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LisaAKAmom's Bio

Hello, My name is Lisa. I'm a part time Substitute Teacher Grades K - 12, special Ed, as well as a Full time mom, to three wonderful kids. Christian, Carolyn - both in 7th grade and going through the middle school Drama, and my youngest who is now 11 years old and has severe autism. Richie was diagnosed when he was 2 years old...and has been my inspiration. Just when I think I got it all figured out...my kids are there to let me know, I have been driving in the wrong lane, going the wrong direction.

We have been through some really good times and some really bad times. We have survived, moving to Japan, moving to Utah, Iraq...and Now we are Surviving Autism and Puberty..... I ran accross a quote this year...that pretty much sums up my whole attitude about everything these days. Any Day Above Ground is a Good Day....Explore All the possibilities, and Dont Sweat the Small Stuff. I'm too blessed to be stressed and way to annointed to be disappointed. And When life is really Hard....HANDLE WITH PRAYER.

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How do well Do we Treat Others?

Five (5) lessons to make you think about the way we treat people.

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Someone, Who Needs Love the Most, Is Someone, Who Deserves it the Least?

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Two Roads
by LisaAKAmom on 10.17.08 - public

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled
by, And that has made all the difference.

~ Robert Frost ~
(1875-1963) Ameri...

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Courage
by LisaAKAmom on 10.17.08 - public

Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them; but do not let them
master you. Let them teach you patience, sweetness, insight.

~ Helen Keller ~
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I Wept
by LisaAKAmom on 09.22.08 - public

I wept because I had no shoes, until I saw a man who had no feet.

~ Persian saying, Ancient ~
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What Makes YOU Special?
by LisaAKAmom on 09.22.08 - public

Cherish forever what makes you unique, because you're really a yawn if it goes."

--Bette Midler,
actress and singer ...

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Always Something
by LisaAKAmom on 09.22.08 - public

There is always something positive that you can do. On the best of days, or in the most challenging of circumstances, you can choose to move forward...

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Today
by LisaAKAmom on 09.06.08 - public

Today it the Tomorrow,You Worried about.... Yesterday!
Any day this side of the Flower Bed is a Good Day!
Don't Worry about Tomorrow....God has alre...

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God Will Provide...
by LisaAKAmom on 09.06.08 - public

God Will Provide...

There once was a man who had nothing for his family to eat. He had an old shotgun and three bullets. So, he decided that h...

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God Will Provide...

There once was a man who had nothing for his family to eat. He had an old shotgun and three bullets. So, he decided that he would go out and kill something for dinner.

As he went down the road, he saw a rabbit and he shot at the rabbit and missed it. Then he saw a squirrel and fired a shot at the squirrel and missed it. As he went further, he saw a wild turkey in the tree and he had only one bullet, but a voice came to him and said "pray first, aim high and stay focused."

However, at the same time, he saw deer which was a better kill. He brought the gun down and aimed at the deer. But, then he saw a rattle snake between his legs about to bite him, so he naturally brought the gun down further to shoot the rattle snake.

Still, the voice said again to him, "I said 'pray, aim high and stay focused." So, the man decided to listen to the voice. He prayed, then aimed the gun high up in the tree and shot the wild turkey. The bullet bounced off the turkey and killed the deer. The handle fell off the gun and hit the snake in the head and killed it.

And, when the gun had gone off, it knocked him into a pond. When he stood to look around, he had fish in all his pockets, a dead deer and a turkey to eat.

The snake (Satan) was dead simply because the man listened to God.

***Bottom line:

Pray first before you do anything, aim and shoot high in your goals, and stay focused on God. Pass this on in order that someone else might be blessed. Never let others discourage you concerning your past. The past is exactly that - " the past." Live every day one day at a time. And remember that only God knows our future and that he will not put you through any more than you can bear. Do not look to man for your blessings but look to the Lord. He can open doors for you that only He is able to do. Doors that you will not slip through but doors that only He has prepared in advance for you in your favor.

Wait, and be still, patient: 
keep God first and everything else will follow.

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P.S. When Satan is knocking at your door, simply say,
"Jesus, could you please get that for me?"

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One of life's mysteries is....
by LisaAKAmom on 09.02.08 - public

One of life's mysteries is how a 2-pound box of chocolates can make a
woman gain 5 lbs.

My mind not only wanders, it sometimes leaves completely....

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One of life's mysteries is how a 2-pound box of chocolates can make a
woman gain 5 lbs.
 
My mind not only wanders, it sometimes leaves completely.
 
The best way to forget your troubles is to wear tight shoes.
 
The nice part about living in a small town is that when you don't know
what you are doing, someone else does.
 
The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then,
your body and your fat are really good friends.
 
Just when I was getting used to yesterday, along came today.
 
Sometimes I think I understand everything, and then I regain
consciousness.
 
I gave up jogging for my health when my thighs kept rubbing together
and setting fire to my knicker's.
 
