Ok...I Cannot believe Christmas has come and gone. Another year, gone by. Yea, yea...we've all heard our parents say this "the older you get, the faster time flys by". OMGosh, I am becoming my MOTHER. I just heard her say that to me in my head. YIKES!
Christmas was simple this year. No big commercialized gifts. It is actually distracting to gob up Christmas with material things. The company of one another was perfect. Friends, family, neighbors keeping it all simple and giving practical things. Most importantly, we are blessed with the presence of each other. I felt more love and gratefulness this year, which is the BEST gift anyone could ever receive.
An update on the rotator cuff surgery: I have been to 5 sessions of PT (physical therapy). I have advanced off the charts with my flexibility, recovery and strength. It's really quite AWESOME...yet, I see shock, and standoffish surprised looks on the therapist's as well as the surgeons' faces as they test my levels of improvement. They warn me to slow down and not rush it. I just shrug and tell them "don't worry, I will be fine." It's kinda funny, me reassuring them that I will be ok. LOL. It is honestly not a surprise to me that I have excelled so much this surgery. As I pray for recovery, I feel assurance of quick healing. I explain to Heavenly Father, I have to FINISH MY BOOK now-he obviously knows everything because he has really helped me get on with my life and not let surgery stop me. I will admit, as impatient as I am, I am still too slow...hey-but I do know that I better not complain. I have it MADE in the shade, baby! Thank you, God!
An update on my book "The Boss Of Myself": OK...that is a real hot spot. I REALLY REALLY want it finished now. It is all there, we (Jennifer and I) are arranging it in a different format. Before it was in chronological order...kinda blaaah-not so exciting. Now we are stirring it up so it's more juicy, giving it a little bit of back ground here and there. I really want to deliver SUPERB value to my readers by giving great insights, inspiring takeaways while keeping the story exciting. Believe me...this book has all OF ME POURED into it. How in the HECK will I squeeze more out of me for my next books? Don't worry, I have a great plan for them:) So TRUST me, my book will be soooo worth the wait. It's almost here!
All I can say is how grateful I am for now. All I have around me is perfect. I own a good healthy body. I have such a sweet, cute family. (Thanks Andrew, Hannah and Austin, Don't worry-your wife and momma will be back soon!) I have so many AWESOME friends who support me-even when I am a flaky goofus. I have a PERFECT business partner and friend assisting me (pretty much doing most of the work) on my book. (Thanks, Jennifer! Please continue to be patient with me...we are almost THERE!)
Thank you, my followers...without you-I would be blogging to myself...and that's no fun! I LOVE to share.
Happy NEW YEAR!!!
xoxoxoxo
Wendy Schenck Benson
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Rotator Cuff Surgery Update
I have to tell you how GRATEFUL I am that my recovery is going so well! This time I believe I was mentally, spiritually and physically prepared for the surgery. I knew what I could expect because of having my right rotator cuff done just 7 months ago. I am a firm believer that the healing process has a TON to do with the "mental state" of the patient. I knew the negative things I would endure (a TON of pain, as well as S L O W healing) but this time, I was willing to accept and endure it all. I had a better attitude this go around as well.
I have decided to write a small, 50 page book, that will help educate other patients going through shoulder surgeries. I have the desire to share my experiences, good and bad, as well as advising them about things to expect...oh and to NOT expect! I have had the pleasure to truly connect with other people, in PT (Physical Therapy) who are going through the same things I am-not just the physical aspect, but the psychological issues as well. I love to reassure and encourage people who are newly experiencing all the frustrations that come with this surgery, by giving them hope that once healing is fully complete-it is all worth it!
I am grateful that my first surgery was SO PAINFUL and DIFFICULT. This experience enabled me to have empathy for other people who have had this surgery...or ANY surgery for that matter. This negative experience also blessed me with the desire and drive to help others in this hellish, painful time in life. I am excited to partner with my surgeon to do this book. I LOVE the idea of a support system. I would have been so much better off with more information from an experienced patients' point of view! I see this as an exciting new venture for me-just plain and simply helping others in need!
