Thankful Thoughts...

I read this months ago and it's stayed with me ever since. Thought I'd share it with you...it's a great way to ALWAYS count your blessings. :o) Love you all! Oh, and I promise I won't start posting all kinds of email junk. Just really thought we could use this one!


I am thankful…

...For the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes because it means she is at home, not on the streets.
...For the taxes I pay, because it means that I am employed.
...For the mess to clean after a party, because it means I have been surrounded by friends.
...For the clothes that fit a little too snuggly, because it means I have enough food to eat.
...For a lawn that needs mowing, a house that needs cleaning and dishes that need to be washed, because it means I have a home.
...For all the complaining I hear about the government, because it means we have freedom of speech.
...For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot, because it means I have transportation and am capable of walking.
...For the lady in church who sings behind me off key, because it means I can hear.
...For the pile of laundry and ironing, because it means I have clothes to wear.
...For weariness and sore muscles at the end of the day, because it means I have been capable of working hard.
...For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, because it means I am alive.

I've found that I can use this reasoning in almost any situation!

Beta Bits

Tuesday, March 31: Meeting at Karen Atkins' office with a bridal shower for Cathy's daughter, Erica. Her married name will be Erica Helms. This will be a gift card shower. If you need to know which store to get your gift cards, email Cathy.

Tuesday, April 14: Meeting at REA

Tuesday, April 28: We'll celebrate Founder's Day at Mandy's house!

March 10th Meeting and Program

Congrats to Tiffany Williamson and Patti Atkins for being promoted to exemplary status!
Jennifer Martin invited the extremely creative Marcia Higgins to the meeting to give us a lesson on card-making! She sells cards for $1 to 1.50 and they are precious! If you'd like to order some, contact Jennifer...

...I'm sure she'd be "thrilled" to help you!

Actually, you can contact Marcia directly at 870-584-9306.
Below: Margaret shows off her very own creation...a card for her daughter. Too cute!

Our other special guest was Mia Beth Carlton. Here she has finally stopped crying every time Kendra gets near her. She scored no points with our president.

Stay tuned for announcements of upcoming events!

Beta Sigma Phi Sweetheart Banquet '09

Lots of thanks to President Kendra for her hard work on the Sweetheart Banquet! I'm sure Fat Chances has never looked so "phat". Heehee...couldn't resist!

These pics are completely out of order, but you'll get the idea!

Below: Kenny and Jennifer Martin portray their version of Titanic. I'm guessing this takes place at DeQueen Lake? Either way, we're all very proud that it's not the other scene.

Ronnie and Tiffany Williamson, Diana Williamson and Jennifer Martin

Crystal and Brandon Sims...winners of a very special Barry White cd!

The new traditional passing of the Rose. Nicely done!

Love was definitely in the air with these two!

Elaine was one of our door prize winners!

Melanie was voted "sweetheart"! Thanks soooooo much!

Shorty and a box of chocolate that may have made it out of the parking lot.

Jason and Melanie Carlton

Cassie and Chris Hale

Ginger and Jeff Marshall

Margaret and Sally: the evening's Odd Couple!

Jennifer Martin and Elaine Lewis

Shawnda Stamps, Tiffany Williamson and Diana Williamson