Amazing!  You hang something in your closet for a while and it shrinks
2 sizes!
 
The trouble with some women is that they get all excited about nothing
and then they marry him.
 
I read this article that said the typical symptoms of stress are eating
too much, impulse buying, and driving too fast. Are they kidding?
That's my idea of a perfect day!

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What the teacher says and (what the teacher means)
by LisaAKAmom on 09.02.08 - public

What the teacher says and (what the teacher means)

1. Your son has a remarkable ability in gathering needed information
from his classmates.
(He...

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What the teacher says and (what the teacher means)

1. Your son has a remarkable ability in gathering needed information 
from his classmates.
(He was caught cheating on a test).

2. Karen is an endless fund of energy and viability.
(The hyperactive monster can't stay seated for five minutes).

3. Fantastic imagination! Unmatched in his capacity for blending 
fact 
with fiction.
(He's definitely one of the biggest liars I have ever met).

4. Margie exhibits a casual, relaxed attitude to school, indicating 
that high expectations don't intimidate her.
(The lazy thing hasn't done one assignment all term).

5. Her athletic ability is marvelous. Superior hand-eye coordination. 
(The little creep stung me with a rubber band from 15 feet away).

6. Nick thrives on interaction with his peers.
(Your son needs to stop socializing and start working).

7. Your daughter's greatest asset is her demonstrative public 
discussions.
(Classroom lawyer! Why is it that every time I explain an assignment 
she creates a class argument).

8. John enjoys the thrill of engaging challenges with his peers. 
(He's a bully).

9. An adventurous nature lover who rarely misses opportunities to 
explore new territory.
(Your daughter was caught skipping school at the fishing pond).

10. I am amazed at her tenacity in retaining her youthful 
personality. (She's so immature that we've run out of diapers).

11. Unlike some students who hide their emotion, Charles is very 
expressive and open.
(He must have written the Whiner's Guide).

12. I firmly believe that her intellectual and emotional progress 
would be enhanced through a year's repetition of her learning 
environment.
(Regretfully, we believe that she is not ready for high school and 
must repeat the 8th grade).

13. Her exuberant verbosity is awesome!
(A mouth that never stops yacking).

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Everybody
by LisaAKAmom on 08.13.08 - public

Everybody
This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody.

There was an important job to be done and Everybody ...

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Gentle Thoughts for Today--
by LisaAKAmom on 07.27.08 - public

Gentle Thoughts for Today--

Birds of a feather flock together and crap on your car.

A penny saved is a government oversight.

The r...

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Gentle Thoughts for Today-- 
 
Birds of a feather flock together and crap on your car.

A penny saved is a government oversight.

The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then your body and your fat have g! otten to be really good friends.

The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement  .

He who hesitates is probably right.

Did you ever notice: 
The Roman Numerals for forty (40) are ' XL.'

If you think there is good in everybody, you haven't met everybody.

If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.

The sole purpose of a child's middle name is so he can tell when he's really in trouble.

There's always a lot to be thankful for if you take time to look for it. For example I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt .

Aging: Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.

The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.

Some people try to turn back their odometers. 
Not me, I want people to know 'why' I look this way. 
I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.

When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth, think of Algebra.

You know you are getting old when everything either 
dries up or leaks. 
 
One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it is such a nice change from being young.

Ah, being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.

First you forget names, then you forget faces. Then you forget to pull up your zipper.
It's worse when you forget to pull it down.

Long ago when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was called witchcraft,
Today ! it's called golf

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How do well Do we Treat Others?
by LisaAKAmom on 07.27.08 - public

Five (5) lessons to make you think about the way we treat people.

1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.

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Five (5) lessons to make you think about the way we treat people.

1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.

During my second month of college, our professor
gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student 
and had breezed through the questions until I read 
the last one:

'What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?'

Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the
cleaning woman several times. She was tall, 
dark-haired and in her 50's, but how would I know her name?

I handed in my paper, leaving the last question
blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if
the last question would count toward our quiz grade.

'Absolutely,' said the professor. 'In your careers, 
you will meet many people. All are significant. They
deserve your attention and care, even if all you do
is smile and say 'hello.'

I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her
name was Dorothy.

2. - Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain

One night, at 11:3 0 p.m., an older African American
woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway 
trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had
broken down and she desperately needed a ride.
Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. 
A young white man stopped to help her, generally
unheard of in those conflict-filled 60s.. The man 
took her to safety, helped her get assistance and
put her into a taxicab.

She seemed to be in a big hurry, bu t wrote down his 
address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a
knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a 
giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A
special note was attached..

It read:
'Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway 
the other night. The rain drenched not only my
clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. 
Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying
husband's bedside just before he passed away... God
bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving
others.'

Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole.

3 - Third Important Lesson - Always remember those who serve.

In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less,
a 10 -year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and 
sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.

