Just like the Olympics, every 4 years it's time to cheer on your country! The Women's World Cup is down to the semi-finals and it's definitely getting good now. The USA vs. France match was great! Yes, a little nerve-wracking in the 2nd half, but our ladies pulled out a gutsy win. Now onto England on Tuesday.
This is really the only time I ever watch soccer...during the World Cup. I'm not a big follower even though my local professional soccer team's stadium is right down the road from me. And now, along with the National Soccer Hall of Fame that just opened last year it's definitely an attraction...but, I still haven't been. The only time I've been in the stadium is when I ran a 5K that went through the concourse part of the stadium. One of these days I'll make it to an actual game, and actually I think there was a women's USA friendly match there a few years ago. So, if that ever happens again I think I'll definitely go.
But, World Cup action is more exciting, more intriguing to me. Plus, several years ago I was traveling in Italy during the World Cup that was held in Germany. The pubs were packed and there was cheering all throughout the streets on game days. It was exciting and fun to be in that kind of environment where soccer is a bit more popular than it is here in the States. So, I'd love to travel through another European country during a World Cup in the future. The atmosphere is just so fun!
So, come on ladies! I know you can pull off another win on Tuesday and go to the finals! You've got this! Let's do it!
Blessings to you on this first week of July! And, Happy 4th of July (for those in the States)!!
Sunday, June 30, 2019
Sunday, June 23, 2019
So This Is Instagram...
Yes, I finally joined Instagram! I've had it on my back burner for awhile...a long while obviously. But, over the past several months I've been following some celebrities on the platform and just decided to join so I could directly follow them.
I've realized over the past several days, "normal" people like me just join to follow people, too, and don't really post anything on their pages. I've posted a few things, nothing too exciting, but at least I'm engaging in the platform. After mindlessly scrolling through people's pages the first couple nights, I realized why millennials are SO addicted to this form of social media! It's crazy addictive, a huge time sucker, and my neck and shoulder hurt after the second day! So, I've tried to set some limits for myself, as I refuse to be sucked down by the up-to-the-minute intrigue of it all, along with holding the screen at eye level at all times as I'm scrolling.
So, with that said...what's your favorite Instagram feed?! :-) You can follow me at kim.fenneman.
May your last full week of June be filled with bountiful blessings!
I've realized over the past several days, "normal" people like me just join to follow people, too, and don't really post anything on their pages. I've posted a few things, nothing too exciting, but at least I'm engaging in the platform. After mindlessly scrolling through people's pages the first couple nights, I realized why millennials are SO addicted to this form of social media! It's crazy addictive, a huge time sucker, and my neck and shoulder hurt after the second day! So, I've tried to set some limits for myself, as I refuse to be sucked down by the up-to-the-minute intrigue of it all, along with holding the screen at eye level at all times as I'm scrolling.
So, with that said...what's your favorite Instagram feed?! :-) You can follow me at kim.fenneman.
May your last full week of June be filled with bountiful blessings!
Sunday, June 9, 2019
D-Day Remembrance
This past week many around the world paused to remember D-Day and the sacrifices of so many soldiers from World War II. For all those that lost their lives, we owe you more than our thanks and remembrance. For those that survived, but carried a heavy burden of guilt and/or PTSD for all these years we should stop and recognize you in our communities with a handshake, a sincere thank you for your service, and a promise to uphold the freedoms you so bravely fought for back then. We should honor you not only on holidays or special anniversaries, but every day!
I'm glad those that were able to go to France to attend the 75th D-Day Anniversary were recognized and respected with the dignity and honor they all deserve. I hope they found some closure, some solace in walking the former grounds of battle. For those that weren't able to go back, I hope they felt from their families, friends and communities the profound gratitude we all share as Americans for their service. And, for those 90+ year old veterans that skydived in honor of the 75th anniversary, bravo! Cheers to you and to all the World War II veterans around the world!!