Good night all! I will keep you updated:)
Love, Wendy
I have decided to write a small, 50 page book, that will help educate other patients going through shoulder surgeries. I have the desire to share my experiences, good and bad, as well as advising them about things to expect...oh and to NOT expect! I have had the pleasure to truly connect with other people, in PT (Physical Therapy) who are going through the same things I am-not just the physical aspect, but the psychological issues as well. I love to reassure and encourage people who are newly experiencing all the frustrations that come with this surgery, by giving them hope that once healing is fully complete-it is all worth it!
I am grateful that my first surgery was SO PAINFUL and DIFFICULT. This experience enabled me to have empathy for other people who have had this surgery...or ANY surgery for that matter. This negative experience also blessed me with the desire and drive to help others in this hellish, painful time in life. I am excited to partner with my surgeon to do this book. I LOVE the idea of a support system. I would have been so much better off with more information from an experienced patients' point of view! I see this as an exciting new venture for me-just plain and simply helping others in need!
Good night all! I will keep you updated:)
Love, Wendy
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Shoulder Surgery AGAIN???
As I prepare myself in all ways: mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally-to be READY to enter the "dark abyss" of surgery...which does, in fact, have a BLAZING WHITE LIGHT at the end of the tunnel-I bid another chapter of my life FAREWELL!
I will have gained a NEW, YOUNGER shoulder...eventually. That's just it, "EVENTUALLY".... seems to take FOREVER!
I hope and pray I have the energy, patience, stamina, bravery, macho WOMEN-NESS-I will need to again-make it through this pain in the...SHOULDER (you thought I was gonna say "ass"...HAAHA-OOops, I just did!) surgery AGAIN! I had my right rotator cuff surgery on April 22, 2009-just over 6 months ago. RIGHT ARM feels GREAT! I could slug my little brother right now, and totally make a mark! I feel like the bionic woman-OOOooo, I just dated myself!
I am blessed TO know what REWARDS lay ahead for my left arm. I actually truly feel this surgery will be a breeze compared to my 1st one, because I know what to expect. I will journal at least 3 days a week to note my progress, because I am writing a short book to give other patients going into this surgery. I feel it will really help them to cope with the pain, frustration, and loneliness of not having someone to really understand WHAT they are FEELING...and the drudgery of the LONG and DRAWN OUT TIME it takes to heal!
I will be typing one handed...one finger at a time after this Wed. Be brave, bare with me...I PROMISE I will DECREASE in age...and INCREASE in ENERGY...in no time:)
I love you all-stay tuned for "The Boss Of Myself". My part is long finished-just waiting one more week for editor. We are mocking up a few covers also for you all to vote on!
I love you all, my friends and family! Thanks for all you DO for me! Life IS GREAT!!!
Love, Wendy
I will have gained a NEW, YOUNGER shoulder...eventually. That's just it, "EVENTUALLY".... seems to take FOREVER!
I hope and pray I have the energy, patience, stamina, bravery, macho WOMEN-NESS-I will need to again-make it through this pain in the...SHOULDER (you thought I was gonna say "ass"...HAAHA-OOops, I just did!) surgery AGAIN! I had my right rotator cuff surgery on April 22, 2009-just over 6 months ago. RIGHT ARM feels GREAT! I could slug my little brother right now, and totally make a mark! I feel like the bionic woman-OOOooo, I just dated myself!
I am blessed TO know what REWARDS lay ahead for my left arm. I actually truly feel this surgery will be a breeze compared to my 1st one, because I know what to expect. I will journal at least 3 days a week to note my progress, because I am writing a short book to give other patients going into this surgery. I feel it will really help them to cope with the pain, frustration, and loneliness of not having someone to really understand WHAT they are FEELING...and the drudgery of the LONG and DRAWN OUT TIME it takes to heal!
I will be typing one handed...one finger at a time after this Wed. Be brave, bare with me...I PROMISE I will DECREASE in age...and INCREASE in ENERGY...in no time:)
I love you all-stay tuned for "The Boss Of Myself". My part is long finished-just waiting one more week for editor. We are mocking up a few covers also for you all to vote on!