'How much is an ice cream sundae?' he asked.

'Fifty cents,' replied the waitress.

The little boy pulled is hand out of his pocket and 
studied the coins in it.

'Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?' he inquired.

By now more people were waiting for a table and the
waitress was growing impatient.

'Thirty-five cents,' she brusquely replied.

The little boy again counted his coins.

'I'll have the plain ice cream,' he said.

The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on
the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice 
cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress
came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the
table.. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, 
were two nickels and fiv e pennies..

You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had
to have enough left to leave her a tip.

4 - Fourth Important Lesson. - The obstacle in Our Path.

In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a
roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if 
anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the
king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by
and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the 
King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did
anything about getting the stone out of the way.

Then a peasant came along carrying a load of
vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the
peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the 
stone to the side of the road. After much pushing
and straining, he finally succeeded. After the 
peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed
a purse lying in the road where the boulder had
bee n. The purse contained many gold coins and a note 
from the King indicating that the gold was for the
person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The
peasant learned what many of us never understand!

Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.

5 - Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When it Counts...

Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a
hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who
was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only 
chance of recovery appeared to be a blood 
transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had
miraculously survived the same disease and had
developed the antibodies needed to combat the
illness.. The doctor explained the situation to her 
little brother, and asked the little boy if he would 
be willing to give his blood to his sister.

I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a
deep breath and saying, 'Yes I'll do it if it will 
save her.' As the transfusion progressed, he lay in 
bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did,
seeing the color returning to her cheeks. Then his
face grew pale and his smile faded.

He looked up at the doctor and asked with a 
trembling voice, 'Will I start to dright away'.

Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the
doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his
sister all of his blood in order to save her.

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This Moment...
by LisaAKAmom on 07.22.08 - public

This Moment...
I May never see tomorrow there's no written guarantee, and things that happened yesterday belong to history. I cannot predict the futu...

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Maybe???
by LisaAKAmom on 07.19.08 - public

Someone, Who Needs Love the Most, Is Someone, Who Deserves it the Least?

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Adversity
by LisaAKAmom on 07.17.08 - public

I fight every day, but who said a fight has to be tongue and feet? You fight by showing you can overcome."

--Mookie Wilson,
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Seesaw Success
by LisaAKAmom on 07.15.08 - public

When 2 children climb onto a seesaw, there is only one rule: to go up, you have to go down. True humility is the ability to look up, no matter how hig...

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Beauty Tips from Audrey Hepburn
by LisaAKAmom on 07.15.08 - public

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For ...

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Got Problem's?
by LisaAKAmom on 07.06.08 - public

When God shows you a problem, He may ask you to be His solution.
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Faith
by LisaAKAmom on 07.05.08 - public

Faith is Believing in Something, when
Common Sense Tells you Not too.

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Optimism
by LisaAKAmom on 07.05.08 - public

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Help me to Remember Lord
by LisaAKAmom on 06.07.08 - public

That Nothing is going to Happen Today,
That you and I Cant Handle Together!

I Can do All things through Christ who Strenghthens Me.
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There Is
by LisaAKAmom on 06.02.08 - public

There is
There is something new you can learn today. Learn the lesson well and carry the wisdom with you.
There is some improvement you can make to...

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A Jigsaw Puzzle's Wisdom
by LisaAKAmom on 05.26.08 - public

Everything I Need To Know About Life
I Learned From a Jigsaw Puzzle

Don't force a fit. If something is meant to be, it will come together natu...

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Everything I Need To Know About Life
I Learned From a Jigsaw Puzzle

Don't force a fit. If something is meant to be, it will come together naturally.

When things aren't going so well, take a break. Everything will look different when you return.

Be sure to look at the big picture. Getting hung up on the little pieces only leads to frustration.

Perseverance pays off. Every important puzzle went together bit by bit, piece by piece.

When one spot stops working, move to another. But be sure to come back later (see above).

The creator of the puzzle gave you the picture as a guidebook.

Variety is the spice of life. It's the different colors and patterns that make the puzzle interesting.

Establish the border first. Boundaries give a sense of security and order.

Don't be afraid to try different combinations. Some matches are surprising.

Take time to celebrate your successes (even little ones).

Anything worth doing takes time and effort. A great puzzle can't be rushed.

~ Author Unknown ~

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Yesterday, Tomorrow and Today
by LisaAKAmom on 05.26.08 - public

Yesterday is a cancelled cheque; tomorrow is a promissory note;
today is the only cash you have - so spend it wisely.

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Blessings in Disquise
by LisaAKAmom on 05.22.08 - public

All sunshine and no rain make a desert.
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When the goin gets Tough
by LisaAKAmom on 05.22.08 - public

When you come to the end of
all the light you know, and it's
time to step into the darkness of the
unknown, faith is knowing that one of
two t...

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You Can Make a Difference!
by LisaAKAmom on 05.20.08 - public

"If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito."

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