FBL : Values

FINDING PATIENCE

It was 5:25 and my oldest was supposed to be at the field at 5:30 (we live 15 minutes away). I couldn't find Miguel's shoe and to top it off, a fight broke out between my oldest (8) and his sister (5), something about a piece of paper. ... read >

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PLEASE ACCEPT MY APOLOGY

You probably remember me from the other day. I was the one who reacted very slowly to the green traffic light. When you honked your horn, I realized I was holding up traffic, so please accept my apology. ... read >

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THE TWO FAILURES

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FINE EXAMPLES

My mother through her fine example instilled within me the desire to help others. She taught me to notice those whom others ignore ... read >

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IN THIS MOMENT, WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT?

Today in the moments of frustration, ask yourself the question, "In this moment, what is most important?" ... read >

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SUNDAYS WITH JESSE

The principal had put me down for watching over Jesse. Jesse was like any other 4th grade boy except for one thing: He was profoundly autistic. ... read >

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A TRUE FRIEND

My friend is now working on her Master's and needed a good friend to write a short paper on her integrity. She asked me, and this is the story I told in that paper. When she read it, she had no idea how much her efforts had meant to me then, or how much they still mean in my life. To me, that is what a true friend is. ... read >

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