It's True What Dorothy Said

My Tennessee Home Sweet Home

Absolutely, without a doubt, I know now that Dorothy knew what she was talking about when she said that there is no place like home. Man, I miss Tennessee. Mostly I miss my big front porch and taking mornings to sit in my rocking chair, drink my coffee, watch my puppies play together, and looking out at our beautiful property. Prior to our big move to Oregon I really contemplated that we may sell our home eventually. After being 2,300 miles away we are without a doubt keeping our place and whether it's 2 years or 10 years, we will be back to Nashville to stay.

I made the decision to not blog in my "down days" the last couple of weeks. And after a long run last week I made the decision to not have anymore "down days". I realized pretty quickly how silly I was being by feeling so home sick. This after I took my mood out on a few people that didn't deserve it. Apologies followed.

Gratefulness and thankfulness is how I am feeling now. I realize what amazing family & friends I have had in my life and continue to have in my life. So this blog will be long. Long with pictures. Pictures of all the people I miss so very much.


Uncle Johnny, Jeff, my grandparents, and my momma.

My family of four. The three men in my life.

Don't know what I would do without her. My friend Misty.

I only met this lady a year ago but spending two full days together in a stinky
van with 6 other people definitely changed my life and this friendship.
Ragnar Tennesee 2011. Love her!

Just some of my big 'ole family.

My friend Clare & I before the Blvd. Bolt last Thanksgiving morning. This girl pushes me
to be a better runner everytime we run. She's a ridiculous runner.

My first trail half marathon with these ladies. Missing all the fun we've had
over the last year. We'll always have the Ragnar. :)

One of my childhood BFF's. So proud of this lady and what she has done with her life.

I call her Trainer Jennifer. She's part of my Y running family.
I sure do miss having her and the rest of our group to run with.

My sister & my dad. I don't know what my life would be like without them. Dull & boring I am sure. :)

Two of the best ladies I know and two of the best friends. This was my first half
marathon and they came down and waited for me to cross that finish line. Two of
the best listeners in the world.

Another childhood BFF. I hadn't seen her in almost 20 years. So glad to have her back.

My bestie, Jennifer. Enough said.

Marley. We miss our puppies so much being here. They are still in Tennessee with our boys.



Our sweet puppy Sport. Miss him!

Bobby with his dad & sisters.

I have so many people in my life that love me and that I am grateful to call my family. And whether they are my blood family or not, they are family. Still, so many people I wish I had pictures of to be able to post pictures of (Kim & Lee, Mary Kay, Laurie, Jenna, Bel, Randa, just to name a few). Spending 10-12 hours each and everyday with the view below is such a blessing. But it sure gives me a lot of time to look at my life and count all the blessings.

 More Oregon pics and posts to follow. I promise. Maybe a trip to Canada. And possibly Hawaii.

Be blessed,

J