CONGRATULATIONS BABY GIRL!!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
My Baby Girl Graduated Today!!
My baby girl graduated the 8th grade today. This is such a milestone for her. We have both really struggled the last year. As of February she wasn't going to graduate and was going to have to repeat the 8th grade. I put her in a new school in a new city and SHE DID IT!! She even graduated with a 3.5 GPA. This is one of the PROUDEST moments!! I am one PROUD momma.
CONGRATULATIONS BABY GIRL!!
CONGRATULATIONS BABY GIRL!!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
How Time Flies
Oh my! I haven't blogged in some time. Life has been crazy! Here's hoping I can get back to blogging often.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Outreach's...
As an Outreach Coordinator alot of time is spent communicating and working out the logistics. You develop friendships and outlooks you may not have had before. Here are a couple pictures of some great people I have met; been able to work with, and have developed friendships with... I am TRULY blessed to have been able to work with them all and look for more pictures to come of some more amazing people...
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| Paul Patu, Me, & Saul Patu Two WONDERFUL men who have hearts of gold! (Yes Saul is an ex_NFL & Arena football player) |
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| Chad Brownstein, David Katina, Joe Onosai, Roy Yamamoto, Scott Sonada, Andy P. Shon Kihewa (In front with the white shirt) & Derek |
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| Joe Onosai, Me, David Katina, & Chad Brownstein |
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| Me & Joe Onosai (Yes Joe is an Ex-Dallas Cowboys football player) An AMAZING man with a heart for Jesus |
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| David Katina & I (Yes David is "The Katina's" brother. David is a pastor) Another AMAZING man with the love for Jesus |
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| Keoki, Me, & Gavin Two fantastic brothers in Christ |
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| Chad Brownstein & I Chad is an AMAZING Producer!! An amazing guy all around. He has a GREAT gift & is SUCH a pleasure to work with. |
Friday, December 10, 2010
Winter Family Pictures
A couple of weekends ago the kids and I went and had family pictures taken. What a fun two and a half hours it was. Here are a couple pictures from the photo shoot. A BIG "Thank You" to Day Ann Knight Photography!!!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
The Wooden Bowl
I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl tomorrow, a week from now, a month from now, a year from now.
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A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson.
The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered.
The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and
failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.
The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess.
'We must do something about father,' said the son. 'I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.'
So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner.
There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner.
Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.
When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone.
Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.
The four-year-old watched it all in silence.
One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor.
He asked the child sweetly, 'What are you making?' Just as sweetly, the boy responded,
'Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up. The four-year-old smiled and went back to work..'
The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.
That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table.
For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason,
neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.
On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things:
a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a 'life..'
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back sometimes.
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you but, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.
People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
I've learned that you should pass this on to everyone you care about .I just did.
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A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson.
The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered.
The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and
failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.
The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess.
'We must do something about father,' said the son. 'I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.'
So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner.
There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner.
Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.
When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone.
Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.
The four-year-old watched it all in silence.
One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor.
He asked the child sweetly, 'What are you making?' Just as sweetly, the boy responded,
'Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up. The four-year-old smiled and went back to work..'
The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.
That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table.
For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason,
neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.
On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things:
a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a 'life..'
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back sometimes.
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you but, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.
People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
I've learned that you should pass this on to everyone you care about .I just did.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
MS Walk & Relay for Life
Today we signed up for the MS Walk on Saturday November 6, 2010 at the Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Gardens. We are a part of "Team Cupie Cakes". I am so proud to be walking and helping raise money for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and I can't wait until then. The kids and I will have TONS of fun.
I am also working on getting a team together for "Relay for Life". Another great cause that needs our involvement. Stay tuned for more updates on both causes...
I am also working on getting a team together for "Relay for Life". Another great cause that needs our involvement. Stay tuned for more updates on both causes...
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