It's been a while...

Sorry for not updating in a while!  We have been with out internet and a home phone for a few days and boy was that a weird feeling!  Although, we have cell phones and 3 or 4G to get us thru this hard time...  It was kind of nice to accept it as a temporary change and focus on my family with out interruption.


Well, I hope that everyone had a terrific 4th of July!  What a great day to celebrate our country, our freedom and our men and women who serve our country to keep us FREE!


Tonight, I am writing from the home that I grew up in!  We are home for a few short days and are going to enjoy some quality time with family- especially GG and Pop!


Family- That is what this post is going to be about.  Family by definition is: A group consisting of parents and children living together in a household.  So, as we grow up and start our own families, I think that we should keep in mind all of the things that our parents taught us- treat others as you would like to be treated; always use your good manners; remember the 'magic word' (please and thank you). We need to make sure, that as parents, we instill these rules and other important lessons that we have learned along the way to our own families.  We all have our crosses to bear, some greater than other's, but no matter the weight of the cross, we should learn to carry it with grace and dignity for our spouses, children, siblings, parents, grandparents, etc.  Sometimes we fall, but we all get back up- Lead by example- Remember that there is always Someone watching!  Hug, kiss, and hold your family tight- none of us are promised tomorrow.  And to my family- I love you all with all of my heart! 


I hope that you all have a great week! 

My family at the 4th of July Parade!