9.20.17 No good, ugly, rotten day

Ever have those sucky, sucky days? Where no matter what you do it backfires? Today was my no good, ugly, rotten day. It started with me driving Kenneth's car. Now, I fully realize how blessed we are to have two vehicles but for the sake of dramatics please let me whine about this. His car … Continue reading 9.20.17 No good, ugly, rotten day

9.19.17 Benefit of the Doubt

Do you ever have those days where a word or phrase seems to work its way into every conversation you have? Have those days ever turned into weeks? months? Somewhere along the way we became suspicious of each other, unforgiving, and choose the negative in situations rather than the positive. Now that's not always the … Continue reading 9.19.17 Benefit of the Doubt

9.18.17 Hare Speed

MDA muscle walk was absolutely amazing! Our team raised $400 towards the fight against ALS! Sunnystrong was well represented, well exercised, and eventually, well doctored.  SamP: have you ever flipped your scooter?  Me: Nope  (30 seconds and a donut later) thank goodness Dr. Dias carries antibacterial cream and put all of her germaphobe tendencies aside … Continue reading 9.18.17 Hare Speed

9.15.17 No, It’s Snot

Raise your hand if your allergies are kicking your tail, too. Zero fun, sir. Kenneth and I are hackin' and coughin' so much it's almost a comprehensible discussion. Makes for restless nights, noisy showers, and lots of new snoring techniques. If you recall, my new best friend is a little guy named ambien so Kenneth … Continue reading 9.15.17 No, It’s Snot

9.14.17 #AlesforAls

The Periodicals News from the ALS Therapy Development Institute - Volume 18 Issue 4 | September 12, 2017 - Emily Dhondt - Read entire article here Beer's Impact on the Pace of ALS Research Thanks to Mike and Cheryl Smith, today there are Ales for ALS™ participating brewers in nearly every state in the US.   Today, there are … Continue reading 9.14.17 #AlesforAls

MDA Muscle Walk Info

I'm so excited to see you Saturday! Here is the info: When: Saturday, September 16th Where: Globe Life Park - 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011 Parking: Lots E and K Details: 9AM - Meet Team SunnyStrong at 3rd base entrance for team pic 10AM - Walk begins I'm not sure on the agenda here, I'll … Continue reading MDA Muscle Walk Info

9.11.17 TSU UB

Y'all know I like to talk. Y'all know I bleed purple with the best of them. And y'all know I jump on every opportunity to give back to the people and organizations that invested in my success and in the adult-ish person I am today. If you recall, I gave a moving, song filled speech … Continue reading 9.11.17 TSU UB

9.8.17 Funny Day

I love sharing my experiences with y'all. I love that people find joy in my crazy life, share laughs with me after full body contact with the ground or the wall, and continue loving us through the good days and bad. It's not everyone's choice to be so open and honest with fears, failures and … Continue reading 9.8.17 Funny Day

9.4.17 ICYMI – Tarleton Magazine 

Another amazing opportunity to share my story. Thank you Phil Riddle and Tarleton Magazine! Bleed Purple! An outlook to match her name: Sunny Phil Riddle Some names really fit. One is that of 2009 Tarleton graduate Sunny Brous Erasmus. With a cheery, outgoing personality, a calendar that includes a full-time job, a new husband, volunteer … Continue reading 9.4.17 ICYMI – Tarleton Magazine 

9.1.17 Combining Efforts 

Hurricane Harvey was horrible, awful, devastating and the worst part is we're not anywhere close to recovering what was lost. The pictures and videos are heart wrenching. The damage and loss is unimaginable.  It's amazing to see the outpouring of love, support, and dollars flowing to South Texas. There's no shortage of people opening their … Continue reading 9.1.17 Combining Efforts