Sand and Stone

TWO FRIENDS WERE WALKING

THROUGH THE DESERT.

DURING SOME POINT OF THE

JOURNEY, THEY HAD AN

ARGUME NT ; AND ONE FRIEND

SLAPPED THE OTHER ONE

IN THE FACE.
THE ONE WHO GOT SLAPPED

WAS HURT, BUT WITHOUT

SAYING ANYTHING,

WROTE IN THE SAND:

TODAY MY BEST FRIEND

SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE.

THEY KEPT ON WALKING,

UNTIL THEY FOUND AN OASIS,

WHERE THEY DECIDED

TO TAKE A BATH.

THE ONE WHO HAD BEEN

SLAPPED GOT STUCK IN THE

MIRE AND STARTED DROWNING,

BUT THE FRIEND S AV ED HIM.

AFTER HE RECOVERED FROM

THE NEAR DROWNING,

HE WROTE ON A STONE:

'TODAY MY BEST FRIEND

SAVED MY LIFE '.

THE FRIEND WHO H A D SL APPED

AND SAVED HIS BEST FRIEND

ASKED HIM, 'AFTER I HURT YOU,

YOU WROTE IN THE SAND AND NOW,

YOU WRITE ON A STONE, WHY?'

THE FRIEND REPLIED

'WHEN SOMEONE HURTS US

WE SHOULD WRITE I T DOWN

IN SAND, WHERE WINDS OF

FORGIVENESS CAN ERASE IT AWAY.

BUT, WHEN SOMEONE DOES

SOMETHING GOOD FOR US,

WE MUST ENGRAVE IT IN STONE

WHERE NO WIND

CAN EVER ERASE IT.'

LEARN TO WRITE

YOUR HURTS IN

THE SAND AND TO

CARVE YOUR

BENEFITS IN STONE.

THEY SAY IT TAKES A

MINUTE TO FIND A SPECIAL

PERSON, AN HOUR TO

APPRECIATE THEM, A DAY

TO LOVE THEM, BUT THEN

AN ENTIRE LIFE

TO FORGET THEM.

What words of wisdom to live by and I hope that every day I can remember these words and forgive those that I need to forgive and grow to love them dearly who hurt me.

A little of this and a little of that

We have had a lot of rain the last few days and I found this site that has some beautiful pictures of rain

http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/dynoGallDetail.asp?photoID=505608&catID=371&contestCatID=&rowNumber=38&camID=.

I also found this site for snow

http://www.bigfoto.com/themes/nature/winter/index.htm.

But I am really hoping for days like these pictures

http://www.wildnatureimages.com/Spring_Summer.htm.

Hope you have a wonderful day in whatever weather you maybe having today.

(I tried to link the websites, but I did not get it figured out.)

One of those weeks

It has been a long week and the days seem to be slowly going by. I wish I was home and not working everyday including Saturday. The kids are taken care of by Grandma and our wonderful neighbor and friend. I miss not being home when they get home from school and miss the fun we have after school and catching up for the day. Only two more weeks of this stuff and hopefully have a day or two (HOPEFULLY MORE) off.

I am still trying to get the inside of the house painted upstairs and I am about 3/4 of the way done. I have not worked out in weeks and I HATE IT!! But have resolved to kick booty tonight after I get the kids in bed. I don't like feeling this way.

Hope all of you are having a great week and day!!

I WON!!! This was the best give away ever!!! Thanks Tanja at On that Note. I received it in the mail yesterday and those carrot cookies are to die for. I have to find out where she got them, even my kids loved them.

The Tricycle, Bunny and eggs look great on my entry table.

(Photo courtesy of Tanja, Hope you don't mind)

Poor Paeton

She got up this morning and was in such a good mood, until she walked outside to catch the bus. She saw the snow and started crying. I asked her what was wrong and she said that she was tired of the cold, the snow and the wind. She went on to say that it was SPRING and that it was not suppose to snow in the SPRING!!! I told her sorry, but it does snow in the Spring because of where we live. She was not happy with my answer. I felt so sad for her and I completely understand how she feels.

SPRING

It is finally here!!! I am LOVING the wamer weather and so excited that we can spend a few hours outside after school. I am glad that Spring and Summer are finally here and it makes me want to do the "Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy" dance, LOL!!!

Have a great weekend!!!

76 Questions you may have never been asked

First thing you wash in the shower? My hair

What color is your favorite hoodie?: Red

Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Yes

Do you plan outfits? No, I wake up and put whatever I feel that day on

How are you feeling RIGHT now? Horrible, I have a cold

Tell me about the last dream you remember having? I honestly don't remember

Did you meet anybody new today? No

What are you craving right now? Sweet anything Sweet

Do you floss? Yes, If I remember

What comes to mind when I say cabbage? Coleslaw

Are you emotional? No

Have you ever counted to 1,000? Yes, with my kids

Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? lick

Do you like your hair? Today, yes

Do you like yourself? Yes

Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? yes

What are you listening to right now? The printer humming and the clock tick-tocking

Are your parents strict? NO

Would you go sky diving? I have always wanted to, but don't think I ever would

Do you like cottage cheese? yes, with peaches, pineapple and strawberries

Have you ever met a celebrity? Yes, Danny Glover

Do you rent movies often? Every Friday Night we eat pizza (homemade) and watch a movie
together as a family

Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in? No

Have you made a prank phone call? Yes

Ever been on a train? yes

Brown or white eggs? Whatever is on sale

Do you have a cell-phone? yes

Do you use chap stick? Yes, under my lipstick

Do you own a gun? Not me, but hubby does

Can you use chop sticks? Yes

Who are you going to be with tonight? My hubby

Are you forgiving? I would like to think I am

Ever been in love? absolutely

What is your best friend doing tomorrow? I don't know

Ever have cream puffs? Yummy

Last time you cried? ????

What was the last question you asked? If my kids had their homework done

Favorite time of the year? Spring/Summer

Do you have any tattoos? Yes

Are you sarcastic? Yes

Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? No

Ever walked into a wall? Many times

Favorite color? Blue

Have you ever slapped someone? Yes

Is your hair curly? Yes

What was the last CD you bought? Good Question, I don't remember. Oh it might have been
Fergie

Do looks matter? sometimes

Could you ever forgive a cheater? NOPE

Is your phone bill sky high? No

Do you like your life right now? Yes

Do you sleep with the TV on? No, no tv's allowed in bedrooms. I don't like them in there

Can you handle the truth? Yes

Do you have good vision? Yes, with my contact in

Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? No

How often do you talk on the phone? Everyday

The last person you held hands with? My kids at bed time

What are you wearing? Blue workout pants, blue t-shirt and a blue hoodie

What is your favorite animal? Black Panther

Can you hola hoop? Yes, If I try a few times

What was the most recent thing you bought? Groceries at Winco

Have you ever crawled through a window? yes