I just want PEACE

It's sometimes strange that I think about peace within relationships. I mean we all want to have peaceful relationships right? Is it me, or do things happen in three's and fours everywhere. This week is entirely way to difficult for me to fathom without a peaceful heart. Its a big week. My heart has had time to heal and build again. Here's the thing. It is very difficult for me to reach out completely and have Peace when I know deep down inside it will never be reciprocated. I have turned the page enough so that my relationships that were torn during this process can go back to the way that should always have been. Thank you for your support in rebuilding my structure. Thank you for being my friend. Thank you for helping make me feel at home, when it feels so far away from reality. I will always try and do the best thing in all circumstances for anyone around me and in this instance I feel that everyone involved in this will be at peace eventually. It is my FATHER that helps me get through each day a changed man. March 3 you will come and go. The Pain will be sharp and hurtful, but through YOU all things are possible....



"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone."

Steeple Guide me to my Heart and Home

Speak to me in a language I can hear
Humor me before I have to go

Deep in thought, I forgive everyone
As the cluttered streets greet me once again

I know I can't be late
Supper's waiting on the table

Tomorrow's just an excuse away
So I pull my collar up and face the cold

On my own


Steeple guide me to my heart and home
The sun is out and up and down again

And for a moment I lose myself
Wrapped up in the pleasures of the world

I've journeyed here and there and back again
But in the same old haunts I still find my friends

Mysteries not ready to reveal
Sympathies I'm ready to return

I'll make the effort
Love can last forever

Tomorrow's just an excuse
Tomorrow's just an excuse for you


Forever, you...

Which comes First

Our lives are so busy and sometimes we live so far from our families. We miss the relationships with our families and often we do not even share important life events with them. We need to move back towards our families. If not in actual distance then at least we must move closer in our hearts. We live in a time where there are unprecedented communication possibilities. No one will ever love us unconditionally like our family can. We'd be fools not to take advantage of this opportunity.

How Much I Make

I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their parents CAN'T make them sit for 5 without an I Pod, Game Cube or a Netflix movie rental.
I make kids wonder.
I make them question.
I make them apologize and mean it.
I make them have respect and take responsibility for their actions.
I teach them to write and then I make them write. Keyboarding ISN'T EVERYTHING.
I make them read, read, read.
I make them show all their work in maths. They use their God given brain, not the man-made calculator.
I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe.
Finally, I make them understand that if they use the gifts they were given,
work hard, and follow their hearts, they can succeed in life
Then, when people try to judge me by what I make, with me knowing money isn't everything, I can hold my head up high and pay no attention because they are ignorant.
You want to know what I make?

I MAKE A DIFFERENCE. I just wish the World would recognize Difference as a form of payment these days.

Brighter Days

I can't go to sleep

You are on my mind...

I find myself drifting away from my daily run around

And You are the culprit.

I know that it's just a feeling that is fresh

just help me understand why the feeling is growing within me each day.

The thought of acquaintance can never match the feelings

that burn within my heart every passing day.

Your voice leaves an attractive reminder of what I miss.

There are brighter days ahead for the both of us.

J.R. 2/10/11

Undoubtedly

Of the four I keep close to my heart

who love the same genuine in nature

always attentive, keen to excitement

a taste, a look, that noise is a blessing

a chalk drawing on cement signs of succession

impossible secrets make my family grow

today I remember you're part of my life

i've got you in my heart forever

your perseverance assist my healing wounds



J.R.

30 Years 10 Tidbits

1. Born February 6, 1981

2. Only child with blond hair in the family

3. Extraordinarily talented

4. Has had many pets, including brownie the crazy dog and Fredericka the electrocuted turtle

5. Enjoys the Elephant seals more than anyone I know

6. Traveled to Germany and lost a ton of weight walking across the homeland

7. Is the best Brother one could have

8. Nicknamed Chunk in 3rd grade..... I was so sad to revert back to his real name when he got married. It was like a family icon

9. Has fun at medieval iron making events

10. A great brother, son, husband and friend! Aaron Lewis Ruff