Last Day

Today is a very important day for someone very important in my life. Today is my mom's last chemo treatment!! The past few months has been a battle but the battle is almost over! This time around was a lot tougher than the last but she has shown how strong of a women she truly is and if she can go through this again, she can handle anything. I hope that when I face adversity I hope that I have as much strength as she has. Yay mom! You are almost done! We have been counting down this day since the day you were diagnosed.



There is someone else who should be celebrating today and that is my dad. His life too has also been turned upside down and I know it has not been easy for him. How could it be to see the woman you love going through this again.

We love you both and you are an example to us all!

Colorado!

This past week I went to Colorado for a conference for work. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful place to travel to if I have to travel for work. We went to YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center. It was absolutely gorgeous. At the conference I got to meet some really great people and hear some really great programs. one of our keynotes was Sally Jewell, CEO of REI. She was so insipiring to listen to. She made everyone laugh and cry all within a few minutes. It was great! I took away a lot of great ideas that I am excited to implement in my own programs. While we were there it wasn't all work. Here are some photos that I took while out in the park!

Group Photo of the crew from Iowa.

View of the rockies!

When we arrived at the camp, we came across this huge elk!


I came across four more right later right outside the entrance to my lodge.


We tried to drive all the way to the top of the mountain but unfortunately, the pass was already closed due to the weather. They close it every year from October to April. This is the view from as far up as we could go. As far as I am concerned we were up far enough!