Anna playing at Teen Talk

She played during lunch, hence the noise. Please excuse the roving camera too.

Anna Playing at Ginny Lanes

Here's Emily's letter...

Dear Adalyn,
My name is Elizabeth and I have been watching you for the past few months. Please don’t mistake me for a stalker though, because I’m not. I am just a simple bystander, observing the struggles of your generation (mostly the struggles of girls, since I too am a girl and know the emotions and struggles that you hide all to well).
From watching you I have noticed that you struggle with self-image more than anything, as do most teenage girls. You want so badly to look like the models on the covers of magazines, airbrushed and digitally beautified. But Adalyn, not even those models really look like that!
I know that you have heard the saying “beauty is only skin deep”, and for some that is sadly true. Some girls have “the look” and some have a body to die for, but all of those things are petty in comparison to what’s on the inside. But you, you don’t have to worry about your beauty being only skin deep. You have a beautiful face, a warm smile, and a great figure, but pushing physical beauty aside, you still will have a beautiful heart. You are honest and caring, not to mention modest.
What I’m really trying to say is that you have what so many girls really want, a genuine, God given beauty, that wasn’t produced by man made products.
“You were made with such care. Your skin, your body, and your hair are perfect just the way they are. There could never be a more beautiful you. Don’t buy the lies, disguises, and hoops they make you jump through. You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do. So there could never be a more beautiful you”
God made you in his own image, Adalyn, and in His eyes there are none more beautiful than you. If you haven’t gotten anything else from this letter please just know that God loves you no matter what you look like, and to Him everything about you is beautiful!

Elizabeth

Dear Dunkin,
There is something I must speak with you about. First you may want to know who and what I am. My name is Bruce. I am your protector. Whenever you are in danger you can feel my presence. Just know that I am with you always. I know this makes you feel a little strange, but I am here to keep you safe. I was your friend the day you had the big Math test. I was the stupid cashier that delayed you, and kept you from being involved in the 15 car pileup. I am the one that gently whispers to you when something isn't just quite right. I am here for you always. You might not think I am, but I am. Now, I am here for a special mission to help you. This is the reason I must speak to you now. I know you are frightened of many things that prevent you from fully living your life. Let me remind you of the quote by Dorothy Thomas "Only when you are no longer afraid do you begin to live." Just remember you are only on earth for a short period of time. You should make the most of it and live to your fullest desires. I feel the fear inside of you, but fear is only as deep as your mind lets it be. Never forget I am here even when you do not realize it is me, YOUR PROTECTOR. I hope this advice will help you conquer your fear.
Until we meet again,
Bruce

Jenny's Guardian Angel, Edward (by Glennellen)

Dearest Jenny,
My name is Edward, and I am your guardian angel. I know you do not always feel me near, much less know that I even exist. But I am forever watching over you and protecting you. The Lord, Our Father Above, assigned me this responsibility the day He brought you into the wonderful world that He created. And I might add, that I have enjoyed every single moment of the task. To watch you grow, and see you develop into a young lady of such beauty…

Beauty. That brings me to the whole point of this letter of which I am concerned. I have noticed that since the coming of your new beau, you have been so preoccupied with your looks. Such as if your hair is curling right, or if you are wearing something flattering enough. The point is, you have been worrying yourself with your outer appearance just for his sake. You have never given much thought to this before, and that made you shine brighter than anyone. So for you to suddenly let a boy cause you to pay attention to these details at such great length has caused me such dismay.

Let me advise you about beauty, and what it truly is. Today, so many women and young ladies mistake beauty for glamour. This saddens me so, and they do it for a boy or a man’s interest most of the time. That is not what beauty is at all. I want to help you before you become part of this misconception.

Have you ever heard of the quote, “Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart,” by Kahlil Gibran? ’Tis such a profound quote, but most ladies do not ever grasp the full meaning of it. I know that you, on the other hand, can comprehend the meaning. Let me tell you something else important, dear one. Looks fade…they do not last forever. But what you are on the inside remains a part of you till the end of your life. You have always been so caring, and thoughtful to others. You’ve always been a kindred spirit, maintaining your purity and dignity. You also know that if a boy does not like you for who you are, not to bother with a connection. So why change that now?

What you should also know is that your beau does not care about how you look on the outside. He likes you for who you are, and knows that what’s inside of you is what counts. The whole time you have been together, you have remained tame with your looks and didn’t even give them a thought. You’d wear your hair with its naturally loose curls, your faded jeans, and cozy sweater, and be perfectly content and comfortable with who you were. Then suddenly you became entranced by your beau’s appearance, thinking yourself not worthy of his fine looks. My dear one…why would you ever think that? Because of who you are, your faith in God and your immensely kind heart, you had already won him over. He has been looking for someone like you for quite some time.

When your true love looks at you, through his mind runs the quote from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. “Did my heart love till now? Foreswear it sight, for I ne’er saw true beauty till this night.”

God and I love you more than you could ever imagine, young one. I will continue to watch over your beautiful soul and keep you from harm. And once again, Jenny, know that you are beautiful for who you are; and that the beauty that radiates from your face is the light that shines out from your heart.

Your Guardian Angel and Protector,
Edward

"The Summer Sun"

The summer sun had just began to disappear behind the aqua blue water, turning the sky bright orange. The water dazzled in the setting sun giving light to te fishermen coming in from a day out at sea. I sat there in the warm sand as the rays shine down on my face. I breathed in the salty air,, and watched the tall palm trees swaying in the gentle breeze. I drifted off to sleep lulled by the sound of the waves lapping upon the sandy beach.




- i finally figured this thing out-

~ King Midas ~

Ok. Glenn was sad because no one's putting any thing on the blog ... so here ya go Glenn !

~ King Midas ~

King Midas was a kind, fair, slow man. One day he was strolling in his beautiful garden , and he came across an elderly satyr , snoozing away in the flower bed . He let the satyr go, without any harm, so Dionysus rewarded him with one wish.The King only thought for a second. He wished for everything he touched to turn to gold, and Dionysus made it so .

He touched the radian flowers, and they turned to gold. He grew skimpy and hungry. Each time he tried to eat, the food turned to gold. Just trying to touch his beautiful daughter , he turned her to gold.

He knew he must do something, so he asked Dionysus to change every thing back to the way it was . Eventually , every thing was gold, and he was deeply depressed and ashamed . Dionysus took mercy on him, and granted him, his desire .

He was now poorer then before but yet richer in the things that really count in life .