October 25th

Today is the birthday of one of my favorite people in all the world!  Paro, as we affectionately call her, was born this day some time ago.  When I started teaching she welcomed me with open arms not only to the school, but into her home and family!  She has been like my mom away from home.  I don't know what life would be like without her funny antics at school, her generous spirit, and her sweet personality!  I love you Paro!  Thank you for being in my life!


If I couldn't laugh I just would go insane, If we couldn't laugh we just would go insane, If we weren't all crazy we would go insane. 
Jimmy Buffett 

Wishful Thinking

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.  Ephesians 4:29  

AKA: If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.

Wouldn't it be nice if we could all put this into practice...just sayin'.  I'm talking to myself here too.  

Friends Forever

There are some people in my life who I know will be life-long friends.  People that, despite distance and time, will always hold a piece of my heart.  I have been blessed to have a few deep, life-changing friendships.  Some of the best and worst memories of my life include these people.  They know me in a way that takes real time and real adversity.  Some I may only talk to as little as every few months, or only see once a year if I'm lucky, but I treasure those times.  I wish I could keep these friends close.  I wish I could see and talk to them everyday, but life moves on and we all have to go our own ways.  I love these people more than words can say and know that because of them I am a better person.   After a short FB chat with one of my friends forever tonight I kept singing my old Girl Scouts song in my head...

        Make new friends, but keep the old.

        One is silver and the other gold.

You are more precious than gold to me friends!  I am so thankful for you!   

A man of many companions may come to ruin, 
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.  Proverbs 18:24