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!
Sunday, June 23, 2019
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!!
Sunday, May 26, 2019
For The Love Of Dance....
Last night I attended my oldest niece's dance recital. This is the second year she's taken ballet and tap, and the second recital...what a difference a year makes. She's only 6 by-the-way. She did a great job and even had to be front and center as a leader (of sorts) and did really well! I, along with the rest of the family, was very proud of her!
Before it started, I told my mom and sister that I'd rather be backstage getting ready to perform. That's what I'm used to...what I'm more comfortable doing instead of sitting in the audience watching. It's what I did from as far back as I can remember...dance. I obviously don't remember any of my earliest dances, just memories from old pictures. And then after we moved to Texas and I started taking dance lessons down here...it was just different. I even started initial training for the Garland Ballet. I remember my first lesson in toe shoes and one of the senior instructors telling me I had strong ankles which was good. Just a side note, in the last year or so I've read that Aquarians are supposed to have strong ankles. It's part of their physical sign and personality.
Once I started training, I felt burnt out on dance and I was ready to take a break. So, I did. I didn't dance during my middle school days and started again in high school. I joined the Junior Varsity Drill Team at school, which you didn't have to try out for...it was an elective. But, I did have to try out for Varsity Drill Team. So, I started training and dancing again! Drill team was more than dance, though. You had to know how to do high kicks, the splits...moreso, jump splits, and move in synchronicity with 60+ other girls. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. It was more than just the dance, it was the discipline of being on a team with all the rules and traditions, along with summer camps, competitions, fundraisers, and the social aspects of it all. It was more than I could've imagined, but I honestly couldn't have imagined doing anything else in high school!
Yes, I miss just the simple happiness of dancing...doing it for the pure enjoyment of it. That's what I hope my niece is experiencing now because it changes fast...into competition, into creating perfect dancers, and it starts younger and younger these days. My sister just wanted her to have fun and smile last night. She had fun, but didn't quite smile which is totally fine. She did an awesome job and I could tell she was proud of herself afterwards, too! That's all that matters!
Whatever brings you pure joy...and you may have to think back to your childhood...hold onto it, recapture it, revive it, and find a way to incorporate it into your life. You won't regret it. Sometimes we just need a good reminder.
May memories of pure joy bless your week ahead and may you renew your intentions to find that joy again!!
Before it started, I told my mom and sister that I'd rather be backstage getting ready to perform. That's what I'm used to...what I'm more comfortable doing instead of sitting in the audience watching. It's what I did from as far back as I can remember...dance. I obviously don't remember any of my earliest dances, just memories from old pictures. And then after we moved to Texas and I started taking dance lessons down here...it was just different. I even started initial training for the Garland Ballet. I remember my first lesson in toe shoes and one of the senior instructors telling me I had strong ankles which was good. Just a side note, in the last year or so I've read that Aquarians are supposed to have strong ankles. It's part of their physical sign and personality.
Once I started training, I felt burnt out on dance and I was ready to take a break. So, I did. I didn't dance during my middle school days and started again in high school. I joined the Junior Varsity Drill Team at school, which you didn't have to try out for...it was an elective. But, I did have to try out for Varsity Drill Team. So, I started training and dancing again! Drill team was more than dance, though. You had to know how to do high kicks, the splits...moreso, jump splits, and move in synchronicity with 60+ other girls. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. It was more than just the dance, it was the discipline of being on a team with all the rules and traditions, along with summer camps, competitions, fundraisers, and the social aspects of it all. It was more than I could've imagined, but I honestly couldn't have imagined doing anything else in high school!
Yes, I miss just the simple happiness of dancing...doing it for the pure enjoyment of it. That's what I hope my niece is experiencing now because it changes fast...into competition, into creating perfect dancers, and it starts younger and younger these days. My sister just wanted her to have fun and smile last night. She had fun, but didn't quite smile which is totally fine. She did an awesome job and I could tell she was proud of herself afterwards, too! That's all that matters!
Whatever brings you pure joy...and you may have to think back to your childhood...hold onto it, recapture it, revive it, and find a way to incorporate it into your life. You won't regret it. Sometimes we just need a good reminder.
May memories of pure joy bless your week ahead and may you renew your intentions to find that joy again!!
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! I hope you've been pampered, showered with special treats and felt all the love you deserve today and every day! A special shout out to my mom and her generously nurturing and loving spirit that is the glue that keeps our family together! Her boisterous laughter, talkative nature and supportive cheerleader has always provided an encouraging environment to grow up in and learn from for my siblings and I, and now for all her grandchildren, too. She's the heartbeat of our family and I'm so glad I get to call her my mom!
Wishing blessings of love, joy, confidence and peace of mind to all mothers around the world! May the coming week bring special blessings your way. Cheers!!
Wishing blessings of love, joy, confidence and peace of mind to all mothers around the world! May the coming week bring special blessings your way. Cheers!!
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Don't Forget...
If you live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area or even in south Texas, you are welcome to the annual Holt International Picnic on Saturday, June 1st from 12-3 pm! It will be at Parr Park in Grapevine, TX. Please make sure you register for the event here: http://holtinternational.org/picnics/
We'd love to see you and your family there! It's for local (TX) adoptees (young to adults), as well as, prospective parents. If you have questions about adoption or are waiting for your child to finally come home, we'd love to share our stories with you to help you along the way. It's a lot of fun and there is a splash pad there so the little ones can stay cool. Bring a picnic lunch for your family and enjoy meeting other families, as well.
I hope to see you at our annual picnic for some food, fun and fellowship! Wishing you blessings that open your eyes and hearts this first full week of May!
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