Happy Thanksgiving week!
I have so much to be thankful for, but today I am especially thankful for my parents.
Mom and my Dad took a trip to the Midwest from Thursday-Sunday, traveling to/around Chicago, Notre Dame and Valparaiso. They took in the sights and scenes of Chicago, a city that is part of my Mom’s roots, as her father was born there… then they drove to South Bend, IN to watch the Notre Dame football game (thanks to a dear friend, Meg), a dream come true for Dad… and finally they had brunch with two of my Mom’s best bloggy friends, Rhonda and Nancy – a dream come true for Mom.
They arrived back home last night around 11:00pm, and I’m sure they were exhausted enough from their wonderful, whirlwind long weekend to sleep in until noon.
So, at 6:15am this morning, as I prepped myself for the filming of a fitness segment on a local television program, The Rhode Show, I was more than surprised to get a text from Mom asking if I wanted her to join me.
Of course I did!!
I was so nervous for my first live television appearance, and I knew Mom would be the perfect person to put me at ease… but I didn’t want to ask her to come with me so early the morning after her trip.
But I really shouldn’t have been all that surprised, I guess. Both of my parents are always there for me, offering support, love and encouragement in everything I do.
It just really meant a lot for me today to have my Mom with me as I went over what I was going to talk about during the segment. And it was so great to have her in the studio with me, documenting my time on the show!
When my segment was over, I called my Dad and I could hear the excitement and pride in his voice. He texted me a video clip of my segment, and again I just felt so blessed to have parents who love me so much. I love you, Dad!
As we were leaving the television station, I was in the mood for a celebratory vanilla chai tea, so Mom and I headed to Panera for a little treat.
Mom, I’m sure you could have used a lot more sleep than you got, but it meant the world to me that you woke up early to come with me to The Rhode Show. I am so, so very thankful for everything you do!! I love you!
P.S. Here is my fitness segment on The Rhode Show!
Oh, Janie… I love you more than words can say! I was beyond delighted to join you on this adventure of live TV. Sleeping? What’s that? I had a blast watching all the behind the scenes things and especially seeing you hit one out of the park! I am so proud of you and LOVE you beyond beyond!
xoxox – Mom
Your mom is a Superwoman. You are truly blessed to have the parents you have. I’m not surprised one bit that she got up to be with you to support you. You both have a bond that so many people would love to have. Congrats on your taping and can’t wait to see it!
Cant wait to see it- I heard it was GREAT!!!
<3
Yesterday was a dream come true for all of us and it went by way too fast. It doesn’t surprise me at all that your mom was there with you today. Your mom and dad are fabulous and amazing people and I am so proud to be able to call them my friends. I am also proud of you and your first tv segment. I loved that you had it on here and I was able to watch it. You did a great job. Give your mom and dad big hugs for me please and tell them I miss them already.
Great job Jane! Now if I can only remember to do these moves in between cooking the bird…
Jane,
Just watched you and you were wonderful. It does not surprise me at all that
your Mom was there with you this morning…I agree you do have the best parent’s. Great family!!
Jane – I’m so happy for you! Beyond thrilled for all the exciting things happening right now in your life. And your Mom is seriously super woman! I am so amazed at all she does and how she supports all of you so totally and perfectly – literally she is the role model for all of us. Happy Thanksgiving! xo col