Bright Lights Big City

Well, we went to the big city on Friday. We had a great time on the gawgeous campus of Samford University. It poured on us and we were under a tornado warning for awhile, but thankfully everyone was safe and sound. Thanks for the traveling mercies! T-dawg did very well. He was one of 100 in the state to participate. So just being there was quite an honor. The questions were really tough! He only missed two questions in eight rounds of competition. I was quite impressed with his ability to remain calm and do exceedingly well! GREAT JOB!!

Philosophy by Cletus (my husband)

Before you criticize another person, walk a mile in their shoes………….then you will be a mile away from them………..and you will have their shoes.

The Clampetts are Headed to the Big City

The whole gang is loading up tomorrow to see T-Dawg participate in the National Geographic Geography Bee. I'm just excited that everyone is able to make time to support T-Dawg in this awesome opportunity. We have to drive to the big city...I hope we don't get lost or mired in the severe storms that are headed our way. Praying for traveling mercies! It will be a blessing regardless of the weather.

Update on Happy

Well, my co-worker went after the system head-on and won. She was awarded with an apology. I'm not sure it was heart felt...but at least she got one!

Buddy the Shining Star

From Sunday's paper...my shining star: Buddy (the TALL one in the Auburn jersey). What a blessing people like Coach Mike (pictured center) are. I love Coach Mike's advise: "Volunteer at a Special Olympic or Miracle League sporting event. You'll see my students and others like them, and you'll see the joy and the happiness they experience participating in their sport. They'll impress you, and if it doesn't move you, you need to get your pulse checked."

Easter Eggs

Buddy did the green egg and I did the other egg using pieces of paper toweling dipped into the different colors.

Easter Egg Hunt

Me and Buddy at the Egg hunt for Autistic kids. I think this is one of my favorite photos! We had such a good time!!

Philosophy

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well-preserved piece, but to skid across the finish line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil and shouting GERONIMO!

Complainers

I am doing a study on contentment. It has been a blessing. The best part so far are the three rules...don't complain, don't compare and don't compete. Much easier said than done. But it has led to an interesting people study. Why DO we run away from contentment and search for something we really don't need and usually don't even want after we get it? I know someone who never seems happy. She is discontent with the way her life has turned out. And yes, some events were way out of her control. But instead of learning from it, she is "content" to just wallow in it. She never says anything positive. And thinks I'm nuts if I don't agree with her view. "Well, I don't care for it..and I don't know why you would like it!" My goodness, what a miserable existance. Contentment is learned and happiness is a choice. And even though I get in trouble at work for it...I choose happiness!