A BIg, Heart-Felt Thank You ...

Its been a STAY AT HOME kind of weekend. My oldest went on a Boy Scout Camp Out, Paul did his usual Saturday day off kind of thing; going to Hartville Flea Market, thrifting and taking a Norton Kiwansis Bicycle Ride. My youngest and I stayed at home per his request and response to be able to stay inside to rest, do laundry, go through school papers, my purse, reconciling my checkbook and to overcome this sore throat virus that is going around! And, sending out thank you cards and tally up the cash, checks and online donations to the Bike MS: Pedal To The Point 2010! We raised $ 1020.00! I am so thrilled and excited to be able to give this amount to MS! I am also grateful to all who were willing to donate monies and support through prayers! We all felt them. The above picture was taken by a photographer (and bought by us) on their way back to Middleburg Heights! They both were still smiling and memories will remain in all of us! Once again, thank you!

Daily Hugs

I thought about these all day.

My co-worker in North Canton gave me a hug today. 

She asked, " Can I give you a hug?"

I said, " Yes, and started crying!" Mind you, I rarely cry at work.

I was having a frustrating morning and THAT simple question and action made it all better!

Wouldnt it be a better place if more people would ask, " Can I have a hug?" or

"Have you had your daily hug?" or

"Can I give (or get) a hug?" 

Thank you, my sweet son for asking every day, " Have you had your daily hug?"

I will always say, "no" so that I can get a daily hug!

I am grateful for this love!

AUGUST 2010 LOVE.PEACE.HAPPINESS

• L. received 1 Beta Fish and 3 Tadpoles to finish the Amphibian and Reptile Merit Badge.
• Mini Vacation Trip to Sagatuck, Michigan
• Prayer Time with God
• SUMC Once Upon A Summer 9:30-2:00 p.m.  {Luke was the photographer this year!}
• Senior Independence Work Retreat.  The theme was "Telling Your Story"
• MS Pedal To The Point Bicycle Ride {L & J} Funraiser for MS & Bicycling Merit Badge for L.
• Middle School Orientation
• Hartville Flea Market/Garage Sales/Goodwilling with L.
• 3D Movie with J.
• L. started 7th Grade & J. started 4th Grade
• Gavin & Brody's Birthday Party
• Boy Scout Camp Wilderness Summer Camping Trip
• Piano Lessons
• Speech
• Gratitude Journaling

We are SIMPLE people ... {kind of}

I dont know why I just thought of this but, we are simple people ... kind of! 

As I am typing on a laptop; I am listening/watching my old television; which is a counsel no, its not your flat screen television but an old television; the one that sits on the floor with a picture tube. It was my Grandpa and Grandma's.  But, its simple.

Last night as Luke was at UMYF; the leader asks if he has a cell phone; I said "umm ... no!"  ALL THE OTHER KIDS DO!! Well, not Luke and his friend; so now there are two of them without cell phone and its simple; he isnt getting one!! We know where he  will be at and where he is going! 

Oh, she also asked if he has a FACEBOOK account; I said; "umm no!"  ALL THE OTHER KIDS DO!! Well, his friend that has no cell phone does have a FB account; but he is 13!! {We will think about that one}  Thankfully, his birthday is in April.  We are simple ...

Its hot today!! Its very hot today! Its very, very hot today!  We dont have A/C in our cars or in our HOME!  It usually isnt too bad in the summer but, this summer; its HOT!!  We have fans in the windows;  ceiling fan in our dining room and more fans throughout the home!  We are simple ... {Well, my husband is}  I just play along!!

We have hand me down furniture, we have lots and lots of pictures, scrapbooks, clutter, old trinkets from family, China Dishes, Fiesta Dishes from the Hartville Flea Market, piles of laundry to be folded, washed and folded, old concert tshirts of my husband's that were handed down to the boys, file cabinets full of old greeting cards in chronological order that I sent to my LOVE during college, antique cameras, an Old Victrola case, old MAD magazines, ... simple stuff!

We have an old home.  It was built in the 1900's.  Not a 2010 home.  We live on a simple street in a small, simple town.  We have simple neighbors.

We are simple people and I like it that way!  I wouldnt change a thing ... well maybe; having an air conditioner for those hot, summer days!!