The Eclectic Company: Christmas Trooper

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Friday, December 26, 2008

Christmas Trooper

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My friend and co-teacher Deven's little boy is in the hospital and has been since two days before Christmas.

He had an infection in his knee that required surgery and post surgery IV antibiotics, so he and mommy are "incarcerated" until at least TUESDAY!!!

Another friend and co-teacher Diane and I made a trip up to the hospital today to see what we could do to cheer the patient and his mommy.

Just look at those sad little patient-in-the-hospital eyes!!!!

Until we said "say cheese" and those eyes brightened right up!!!

Mommy's getting a work out keeping our little patient entertained!

So I took a bag of loaner books to try to help.

And our little Christmas Trooper
gave me one more smile before we had to go!!!

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11 comments:

The Hollands said...: What a sad time for a little one to be in the hospital...how thoughtful of you to help brighten their day. From the looks of the pics...you succeeded!! :); December 26, 2008 at 4:06 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: I know - - - they had their Christmas gathering in the hospital cafeteria!!!! How EXCITING is that!?!; December 26, 2008 at 4:16 PM
nancygrayce said...: Poor boy....; December 26, 2008 at 5:19 PM
Anonymous said...: Poor little guy! Way to be a Christmas elf! Did ya wear your reindeer headgear?! I bet he would have loved that!!; December 26, 2008 at 5:56 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: I never even THOUGHT of that, Amy!!! I need you here to put these great ideas in my head!; December 26, 2008 at 6:22 PM
Keetha said...: My goodness! That little man - bless his heart and his mother's! You are a good soul. :-); December 26, 2008 at 7:25 PM
Shoemaker Family said...: Aw, so so thoughtful and sweet for you guys to stop in on Deven on Caleb. What a good friends you guys were to her today...; December 26, 2008 at 8:03 PM
Deven said...: Thanks for visiting us today! He had to have a new IV put in tonight, which I did not stick around for. He had two nurses and Grandma holding him down, and he about whooped them all. :); December 26, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: Oh Deven - - - that isn't easy for a mom to watch.

I remember once when Kyle had to have stitches in his head - - - - he started out real calm, but that did not last long - - -; December 26, 2008 at 9:15 PM
Char said...: That Mommy deserves a gold medal. You do too. What a thoughtful visit.; December 27, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Sherry said...: Oh, bless their hearts! I'm sure she's thankful for friends like you :); December 27, 2008 at 1:18 PM