Who is Against Me??

Tyler's class just finished reading a story about Nathan Hale. We all remember the story or at least the famous line "I regret that I have but one life..."

Take time to listen to the song that plays on my blog by Fernando Ortega; "Lord of Eternity". One of the lines says:

"You are my defender

Who is against me?

No one can trouble or harm me, if you are my strength"

Nathan Hale went to death unafraid. He had written letters to his family proclaiming his love and loyalty to them and his country.

This is the stuff of good literature.

Happy Birthday Emily

Friday was my sweet friend Emily's birthday so some of us got together tonight to celebrate. We met at Bigg's Diner and even though it took awhile for us to get our dinner, the delay gave us all time to catch up. The kids sang songs they have learned at preschool, the babies entertained us with their smiles and Melissa kept us all happy with her beautiful laugh! The best part was just being together to celebrate Emily's special day. Happy Birthday Em!

The Pleasure of Your Company

Bella likes for us to wait outside for her while she "potties". As you all know, she is a very insecure doggie. Tonight I was waiting for her when the little dog from next door wandered into the yard. Bella stopped "mid-potty" and came running to me! I'm such a softie when it comes to babies, little children, big children, doggies, friends...

You all know where to run if you need some comfort!

CHOCOLATE!!!

I came across dark chocolate peppermint frappacino today while waiting for my prescription to be filled. All of a sudden, I pictured a roaring fire (don't have) snow falling (don't have) and a cup of peppermint hot chocolate (thankfully, have!). Don't you just love this time of year? It is only October 5th and already I am transported to the Winter months. That's o.k. This is sooo comforting :-)

Sleep, sleep, s l e e p...

I don't know how many of you remember the old Sominex commericial promising sleep, sleep, sleep. I have an ailment which doesn't allow me a good night's sleep. It gives me time to plan, dream, worry, obsess...anything but sleep. So I read about a "natural" sleep aid, Calms Forte, that promises a good night's sleep without side effects. If I wasn't sooo sleepy, I would drive right on over to Bruno's where I know they sell homeopathic remedies and buy some. Maybe tomorrow when I'm more "rested". As for tonight, I'll stay up and solve the world's problems. Prayer requests anyone???

craft materials

As many of you know, I have recently taken a job at Tyler's school. I am a yard duty aide, teacher's aide and after school program coordinator. What I really need is craft materials so the kids can just let go and create. I'm not so much looking for organized crafts (I will do those from time to time) but the raw materials that will allow them to create. There is nothing like a pile of great resources to get the creative juices flowing! These kids have had a long day and just need to unwind. If you can donate craft materials, that would be great!! Even if it is scraps of material, one bottle of glue, glitter, etc; the kids would greatly appreciate it! Pass this on to everyone you know :-)

The Reading Room

We rented a movie from Netflix this past week titled "The Reading Room". A man makes a promise to his wife that he will open a reading room when she dies. This is a room where anyone can come and read or learn to read. He faces opposition from the neighborhood in a big way. I won't tell you anymore. If you can request this movie from Netflix, Blockbuster, etc. please do. I hope you won't be disappointed :-)