A Saturday of Sports

I just love spending my Saturday's watching the kids at their sports. Sorry to say that fall sports is starting to wind down. Emily played volleyball, and that is really exciting to watch. She is my hero when it comes to that game. She plays all over the court, I guess you could say she is a one person team. She just has that knack of knowing where that ball is going to come down. Not to mention that she can serve the ball better than anyone else. I guess that's why she was very seldom substituted out. She played all games, and like I say about her....always smiling. Shelbie is the soccer queen. She does love that game. I went to see her play this morning. It was a bit chilly out there She is very good at defense and when she gets a good kick, it sails. She and her team won BIG today. It was like 10 or so to zip. Landon is a football player!!! He was the QB today, and did a mighty fine job. He ran for a touchdown and it was thrilling. The announcer said when he turned the corner he poured on the afterburners. Unfortunately, it was called back because someone somewhere did a no no, and the TD didn't count. They didn't win, but it was a good game and lots of fun to watch. They play in the Railers football stadium. I understand that BC has it's own field now, so IT IS HOME TURF for the Railers!! It is a beautiful stadium, one the town should be proud of. Tim said he thought Derby's was nice, but in my opinion, it doesn't hold a candle to this one. I am pooped out now, but it was time well spent. JUST LOVE TO WATCH "MY" KIDDO'S play!!! Sorry, I have no pictures, my camera just isn't performing as it should anymore.

Something Special........

I received this today. I read it a long time ago, and I loved it then, and I love it today. Erma Bombeck wrote this after she found out she had cancer. I guess we don't think about what we should've, could've or would've done until something earth shattering happens. So, apply it to today, and don't miss your chance..........................

IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day. I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.I would have talked less and listened more.I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband. I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed. I would have sat on the lawn! With my grass stains.I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life. I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime. Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, 'Later. Now go get washed up for dinner.' There would have been more 'I love you's'; more 'I'm sorry's.' But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it. live it and never give it back. STOP SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF!!! Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what Instead; let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us.Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with, and what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, and emotionally. I hope you have a blessed day