Ahh...

this is what i did at mom and dad's a few days we were there- we also had a fire each night- and just hung at the house - it was nice

Mashed Potatoes

I know strange title- but you see I made them for Thanksgiving Dinner at church last night- peeled potatoes the whole 9 yards. I think they came out nicely-

I think everyone survived them- (smile)

Why such a big deal- well i often get picked on made fun of what ever you want to call it- for not cooking- honestly I don't like cooking- Many may like it but I do not-

May be I do not like it cause its just M and I or I just do not feel like messing up the entire kitchen for us- now i do cook just not extravagant meals-

simple meals is what I do- just for Marcus and I-

and you know what he does not care about the extravagant meals and i know some may laugh at me and say he does not know what he is missing- exactly- he likes what I cook and right now that is all that matters

so whether you cook greatly and awesomely - good for you - I am glad you enjoy it- for me its not my cup of tea

oh by the way - my mashed potatoes were good and Marcus liked them

If this day would have never happened

I would have never met Sonia or Shannon at Aberdeen- who poured into Marcus' life-
and to this day are a apart of his life (Kindergarten)

I would have never met - Susan Crossley- Andrew Carini- Kris Madley. These people poured countless hours into our lives from 1st grade through 5th grade. We would not be where we are today. These awesome people took the time to watch Marcus after school when he was suspended from the bus or child care- they took the time to be with Marcus when he had issues on the bus and I had to pick up at the bus stop- I was able to call on them when Marcus took off from his before care. They helped in getting the much additional help that he needed when the time came. These people are dedicated to the students they teach and support- they are life changers- I believe these people will be apart of our lives forever

I would have never met the staff of Baycare Recovery Center or Baycare Behavioral Health- they are dedicated into helping those who can not help their selves- they assist in getting people on the right path and working with you- they have a difficult task at hand and do want the best for you

Manatee Palms and Miss Carmen I would have never met- someone who is dedicated to getting kids and teens on the right track

I would have never be able to talk with others about what they go through and letting them know they will make it to the other side- that it will be ok

I would have not crossed paths with Gig and Mo- or as we affectionately call Coach Gig and Auntie Mo. Gig has been there through some rough times - very supportive very encouraging but also very firm- Marcus loves him and looks up to him- He is an awesome mentor and great coach- he pours into the kid's lives in which he comes in contact with. They are an awesome addition to our family.

So today I am thankful for a life changing day 7 years ago at 11:30 in the morning on November 18th.

that was then

 this is now

Can u change

Can you change- yes you can-
Can you change others around you or your circumstances? no not really

this is a learning process for me- nothing major going on but just learning how to deal with things  a
little differently these days-

taking things one day at a time and trusting God with all things- going to Him first instead of last

I did not know I was so far behind in my posts

yes we did officially make straight As on his report card- the second 9 weeks starting is a little bit rougher but we have changed things up and hopefully he will be back on track.
soccer is now finished and they finished with an undefeated season- Marcus scored the winning goal for Saturdays game- a few of the parents has said he needs to play league ball and I am like I don't think so its too expensive - not in my budget unfortunately- so we will stick to these leagues and if he wants to play for school he will be able to -

i was not at the last game- I was at a women's summit where i was one of the speakers- what did i speak on my story- our story- overcoming adversity - children with behavioral problems- we surely have overcame
hmm i think i will post a song with this post

i enjoyed it and i just want to help people i want to help parents- i do not know everything about parenting still learning - i just know not to give up and some awesome skills i learned- I did make cards to pass out-
this is essentially what is on the card plus my email and other blog website

Parents You are Not Alone

One Parent Helping Others-
Helping Parents with Behavior Challenged Children- There is Hope