Don't let just one day be a day of remembrance for our veterans, especially those from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. These veterans didn't get the "fanfare" that veterans from the 90's on have received. They didn't receive the care, compassion or post-war services that so many of them earned, needed and deserved. Lets honor, respect and care for these veterans for ALL their sacrifices...for defending our freedoms, protecting our homeland, and serving with pride. Find a way to serve in your communities in honor of our veterans and all fallen veterans. They served for us, now it's our turn!
May blessings flow upon all veterans around the world that have stood up and fought the good fight, who have pledged their allegiance to their country and defended it with honor and bravery. May they know and feel the gratitude of a nation and in their communities. God bless our veterans!!
I'm glad those that were able to go to France to attend the 75th D-Day Anniversary were recognized and respected with the dignity and honor they all deserve. I hope they found some closure, some solace in walking the former grounds of battle. For those that weren't able to go back, I hope they felt from their families, friends and communities the profound gratitude we all share as Americans for their service. And, for those 90+ year old veterans that skydived in honor of the 75th anniversary, bravo! Cheers to you and to all the World War II veterans around the world!!
Don't let just one day be a day of remembrance for our veterans, especially those from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. These veterans didn't get the "fanfare" that veterans from the 90's on have received. They didn't receive the care, compassion or post-war services that so many of them earned, needed and deserved. Lets honor, respect and care for these veterans for ALL their sacrifices...for defending our freedoms, protecting our homeland, and serving with pride. Find a way to serve in your communities in honor of our veterans and all fallen veterans. They served for us, now it's our turn!
May blessings flow upon all veterans around the world that have stood up and fought the good fight, who have pledged their allegiance to their country and defended it with honor and bravery. May they know and feel the gratitude of a nation and in their communities. God bless our veterans!!
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Another Hot One....
Yesterday we had our annual Holt International DFW picnic and was hoping that holding it in early June (vs. the end of June) would be less hot. Who were we kidding?! It's Texas and it's definitely summertime! It was, of course, the hottest day of the year so far this year! Let the sweating commence!
Other than the heat, it was another great picnic that brought out returning families, a few prospective parents looking to adopt, and many first time attendees. That's the great thing about this area, we always get a good mix of families. So, just as in previous years I try to meet and greet everyone and my parents usually end of talking to everyone, as well. My sister takes candid pics and a group photo of everyone, and all my nieces and nephews came, too. It's always a family affair with us and I'm always so grateful they all come...not just to support me, but all the families that attend!
From the young family that just received their daughter this time last year (now 2 years old) who was so stinkin' cute, to the returning families that we get to check-in with every year to see how their families are doing, to the families/couples that attend who are just looking into adopting and want to know about the process, to the adult adoptees who are looking to reconnect with their cultures/birth families/local adoptees...it's always a fun, productive, informative, enlightening, inspiring, and hot time of fellowship and connection! I'm thankful that I and my family get to participate and experience it every year (at least for the past 5 years now).
May blessings fill your days this first full week of June!!
Other than the heat, it was another great picnic that brought out returning families, a few prospective parents looking to adopt, and many first time attendees. That's the great thing about this area, we always get a good mix of families. So, just as in previous years I try to meet and greet everyone and my parents usually end of talking to everyone, as well. My sister takes candid pics and a group photo of everyone, and all my nieces and nephews came, too. It's always a family affair with us and I'm always so grateful they all come...not just to support me, but all the families that attend!
From the young family that just received their daughter this time last year (now 2 years old) who was so stinkin' cute, to the returning families that we get to check-in with every year to see how their families are doing, to the families/couples that attend who are just looking into adopting and want to know about the process, to the adult adoptees who are looking to reconnect with their cultures/birth families/local adoptees...it's always a fun, productive, informative, enlightening, inspiring, and hot time of fellowship and connection! I'm thankful that I and my family get to participate and experience it every year (at least for the past 5 years now).
May blessings fill your days this first full week of June!!
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