No need to be shy, come on up here and sit a spell. I am soooo happy fer my new lil friend. Her name is Ashley, and she is in first grade. She has been having a lot of problems in school but that is now turning around fer her. Her mother cuts my BIL's hair, and she was so exasperated she was plum ready to chew nails and spit out bolts. She asked him if he knew anybody that could help her lil baby...he told her me. He must be crazy! lol

I finally agreed to help her with her reading/spelling skills, she is just the cutest lil ole bug!! lol We have been working together really hard for two weeks and she made 100 on her first test and 97 on the last one. I would do the Happy Birthday Dance fer the lil bug if I could, Haven't been able to do that one in awhile. lol

Sometimes we feel we can't do because no one believes in us, or we don't believe enough in ourselves. The first three days was the same question and answer: You are: Ashley, And you can: Read, And you can: Spell and don't you forget it!! I'm jest so proud of this lil ole sprout, she works hard and doesn't give up. Know why I'm so proud of her....?

She reminded me of no matter what, as long as one person believes and helps you believe in yourself, nothing is beyond reasonable reach. She and her mother knows I have MS and there will be days I might not can help her.
The point is, she is beginning to believe that she can do whether I am there or not. She was a lil dissapointed because she missed one word on her test...

We could learn quite a lot from Ashley if we just stop to think about the similarities rather than the differences. She is just 6 yrs old and has learned to work harder to achieve, I'm 6+yrs and there are days I do give in and give up...I think I am learning more from Ashley than she from me. I think we all could.

Now who wants some nice hot coffee and pastries...I got all kinds of drinks fer ya...ya know on Momma's porch nothing ever runs out and there is always what you want in the kitchen. Yep, here on the porch, we help each other and we believe you can do whatever you decide and will be there to catch ya if you fall. Not fail, but fall...the only way to fail is not to try.

Somebody go untie that Jmiller from that tree, heard him yellin long enough...or at least go feed him! Moose, I fixed some special cakes fer ya...tastes real fattening like, but no fat, carbs or cals in em, eat all yer want. They are your favorites too, so help yerself.

Why look who has showed up...I thought we left that scoundrel in the old neighborhood...everybody duck so he don't see us....oops. too late.lol

Momma,

Great story! Sometimes we can learn a lot from little ones.

MMMMM. pastries from Momma's kitchen. How can I resist?

Momma - it is so good to hear from you and even better having the message you send!

howdeee ma

Momma, I just love reading your stories. They are very inspirational.

There are the very humorous ones too I can always picture myself sitting next to you as you are telling the story.

Thanks for your words of wisdom.

Hi Momma !
It is so nice to be here. I really love what you did with that flower bed next to the porch. How did you know that red geraniums were my favorite? And just how do you get them to grow and bloom in January?
Taking all the calories out of those rolls was a thoughtful touch,of course I'll have two.
***ahhhh....plumping up the pillows*******

Momma,
Isn't it wonderful how a child can inspire us? I would love some hot coffee and yummy pastries. It's so nice to be sitting here up on your porch!

Hi Momma~ Yes, it's your lil Angel, DM. How'd you know I needed a story right about now?? You is the bestest, Momma.

*climbing up on Momma's lap w/ hot cocoa, an elair and chocolate all over my face.*

You see, everyone~ Momma don't care if'n I get chocolate all over her; hugs are better w/chocolate, right Momma??

Thanks for the seat! I'm going to clean up after myself like a good girl, and make room for one of your kids.

I love all of you!!

Hi Momma!

Loved your story...as I love all your stories!