Keep your eyes on on the finish line:)

OBSTACLES ARE THOSE FRIGHTFUL THINGS YOU SEE WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR EYES OFF YOUR GOAL :
HENRY FORD

Crailsheim Germany 1984:)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BABY BOY

our baby boy is born in Crailsheim
Life is great
a small miracle on a Wednesday morning
a golf day for the doctor
a 10 AM deadline

a little boy who smiles and he lights up the world
A man has taken his place in the world today
following his destiny to success


singing , dancing and playing, that's our baby boy
a calm man with purpose has taken his place

but just 24 years ago he was our baby

he goes to kindergarten and learns to read many books
a smart man who teaches us so much daily now

but just 24 years ago he was our baby

he travels the world and always shines
a man of integrity that does the right thing


the baby boy is now a man who shares his joy with so many
he is the man who shines through all darkness
he shares his thoughful heart with a smile
he is the baby boy , who just 24 years ago
arrived in Crailsheim


our young man
but he will always be that baby boy
just like that morning in Crailsheim


ich liebe dich
Guten Tag,
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!
go visit Crailsheim today (below link)

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finding wisdom:)

True Wisdom is knowing we know nothing:)

Smilemaker is running:)

so it is official, I have taken on running:) yes believe it, it's the true:)
as of today my day is full of running so for the next 30 days I will not be on to blog too much, my run is fast and furious:)
so I will return when I have a true inspiration or laugh to write:) enjoy the run:)




Run toward the challenges

Of course it's difficult. That's what makes it so valuable.
The time, effort and commitment you put into reaching the goal have their own rewards, over and above the achievement itself. They make you stronger, more disciplined, and more effective.

When great effort is called for, great opportunities abound. When challenges and difficulties surround you, there is much value to be created.

Instead of cursing the need for sustained and focused effort, be genuinely thankful for the chance. For you are designed and equipped to get things done, and life is superbly rewarding when you do.

When difficult work is called for, step quickly forward with enthusiasm. It is truly your moment to shine, to grow, and to create according to your best expectations.

Run toward the challenges. It is in those challenges that you will fulfill your greatest dreams.

-- Ralph Marston

push toward the son:)

are you the flower or are you the snow?



Courage is not the towering oak that sees storms come and go; it is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow.

-Alice Mackenzie Swaim

silly smilemaker day:)

The fact that there is a photo of these two together means I have to print this top ten list:)




Top Ten List: Why Elvis Will Replace Jesus"


10. His motto "Taking Care of Business" appeals to the power structure better than "Jesus Saves."
9. White jumpsuits are more practical than white robes in most parts of the world.
8. Elvis had better songs!
7. Elvis had sex!
6. Elvis approved of his followers having sex!
5. The Presley-Jackson Estate will probably own most of the world anyway.
4. JC's disciples drove camels; Elvis' disciples drove Caddies. Which would you rather be?
3. You don't have to starve yourself to emulate Elvis.
2. JC's followers learned "turn the other cheek." Elvis' followers learned karate.
1. You're still reading this.

bible chat

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fort gordon teen bible chat

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Enjoy the sun:)

A person should set his goals as early as he can and devote all his energy and talent to getting there. With enough effort, he may achieve it. Or he may find something that is even more rewarding. But in the end, no matter what the outcome, he will know he has been alive.”
Walt Disney

Smilemaker is fired up:)

how do you spread the word?

think about it and go do it today

Smilemaker is ready to dance:)

all week I have been dancing and singing, and you know what
it is so much fun
to do what the spirit moves you to do:) I am sure that God's plan is always changing and always fun:)
keep smiling and enjoy the power of Jesus;)

smilemaker wants to be brave:)

Jesus gives us the power to be brave:)
what a simple statement, but a very powerful one:)

The power to help others:)

Put a spark back into your life : )
give a hand to someone with out expecting anything in return:) it is the most powerful thing that you can do today.

Smilemaker is Thankful:)

The last five years:)

An Inspirational Thought
The World Is Our Classroom
by Catherine Pulsifer
I recently read some of H. Jackson Brown, Jr's work. He has one piece that is titled, Live and Learn and Pass It On. Here is a partial piece of that work:

I've learned that...
I've learned that most of the things I worry about never happen. -age 64
I've learned that every great achievement was once considered impossible. -age 47
I've learned that you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. -age 7
I've learned that if there were no problems there would be no opportunities. -age 19
I've learned that it doesn't cost anything to be nice. -age 66
I've learned that the important thing is not what others think of me but what I think of me. -age 38

His work got me thinking. If we kept a journal and each year on our birthday we wrote the most significant thing that occurred in our life, and what we learned from this, then we would have a legacy to pass on to our children. Think of your last five years, what one thing did you learn that you would share with someone that you love. Here are my thoughts on what I have learned:


THIS IS A GREAT CONCEPT:
HERE ARE MY MOST SIGNIFICANT THING FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS: read and write your own:)

2003: I've learned that if it seems too good to be true, it is:)
2004: I've learned that keeping up with image is harmful:)
2005: I've learned that true faith and friendship is truly a gift from God:)
2006: I've learned that the hardest step to take is the first:)
2007: I've learned that hard work pays off with time and persistance :)

take a moment and write down what you have learned ;)

a time to take a breath:)

This has been a explosive week,
first day of summer school on Monday, and of course my little people, (age 6-8)
were excited and happy to be back in school. so excited that one had to be send to the office
for using a bad word. he won't be back since it was very offensive.

today Bio exam:))) I have been studying for several days, not sure how I did yet,
but I am very proud of my self I feel as if I am getting it. (I took myself off the meds and the fog is lifting)
so I have a few days of craziness coming: VBS around the corner , baby shower on Saturday and for now
I don't remember much more, other than it is all coming very fast. How do I have time to write, well , I have a ten minute break tonight between class and lab and I am treating myself to a blog:) enjoy your day and remember to smile, it could be worse:)

Smile:) and expect nothing :)

Expect nothing. Live frugally on surprise.

Alice Walker

a week for several smiles:)

The window to my soul:)
it is sometimes sunny:)
it is sometimes foggy, but it always has light that shines in;)
some of the light that I saw this week:)