A Life Uncommon: Aloha Friday

Friday, August 15, 2008

Aloha Friday

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

My Question

How did your children do on the first week of school? How are you doing with school starting up?

4 comments:

Anonymous said...: Girlie Girl loves school and couldn't wait to go back. I was pretty happy, too. hee hee; August 16, 2008 at 1:51 AM
Anonymous said...: I have not been online for a few days so I had a bit of catching up to do here.
I am hoping that the injections have given you relief from pain and increased mobility as you strive to create your loving little sanctuary. The way that you (and husband) handle children and family issues like Dash and the money jar is commendable. I appreciate your honesty in blogging. You tell it like it is...rejoicing in the good and overcoming the not so good. Blessings to you. v from Idaho; August 16, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Cathi said...: My kid's are all grown however, my oldest grandson just started third grade and loves it. He is a sponge for knowledge.; August 17, 2008 at 5:11 PM
Beth @ TheAngelForever said...: We do not start school here until after Labor Day. My son's first day of kindergarten is September 3rd. I am hoping he has a great start, but bracing myself for the worst after last year.

I hope you had a great weekend.; August 17, 2008 at 6:12 PM

By Maya Angelou

'A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ
That a man should have to seek Him first to find her.'

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting 'I'm clean living,'
I'm whispering 'I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven.'

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say.. 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain...
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!

Words have power. Here are a few of my favorite sayings.

A warm cup of tea is like a cuddle with a friend.
The North American Indians have a more eloquent word for ‘friend’ than we do in English. In their language, the word for friend literally means, “the one who carries my sorrows on his back.”
Return with Honor
The sage anticipates things that are difficult while they are easy, and does things that would become great while they are small. All difficult things in the world are sure to arise from a previous state in which they were easy, and all great things from one in which they were small. Therefore the sage, while he never does what is great, is able on that account to accomplish the greatest things."
"HOME IS WHERE YOUR STORY BEGINS"
“Live so that when your children hear these words they think of you… Fairness Caring Integrity Honesty Love Trust.”
"O Lord help my words to be gracious and tender today, for tomarrow I may have to eat them."
"No man has ever been shot while doing the dishes"