A Day Can Change Everything--- Boston Marathon Bombing

This poem is written by Samantha McNabb, a13 year old avid runner. She has been running 5k since she was in 5K (kindergarden).

She has dedicated this to those who were killed and injured on April 15,2013 at the Boston Marathon.

We woke up today happy and ready,
But end it in silence and tears.
After harsh 26.2 they finished
Over the line they went.
When sadly dozens of lives were changed.
Some to eternity to ever live.
Dozens to a hospital bed,
Fighting for their lives.

A day can change everything,
So many families have found.
Children lying in bed sleepless
Knowing they will never see
Mommy or daddy.
Spouses pacing the hospital waiting room
Crying, praying, hoping.

As an American, my prayers are to you.
My tears for you, my hope for you.
I and so many others are praying for you.

Sami McNabb

Bragging on Brad

Well he is serious. Today he did it. He had been talking about it quite regularly for the last 9 months. But today he made a commitment. He signed up to take the Becker CPA review. This is it. You see this class is not cheap. However, he wants his CPA. Really there is no reason he doesn't have it. He is the smartest man I have ever met. I work with alot of smart people. Brad knows everything, about everything. If you ask him how he knows that. His answer is always the same, "I read it".

Brad took the CPA exam 15 years ago, he never studied, so he didn't do very well. For his line of work, it would have been nice, but not actually necessary. He is a senior financial accountant for a large  real estate company in Chicago. But he hasn't gone anywhere. I know he can do even more. He know knows he can. So he is working on getting his CPA.

Now this isn't just an exam, but 4 exams he will be taking probably over 2 years. He was also need to get 9 more college credits. The college credits can be in anything. I know him, it will probably be in History. The credits is a new requirement Indiana has. To obtained your CPA you must of 150 college credits. Brad has 141 between ISU and Purdue.

I am bragging on Brad because he is taking the initiative to make his life better.  To improve himself. It isn't always easy to do when we are older, but he is doing it. Since he made the commitment by signing up for the class. I know he is serious.
I love my husband.