I love you all, my friends and family! Thanks for all you DO for me! Life IS GREAT!!!
Love, Wendy
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Hello my friends!
I thought I would update my progress on my book "The Boss Of Myself". I am sooooo FREAKIN excited! We just went through the entire book and did a final edit before we hand it over to our professional editor! It really doesn't need much "help" because I feel in my heart that it is complete! We also recorded it by sections, which allows me to listen to it over and over to make sure it accurately represents ME & my story!
THE two most important standards I insist upon in my book are #1.) absolute accuracy and #2.) pure truth. I want this book to represent ME and how I really AM (good and not so good!) I am real,open and honest about my true journey of transformation. I know that if I do stick to my standards in my writing, others will recognize my truth, honor it and connect with me. I love to inspire and help motivate women to BE empowered, recognizing their best SELF-which is their spirit! Living from our spirits is KEY to happiness.
This book IS A GIFT from God through personal inspiration I was blessed in receiving, and I pray everyday that it will reflect and acknowledge his hand in all our lives! I pray that this book permeates the spirit in which it was written, just by viewing its cover!
I want to thank Jennifer, my friend-first and foremost, my business partner (Greater Life Results, The Boss Of Myself), my mentor....and for helping me "give birth" to this book. This book would not exist without her constant, never ending patience and logical mind! I love and appreciate her! I also want to thank my family for being "motherless and wifeless" for many many hours...and days...and weekends-while I concentrated all my energy and efforts on this book! I love you, MY FAMILY! I thank all my friends for noticing my "absence" from a social life...and telling me you "miss me"! I owe you all a BIG FAT HUG...and yessss-the BIG SLOPPY WET "Wendy" KISS!!! LOL!
I know that through these sacrifices we have all made-this book will be a GREAT reward and blessing to all those lives I KNOW it will touch! Our rewards may never ALL be recognized in this life....but I feel in my SOUL...I AM BLESSED beyond my worthiness! Thank you, all! I love you!
Wendy
I thought I would update my progress on my book "The Boss Of Myself". I am sooooo FREAKIN excited! We just went through the entire book and did a final edit before we hand it over to our professional editor! It really doesn't need much "help" because I feel in my heart that it is complete! We also recorded it by sections, which allows me to listen to it over and over to make sure it accurately represents ME & my story!
THE two most important standards I insist upon in my book are #1.) absolute accuracy and #2.) pure truth. I want this book to represent ME and how I really AM (good and not so good!) I am real,open and honest about my true journey of transformation. I know that if I do stick to my standards in my writing, others will recognize my truth, honor it and connect with me. I love to inspire and help motivate women to BE empowered, recognizing their best SELF-which is their spirit! Living from our spirits is KEY to happiness.
This book IS A GIFT from God through personal inspiration I was blessed in receiving, and I pray everyday that it will reflect and acknowledge his hand in all our lives! I pray that this book permeates the spirit in which it was written, just by viewing its cover!
I want to thank Jennifer, my friend-first and foremost, my business partner (Greater Life Results, The Boss Of Myself), my mentor....and for helping me "give birth" to this book. This book would not exist without her constant, never ending patience and logical mind! I love and appreciate her! I also want to thank my family for being "motherless and wifeless" for many many hours...and days...and weekends-while I concentrated all my energy and efforts on this book! I love you, MY FAMILY! I thank all my friends for noticing my "absence" from a social life...and telling me you "miss me"! I owe you all a BIG FAT HUG...and yessss-the BIG SLOPPY WET "Wendy" KISS!!! LOL!
I know that through these sacrifices we have all made-this book will be a GREAT reward and blessing to all those lives I KNOW it will touch! Our rewards may never ALL be recognized in this life....but I feel in my SOUL...I AM BLESSED beyond my worthiness! Thank you, all! I love you!
Wendy
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Just Play!
