What's Going On

"I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see." - John Burroughs

What an understatement! My life has been so hectic lately, I barely have time to take care of myself. I have been trying to help a sick friend for the past several days, knowing I need to take Ms. Angelle to Sam's and shop and cook for my family in preparation for my leave starting today. (Plus, having had that MRI has left me feeling bad and worried- and I just found out everything came back normal-YIPPEE). Yes- I am getting away...by myself...for four days! I am going on an ACTS retreat from my church. I am so ready for some peace and quiet time. I cannot wait to renew my spirit with thoughtful prayer and meditation. Please pray for my family and me while I am gone. I will be praying for you, too! I leave today at 6:00 and return @noon on Sunday- just in time for Mother's Day. To all you wonderful mothers out there- I hope you have a great, relaxing and restful mother's day, too! Here's a poem I wrote for MOMS:

MOMS

Moms are special, this is true.

They sacrifice their life for

their family, with all the

special things they do.

Moms would rather

cook and clean and

make their house pretty,

than spend their time

shopping or caught up

in the city.

Moms love their children

more than anything else,

and they would do

anything to give

them peace, love and harmony-

a true meaning of theirselves.

So remember MOMS on Mother's day

and tell them you love them

in your own special way.

~Laurie Kolp