Fall

Middle School tennis is going very well. We have 63 great kids with kids really wanting to learn how to play. My group is very fun. I love seeing there determination and fun smiles when they make a mistake. Three and a half weeks left. I am trying to finish up a tournament this week and then we will have another tournament the last week.

We have had a beautiful warm fall up until this last Monday. Warmups are here to stay no more tennis skirts.

I hope you all have a great day! I thank the Lord for all these great kids I am blessed to work with.

9/11/11

A very sad day ten years after the twin towers were attacked. America has changed - we are stronger and we will protect our country no matter what. I thank those who gave their lives that horrific day and thank those who risk their lives to save us. To all the first responders I will always admire you. May GOD Bless America.

NEVER FORGET!

Watch what you say

I was at a anniversary party yesterday and a person came up to me with a huge smile and said, "Well, I'm sure you are  100% by now." I looked at her and said, "I will NEVER be 100%. Are you kidding me?" This person is a hurtful person. I've heard comments about her all the time on her nasty comments to others.

As I wrote in my book, when you ask a griefing person, "How are you?" we may have a hard time answering you. With such cruel remarks we want to lash out. If you don't know what to say, maybe don't say anything at all, or "I'm praying for you," "I'm sorry,"or "I love you," or  "I'm always thinking about you." You don't know how I'm feeling and cruel words will NOT help. I thank God that I have Him in my life. He gives me strength and keeps me standing.

Please THINK before you speak.

A Crazy Week

Here I am beating my tile floor with a sledge hammer. We are redoing our tile floor and I said I would do the demo. What was I thinking???? I'm sweating like a pig but oh, it is so much fun! The last time we did our tile the guy told us - this will NEVER come up!! He is a very truthful man.I have been a little bit more successful today because I'm using the sledge hammer first (like in the good old circus days) My husband didn't think I could full swing one. Oh what He doesn't know!! I'm bruised and battered with little cuts all over. What a sight. I must get it done - I'm on a short time frame. I can hardly wait for Mark to come home from vacation. He said he'd do the kitchen. Good thing he's  a firefighter! He's stronger than an ox!

One of my granddaughters is coming Wednesday for a few days. We will have lots of fun in the SUN!!! She loves to bake and have tea parties so that is in the plan. Hopefully we will go to the lake, do a little gymnastics and just hang out.

I hope God has blessed you all this summer. He gives me strength and guides me through each day.

Summer Days

How I love these hot summer days. If only they would last. Hanging around the pool or the lake reading books and drinking ice tea. I decided I better clean the house this morning before I find myself back outside in the heat.

I have been swamped with the book, sending copies out to people who will write comments for the jacket cover. I'm constantly adding or changing a couple of areas to make the book even better. I have it out to potential agents/publishers. Now I just need the perfect one to pick me up. God has a plan and I just need to be patient - but PLEASE HURRY!

I have been helping others in their time of need. I'm glad I can be available for those in times of tragedy. I know the pain well.

I'm Back

Wow! Where has the time gone. In June I helped my husband with our high school tennis camp. When that was over we  went to Hawaii for a week. We had a great time. The weather was perfect unlike home where it continues to be windy.

After Hawaii we stayed at our daughter's and her family for the night and then brought our grandson home with us for a week and a half. We had so much fun playing, football, tennis, baseball, swimming etc. He is 7 and adorable. Reminds me of Matthew. He has so many of Matthew's mannerisms. A joy to have any time. He loves to go to grandmas.

Both our kids, spouses and grandchildren were home to help me celebrate my birthday. We had a great day boating (the hottest day of summer (94!) and BBQ. Then home for cake and ice cream and gifts! Ron's cousin and his wife had us over for dinner with special friends on my actual birthday. My birthday continues as I was taken out to lunch and a cool gift with a great friend. Plus my sister-in-law stopped by with another great gift. I will continue to celebrate next week with a couple other friends.

God is great and He has provided me with very special people. My family is awesome and I love watching the family grow.

I am also back working on my book. I have to find that part that will grab an agent or publishers attention. The Lord will guide me because I cannot possibly do it by myself and my editor.

Until next time. BE SAFE!

God is Great

It has been a tough couple of weeks with a good friends father dying. I've known him for many many years. He was such a great man but the good thing is he is no longer suffering. He suffered from cancer.

I have also been in touch with a couple of people who's husband, son and brother took his life. The pain is great but I feel that through my son's tragic death I can relate to these people. It is nice to talk with someone who really knows the pain. Some people try to help but not living our lives they really don't know the depth of our pain.

God is the only one who can truly help. He has lead me through the writing of my book and I can hardly wait to get it published. I want to help save someone from a terrible tragedy.

May God be with each and everyone of you and especially my new friends who have lost their loved ones to taking ones own life. Be sure to pray because He can help you.