Thought for today

Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect. It means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections.

When you thought I wasn't looking

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING
A message every adult should read because children
are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my
first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately
wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a
stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind
to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my
favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little
things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a
prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always
talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a
meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I
learned that we all have to help take care of each
other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of
your time and money to help people who had nothing,
and I learned that those who have something should
give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care
of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have
to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you
handled your responsibilities, even when you didn' t
feel good, and I learned that I would have to be
responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come
from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things
hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you
cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of
life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and
productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and
wanted to say,'Thanks for all the things I saw when
you thought I wasn't looking.'

I AM SENDING THIS TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE I KNOW
WHO DO SO MUCH FOR OTHERS,
BUT THINK THAT NO ONE EVER SEES.
LITTLE EYES SEE A LOT

Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend)
influences the life of a child.

How will you touch the life of someone today? Just by
sending this to someone else, you will probably make
them at least think about their influence on others.
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak
kindly.

Leave the rest to God.

One Day At a Time

A friend sent this to me and I thought it profound so I decided to share

The most useless thing to do.....Worry
The greatest Joy.....Giving
The greatest Loss.....Loss of self respect
The most satisfying work.....Helping Others
The ugliest personality trait....Selfishness
The most endangered species....Dedicated Leaders
The greatest shot in the arm....Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome....Fear
The most effective sleeping pill....Peace of Mind
The most crippling disease....Excuses
The most powerful force in life....LOVE
The most dangerous pariah....Gossip
The worlds most incredible computer....The Brain
The worst thing to be without....Hope
The deadliest weapon....The Tongue
The two most powerful filled words....I Can
The greatest asset....FAITH
The most worthless emotion....Self Pity
The most prized possession....Integrity
The most beautiful attire.... A Smile
The most powerful channel of communication....PRAYER
The most contagious spirit....Enthusiasm
The most important thing in life....GOD

Everyone needs this list to live by, I know that I am one day at a time.

The Pond

build a pond class at Brookside Garden
Earlier this spring we went to our dear friends re-grand opening of their business they had shut down last winter to remodel. and at the grand opening they had a build a pond class which is something that they do once a month. our friends are very imaginative and creative we had a great deal of fun and the pond was beautiful when it was done.

I can not wait till we have a place of our own to have one in our backyard
I love the sound of the trickling water
it gives me such a peaceful feeling.

a thought

" Keep your head up and your spirits high because if you don't life will pass you by"

Back to work

well my vacation is over it came and went before I knew it.
I returned back to work last Friday
I did enjoy my time being off but I feel like I did not get to do some of
the things I had wanted and hoped to do. well maybe this was the way
it was supposed to be! and hopefully when I am on break again I will
do the things I hope to do!!!

The first week back to school is CRAZY ( and really the school I work for does not start
until the 13!) but this week we have been catching up on emails and phone messages that
were left when we were on vacation. and also letting families come check out new school
books for classes.

hate to say it but I am already looking forward to my Christmas break when I am off for two weeks!!

Being positive

At the age of sixteen I find that my daughter is a much stronger teenager
than I was at her age in many areas,
everyday I am more and more profoundly amazed by her.

she uses her creativity in many ways and her favorite is to make collages or
take photos from different sources and then find quotes that she likes to
go with the photo.

recently she redecorated her room
and took her favorite photos from magazines and placed quotes she liked. I tell her it is the wall of empowerment. I really love the above photo, she sees things so greatly and feels the passion. she has told me over and over how she knows the Lord will lead her to the right guy in her life when the time is right, and watching her friends that are dating and the struggles they go through seems to impact her. She is a much stronger young lady than I was at her age. She is a normal teenager with some of the same struggles in life but yet her faith keeps her grounded and sustained
In her room she also has a dry erase board where she writes a daily quote and has her friends write positive things she calls that her "Truth Box"

she awakens the feelings that over the years I simply have misplaced in my self and to be honest it is such a good feeling to be embracing those feelings again.

( thanks for all your prayers regarding her school- God has answered and she
will be returning in Aug)