First Love

 

When Guy came home from elementary school Dad noticed a couple of love notes from a girl in his class named Trinity.

Dad:  "Guy, it looks like Trinity is in love with you."

(Dad thought Guy would turn red or deny it, but instead...) 

Guy: "Oh yes. She really loves me and I am falling in love with her. I love her and like her a lot."

Dad:  "Oh wow!  She must be really nice and pretty."

Guy:  "She sure is. My Love meter is pegged!"

 

Making a Difference

Linda Smith

Was honored to cut the ribbon on Concepcion's first-ever community library -- a project initiated and brought to reality by Reading Village's amazing teens!

 

So proud of my cousin, Linda.  She is making a difference in the world!

 

What A Sport

This guy is  living life!  So proud of him!
Check out http://www.kplr11.com/videogallery/67418433/News/Challenged-Wrestler-Shows-What-Sportsmanship-Means

Ride On

Another Aiden story.....

Aiden and Mom recently spent a sunny weekend afternoon on an empty parking lot in their subdivision.  Mom was bound and determined to teach her second-grade boy to ride his bike independently.  Aiden was not as enthused as Mom hoped he would be. 

Mom:  Don't you want to be able to ride your bike all by yourself?
Aiden:  Riding a bike is overrated.
Mom:  But, you have such a nice bike.
Aiden:  Give my bike to someone that will appreciate it more.

Having practiced for a good chunk of time, Aiden was becoming quite good at riding his bike---in a straight line.  Mom wanted him to practice turning corners.  In an effort to reward him for all his hard work and encourage him to persevere, Mom told Aiden she would buy him the DSI he had been desperately yearning for WHEN he could ride his bike around the perimeter of the parking lot all by himself.  Hearing the news, Aiden took off like a shot to complete a lap around the lot. 

Once again, he looked good on the straightaways.  When approaching all the corners, his bike would come to a stop and he would Fred Flinstone it around the corner.  Pedaling resumed after each corner.  Beaming, he pulled up next to Mom having completed his lap.

Aiden:  Okay, let's go get in the van and drive to buy my DSI.
Mom:  Oh, Aiden.  I meant you have to do the entire lap without your feet touching the ground.
Aiden:  (Sighing)  Well, I see the conditions have changed. 

APPRECIATION

This past weekend my hometown had Homecoming festivities at the high school. The kids have spirit games all week long that lead up to the parade and homecoming game on Friday night. The town is buzzing with a current of excitement, because our football team is destined to win the conference---GO EAGLES!

Saturday night is the Coronation. The high school boys get dressed in tuxedos while the girls wear unbelievable dresses. A ceremony is held before the dance to crown the king and queen and then the dance begins. All of this is followed by diner out and after parties. This is a BIG DEAL in our town. Although we are just middle-class American, Coronation is taken seriously...So seriously that party buses limos and even Hummer limos can be seen taking the high school students to their destinations.

Upon seeing one such limo drive down their street, Denise's eight-year-old daughter Madelyn looks up at her and says, "Wow! They must really appreciate their daughter."

Smart girl. She is getting Mom and Dad primed for her turn in six short years.

Dear Jerilyn

Be strong in the Lord, and never give up hope. You're going to do great things. I already know. God's got His hand on you, so don't live life in fear. Forgive and forget, but don't forget why you're here. Take your time and pray. Thank God for each day. His love will find a way. These are the words I would say. ("The Words I would Say"---Sidewalk Prophets)

There could never be a more beautiful you. Don't buy the lies, disguises and hoops they make you jump through. You were made to fill a purpose only you could do. So, there could never be a more beautiful you.("More Beautiful You"---Jonny Diaz)

You know I have always said, "God Must Have Spent a Little More Time On You" ('N Sync)and I believe it.

Have a WONDERFUL year as you start your college career. I pray you make life-long friends,discover your many talents and passions, and follow your dreams. ANYTHING is possible. I believe in you!