Disney 2009

What's Most Important

After a very emotionally draining couple of days, I've come to a realization what is most important......1) When you come home, are you happy what you did all day, or do you look back and wish you hadn't done the things you have done. 2) Did you treat others the way you want to be treated (although you may not get that in return). 3) Do you find yourself complaining about things that are selfish gain.
If you start feeling sorry for yourself, that's the time to really dig in and push away all the selfishnessness and do for others...Now, I didn't say it was easy.. I think it's one of the hardest things to do. But, the reward is great!!
There are times that I feel I get a raw deal, or they've overlooked me or my kids. The hardest is when it's your kids.....I guess it's the mom in me....Protect!! But I can't always protect. So, the lesson learned....keep the right attitude, and in turn you will be one to receive the blessing and the reward both on this earth and in the promised life beyond!!

Not what I expected

Baseball is still underway at my house...It is now offically tournaments. My son, Demetri, hit his first home run in the District tournament Monday night. I had always knew he could do it, but when it happened, I still was in shock......It took a while to sink in. He and I both were crying. Demetri has been truly blessed to be great at all things he puts his mind to.

It doesn't matter if we don't win another ball game..it doesn't matter if he never hits another one, although I think he will, I will always know that my son came out and shined for a moment in time that will live in my memory forever.

Sometimes all you can say is Thank you!!

Making a Difference

Sometimes I feel a little overwhelmed....With all that's going on. I now have two teenagers in the house, and an eight year old full of questions. I work full time, then come home to another full time job.... a mom, cook, laundrymat, wife, housekeeper....the list goes on.
I was doing the laundry the other day, when Joseph, the eight year old, came over to me and said, "Mom, I just wanted to come over and say I Love You." I looked at him and he looked at me, and he gave me a big hug, and then ran off. I stopped for a minute, and thought, "Okay, now I can keep going. I am making a difference, especially in the eyes of my eight year old.

Happy 13th, Demetri

Trumpet Man

This morning, Demetri, along with two other students played the Star Spangled Banner for their field day. Oh, I guess I'm a little proud. What mom wouldn't be. They did great!!!