This is my first attempt at blogging on our new site! A big thanks to Joan and Caro for the tips! I'm not sure how to keep the text from all flowing together though.

Here's a poem I read recently that spoke to my heart. When I'm feeling down it's often words of scripture and poetry that lift my spirit. The author is Maryanne Radmacher. I found it on a card in a store called The Afternoon.

Speak quietly to yourself ...

A promise there will be better days

Whisper gently to yourself and provide assurance...

That you really are extending your best effort

Console your bruised and tender spirit ...

With reminders of many other successes

Offer comfort in practical and tangible ways...

As if you were encouraging your dearest friend

Recognize that on certain days the greatest grace is ...

That the day is over and you get to close your eyes

Tomorrow comes more brightly...

I just love the flow of that poem it's tender and uplifting. Anyways on a much lighter note ...

I must say I LOVED the new AP pictures of Clay! Here's a little something I made from a couple I saw on yahoo.

My best wishes to Clay as he settles into NYC and this exciting new adventure of Spamalot!

Okay I'm going to submit now .. let's see how it goes .. haha!