As the sun began to rise and I glanced out the window, I felt my breath catch as I took in this beautiful picture.  It’s as if someone took a paint brush and danced it across the sky.  In my minds eye, I can see Bob Ross painting it and hear him saying, “Happy little […]

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  • SassyTimes - August 25, 2010 - 11:44 am

    I love your blog. It's a tiny piece of inspiration/motivation each morning to be the best person I can be that day.ReplyCancel

  • Charbelle - August 25, 2010 - 3:43 pm

    I agree with SassyTimes, I always LOVE your post because I'm reminded to appreciate and look at things differently 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Running Chatter - August 26, 2010 - 1:00 am

    Thank you, Ladies. You have no idea what that means to me.ReplyCancel

  • lisa - August 26, 2010 - 11:04 am

    I've discovered your blog thru Two Pretzels…and everytime I visit here I feel so inspired! Thank you for sharing your beautiful perspective!ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - August 26, 2010 - 9:38 pm

    Agreed. I agree with them. You're the best, lady.ReplyCancel

There is something about coming to this blog each evening that brings me such joy.  It’s kind of like opening a new journal with a fresh pen and endless thoughts to record.  Some might question why I feel its necessary to write such things publicly.  Why not just get a journal, write it down, and […]

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  • Charbelle - August 24, 2010 - 11:15 am

    "I would much rather live it scared then not live it at all". That is SO TRUE!!! I'm learning this one too!!!ReplyCancel

  • Rachael Hammett - August 24, 2010 - 5:34 pm

    Your blog inspires me each day to live life to the fullest my friend. It is encouraging and warms my heart every time I open it up … it's kind of like Christmas morning every day! I agree wholeheartedly that "fear does not have to debilitate me" and oh that is my prayer. What a great thought to leave your blog with, along with "I would much rather live it scared than not live it at all." With that perspective…there are no regrets…thank you friend for sharing this!ReplyCancel

  • Stacedolla - August 25, 2010 - 12:25 am

    I love this one! I never knew what a dreamer was until I met you- you taught me the importance of dreaming by your example. Thanks Sumo!ReplyCancel

  • Abbe - August 25, 2010 - 5:02 am

    thanks for sharing your beautiful thoughts, your beautiful heart, and your beautiful blog with us. it's a blessing to read!ReplyCancel

We celebrate with homemade cards. . . We celebrate with balloons. . . We celebrate with food. We celebrate by yelling, “Congratulations!” We celebrate because he did it. Twenty-five days of radiation therapy and many miles traveled.  He crossed the finish line. . . . and we are proud. We celebrate the man who we […]

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  • Charbelle - August 23, 2010 - 12:17 pm

    That last picture is just priceless!!! So special!ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - August 23, 2010 - 2:46 pm

    AWESOME.
    Awesome.
    AWESOME.

    (I have the chills. And of course, tears. Because it's YOUR blog!)ReplyCancel

  • Ashley - August 23, 2010 - 6:39 pm

    Yay! Congratulations to Kim!!!ReplyCancel

  • Hummel Family - June 5, 2011 - 5:04 pm

    I told you that I've been reading your blog—started from the beginning and working my way to the present. 🙂 It is like I am reading your book! HA! I really am enjoying it. 🙂 I am now at this post and wanted to tell you that this post is when I first discovered Summer Kellogg! Your Father-n-law posted a link on facebook. I remember reading it and thinking, "wow, this girl reminds me of me!" ) And now look, we are friends!! I really do admire you and LOVE the way you think (similar to how I think!). I will continue to read on and learn more about what God is teaching you. Isn't He an amazing God!?ReplyCancel

 Witty. Creative. Passionate. Inspiration. Encourager. Hilarious. Just a few words that describe the beautiful woman I call Friend.  Happy Birthday, S! (a.k.a.Written Permission.) What a privilege to know you!  What a gift to read your words!     I thank you, S, for being an encourager and using the gift you have with words to spur […]

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It’s been almost five months.  Just typing the words produces tears.  It seems like an eternity ago and yesterday all at once.  I remember everything from that day.  I remember that I didn’t feel right all day. . . that something seemed off.  I remember that I had just gotten home from work.  I remember […]

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  • Trophy Life - August 20, 2010 - 3:02 pm

    ah, friend. so many words and thoughts. but for now, thank you for sharing. i love you.ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - August 20, 2010 - 6:39 pm

    Thank you for sharing this, dear friend. I know it has its healing and hurting qualities, sharing something like this. You are fantastically brave.

    HUGS and love, dear S.ReplyCancel

  • Rachael Hammett - August 21, 2010 - 4:56 pm

    Oh gosh Summer…thank you for sharing this. It is so heartwrenching at times to think about how your mother's passing has changed your life. And yet – wow what a testimony to savoring every moment, every day. Reading this is inspiring to me, comforting to me, and a reminder that life honestly is so brief – and we have so much to be thankful for in the midst of this brief, and at times, painful life. Much love to you.ReplyCancel

  • Charbelle - August 23, 2010 - 12:15 pm

    What a beautiful picture of you two. I was especially struck by at what age do you stop needing your mom, I turned 31 Saturday I'm certainly guilty of taking our time for granted. Thank you for sharing, I would imagine it wasn't easy to write but it's certainly a reminder to appreciate every day.ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - August 23, 2010 - 7:22 pm

    I don't think I have the right words…

    Just know that I love you and the entire time I read this post, I nodded… in silent understanding.ReplyCancel

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