Hello everyone...I just wanted to take some time today to express my feelings on getting involved with things.  I was talking with a friend of mine the other day, and she was telling me that a mother in her girl scout troop was complaining about how she does things, yet, this woman never gets involved in anything!!!  I cant understand how a person can complain about something, or how others do things, when they themselves, never get involved in changning it.  Why cant parents get involved with their children, read with them, go over homework with them, ask them about their days, play a game with them, whatever it might be.  We get so wrapped up in our own lives, that we expect others to some of our jobs for us.  We expect teachers to teach our children ethics, knowledge, and values...our church, our girl scout leaders, even TV!!!!!  We set our children in front of the television to keep them occupied so we can get our things done.  What about them???  Are they learning anything from it?  And then we get upset when they only want to sit in front of the television instead of playing outside, or being with their friends.  Our society as a whole has become so fast and reliant upon gadgets, and others to do things for them, that we have forgotten how to get involved ourselves.  I commend my friend so much about how she has taken on the opportunity to be with her daughter as a troop leader, coaching her daughters basketball team, and the many other things she does.  I look at her child, and I see a well rounded person that has a great chance of growing up and contributing to society and to help her children become great people.  Why you ask???  Because she is taking the time out of her day to do things with her child, to show her children that she wants to be a part of her life.  We have to understand that we need to become friends to our children, but also, we need to be parents first and foremost!!!  Do things with them, enjoy them, get involved!!!  Life is too short to sit by and let it passby without enjoying the smile of someone - whether it be a child, teenager, or adult, we can all be responsibe people and help eachother out!!!

Well, now that I got that out of my system, today I am planning on fixing dinner for a neighbor of mine...she is elderly and really doesnt have anyone to spend time with her.  So, I try and go over and spend a little time each day with her, and talk with her...she is an amazing person!  I hope everyone has a wonderful day today, and look for my thoughts tomorrow!!!