The loss of a dear friend, Lynae Sondreal

Lynae Sondreal went to be with the Lord yesterday, May 29, 2008. She always had a smile on her face and joy in her heart! Angels all around you, she would tell you.....and now there are angels all around her! I feel so blessed to have gotten to know Lynae the past couple years here at Leighton. Lynae worked here at the front desk for about 10 years! She moved to Sedona Arizona about 6 months ago. I don't know the details of her death, only that she was having some heart problems, an apparent viral attack on her heart. She suffered 2 heart attacks early this week that put her in a coma and she never woke up.

It's obvious God has bigger plans for her and ..........

We are all so thankful she knew the Lord! Wow, what a blessing knowing where she is today! Praise God!

http://www.stennesfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/stenne0/obit.cgi?user=lynae-sondreal

Pray for Lynae's family and friends!
God Bless,

Kerri

Reached another goal....FINALLY!

I didn't think I was ever gonna get to 50 pounds! I have been trying to get to 50 pounds lost for at least 6 weeks. It's getting really tuff now, the weight isn't coming off as easy as I would like, but I also keep in mind it's the healthy way to loose!

50 POUNDS LOST...YIPPY....HURRAY FOR ME!!!!!

Man it's been alot of work! :-)

The biggest struggle I have is eating right, eating healthy because it seems as tho much of the food that's "good" for me, I can't eat because it gets stuck and is just too much work! I end up resorting to those foods that I know won't get stuck. Like chocolate, chips, (I do drink BOOST everyday)

I can sit and eat a 1/2 cup of reeses pieces with no problem! Of coarse, I don't eat anything else.....

I have to eat really S L O W!! sometimes I forget cuz i'm hungry and it's too late! it's stuck! "sigh"

I get frustrated at times because I JUST WANT TO EAT IT! LOL.....but can't!

I've really noticed the difference in the way I eat now. The size of my bites are tiny...tiny...tiny! and I chew....chew....chew! Ha, don't go out to eat with me, we'll be there FOREVER! I usually end up taking my food home and eating it later at a much slower pace!

No, I wouldn't change a thing....my band is where it should be, i'm so thankful I HAD THE SURGERY! Wouldn't change that. I just have to continue to teach myself what to eat and how to eat!

Now, where is the ice cream! LOL

take care!
Kerri

Daughter Savanna and hubby Steve

Knight for a Princess 2008

God is Evident

Hi, I took this picture last fall when my husband and I took a trip up to the North Shore, this is the Beaver River. I love the North Shore, absolutely breath taking.

Moms new steps and patio

Last week end after the Fargo Marathon, there was work to be done at my moms house. Thanks to Scott and Tammi for building such nice new steps! Sure saved us alot of time and sweat!

We unloaded the patio block and started layin the block. It's always interesting to see how a project goes from small, to LARGE! Yeah, just one row of patio blocks! Sure thing!

I arrived on the scene and was pleasantly surprised to see how much had been done!

My mom loves to be in crawl spaces, i'll have to find more pictures of her so you can see!

Looks great mom!

I can't help but look at this picture and laugh. Why? I was busy laying the patio block listening to my sister Kristi go on and on about how much she LOVED the saw, and power tools. She was having way too much fun! Man we had fun!

Look out, it's a wild woman!

Scott and Tammi

Thanks so much you guys!

Wow, don't they look awesome!

This is my sister Kristi, mom and me in orange! Steps and patio look great! I will add more pictures with it all done as soon as I get those!

Crazy week

Hello, have a wonderful holiday week end and be safe! Also remember to take a moment to reflect on those who have losted their lives fighting for our freedom. That's Monday at 3pm!

I am doing great and looking forward to getting out of town and to the cabin this week end!

Talk to you soon!

Kerri

Fargo Marathon.....I did it!

Hey there, I did it! Yippy! What an incredible experience! It was amazing to see so many people ranging in age! kids, teens, up to an 82 year old man who ran! I think it's great so many parents understand the importance of teaching their kids about a healthy lifestyle!

It took me 44:57 but I did it and I ran the whole way. Sure, a SLOW run, but my goal was to NOT walk and I didn't!

OVERALL PLACE: 2634 out of 6824

Not too bad! top 39%

Thank you so much to Jay Nelson, my brother in law for being right there for me a the last stretch......I was coming around the bend, exhausted and ready to give up and walk and there was Jay! He jumped in next to me and helped me "GO FOR IT"! Thank you and I am proud of you too Jay!

Jay Nelson: 25:05

OVERALL: 251

in his division: 11th out of 368

in his gender: 206 out of 3551

AMAZING JAY!

I hope you know if there is something you want to do in life, you CAN do it! I NEVER would have thought I could run a 5K and I did! Just put your mind to it and GO FAR! Get it? FARGO MARATHON is GO FAR! he he

WEB ALBUM-FARGO MARATHON

You can check out the pictures my sister and mom took at the link above!

Take Care!

Kerri

I did it!

Tonight was our last Boop a Thon training thru Center Court Fitness Club. Thanks to Chris and Lynn for doing such a great job of preparing us for the Fargo 5K this Saturday.

For the first time ever, I actually ran the whole 5k tonight! Sure, many people could walk faster than I was trotting, but I didn't walk any of it! That is pretty awesome for me!

Tomorrow Jared from Subway is on our morning show, 7:20. He is running the Fargo Marathon so he's doing publicity stuff. We are pumped to have him in the studio!

I am very excited for the Fargo 5k! Can't wait to be a part of the experience. If you would have asked me if I would ever run a marathon, even a 5K I would have laughed at you! I couldn't even run 30 feet.

Take Care and be Happy!

Kerri

Almost time for the Fargo Marathon

Hi, I have been in a bit of a fog these last couple weeks. Every time I thought about writing a note, I thought about Caitlin's death and it felt like nothing I would write was important enough.

I have struggled with keeping my work out routine too, it just seems like things have been really busy and I've put working out on the back burner. Don't get me wrong, I haven't quit exercising all together, I just haven't been as faithful as I should. Especially considering the Fargo Marathon is this Saturday. I'm ready for it tho, as ready as I can be.

I have to say I look forward to Boop a Thon training being done so I can get back to my regular work out time.

I'm excited for this Thursday, Subway Jared is joining us live on the air. Tune in if you can!

Man I've been tired lately, off to bed!

Have a great Tuesday,
Kerri

Caitlin Calgaro laid to rest

Hello, I've been trying to think of the words to share all day and I thought about Caitlin's funeral and Pastor Felix sharing Caitlin's love for life. She was so active, excelled at everything she did Volleyball, Hockey, Baseball, Skiing, and tho she led a busy life, her life was never to busy for God. And that in itself is amazing and will leave a legacy for all those in her life. I believe her confirmation verse says so much about her love for those around her.

John 14:16-17
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.


Here is a picture of Caitlin's mom and I. Tanisha(my oldest daughter) and I spent some time with Loni Saturday morning! Never pass up an opportunity to spend time with your friends!

Take Care,
Kerri

Brianna Smith upgraded from critical to serious

DULUTH — Two victims from separate accidents in the area Monday remain hospitalized in Duluth, but one is improving and the other remains in critical condition.Fifteen-year-old Briana Smith was upgraded from critical to serious condition on Wednesday, a St. Mary’s Medical Center spokesperson said.


HI this is Caitlin Calgaro's best friend, just wanted to be sure anyone looking for information would be able to find it! If you know more about Briana, don't hesitate to blog it!

I also recieved an email from a family from of Travis and Katie, the two passengers in the other vehicle. They both need prayer, having an extremely hard time with this!

Thank you so much!
Kerri