St. Jude Marathon

Friends and Readers. 

I can't even begin to put into words how I feel going into this coming weekend. Excited, frieghtened, elated, nervous, energized; the list goes on forever. But, no matter the word I use to describe it, the last one is always; thankful. 

Thankful that my family and I have not needed St. Jude for one of our own children. 

Thankful that St. Jude has supported so many of my friends' children. 

Thankful to have St. Jude in memphis. 

Thankful to have St. Jude. 

If you have not and would like to, please join me in supporting the work of St. Jude. 

Http://heroes.stjude.org/rkannady 

Their work is never done. 

I hope to see a few of you on the streets of Memphis cheering for runners and cheering for the kids of St. Jude. 

Thankful, 

Rachel

A giant mess

There's a HUGE mess in my old dining room. And I'm so grateful for it. This giant mess exists because I have a new sewing machine, a new cutting mat and SEVERAL new and open orders to do. 

You know I spend a lot of time worrying about money, my children and how I'm going to get it all done, and sometimes things have a way of telling me what should happen. 

My good friend, Shelley, is the director of the preschool where my children attend. She invited me to come do a fundraiser for the school and take orders for embroidery and monogramming at the school. BEST IDEA EVER!! It helps spread the word about my little business, gives me new opportunities to stretch my sewing legs and an easy way to increase my income. All good things!

So now, here I sit, surrounded by a huge mess. And my babies are happy. And my daughter's foot is healing. And my son is home from basketball practice and is mostly helpful. 

Life is alright.