tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post1346511339051758789..comments2023-10-20T09:25:36.238-04:00Comments on A side of GRITS: OverwhelmedMendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00968363500551483010noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-13625217837670259192008-08-19T14:31:00.000-04:002008-08-19T14:31:00.000-04:00So glad to see that you hit the swim and the bike ...So glad to see that you hit the swim and the bike at the Greenville Tri.<BR/><BR/>What a weather mess.Gotta Run.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03647983887882662002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-7260744809360363532008-08-16T08:32:00.000-04:002008-08-16T08:32:00.000-04:00Oh Girlfriend, many prayers go out to you and than...Oh Girlfriend, many prayers go out to you and thank you so much for sharing what is going on and thanks for giving us the opportunity to say just how GREAT you really are! <BR/><BR/>There are really, truly sooo many positives in your life, and I know that you know! <BR/><BR/>Your Command Master Chief will help you and your time at Little Creek will fly by.<BR/><BR/>Take great care of yourself, be strong! You have a wonderful support system, David, Grace your family, but you also have US!!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing....you are the VERY BEST!<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful weekend and remember, you are surrounded by angels...Lily on the Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275939535831908513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-4012319808774201062008-08-15T21:40:00.000-04:002008-08-15T21:40:00.000-04:00Wow! Holy smokes Mendy......... I'm not sure where...Wow! Holy smokes Mendy......... I'm not sure where to even start in commenting on your post othern than to say WOW! (and I thought that I had a "LOT" going on) <BR/><BR/>Sometimes Lisa and I wonder how we ever got so busy and how we ever get in any family or "me" time. <BR/><BR/>My personal opinion is that you should race Greenville (even if only to drop out after the bike). You have worked hard, payed your fees and I think that if you can put no pressure on yourself and treat it as training that you will enjoy the time out there. I know it will be tough to not finish the whole deal but I think that it can do your mind good to focus on what you like<BR/><BR/>I'll add you on my prayer list for peace and contentment and for calming of the tough seas that you're in right now.<BR/><BR/>I hope to see you Saturday since I'm helping out with packet pickup with the Greenville FCA endurance group!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14028325952464803103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-72096486169333638032008-08-15T11:32:00.000-04:002008-08-15T11:32:00.000-04:00First off I am so touched by your comanding cheif ...First off I am so touched by your comanding cheif master in saying he will not retire till he puts pins on you. That says so much about what an excellent person and officer you are! Mendey, life is just so busy for all of us lately we wear so many hats and really try to be the best in all and still find that balance. It will happend for us I know it. Do what is best for you this weekend I know you don't want to hear this but Greenville will be back next year otay baby! Hugs to lil Grace I am sure she is going to be super cute volunteering this weeeknd.Vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275505112098052230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-20970054277870166702008-08-15T09:37:00.000-04:002008-08-15T09:37:00.000-04:00And I thought my week was busy...... Planning on c...And I thought my week was busy...... <BR/><BR/>Planning on cheering all you peeps at the Greenville Tri. You will know what to do and what is best for you.<BR/><BR/>hang in there!!!!Gotta Run.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03647983887882662002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-56625185609536769022008-08-14T15:29:00.000-04:002008-08-14T15:29:00.000-04:00You do have a lot going on and dealing with the in...You do have a lot going on and dealing with the injury on top of it all doesn't help. You sound like Wonder Woman right now, seriously. <BR/><BR/>Things will get easier, at least that is what people keep telling us ;)Erin Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197419009562556576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-44162613986491887702008-08-14T12:38:00.000-04:002008-08-14T12:38:00.000-04:00Definitely a full schedule. Don't forget to sched...Definitely a full schedule. Don't forget to schedule down time!! Take care of yourself.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01884188662396799827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-56439650583196135422008-08-13T09:53:00.000-04:002008-08-13T09:53:00.000-04:00I didn't realize David was also in the Reserve...I didn't realize David was also in the Reserves. Very cool. I talked to my DH (who was just in for his 4 yrs & out) & he explained the seriousness when you didn't get it, earlier this year. He said you were playing it down majorly, which I thought, but just know that you did the best you could your Commander Master Chief was even sure you'd get it. <BR/><BR/>How long do you have till you retire??