*Knowledge * Events *Quotes/Poetry *Suggestions*Thank You

You Bring Me Knowledge And Joy.

A former Principal shared what she learned over the years of teaching. You do not have to be the smartest person to be successful. You must have discipline, determination and consistency to be successful.

Lessons and Notes from past classes, books, or life.

a. Having Insurance means you are prepared for a rainy day.

b. What you do now determines your future.

c. Share good news not gossip.

d. Make wise decisions, seek council when needed, walk through doors, go forward and allow yourself to enjoy and be satisfied in the state you are in before you reach for your next aspiration.

Events

Tour of San Pasqual Academy – The first-in-the-nation residential education campus designed specifically for foster teens. The Academy is located in Escondido, CA and provides foster teens with a stable, caring home, a quality, individualized education, and the skills needed for independent living. The Academy opened in October 2001 and currently has a bed capacity for 184 youth. The 238-acre campus features individual family-style homes, an on-site, accredited high school, and a computer for each youth in the homes, a cafeteria, a technology and career information center, an assembly hall, recreation fields, and a swimming pool. Teens live and learn at the Academy as they prepare for college and/or a career path.

http://www.sanpasqualacademy.org/how_you_can_help.htm

This tour moved us in so many emotional ways. We were glad to know that a place like this exists to help foster teens in this way. We were sad by the tragic circumstances that brought the teens to this Academy. Hopeful, that this Academy and the people who help touch these young teen’s lives will continue to make a positive difference. We were reminded of our own childhood and teen years and became even more thankful of our experience. We also were motivated to do something, to help in some way.  Many ideas are floating around in our minds. I wonder which ones will flourish and become a reality. I am looking forward to what the future will bring.

Quotes, Poetry, and/or Things I know For Sure

1. Family and friends deserve my time.

2. A positive attitude brings a positive experience.

3. You are either going forward or backward…make the right choice.

Suggestions/ Fun Ideas

1. Book- Positive Discipline by Jane Nelson

2. Movie- Food Matters

3. Song - “Just The Way You Are” Bruno Mars

Parenting

 Supporting Each Other/Children-Young and Brilliant

1. Check out website www.racetonowhere.com

2.  Our future leaders-Stephen Stafford, 13-year-old Morehouse sophomore http://clatl.com/atlanta/stephen-stafford-13-year-old-morehouse-sophomore/Content?oid=1286441 or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0Hzk5phtrw

Thank You!!!

 Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.  I want to say thank you clients, friends, and family for adding to my life in the ways that you continue to do.

 I want to say a special thanks to my children for playing with me, helping me with chores, striving to do your best at home and at school, and a special thanks to Jade, Sharon, Brenda, Linda, Carla, Yvonne, Nzisa, Shawn, Margo, Karen and Nasreen, for sharing your gifts, talents, tips, time and knowledge with me.