he, and we, have been through recently.

Trip to the Zoo:)

Update on Mr Atticus: He is now 7 years old! :( He is getting so big, I just can't believe it. When I met him, he was just 3 years old. MAN! Time has flown by... We are getting our house all ready for him as he makes his way back to Texas after a long week of fun with his Gammie and Gampie in Branson, MO. I love it when he is here!

Isn't she adorable??

Update on Grandma: She is doing AWESOME! She not only looks great, but she is feeling great too! There have been some challenges and lots of adjusting, but she is a champ and has taken everything in stride and came out victorious on the other side. I love her so much and am so proud of her!

Now.... life in general.... 

I have dealt with a lot of emotions this year. From fear, to pride. Anger, to sorrow. Happiness, to depression, and everything in-between! Through it all though, I never once stopped trusting God to work it all out. He has great plans for me and even though I can't see or know what they are... I STILL believe! ;) (Love that song!)

I think a lot... and as a result, I have mini-sermons that float around in my head and at any given time jump out of my lips and into existence. It's quite comical actually. I am not a "preacher" or a "minister" by any means. I just like to help people.

Today my thoughts are...

As a coach of a team, I learned quickly that I could not grow my team by allowing some to sit idly by while others worked hard. I learned that I needed to push those who were lacking to achieve greatness. I also VERY quickly learned that in order for them to achieve greatness, they had to be afforded an opportunity to show what they HAD learned rather than be criticized for what they HAD NOT learned. Too many times I let others show up and show out all the things that they knew how to do while some, who were just as capable, were left to pick up whatever was there afterwards... shame on me. Never, never, never should someone be left out. Never should a person be made to feel less than someone else. I had to do a serious self check. I had to realize that in order for them to be great, I had to let them. ME. It was me that was keeping them from greatness, not them. They could do it, I just gave them excuses as to why they couldn't. I handicapped them before they ever had a chance to show what they were made of. Now, I have learned from that mistake and I am ready to assemble another team of WONDERFUL and GREAT people.

What's the moral of the story? It's simple really... Just because someone is less qualified don't excuse them from doing bigger and better things. Reward those who deserve it, yes. But also allow those who aren't as advanced to grow. Give them responsibility. You may be surprised at what will emerge. Just like a Parent with a child... in order for them to mature, you have to give them responsibilities.  Out will emerge a responsible, mature, and grateful adult.

SO, that's it for me today! Hopefully I can check back in next week!

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