Another Angel in Heavan

Well another school year is coning to an end.  I had to give a summary of my year.  I have so enjoyed this group of children I have had.  I am not always able to say that.  They have stirved in all areas and have made me very proud.  There is some sadness to this school year ending.  A former student who was in third grade died in a car accident over Memorial Day weekend.    I love my students.  I have them for 180 days and just because they leave they are still mine.  I always tell them that.  "Remember, I had you first"  We had prayer on the third grade hallway before the students got there.  The presence of God could sure be felt.  Even though we may not understand; God needed him  John 14:18  Jesus says he will come to us to comfort us.  That is my prayer for the family today. 

As this year comes to an end.  It also brings an end to my son's highschool years.  Yes, he is graduating and I couldn't be more proud of him.  As one of my friends said "Phase one done!! Now to get them through college!!!"

Time fliles

Time has sure flown by.  I have loved and cherished every moment.  My son's senior prom was this weekend.  It was bittersweet moment.   So proud of where he is in his life and the young man he has become.  I can't believe he is grown up.  It seems like just yesterday I was packing his lunch.   

Inches count too!!

I am reminded inches count!!! I have lost more in inches than pounds but that is good thing!!! This is much slower coming off than the low carb diet was.  However, I think I am learning more.  So I am giving a showout for weightwatchers  program.  Excerise is the key.  I think it is always the key.  I am cooking some great recipes also!!  Did you know you can take a regular brownie mix.  Do not add the oil or the eggs.  Get a can of black beans and drain well.  Then put the beans back in the can and fill with water.  Dump the can with the beans in the blender.  When it is smooth, pour than in your brownie mix.   It is very moist.   Hubby did not like it.  My girlfriends at work did!!  I have not tried this yet but you can take a cake mix and instead of oil or eggs  you add diet drink to the mix.

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Life is but a vapor

As I think about the events that happened on Saturday in Arizonia I am deeply saddened.  I knew not one of them personally but yet feel the loss of life as if I did.  Our life is but a vapor.  We don't know when our last breath will be.  Live each day like it might be your last.  Take time for family, friends and yourselves.

I also lost a dear co-worker this week.  The head custodian at my school.  He had been there since the beginning of  my career.  He always made sure I had everything I needed for my classroom.  He would fuss when I would fill out a request form more than once a month but he always filled the order.  He could be gruff but his bark was worse than his bite  Sometimes when I would ask him for things he would tell me to go to Wal-Mart.   I am going to miss him. 

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