Oh how I miss home

See the sun does shine in Washington State! I just thought I would post this picture to show how beautiful Seattle is. And yes that's my daughter and what she looked like two years ago.

13.) Thanksgiving Day

A Thankful Thanksgiving
by Roger J. Robicheau
A Thankful Thanksgiving
The America we witness today has seen much sacrificeThis sacrifice for many, has meant a total giving of life for libertyDo all truly realize what the human cost of freedom isAll citizens should understand what has kept us whole
Should it not be the duty of each American to know thisTo become familiar with the reasons of why we exist todayThe notion that "that’s the way things are" is ludicrousWhen a firm explanation is so easily understood
We’ve survived because of faith, determination, and great sacrificeThe backbone of this country is the strength of its good citizensEach true American is worth more than all the gold found in historySelfishness does not rule their home, nor does it drive their thought
And don’t just look at our military as a magnificent forceRather look at each member of our soldiered family with pride"Ready, willing, and able" have been the finest of each generationWhether in Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, or any other place of danger
Whenever an American military presence moves into actionBehold the continuation of an outstanding traditionFormed through freedom, it bravely faces all adversariesAnd the flag under which it stands will always fly in freedom
We are and always will be one nation under GodHe is the strength we have turned to time and time againIf we did not have Him, we would have perished long agoGod Bless America is more than a song, it is our national prayer
Finally, I wish each fine American a thankful Thanksgiving DayMay you truly realize what we are, and pray to Almighty God for continuationBe ever thankful for our Armed Forces, and give them the total support they needAnd please pray for all American families who have paid the price for freedom
©2002,2005Roger J. Robicheau
I just thought that this was a good poem to remember how lucky we are on this day.

12.) Family

Its wierd how time flies when your busy. Thanksgiving is next week and Christmas is just around the corner. I remember when it was the first day of English Comp. and I heard for the very first time " goodmorning scholars ." Now its all coming to an end.
During the holidays cherish your time off and enjoy your family. Mr Miller was right when he said that we should spend time with family but you never know if your mom and dad, brother and sister will be there next year. I'm not trying to be morbid, but we never know what tomorrow will bring. I'm not saying spend everyday with family. I'm just saying that some moments in our life belong to our family.
I hope everyone has a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!

11.) Passion

I would like to discuss what was talked about in upperclassman chapel this week. The speaker spoke about having passion for Christ. He also discussed living a christain life actively. Basically, that we need to stop talking and start doing.
I feel that he was speaking the truth about Christ and about our lives in general. I believe we need to have passion in every aspect of our lives. The careers we choose need to be based on other things then money. I truly believe that money can bring happiness into our lives but TRUE happiness comes from within. If you choose a career because of the money you will make then I believe you will not be happy. I've chosen to major in nursing because I love helping people and I think that is very important. Yes, I know that a nurse makes a pretty good amount of money. Yet the reason I chose this career is because I feel passionate about taking care of people.
I guess what I'm trying to say make sure your major is something you have a passion for, not for the money. Money is nice,but you can't take it with you when you die. And do you want to be remembered for your money or for who you were?

10.) Prayers Answered

For most of my adult life I have struggled to get what I wanted. I've battled with a drug addiction, divorce, being flooded out of my house, moving to the South, raising a teenage daughter, being a single parent, working two jobs, and trying to get into MC's nursing program. Through all those things I learned to give my problems to God. I could not accomplish anything without His help and love.
I am here to tell you that God answers prayers and recognizes hard work. On Tuesday, November 4th,2008 I found out that I made it into the nursing program here at Mississippi College. YA!!!!!!!! I am sooooo happy and thankful. I thanked God and then I started calling everyone. I know its not going to be easy, but I know I can do it with help from God.
A word of advice to those that are feeling like their not going to make it,"Yes, you will !" Don't give up on your dreams. The Lord will help you reach your goals. He knows what we need and what He already has planned out for our lives. I now know that all my struggles were put in my life for a reason. I believe that those situations have made me stronger and closer to God. So please don't ever give up. May God touch your lives like He has done to mine.

9.) Have We Forgotten

Every year I get a little more disappointed in society. My reason for making that statement stems from how we as a society have made Christmas so commercialized and outrageous.
The reason I say its commercialized is pretty obvious to anyone who has gone shopping. Before Halloween stores start putting out Christmas lights and decorations. Heck, we haven't even had Thanksgiving and some people are buying and putting up Christmas lights on their houses. Then there is the figurines you can buy and put up in your yard. Also, the Christmas music will start and that's all you'll hear. Department stores reap the benefits from their sales ad's because kids and adults start to get the "I want" syndrome. It gets pretty outrageous when parents start working overtime to pay for gifts. I worked with a woman who would work more and more hours to buy her kids Christmas presents. What was so outrageous about that was the amount per child she would spend($300.00). This upsets me because children are expecting their parents to spend allot of money on them now a days. We have taught our children to be greedy.
Please, don't think I'm against Christmas because I'm not. I just feel that through out the years we've lost the true meaning of the holiday. We are suppose to be celebrating the birth of our savior, our redeemer, our Jesus. Yet we have all gotten caught up in the "I want" syndrome of society.
My last thought is that I wander what Jesus thinks about how we are treating His birthday. Does He feel forgotten?