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Glad tidings to you! Come on over and join us for JUPES VIEWS FOR YOUZ! Please read and comment. Thank you. If your birthday is September 1, you share the day with Edgar Rice Burroughs, Yvonne De Carlo, and Conway Twitty. On this date in 1836, reconstruction began on the Synagogue of Rabbi Judah Hasid, in Jerusalem. In 1946, the Keating-Owen Act passed, which banned child labor from interstate commerce. In 1969, it was the Libyan revolution, when Col. Moammar Ghadafi deposed King Idris. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Its time again for family updates on the Jupe front. As I write this, my daughter in law has entered her 25th week of pregnancy. So far, those little twins are staying put, and we pray every day that theyll put off their appearance for at least 5-12 more weeks. Mommy is miserable, as is to be expected. Shes about to enter her sixth month, and already has that pregnancy waddle. Should I be ashamed of myself for laughing so hard? Ok, let me explain. Well see CM waddling down the sidewalk....and about four or five feet behind her, here comes little Silas, the 2-year-old hurricane of boy...As Mommy waddles her way along, Mr. Silas is behind her, hands on hips, waddling right along with her. Our little guy is also getting to have such a large vocabulary. He brought me a set of fairy wings (they belong to our grand-daughter), and asked if I would put them on him. I did that, and he stood up, and exclaimed...Me fwy now! Fwappy Fwappy! Then he stopped, sighed, and said, Me taink fwy. Deez Fwappies dont be good. I asked him, What are flappies? He pointed to the wings...Dem be fwappies...like a bird. Dey dont be work good. Ah...love the toddler logic. He insists that his cousin Lillee can fly, because the flappies belong to her. Ok. In just a few hours, our oldest grandson Ty and I are starting on a brand new adventure. He as the adventurer, and me as the coach. Were starting the new school year, right here in my living room. We have some pretty good goals for the year ahead. Well, at least I do...My aim is to keep him engaged and enthusiastic about learning. Especially learning to read, spell, and write. Hes excited because I showed him his history books...he gets to study ancient civilizations...and mummies! Weve got a full load of classes ahead, and if you just look at the pile of text books, work books, the myriad school supplies, and equipment...it can be daunting. Ty saw his Math books, and almost wanted to run away. He said, That book is so big! How can I learn everything in there? Simple solution. We can only learn the lesson at hand. One day at a time, one new concept to learn. Once we conquer that...we move on. Its our classroom, and we set the rules. Looking forward to this little boy becoming the scholar hes capable of being. Hes got some new classes this year, including Spelling, reading, and writing. In addition to his regular handwriting class, hes got writing...which will include book reports, and summaries. Hes not ready yet for those things, but as we go along, hell find himself advancing. After his testing at the end of Kindergarten, he was placed in 1st grade-Advanced. No, its not because of the teacher (me), its because hes got the capability to do so much. Im proud of him, and even though I dont know if Im the best teacher for him, I know Ill do my best...and so will he. Family means a lot to me, as Im sure it does to you. Im one very fortunate and blessed person, too. Both of my parents are still with us. I still count on their leadership, comfort, and example, and I will for the rest of my own life. I believe that my parents gave us a great starting base. They taught us values, morals, and principles. They also showed us, through their own lives, how important faith is in each life. Its one thing to teach with words, its another to lead by example. I know of no one who has ever exhibited the faithful life, and now I find myself living by faith. Such a comfort and joy it is, too. My parents also taught us to love music, to lose ourselves in books, to explore the outdoors, and to balance a checkbook. I know for a fact that I learned more at their sides than in all my years of school. Its because of my Mom and Dad that I can look forward to a better day. I find the new thing to learn each day. I try so hard to save something to look forward to. And Ive learned to pass these things on to my own kids and grandkids. If they never learn anything else, they need to learn to read, and comprehend. They need to learn honesty, and respect...not only for others, but for themselves. They need to learn faith...however they perceive it. Thats my wish for them. Now, on this evening before school, take a few moments to fully appreciate the loved ones around you. We give our children life, but thats only the beginning. Listen...more than you speak. Love, even when you dont feel love returning to you. Never be afraid to ask for advice or assistance. Someone is always near. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Psalm 103: 17-18 17) But the lovingkindness of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, And His righteousness to childrens children, 18) To those who keep His covenant And remember His precepts to do them. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And thats the way I see it, have a great night, and a better tomorrow. NNGB--Jupe