Friday, November 7, 2008

The Note

My husband was outside working in our shed, and I wanted to tell him something.  I sent T outside to give him a note.  He told me that he wanted a note so while he was outside I wrote him a quick note.  The note said
Tyler, Mommy Loves You, Love Mommy
 I folded it up and put his name on the outside of the note.  When he came in I  gave him that note.  His face lit up.  He asked me to read it to him, so I did.

He had to keep that note in his back pocket.  I went out with some friends and when I got home my husband showed me where the note was.  He told me that he was to keep it there to keep the note safe.  He was also instructed to make sure that the doors were locked so that no one would steel the note.

A simple note is a great way to reach out to others.  I never realised how much this little note that I wrote my son would mean to him. 

This made me think, if taking the time to send someone a little note would make them smile.  I am sure that a little note could make a person's day.  I know as a mom, I am going to during special times put little notes to Ty out so that he will always know that he is loved and feel special.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Teaching

I love teaching.  For me it is a great way to be able to serve God.  I work with Eight Graders.
Working with Eith graders has become challenging for me reciently.  I am not sure how to get and hold their attention.  After being in school all day, they find that they are not able to pay attention or do the work that is neccessary to do well in the class.

I pray that I will teach these students.   I pray that something that I am attempting to teach them will stick with them and make a difference in there lives.

It is hard to do a job that you will not be thanked for.  A job that is thankless, but might just effect one person in a way that they will be able to live their life beter and more fully

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Family & Voting

Being out at the lake is so relaxing.  I know that watching the boys run round and play is nice for myself, but it is also nice for my husband.  They love being up at the lake because it is a different place for them to run and play in.

We decided to take the boys to the Toldeo Zoo today.  We have never been there, so it was nice to explore a new zoo.  I wish my patients was a little more, I think that I would have enjoyed the zoo more.  I got a picture of the boys walking and holding hands (I will edit the post and add the picture when I get it off the camera)

After the zoo we took them to the park that my mother-in-law took my husband to growing up and they loved running around playing (again pictures to follow)

We are home now and waiting for the election results.  I truely believe no matter what happens we have a historical election and our country is going to see some changes.  I just pray that they are good changes!

Monday, November 3, 2008

Election

I am so thankful for the right to vote and to voice my opinion.  My problem is I honestly do not feel that anyone really cares about the vote.  I am very interested in seeing who will become the next President.  My concern is will they do anything to change.

I understand and agree that we have to do all that we can to help others.  My problem is that you can do so much to help others, and still hurt youself.  I feel that we feel that we have to constantly go out and help others.  Provide food and shelter for everyone, everywhere in the world. 

The problem with that is that we are forgetting about the people who live here.  The people here in the United States who do not have food or shelter.  We are forgetting about taking care of our families because we are too concerned with taking care of everyone else.

I am honestly not sure if it matters who gets elected because who ever has the most money and the loudest voice will be the people heard.  If you are struggling now, you will continue to struggle.  If you are wealthy you will continue to be wealthy.

What we need is something to be done to fix the problems here first.  If we can not fix the problems at home we will never be successful anywhere else!

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Family

Having some quiet time to myself I realised how much children have changed my life.  I never thought that I could worry so much about someone else.  Even when my children are safe in bed I am constantly worried about them.

I want to make sure that I am doing everything for my children. 
  1. I want to teach them how to love someone unconditionally.  It is a unique quality to love someone so much.
  2. I want to teach them the value and importance of sharing.  I find that sharing is much more than just allowing others to have your toys.  It is something that is needed in business.
  3. I want to teach them the importance of trust.  That trust is fragile.  It must be earned, and it is important to keep.  It is also important to trust others, with out getting hurt.
These are not easy lessons.  They are lessons tha I still struggle with every day.  I want to give my children what they need in this world to be successful

Saturday, November 1, 2008

All Saints Day

I have been thinking today about the meaning of All Saints Day.  I know that this is a day that is to honor those who have gone before us.  I like to take a few minutes to myself to think about my family members that I miss.

I have been thinking alot about my grandfather lately.  I miss him so much.  He passed away just before T was born.  It has been 4 years, and it seems like yesterday.  

I wish he could have got to meet my boys.  He would have loved to see them play and run around.  I know that he is looking over us and smiling.


Today I am saying a special prayer for everyone we have lost and miss.  Today I am thankful for the wonderful members of my family.  I know that they are there to help me, love me and guide me.


This is a special day, a day for me to honor so many wonderful people who have touched my life in special ways.