I had the thrill of having SEVERAL little children at my house this past saturday for my son's 7th birthday! What a rush of excitement to see these energetic little souls,full of life, light, happiness, "right now" and "forward" thinkers, simple and free from major worries. As an adult I feel stressed, hurried and regretful of past mistakes-about the oposite as these children feel! How grateful I am to be REMINDED that we all need to get back in touch with our inner CHILD! It is liberating to forget about all the "dumb adult stuff" for a change and JUST PLAY! Try it! You may never want to return to the "adult" world! YIPPEEEE!
As I always say, "HAVE FUN"!
Love, Wendy
As I always say, "HAVE FUN"!
Love, Wendy
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Day of Gratitude
Today I am feeling I would like to express my gratitude. I am just so grateful for all that I am blessed with! I have my own life, my family and friends. I have cars and food and a warm place to live! I have my own business (Koala-Tee's Inc.), plenty of opportunities (so many, I have trouble choosing which ones to take!), I have my free agency to chose what I get to do every single day! I am healthy, creative and have the ability to disinguish what is right from what is wrong. I was blessed (through inspiration) with creating a beautiful book "The Boss Of Myself" . I am blessed with clear, full color visualizations of what I have the opportunity to create in my life-which I believe is personal revelation to help direct me to what I get to accomplish and strive for. WOW! And soooo much more....Thank you, God!
Love, Wendy
Love, Wendy
Friday, September 25, 2009
Long Time No Blog!
WOW! Have I totally abandon my blog? I am in "so many directions" that I have neglected the very thing I love to DO-and that is to TALK (BLOG!).
Just to catch you all up in as little words as possible, so I don't put you into Siesta! I had rotator cuff surgery on April 22nd. All I can say is PAINFUL AS HELL...and it takes seeminly FOR FREGGIN E*V*E*R to heal! It has been 5 months now, and I am JUST feeling my arm coming back. So, I have been in a pretty dark, painful, lonely place for a short spell. NOW- get this...I tore my left rotator cuff pull starting my 4 wheeler a few weeks ago. Yep, You got it-SURGERY again!!!!!
I need YOUR support, love, fluffy cutsie thoughts-anything that will drizzle all kinds of sweetness and warmth into MY LIFE the next few months. OK-I admit....I am a "cuddly" person...feeling like I need to be surrounded by fluffy. Yea, I'm a BIG TOUGH chick, but I am GOOD with finally admiting that I NEED LOVE TOO:)
Positive things are: I am STILL young, I will heal FASTER, STRONGER, BETTER-as well as have a new recalibrated, SHINY NEW set of shoulders...for the rest of my LONG and FUN FILLED life! YESsss!
As for the "progression" of my book "The Boss Of Myself"...it is STILL coming along. We are moving forward-but I have taken a few months off of the book to recoup my shoulder as well as focus on my non profit "WE Make A Difference Now" (www.WeMakeADifferenceNow.org). BE sure to check out our website to see our great event we held last July 4th, 2009!
I will continue to "upkeep" my blog-I am truly sorry, my friends I have drifted away from this blog...I will keep you posted! I promise!
Love, Wendy
Just to catch you all up in as little words as possible, so I don't put you into Siesta! I had rotator cuff surgery on April 22nd. All I can say is PAINFUL AS HELL...and it takes seeminly FOR FREGGIN E*V*E*R to heal! It has been 5 months now, and I am JUST feeling my arm coming back. So, I have been in a pretty dark, painful, lonely place for a short spell. NOW- get this...I tore my left rotator cuff pull starting my 4 wheeler a few weeks ago. Yep, You got it-SURGERY again!!!!!
I need YOUR support, love, fluffy cutsie thoughts-anything that will drizzle all kinds of sweetness and warmth into MY LIFE the next few months. OK-I admit....I am a "cuddly" person...feeling like I need to be surrounded by fluffy. Yea, I'm a BIG TOUGH chick, but I am GOOD with finally admiting that I NEED LOVE TOO:)
Positive things are: I am STILL young, I will heal FASTER, STRONGER, BETTER-as well as have a new recalibrated, SHINY NEW set of shoulders...for the rest of my LONG and FUN FILLED life! YESsss!
