RESPECT - 2020.04.29

"Don't wait until you know who you are to get started."

- Austin Kleon - 

RESPECT by Aretha Franklin

In 1967, Aretha Franklin released her son "Respect" which made it to the top of the Billboards and even became song of the year.  I am sure you heard it somewhere.  

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Walk in Faith - Quote of the Day (Proverbs 12:1)
"Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish."

Every day is a journey through time and space.  Thank you, Lord, for the journeys that make up my life and take me to amazing places.  I am grateful for the things I've learned on my life's journey.  Allow me to appreciate the journey more than the destination and keep an open mind for the unexpected gifts on the road.  I may not always end up where I thought I would, but I am grateful for the paths I travel.

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Grandma!

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Nuclear reactor explosion in 1986 - 2020.04.28

"There are many great deeds done in the small struggles of life."

- Victor Hugo - 

Chernobyl

April 26, 1986; announced April 28, 1986

Chernobyl was the worst nuclear accident in the history of the world. On April 26, 1986 the number 4 reactor in the nuclear plant blew up, sending radiation spewing across Europe as far north as Sweden.  Two days later, the accident is announced on Russian television.  

As I was also a child in Europe at the time, I have memories of this event, where we had to take medication to ensure that we would not be sick from the radiation.

If you are interested in knowing more, check out this kids' encyclopedia: https://kids.kiddle.co/Chernobyl_disaster

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Walk in Faith - Quote of the Day (Proverbs 11:30)
"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise."

When a task requiring faith confronts us, voices around us may say, "It can't be done."  The voice may even come from within us, and we may want to quit before we start.  But if we hold on to faith, we can succeed, no matter what the critics say.

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PD Day!

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Here's your message from Friday April 24.

Song!

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World Book Day - 2020.04.23

"You don't live in a world all alone.  

Your brothers are here too."

- Albert Schweitzer - 

HAPPY WORLD BOOK DAY!

You can find out more about World Book Day at the following link:
https://www.worldbookday.com/about-us/what-is-world-book-day/

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Walk in Faith - Quote of the Day (Proverbs 10:3)
"The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.."

Like a warm and cuddly blanket that makes a child feel secure, and a favourite food that soothes the worried soul, God is there for me.  Like a song that lifts my spirits when nothing else can, and the laughter of a child that makes me laugh in return, God is my rock.  I always put my faith in the one who never fails me.  I put my faith in God.

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Flubber - Flower - Folder

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CBC Kids NEWS

Penguins going on a Field Trip

Here's a great website for great kids news.  Check out the Penguins going on a Field Trip!

https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/

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Happy Earth Day! - 2020.04.22

"Ideals are like stars; you will not succeed in touching them with your hands.  But like the seafaring man on the desert of waters, you choose them as your guides, and following them you will reach your destiny."

- Carl Schurz - 

HAPPY EARTH DAY!

The view from above on this day when we remember what a beautiful planet we live on and we take action to take care of it for many more generations to enjoy.

Earth Day began 50 years ago today.  Check out a cool video on the history of Earth Day!

Lots of things happening online today on Earth Day.  Check out this website for more information.

https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2020/

Here are some fun Earth Day Gardening activities...

https://www.almanac.com/kids/6-simple-garden-projects-kids

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Walk in Faith - Quote of the Day (Romans 8:38-39)
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Storms may be brewing all around you, tossing you up and down upon the wild ocean waves.  Having faith in God during the toughest of storms keeps you focused on the beacon of light that guides you back to the safety of the solid shore.  Hold fast to God during the darkest of times.  Your faith will bring you home again.

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Things to do - 2020.04.21

"We love the things we love for what they are."

- Robert Frost - 

Things to do!

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Walk in Faith - Quote of the Day (Romans 8:37)
"Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us."

No matter what challenges lay before you, count on God to help you overcome them.  No matter your worries or concerns, count on God to guide you to the best solutions and bring you back into his peace.  No matter ho afraid you feel, turn it over to God.  Have faith, for you never walk through this life alone!

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Remembering Mark Twain

Mark Twain was a famous American author who wrote "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" (1876)  and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" (1885).  He was born on November 30, 1835 and died on this day in 1910.  His work continues to fascinate students and avid Mark Twain fans around the world.  If you have never read either of these works, perhaps now is a good time to get familiar with some great pieces of writing to be inspired by.

Mark Twain Quote:

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