<BR/><BR/>I think its good to vent, that's what this is here for!!!! And I think you’re doing a great job with all that’s on your plate! <BR/><BR/>Good luck on your 2 weeks annual training!!!The 311 Boys Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07005274410579263385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-19660895707601499172008-08-12T23:17:00.000-04:002008-08-12T23:17:00.000-04:00Good luck with everything - you are doing so much!...Good luck with everything - you are doing so much!!!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100746061554733157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-41934946382177877692008-08-12T14:38:00.000-04:002008-08-12T14:38:00.000-04:00Oh hunny, you are so busy! It beats being bored an...Oh hunny, you are so busy! It beats being bored and dull, right? I have a good feeling that you are going to make that next rank... it's just a matter of time! Good luck this weekend, with what ever you decide to do!teacherwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791382386588836461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-56590211118675099572008-08-12T14:18:00.000-04:002008-08-12T14:18:00.000-04:00Stay focused on the current task at hand and enjoy...Stay focused on the current task at hand and enjoy the ride. You will get the anchors, no doubt. Have fun this weekend and good luck in the tri, walk or run.streakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08929724792903260366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-11911585335086196372008-08-12T14:12:00.000-04:002008-08-12T14:12:00.000-04:00yupper you are a busy Chica... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...yupper you are a busy Chica... <BR/><BR/>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<BR/><BR/>Mendy said: I sat down with my Command Master Chief...<BR/><BR/>ahhhh sounds so GI Jane :-) which I just watched last week for the zillion'th time... hmmm wonder how you Navy peeps feel about that movie? was too much over the top for you? <BR/><BR/>anyways....KEEP that Positive spirit you will get through the ranks at the Navy, unfortunately you have put up with the bs and grind it out sometimes but that's no problem for you and what defines your character. <BR/><BR/>and lastly echo what Lisa says, since your signed up do the race, BUT if your not up for the walking then you can just call it a day & be happy with a good two out of three.... You don't want to injure it further.Bob - BlogMYruns.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08529878931334675228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-5312425840183437612008-08-12T12:50:00.000-04:002008-08-12T12:50:00.000-04:00Whoa, chica, that's a lot of stuff. I'm sure it ge...Whoa, chica, that's a lot of stuff. I'm sure it get's overwhelming, but if anyone can handle it (and handle it well), it's you. Look at it this way... you have all that on your plate and yet you do everything with such determination that you always succeed. <BR/><BR/>You have a wonderful family, great friends, a career that's on its way up and are overall just a happy person. Take a deep breath and keep running/swimming/biking for YOU because that's YOUR time to just be YOU. :)<BR/><BR/>Hang in there, girl.sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242610800073587191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-55486168507103076372008-08-12T11:44:00.000-04:002008-08-12T11:44:00.000-04:00Oh goodness!! That is a ton of stuff going on!! ...Oh goodness!! That is a ton of stuff going on!! First, about the sprint tri, I personally vote for walking. You already registered for it...why not go out and give it your all on the bike and swim and then walk it in. That is just my vote though. :>)<BR/><BR/>I don't know enough about the Navy but I do know what Wes said. Your heart is in moving up your ranking and you will get there. (((HUGS)))<BR/><BR/>I am thinking about you during this busy time and I hope that you find lots of joy and peace while the stuff swirls around you. :>DJ~Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05801414494327642020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-59902280917182352142008-08-12T10:03:00.000-04:002008-08-12T10:03:00.000-04:00All I can say is the life you are leading sure bea...All I can say is the life you are leading sure beats dull and boring :-)<BR/><BR/>You are a great asset to this country, you know. The bureaucracy that is the military of this country moves in mysterious ways, and its easy to just become a number or a statistic when you filter up in the organization. But don't you ever give up trying. You'll make it some day.<BR/><BR/>You and Dave have a great time this weekend! I'm kinda regretting not coming, but I'm hoping to see you guys at the SC half.....Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.com