You Can Go The Distance!

Double Amputee Sprinter Cleared For Olympic Competition
Oscar Pistorius, whose prostheses were previously considered an unfair advantage, has been given the thumbs up to compete.

Those who feel like they can't make it, but who are doing what they can-fighting, obeying, overcoming, trusting‚ and doing their part-they will make it, they will go the distance. There's no doubt about that!!!

With determination and courage, a fighting spirit and persevererance, you can overcome almost anything. If you don't give up, you will overcome.

Commit yourselves to persevering with the Key of Determination.

Still Her Week...

A baby girl...one of the most beautiful miracles in life,one of the greatest joys we can ever know,and one of the reasons why there is a little extra sunshine, laughter and happiness in our world today.You're the end of my rainbow, my pot of gold.
You're mommy's little girl, to have and hold.
A precious gem is what you are.
You're mommy's bright and shining star.
You're sugar, you're spice,
You're everything nice,
And you're mommy's little girl.

The Walking Stage

The many joys of watching my kids grow up are treasured memories that I try to put down for memory’s sake. Today as I watched my little girl take several steps, did I praise and fill those moments with overwhelmed cheering and happiness to let her know how pleased and happy I was with what she's taking on—her beginning walk of life and learning. The first time I saw her take her first small step, soon ended with a collapse to the ground. I knew this was her start of many more falls yet to come, but that eventually she would learn to walk. But she doesn’t know that. She just realizes that she can get to a step that goes past crawling to one that is on a totally new level that's far better and more advanced than being on the ground. This is something new, this is a challenge! It seems that part of her nature pushes her to want to walk, yet there’s that stumble that comes with it, but hey, to her, it is just part of the whole process. The feeling of balance and finally being able to stand tall and move on her feet far surpasses any fear of falling. That's why she keeps at it over and over again. How many times do I not see life that way! One of the key parts in our lives of challenge, change and growth is the stumbling, the falling, the downward drop. But we look at it as the end, the ultimate failure, the “I can’t ” perspective and give up trying after the first fall or two. But if we realize that it’s all part of building and shaping character, and personal training to go through, we’d anticipate the challenge, we’d relish the fight because we know that’s what we have got to do to get our “walk” down just right and from there tackle the next challenge that comes. One of my favorite example characters in history of persevering and loving the challenge and fight is General George S. Patton. I’m reminded of a line of his where he said “Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory. The test of success is not what you do when you are on top. Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.”
--Promise

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!

This week is a highlight for my little Taurus as she is had her 1st birthday! It's her week for posts, so I'll have a few of those up as well. She's wonderful and I love her to bits! I can truly say "Thank God for girls" because Eryn portrays just that--the loveliest little girl ever--just the BEST!!! But then again, it's said that Taurus babies are the easiest ones to take care of, so that's a plus:) She came down with a fever the other day, but recuperated enough to attend her first birthday celebration and enjoy her cake. It was fun seeing everyone come with "say it in pink" style of clothes and her brothers got to show off the cool cards they made for her. Anyway, I love you Baby Girl and wanted to thank you for picking me to be your mom--I couldn't thank you enough and am so looking forward to the special time we have together here on Earth along with the rest of our little family! I love you baby Eryn!
--Prom

Your Day, Mothers!

Seems all too familiar? Well, I‘ve always thought that a “perfect day” in the busy life of a mother would consist of fitting everything in that needed to get done that day workwise or personal, plus have time with your kids, your husband, family and friends and then top the day off with a relaxing bath and spa before settling down for the night in undisturbed, deep, blissful sleep (Of course everything on this wondeful timetable is going just as planned without any snags or problems, perfect weather, kids on their best behaviour, you at your happiest and things are just smooth sailin’)

But those days aren’t frequent visitors, in fact, they are more often perfect strangers—and as a mother you KNOW that! You are just as happy if you can get one or two main things done on your to-do list, your kids are safe and near you , you faced the challenges of the day, you have your family and friends around for support, and of course, a 5 minute shower works just as well to top things off before thankfully falling asleep appreciating the few hours you have left before a new day begins. So to all you dear mothers who give of your lives and time to raise and help not only your kids but other’s lives, this is your day and we are so blessed to have you because….. we wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you! Happy Mother’s Day!

(Jesus:) Call on the key of equilibrium to help you to find the right balance in your parenting—the type of balance that will help you maintain progress and remain strong on the long term. Through the key of equilibrium you will have access to the stabilizing force of My Spirit that will help you to be the rock-solid and yet flexible parent that I need you to be. By invoking this key it will be easier for you to find and maintain a good balance.

This Week...

It was a fun week with lovely Nicole visiting, 2 day home trip to Canada, Chinese night, spring cleaning and yes, even a farewell evening party for....Mark who we have known for years. There's that missed feeling that comes around when special people move on, but have left dear memories to friends, family and home to always cherish! We will miss you so much! Anyways, here are a few pics of the last few days with special people that touched our lives.
--Promise

Taking a Step Back

In the beginning hours of each morning, the daily habit of making sure my kids are set and ready for the day comes automatically. It is an opportunity to bond with them as well as help make things easy for the kids’ teacher/caretaker to be set for the day. Today as the kids and I started our morning routine, I strongly suggested to my 4 year old that he wear warmer clothes on this rather overcast and chilly day. He insisted on wearing his light summer outfit that he had worn the day before and questioned frustratingly why he had to wear something warmer. I thought, “Oh great,here comes again another case that I must persuade this strong willed little guy of mine to comply with”. As I started to feel that impatient side of me quickly building up inside, I hastily told my son, “Ryan, my time is running out and I’ll be leaving soon. If you would like Mommy to help you, this is your chance now before our time is up and your caretaker will be here to help you”. He knew I wasn’t going to be around much that day, as I was taking that day off with my husband. In his low voice he calmly remarked “The sun is on its’ day off too”--figuring because it was cloudy and he had to wear warm clothes, the sun was not going to be around that day either. He then suprisingly complied to my request. My three year old then ran up to me and said “Mom, I have a picture of you” He then held a small mirror up to my face for me to see. “So, that’s what he pictures me this morning” I told myself. Upon hearing those rather amusing observations from those two little guys, it automatically brought my tensing side at ease! I didn’t realize how intense I let myself get over little things through out the day that don’t seem to be turning out right. It is those little moments of humor, sincerity and simplicity in my kids’ words and actions, that help me to step back and put myself at ease which busy times do tend to overlook. Being a mother, I enjoy and appreciate every bit of that side of life my kids bring out in me.

--Promise