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Jun. 26, 2009

Rain, Rain ~ Go Away!

It has been rainy and damp for over a week now, and the forecast for the next 4-5 days is for the same!!! Is the sun ever going to shine again????? I wouldn't mind so much, if there wasn't so much humidity in the air! A constant state of "stickyness" is no fun!!!! Oh well, the plants are LOVING this weather!

Posted by Kim on Jun. 26, 2009 at 9:49 AM • Shared blessings (2) • Share a blessing • Permanent

Jun. 9, 2009

It has been so long.....

Posted in Everyday Happenings

It has been so long since I have posted anything of my long neglected Blog! Life has a funny way of getting in the way of things. Life ~or should I say Facebook! Since I signed in to Facebook, my Blog has been sadly pushed to the side! I hope to remedy that by checking in with my blog, and begin posting again.

I celebrated my 40th birthday yesterday, and for my present, my husband is finally redoing my Dining room. Yay!!!! I can hardly wait!! I hope to post the progress of the transformation over the next few months (yes, it will take that long), as my husband works shift work. Stay tuned!

Well, the hockey game is on (go Penguins!!!!), so I will say goodnight. Hopefully it won't take me so long to drop by again!

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May. 4, 2009

I Love this song!!!! "When God Ran" sung by the Kingsmen

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Apr. 20, 2009

Friendship

Posted in Food for Thought

I don't know if the following story is true or not, but it's message is too powerful NOT to share!

One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books.

I thought to myself, 'Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd.'

I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on.

As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him.. He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes

My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him as he crawled around looking for his glasses, and I saw a tear in his eye. As I handed him his glasses, I said, 'Those guys are jerks.'    They really should get lives.

' He looked at me and said, 'Hey thanks!'   There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived.   As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before. He said he had gone to private school before now. I would have never hung out with a private school kid before.

We talked all the way home, and I carried some of his books. He turned out to be a pretty cool kid.   I asked him if he wanted to play a little football with my friends
He said yes.

We hung out all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him, and my    friends thought the same of him.

Monday morning came, and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again. I stopped him and said, 'Boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books everyday!   ' He just laughed and handed me half the books.

Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends..   When we were seniors we began to think about college.   Kyle decided on Georgetown and I was going to Duke. I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a problem. He was going to be a doctor and I was going for business on a football scholarship..

Kyle was valedictorian of our class.   I teased him all the time about being a nerd. He had to prepare a speech for graduation.   I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak

Graduation day, I saw Kyle..   He looked great.   He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school.   He filled out and actually looked good in glasses. He had more dates than I had and all the girls loved him. Boy, sometimes I was jealous! Today was one of those days.

I could see that he was nervous about his speech. So, I smacked him on the back and said, 'Hey, big guy, you'll be great!'   He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and smiled. ' Thanks,' he said.

As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began 'Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years.   Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach...but mostly your friends...   I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a story.'

I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the first day we met.   He had planned to kill himself over the weekend.   He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home.

He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. 'Thankfully, I was saved.   My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable..'   I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment.   I saw his Mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile.   Not until that moment did I realize it's depth.

Never underestimate the power of your actions..   With one small gesture you can change a person's life.   For better or for worse.

God puts us all in each others lives to impact one another in some way. Look for God in others.

'Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.' There is no beginning or end.. Yesterday is history.   Tomorrow is a mystery.   Today is a gift.

Posted by Kim on Apr. 20, 2009 at 10:14 AM • Shared blessings (1) • Share a blessing • Permanent

Mar. 16, 2009

Simple Woman's Daybook

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For Today... March 16, 2009

Outside my window... the sun is shining, the air is crisp, and I hear a few birds singing.

I am thinking... how Spring is just around the corner, and how I LOVE to wake up to the sounds of the birds singing outside my window!

From the learning rooms... No "learning" this week. It is Spring Break!

I am thankful for... the kindness of neighbors

From the kitchen... not really sure. Probably just something quick and easy

I am wearing... a denim skirt, beige T-shirt, and a beige cardigan.

I am reading... Home Educating with Confidence by the Boyers

I am hoping... warmer temperatures that will take away all of the snow

I am creating... homemade cards

I am hearing... nothing. My children are sound asleep, snug in their beds.

Around the house... laundry that needs to be done, dishes that didn't get done last night, and purging that needs to be done in the livingroom.

One of my favorite things... a nice leisurely walk in the woods

A few plans for the rest of the week... Sleepover tomorrow night with my soon to be 13 year old daughter and eight of her friends. Continue "purging" my home of unnecessary things. Celebrating my Daughter's 13th birthday on Saturday!

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

The birthday girl (young woman)

Posted by Kim on Mar. 16, 2009 at 11:14 PM • Shared blessings (1) • Share a blessing • Permanent

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