Believe in Miracles every day...

So a lot of things are happening fast. We bought a house. Yesterday I turned 25! Valentine's Day is Tuesday. Finally, Thursday Dave and I fly to PA for something that is very very VERY close to my heart.

In 2007, as a student at Penn State University, I did something crazy. I decided that I would spend a weekend not sitting and not sleeping, but standing. That's right I would stand for 46 long hours. You may ask why. You may say, why forgo the drinking and partying (which I can tell you I hardly did) to do something silly like that. It's simple: Life.

In 2006 I was introduced to THON, a 46 hr dance marathon for kids battled pediatric cancer. It opened my eyes to a world of things I did not understand. All I knew about this world was that I had to be a part of it. I had to help. I vowed that the next year I would dance.

So in October of 2006 I began fundraising, hoping to raise as much money as I could so that I could dance with the Penn State Thespians. I stood out in the cold for hours. I asked everyone I knew. My question was simple: Would you help me stand for those who cant?

In February 2007 the weekend after my 21st birthday I danced. With the help of my dancer partner, Sean, My Penn State Thespian Family, our THON family, the moralers, the PSU students, the Entertainment, and the other dancers, I made it all 46 hours. I was even delirious for a few of them since I forgot to eat during one of the food breaks. I was having way too much fun to waste my time with food.
Here are some photos:



Sean and I with Jenna our Thon Child who today is cancer free!

The year I danced we raised $5.24 million last year THON raised $9.5 million

Sean and I before standing.

Somewhere in the middle of 46 hrs my bridges collapsed and my knees began to swell. I didn't want to cheat and sit in an ice bath so I stood and they wrapped my knees in ice.

You might not understand why I did this. I did this because no one ever deserves to hear the words "Your child has cancer". No deserves to hear the word cancer associated with a loved one. But if you could feel the love in this room for this cause. If you could stand among the thousands of students dancing and realize just what is happening, you would be in awe.

Every year I fight for THON. I raise money even though I haven't been able to get back up there. This year THOn turns 40. and I will be there!

In case you still don't understand, here is a video. Watch it and if you need to: go to YouTube and watch more. I think you will be surprised.

Monday Musings

Wow! It's been a week since I wrote, but in my defense I was on vacation and went right back to work as soon as I came back. Nonetheless....it's time to write today!

Here a few of my Monday Musings.

1. Tiny Water Blisters

I'm not going to provide a picture for this because it's really strange and gross. I have heard of many people who get them, but no one can tell me how to get rid of them. I have them only on one finger and they appeared on my first day back to work last week. It has caused my finger to be swollen and puffy and I hate it! Anyone know how to get rid of them?

2. Money Matters

I am finding it hard to trust the Lord to provide for us. This is so silly because every time I don't think we are going to make it, we do. Dave is seeing the possibility of promotion and that is great for him, but we aren't married or anything so really it doesn't matter when it comes to me and money. I just really want to pay off my school loans sooner rather than later. If you are praying person, please pray that I can put all my money worries on the Lord and that He will show me that I have nothing to fear when it comes to Him providing for me.

3. Pack Your Bags!

Dave and I have 3 vacations planned for next year! Can you believe it? We never get to take vacations!

Our first one is in February when we will head up to Penn State University and spend the weekend at THON. THON is a 46 hr dance marathon for kids with pediatric cancer. I have been involved in THON since I was a Freshman in college and I still am a part of it today (even though I'm so far away).

Everyone throwing their diamonds in the air

Then in April my cousin is getting married in VA.
Then in September my baby bro is getting married back at home in PA. Those wedding bells are def ringing. I wonder who will be next?


That's all for today. I have to work 5:15pm until 1:45 am tonight then I can finally have two days off! Yay!!! Be sure to check back tomorrow for my post about the Bloggy Bracelet Swap!