A poem and 2 tags!

Renee posted a really nice poem on her blog that I had never seen before so I thought I would share it! (I particularly thought of my blogging buddy Kristen, who is in need of some encouragement and support right now )

A Special Child

by Sharon Harris

You weren't like other children,

And God was well aware,

You'd need a caring family,

With love enough to share.

And so He sent you to us,

And much to our surprise,

You haven't been a challenge,

But a blessing in disguise.

Your winning smiles and laughter,

The pleasures you impart,

Far outweigh your special needs,

And melt the coldest heart.

We're proud that we've been chosen,

To help you learn and grow,

The job that you have brought us,

Is more than you can know.

A precious gift from Heaven,

A treasure from above,

A child who's taught us many things,

But most of all- "Real Love”

Warning : I have edited this post about 5 times and spaced these things out and everytime I hit publish it gets all squished together again. Sorry.

I have been tagged twice in the past week....

RK tagged me for this one

What I was doing 10 years ago - May 1998 I graduated from Lathrop High School in Fairbanks, Alaska. I was preparing for my 5th and final knee surgery and working at Equinox Physical Therapy.

5 things on my list to do for today - well since today is almost over I will do tomorrow, 1 - my laundry, 2- Hunter's laundry, 3 - Ella's laundry, 4 - pay bills, 5 - go to bed early (Ella's swallow study is early Friday morning)

Things I would do if I were a billionaire - Buy a house, pay off the mortgages for all of our family's houses, donate money to help find a cure for AIDS, and open a place like Gigi's Playhouse here in Spokane. (Gigi's is a place for children with disabilities to play.)

3 of my bad habits - eat too much, drive too fast, and spend too much time on the computer : )

5 places I have lived - Marietta, Georgia (12 years), Fairbanks, Alaska (9 years), Great Falls, Montana (2 1/2 years), Wichita Falls, Texas (3 3/4 years), Spokane Valley, Washington (3 months)

5 jobs I have had - receptionist at a Physical Therapists, Community Service Officer, 911 Dispatcher, Daycare worker, Cashier at Home Depot

5 people I want to know more about, that means you are tagged - Jennifer M, Shannon E, Kristen (Cayman's mommy), Carolee (Piper's mommy), and Laurie (Chase's mommy)

2nd tag came from Kristen 24 things about me...

4 places I go over and over

1. The Guild School

2. MyGym (Hunter's gym)

3. My gym (where I go)

4. WALMART

4 people that email me

1. Jennifer

2. Tami

3. Lorna

4. Carolee

4 of my favorite foods

1. Lasagna

2. Teriyaki Chicken

3. Pizza

4. Salad

4 places I would rather be right now

1. A beach

2. Visiting family, any of them

3. Visiting friends

4. Here with no doctor appointments

4 movies I could watch over and over (just so you know I don't watch movies over and over but if I did...)

1. Steel Magnolias

2. Wedding Crashers

3. Fried Green Tomatoes

4. Backyardigans (I don't have a choice, my son watches it over and over so

I at least have to hear it over and over.)

4 people I want to learn more about, you are tagged...

1. Melanie

2. Michelle

3. Melissa

4. Shannon at