Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Thoughtful Tuesday

I am currently putting together a GED celebration to recognize all of my participants that have passed the GED test. I would like for the school district to purchase each participant a t-shirt with a motivational saying on it. I don't want the shirt to "advertise" that they have a GED but just something that will remind them of what they have accomplished.

I searched the internet and have come up with a list of 14 saying that I felt would be appropriate for the occassion. I then had the students pick their topic 3 from the list and then tallied the results.

I would like to get your feedback on the top 3 sayings to help me make the choice. They are listed in no particular order.

1. It's never too late
to be what you
might have been.

2. Forget past mistakes.
Forget past failures.
Forget everythning except
what you are going to do now
and DO IT.

3. Motivate yourself.
The most successful people in life
are self starters....
They don't rely on others to get going.

Post your selection in your comment.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

More words of encouragement

I read this saying, took a moment to think about it and then realized just how true it was--

"We leave traces of ourselves wherever we go, on whatever we touch." Lewis Thomas

Each of us has an impact on each other. Sometimes it is a big impact and others just a small one but an impact nonetheless.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Thankful Thursday















Okay, okay-- time to follow the crowd. Here is my Thankful Thursday.

I am thankful to have many wonderful family members.
Family is the most important part of your life and without family- you are nobody.

So my salute today is to my big brother Steve and his crew-- only a few pictured here!!! We would be missing Tara, Shawna, Hammer and the grandkids ( Hannah, Josie and Oliva belong to Tara; Sheridan and Aaron belong to Shawna).

Check back next week to see who will be honored next!!!!!!!!!!















Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Words of Encouragement

I was given a "101 Words of Encouragement" booklet on an easel from a teacher. I do love to read through them and often find encouragement. So, I have decided to share them with you as I feel they are needed.

"Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
Oliver Goldsmith

Monday, October 6, 2008

Elmo and Kaitlin



This past Saturday, Kandis and I and the kids went to Zonta which is a fall arts and crafts fesitval held in Pascagoula. We did a lot of looking and I bought a piece of pottery but the main event was Elmo. They had a section set up for kids with a couple of jumping things, people making balloon animals and a rock climbing wall. As Kaitlin was bouncing, I spotted Elmo and asked her if she would like to see Elmo-- needless to say, she was out of the bouncer and in Elmo's arms in a flash.