So you’re looking for a Hero?

My wife travels a few times a month while this can make things hectic with my job and the kids it can also be rewarding as well. I have a chance to spend quality time with the kids and get into a grove of our own. But there is one thing that i do not find rewarding and that is homework. I will joke with my wife and say that I think I missed my calling as a teacher while I am yelling at one of my kids to quit crying and finish their homework. So to the people that are teachers thanks.

Looking for a hero?

You really do not have to look that far. Despite all the problems in the school systems across America, school teachers still laugh often and much. They have the respect of intelligent people and the affection of students who care. Teachers strive to find the best in their students, even where some see little hope. No other American bestows a finer gift than teaching - reaching out to the brilliant and the retarded, the gifted and the average.

Teachers leave the world a little bit better than they found it, knowing if they have redeemed just one life, they have done God's work. They are America's unsung heroes.

again not my words, just remember who some of the real hero's are.


don

What comes around goes around

A Good Deed

His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby bog. He dropped his tools and ran to the bog. There, mired to his waist in black muck, was a terrified boy, screaming and struggling to free himself. Farmer Fleming saved the lad from what could have been a slow and terrifying death.
The next day, a fancy carriage pulled up to the Scotsman's sparse surroundings. An elegantly dressed nobleman stepped out and introduced himself as the father of the boy Farmer Fleming had saved. "I want to repay you," said the nobleman. "You saved my son's life." "No, I can't accept payment for what I did," the Scottish farmer replied, waving off the offer. At that moment, the farmer's own son came to the door of the family hovel. "Is that your son?" the nobleman asked. "Yes," the farmer replied proudly. "I'll make you a deal. Let me provide him with the level of education my son will enjoy. If the lad is anything like his father, he'll no doubt grow to be a man we both will be proud of."
And that he did.
Farmer Fleming's son attended the very best schools and in time, he graduated from St. Mary's Hospital Medical School in London, and went on to become known throughout the world as the noted Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of Penicillin. Years afterward, the same nobleman's son who was saved from the bog was stricken with pneumonia. What saved his life this time?
Penicillin.
The name of the nobleman? Lord Randolph Churchill. His son's name? Sir Winston Churchill.

While this is not my story it helps us to remember to be kind to others and do good deeds

don

"Thanks" "Giving"

Today is a day the we remember the Puritans celebration so many years ago. It was after one year that they set aside this day (actually 3 days) to celebrate and give thanks. I wish you all many blessing and I am thankful for each and everyone one of you Happy thanksgiving may your blessing be abundant and you givings follow.



Things I am thankful for:
My Awesome Wife
My fabulous Kids
My tremendous Family
and my unbelievable friends


don

The bills had a team of young energetic boys. They always came with there games faces on and give it their all. At the end of the year a lot was learned and one of the primary lessons was how to deal with losing. So I guess this was a character building year. Jake had fun learned a lot got some tackles and even carried the rock a couple times At the end of the year the Bills record was 1-8-1

Football

Well we have finished the time consuming season of football. While it was demanding and a huge commitment we all still enjoyed it. I am still not sure who enjoyed it more the kids or me. Eric had great coaches and his games were very exciting to watch. The Packers finished 9-0-1 and were knocked out of the Championship game with a Hail Mary pass with 38 seconds left on the clock. It was a heart breaker and not expected so we all walk away from that game with some soul searching to do.

Wishing you the best!

enjoy the picture

don