A Day When My Life changed so much!

I Went to work today. A seemly normal day. As usual, it was raining. My hubby dropped me off  with promises to pick me up later.

I was helping with a older age group.  Many of them I knew by name or saw in passing when they were dropped off.

What you need to know, I was feeling really good. I had not gotten that flu, every one else had got. I was looking forward to spending R & R with John.  I was excited.

When I walked into the classroom I saw they were doing a health and Well body check up.  Ok... I am sure this is a good thing. The four year old doctor called for the next patient.  I realized, He was talking to me. As I sat down, He pulled over his box of tools.  He listened to my heart.  Took my temperature, checked my reflexes.  He than in a very serious voice, informed me that my heart  was dead.  I wondered how this could be, but he repeated the diagnose, my heart was dead.  I thought, ok I can live with this....I think.  well the tests continued. He checked my pulse and than even in a more serious no nonsense voice, he informed me that my brain was oval shaped.

Now this was not a laughing matter! I had big plans for the weekend.  I had no time to be sick.  I told the doctor, I need for him to give me some medicine, so I would feel better.  He agreed, and informed me it would hurt a little bit. He then  gave me four shots of toxic water waste.  Put two band aides on shot site and sent me on my way.

I love games using your imagination with children.

Random Acts of Kindness Day

There's no better day to smile at a stranger than Random Acts of Kindness Day.

People all over the nation spread some joy and celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Day Friday. The holiday marks a time when people are encouraged to be nice and do nice things for one another whether it be for a friend, family member or a total stranger. There are plenty of ways to participate in the national holiday, and what’s even better about Random Acts of Kindness Day, is that being kind to others doesn’t have to cost a dime. Check out a list of a few ways to participate in Random Acts of Kindness Day below:

Smile at a stranger: Studies have proven that being completely ignored or overlooked causes an almost immediate effect of social discomfort. Ease some of that by offering smiles to people as they pass by on the street.

Buy a homeless person a hot meal: There are hundreds of Americans living on the cold streets. Spread a little cheer by purchasing them a hot meal that can not only help them keep warm but fill their hungry tummies as well.

Help an elderly person with their bags: More often than none, elderly people go overlooked. If an old person is struggling with their bags, offer them assistance. Offer to carry their bags whether they're bogged down with five or just one, and spark up a conversation with them along the way.

Give someone a compliment: If someone looks nice, tell them. Let people know how much they're appreciated, how great their work is or how much their presence is enjoyed.

Greet people: One of the easiest ways to brighten up a person’s day is by merely saying hello. It’s very common for people to pass by one another, especially in bustling and heavily populated cities. Make it known that their presence has been recognized by saying hello. Bonus: Asking a person how their day is going so far or how they’re doing can also go a very long way.

Donate to a clothing or food bank: Instead of letting cans of soup that’s been hiding in cabinets go to waste, take food items that will most likely perish to a food bank, so someone else who may not be in a position to go grocery shopping can also have access to quality food. As for those old clothes that haven’t seen beyond a closet in months, someone less fortunate would surely be grateful to discover those fashionable finds at a local Salvation Army or other donated clothing supplier. 

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We had such a fun time this last weekend.

Valentine's Day Trivia and Facts

California produces 60 percent of American roses. However, the vast number of Valentine’s Day roses are imported, mostly from South America.

73% of people who buy flowers for Valentine’s Day are men, while only 27 percent are women.

15% of U.S. women send themselves flowers on Valentine’s Day.

About 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged each year. That’s the largest seasonal card-sending occasion of the year, next to Christmas.

One-third of all Valentine cards are accompanied by gifts.

About 3% of pet owners will give Valentine’s Day gifts to their pets.

By the numbers: 70 percent of those celebrating the holiday give a card, followed by a telephone call (49 percent), gift (48 percent), special dinner (37 percent), candy (33 percent) restaurant meal (30 percent), and flowers (19 percent).

In 1866, candy manufacturer NECCO made the first “Conversation Hearts”, originally called “Motto Hearts”. Eight billion of these little candies are sold between New Years day and  February 14

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More than 35 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are sold for Valentine’s Day.

Alexander Graham Bell applied for a patent for the telephone, on Valentine's Day, 1876.

There You Have IT!

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