What Can $10,000 Do? A Whole Heck Of A LOT!

Best Christmas gift ever!!!  What a wonderful blessing!!  We were able to hand out so much to many people in Dallas and Fort Worth, and they were so so grateful.  Thank you all for always continuing to support Drew and her efforts!!

I'm Feeling 22....or 52....basically the same thing!

Today is my birthday. I love birthdays, because I love celebrating the gift of life. I’ve been close to death a few times in my 52 years, and my health is not the best; so I’m super grateful to have another year under my belt. I’ve lost both of my parents, so I know grief and how so very hard it is without parents. I’m not ready for my kids to experience that pain yet, so again I’m so grateful to grow another year older. As I was reflecting on this past year, I thought about the people in my life...and how they have impacted me: the ones who stuck around, the ones who walked away, the ones who filled me up, the ones who hurt my heart, the ones I see often, the ones I miss a lot. I thought about how important people are to me. The ones who hold your hand in the good and the bad, the ones who you forgive and who forgive you, the ones who just listen and let you talk and the ones who you listen to. And then the people who love you with their whole self unconditionally no matter what, and I’m grateful. Authentic, honest relationships are a gift. People who stick by you and love you when you’re hard to love are a gift. Those who walk away....well....maybe they were there to teach you something or so they could learn something from you. Either way, I’m grateful for each of you and what you have brought to my life! Now it's time to eat all the donuts and drink all the coffee!!! Much love to you all!!

There's This Boy...

There's a boy in one of my classes who makes me think of what Neil would have been like as a sophomore.  He's quiet, almost always tardy and some may think he's lazy or doesn't care; but really he's just the epitome of being laid back.  I would guess he doesn't have a lot of interest in school academics, because he doesn't think he will be able to afford to go to college. I would guess his parents work a lot, and he probably does too, so he may be more focused on paying some bills and helping to feed the family.  I would guess he has a really sweet heart and is very kind.  I would guess his sense of humor is wonderful, and he doesn't take things too seriously....even when they are.  I would guess he won't go to college but will end up being pretty successful, but he will have to work triple the time to climb his way up.  I would guess he is gentle and loving and will be a really good husband and father.  Not long ago, I was driving home; and I saw him cross the street.  He was wearing a Guns 'N Roses t-shirt with his long hair blowing in the wind, and he made eye contact with me while I was sitting in my car.  He gave me a slight smile, nod and a little wave; and I waved back.  It makes me smile to see who I think my better half might have been like when he was in high school, because I think this young man has a bright future ahead of him.  And someday a lot of people will see this too.