As for the "progression" of my book "The Boss Of Myself"...it is STILL coming along. We are moving forward-but I have taken a few months off of the book to recoup my shoulder as well as focus on my non profit "WE Make A Difference Now" (www.WeMakeADifferenceNow.org). BE sure to check out our website to see our great event we held last July 4th, 2009!
I will continue to "upkeep" my blog-I am truly sorry, my friends I have drifted away from this blog...I will keep you posted! I promise!
Love, Wendy
Sunday, May 24, 2009
What happened to ME????
Hello my friends!
SO much has happened since I wrote last! Surgery on my shoulder 4 weeks ago. Makes for an extremely hard time to type! I will try to get better at keeping you all updated. I sorta let my book ride for a little while-although I did join Writewise to help me to get the real book cover finished so I can create the website to get presales on the book. I am mostly excited to get advice from Richard Paul Evans and have him write a forward in my book.
I have been busy working on WEmakeadifferencenow.org, which is our nonprofit. We have such a great cause and event on July 4th! Please check out the website! My arm is killing me...so I am going to quit typing now....Miss you all and Love you all!
Wendy
SO much has happened since I wrote last! Surgery on my shoulder 4 weeks ago. Makes for an extremely hard time to type! I will try to get better at keeping you all updated. I sorta let my book ride for a little while-although I did join Writewise to help me to get the real book cover finished so I can create the website to get presales on the book. I am mostly excited to get advice from Richard Paul Evans and have him write a forward in my book.
I have been busy working on WEmakeadifferencenow.org, which is our nonprofit. We have such a great cause and event on July 4th! Please check out the website! My arm is killing me...so I am going to quit typing now....Miss you all and Love you all!
Wendy
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Monster Girl!
I have proof that thoughts=actions...Since I have been working so heavily on my book..I have reflected on the deep past and how life has affected me. WOW...talk about digging up old garbage! Let's just say-I can't wait to get to the part if the book WHEN the GREAT AND POSITIVE STUFF happens ....YEAH!!!!!!!! I have seriously been a walking MONSTER! I feel horrible for everyone around me. I should just GO INTO HIDING (I feel like a big cranky BEAR)! I am TRYING TO BE BRAVE AND BE NICE-but it's not so easy. I want to appologize to my family, especially my kids for not being "present" with them! I PROMISE YOU... I will be back soon. I want to say I am SOOO sorry to my friend, Jennifer, for taking my SWEARING AND PURE PISS POOR attitude lately! She sees it the most, since she is assisting me closly with the book! I WILL be better. FORGIVE ME!
I LOVE you all...thanks for hanging with me. and loving me-no matter WHAT I ACT LIKE:)
Wendy
I LOVE you all...thanks for hanging with me. and loving me-no matter WHAT I ACT LIKE:)
Wendy
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Moving Along...slowly but SURELY
Ok.I am so embarrassed. I have not blogged forEVER! I have had a hard time keeping up with LIFE. My son is in kindergarten this year-and I love spending mornings before he goes to school playing matching games, practicing speaking French (I enrolled him in French and Spanish), and doing all kinds of cutting, gluing, creating all kinds of his new "inventions"..and MESSES...WAY BUSY as you can see!
I have been pounding on my laptop keys just rambling on-attempting to finish my book-which is in such disarray and so UNORGANIZED-no one can POSSIBLY understand it but ME! I DO have a great friend helping me to get it under control and adding lovely words to my monotone "matter of fact" writing style. She literally is making beautiful music out of my CRAZY lyrics! I FEEL BLESSED that this book will BE so GREAT because of our TEAMWORK!
I have been to a GREAT training called Train The Trainer 1 by Peak Potentials in California earlier this month. It was life changing for me. I have been blessed to have broken through barriers that were holding me back (MYSELF!). I learned how to speak, present and teach with passion so that I can really REACH people! I CAN'T WAIT to launch my book-and share with the world how AVERAGE I am...that I actually transformed and took responsibility of myself, my life, ME, MYSELF and I!!! And have the WORLD witness THE OUTER RESULTS...and EXPERIENCE MY INNER RESULTS!
