Have you ever watched kids playing on a merry-go-round?

Or listened to the rain lapping on the ground?

Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?

Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?

Do you run through each day on the fly?

When you ask "How are you ?" do you hear the reply?

When the day is done, do you lie in your bed

With the next hundred chores running through your head?

Ever told your child, " We'll do it tomorrow?

And, in your haste, not see his/her  sorrow?

Ever lost touch, let a good friendship die,

'Cause you never had time to call and say, "Hi"?

When you run so fast to get somewher,

You miss half the fun of getting there .

When you worry and hurry through your day,

It is like an unopened gift... Thrown away.

You'd better slow down.

Don't dance so fast.

Time is short,

The music won't last .

Life is not a race.

Do take it slower.

Hear the music

Before the song is over.

Now... go on and have a nice day. Do something you WANT to... not something on your "should do"list.

 I wish you a relaxed and joyful fathers day weekend. Karen

Goodmorning Friends !!!!!!

              Ok I know Sarah likes the color White, But I cant Write on here in white and You read it. lololol

                       My daughter sarah -- Where do I begin?,. She is beautiful__ very level headed__ She loves anything to do with the CSI> crime scenes --virtual surgerys and autopsys on the web are just a few of the things she enjoys studying. She is an awsome artist. She has done a few drawings of some of us.They are awsome.

 She has already decided what college she wants to attend. One of the best for A crime scene investigator.

                        ok By now you think she is maybe 18 or even 20 nope -- she is an awsome 14(15 july 17th)     She is very very smart. She is a straight A student. She is always keepin me on my toes.

                     Sarah is such a joy to be around. She even like me to hang with her. lol We have so much fun. alot of the times we stay up untill all hours laughin and talkin and watchin CSI. lol

                     I love homeschooling sarah. She has such an awsome personality. Her sisters love her, her brother fears her, everyone else is amazed by her. I am soooooo very proud of the young lady she has turned out to be.

                   I'm sure boys cross her mind but, they dont cloud it. I love you Sarah so very much and I am proud of you. I can't forget to mention that  she wins almost all of our arguments. lol

                           Bye Mouse Love Mom

Lifes harsh lessons come, for some, at a young age. Mostly brought on ourselves.,But for alot of us brought on by others. Being a teenager in a world full of adults can be very discouraging. Some of us as Teens vent in many different ways. Girls, alot of times cry. Boys alot of times  turn to violence. These things can be the case for either. I would like to share a little of the way my son vents. You can check my album for pictures of my children.

                          Survival

Through a life of hate we travel

Learning  our mistakes are our greatest challenges

As we go through each day, as we watch life fly by

We realize that one day everything will parish that we love most

Our desires are our greatest need

our greatest need is our survival

survival is the hardest force to master in the universe.

                                 by: Joshua Woodson

 You know I have sat back and felt helpless thru the pains he has felt. Betrail by church people he trusted. I have heard the lies he has been told. Thru, it all as a mother all I can do is reassure him of all of his successes. I continue to tell him of his great worth to me and to god. I do hope thru all the trials he faces in life, he knows at all times there is someone in this cruel world that adores him. I am very proud of all of my children and I continue to marvel at all their achievements. So when you think to lie or hurt a teenager., Stop, think ,then shut your mouth. They are a work in progress.!!!!

   I know that was harsh I am sorry to those who read this that we love. But somethings just have to be said to those reading that have no oppinion that really matters about my children.

    Remember to Smile.  Take time to tell a teen You care. Preferably one you may have hurt or ignored or lied about.  Becareful to never purchase things for a child then ask for them back or say hey " he took my ball" or what ever the case may be.  The ball was a gift by the way.  Ty all for reading. karen

     O, I wrote in green because his fav. color is green. Children need us to notice the little things.

Today will be a day of variety. Most of my school days are. Sometimes I have questioned if I can go just one more day. Then I get up, make a cup of Java or cappachino. I shake off the worries and the doubts. Yes, even a seasoned homeschooler has her doubts.  My children continue to shine so I know I am going in the right direction. What direction U ask Hmmmmm. . Well, I will tell you when I get there. In about 9 more years. I do believe some things don't hold all the answers , untill you have reached the end of your journey.  

One of the keys to it all is a sense of humor. Humor is the key. I will share a cute story with you. My 13 year old daughter is so sweet and she never takes things to serious.  his past december we were driving to my mothers about an hour away, and I was trying to remember What ashley had asked for for christmas. Ok i remembered the CD's she wanted --the headphones, ---the out fit-- but theres a few others I just couldnt remember so i interrupted their music and asked her "ashley what do u want for christmas?" she answered very seriously" HAM AND GLAZE" lol

 Life is full of adversities and bumps. My advise is to buy good running shoes and and new tires.

                  If you have any  questions please feel free to write to me at   garry_karrie4@hotmail.com  Ty and remember to laugh.