I joined ToastMasters, which is a group (there are local chapters all over the country) that allows personal growth in the public speaking arena. I know I need TONS and TONS of practice-so this will be a perfect opportunity!
I MUST admit-I am soooo impatient and THIS IS ALL TAKING TOO LONG!!! ARE WE THERE YET???????????
I must THANK YOU all for your patience with me. I know you all support me, and love me-and I love you too! I PROMISE...the wait will be SOOO worth it!
I will commit to a regular blog (at least twice a month) from now on! ARE YOU WITH ME?
Thanks my family and friends! I am blessed for having YOU in my life!
Love, Wendy
I have been pounding on my laptop keys just rambling on-attempting to finish my book-which is in such disarray and so UNORGANIZED-no one can POSSIBLY understand it but ME! I DO have a great friend helping me to get it under control and adding lovely words to my monotone "matter of fact" writing style. She literally is making beautiful music out of my CRAZY lyrics! I FEEL BLESSED that this book will BE so GREAT because of our TEAMWORK!
I have been to a GREAT training called Train The Trainer 1 by Peak Potentials in California earlier this month. It was life changing for me. I have been blessed to have broken through barriers that were holding me back (MYSELF!). I learned how to speak, present and teach with passion so that I can really REACH people! I CAN'T WAIT to launch my book-and share with the world how AVERAGE I am...that I actually transformed and took responsibility of myself, my life, ME, MYSELF and I!!! And have the WORLD witness THE OUTER RESULTS...and EXPERIENCE MY INNER RESULTS!
I joined ToastMasters, which is a group (there are local chapters all over the country) that allows personal growth in the public speaking arena. I know I need TONS and TONS of practice-so this will be a perfect opportunity!
I MUST admit-I am soooo impatient and THIS IS ALL TAKING TOO LONG!!! ARE WE THERE YET???????????
I must THANK YOU all for your patience with me. I know you all support me, and love me-and I love you too! I PROMISE...the wait will be SOOO worth it!
I will commit to a regular blog (at least twice a month) from now on! ARE YOU WITH ME?
Thanks my family and friends! I am blessed for having YOU in my life!
Love, Wendy
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Stepping through the Gate
So it's back to LIFE....that is a new page in 2009. I am actually starting a new chapter in my life. I am attempting to go above and beyond what and WHO I have EVER been in my life SO FAR. This year will be a GREAT and UNCOMFORTABLE year for me as I am about to GROW! I will become a public speaker, an official author, a successful business CEO-as my company is growing up...like ME. My philosophy is...WE are blessed with ONE LIFE...here on earth-to do everything to OUR POTENTIAL.
We all have been blessed with various strengths and talents to help us to serve and help OTHERS! It's a matter of REALIZING them, growing them...and most importantly-USING them!!!
How selfish of me to "hide" myself-the REAL me all these years-from the WORLD. It's time for me to SHINE and SHARE with the WORLD what I have to offer. I LOVE TO HELP PEOPLE!!! I LOVE IT WHEN THEY SMILE! I LOVE IT WHEN THEY ARE HAPPY! I LOVE IT WHEN THEY DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN BE! What a great life I will live -in service to OTHERS! Wish me LUCK on my new JOURNEY...I am at the front GATE stepping over the threshold:)
Love, Wendy
We all have been blessed with various strengths and talents to help us to serve and help OTHERS! It's a matter of REALIZING them, growing them...and most importantly-USING them!!!
How selfish of me to "hide" myself-the REAL me all these years-from the WORLD. It's time for me to SHINE and SHARE with the WORLD what I have to offer. I LOVE TO HELP PEOPLE!!! I LOVE IT WHEN THEY SMILE! I LOVE IT WHEN THEY ARE HAPPY! I LOVE IT WHEN THEY DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN BE! What a great life I will live -in service to OTHERS! Wish me LUCK on my new JOURNEY...I am at the front GATE stepping over the threshold:)
Love, Wendy
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