HOPE HAPPENS.......
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Posted:Jul 28, 2008 6:14 am
Last Updated:Aug 13, 2008 11:05 pm
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Hope is what happens when you first see a light.
Just a distant small star in the darkest of night.
Hope is what happens with the first buds of spring.
When dawn touches the sky or a bird spreads it’s wings.
Hope is what happens when a wound starts to heal
Whether skin deep or soul deep you begin to feel real.
Hope is what happens when you’re poor but not broken
There’s a goldmine of dreams—just not yet awoken.
Hope is what happens when someone is kind
A feeling not lost, just misplaced in your mind.
Hope is what happens when war turns to peace.
After everyone prayed that the fighting would cease.
Hope is what happens with the smell of fresh rain
When your long draught of dreams is renewed yet again.
Hope is what happens when clouds finally clear
Troubled thunder falls silent, it’s whispers you hear.
Hope is what happens when your heart skips a beat
And, so least expected a soul mate you meet.
Hope is what happens when fresh bread is baking
And what hungers your heart, will one day stop aching.
Hope is what happens when kindling ignites.
You rediscover your passion that burns day and night.
Hope is what happens when the pain eases a bit
And deep down inside you find your true grit.
Hope is what happens as long as we breathe
For although it takes time, the sorrow will leave.
Hope is what happens long after the pain.
Hope is what happens-----again and again..
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YOU DESERVE IT
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Posted:Jul 20, 2008 6:02 am
Last Updated:Jul 29, 2008 6:08 am
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Take a little time for yourself, to rediscover who
You are, what you like, and where your passions lie.
Slow down your pace so you can reflect on what
You really want in your life, what you want to give
To your life, and what your life truly means to you.
Take a little time for your family, to be with your
Loved ones. They are always waiting for you to
Share a piece of your world with them.
Take a little time for your friends, to laugh and joke
And have easy conversations…. To just hang out
And be together.
Take a little time to relax and pamper yourself. Whether
It’s doing something you like or doing nothing at all,
Enjoy the beautiful simplicities that life has to offer.
Take a little time to learn something new, to get involved
In something exciting that sparks your enthusiasm and
Incites your passions.
Take a little time to meet new people, to listen to
and elders. They all have their words of wisdom..
Take a little time….. You deserve it for yourself and for all
Those who love you….
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TAKE TIME
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Posted:Jul 20, 2008 5:58 am
Last Updated:Jul 29, 2008 6:08 am
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Always take time for………………………….
Big smiles, long walks, warm appreciation,
Precious memories. Things that bring a
Sense of joy to your heart. Staying in touch
With the people that always mean so much.
Find a way to…………………..
Be good to yourself. Write out your own
Definition of success, and then do your
Absolute best to achieve it. Get closer and
Closer to the summit of every mountain
You’ve ever wanted to climb. Make the most
Of your moment…… of this moment in time.
Make plans to………….
Slow down the days. Find your perfect pace.
Be strong enough. Be gentle enough. Reap
The sweet rewards that will come from all the
Good things you do and all the great things that
You give. Keep things in perspective….
Remember to…………………..
Invest wisely in the best riches of all. Share invaluable words over warm drinks in quiet places. Treasure time spent in heart to heart conversations. Laugh a lot
Work it all out. Move ahead of every worry. Move
Beyond any sorrows.
Have yourself a wealth of
Beautiful tomorrows…
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MAKING ENDS MEET
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Posted:Jul 20, 2008 5:30 am
Last Updated:Aug 17, 2008 3:32 am
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IT’S HARD TO MAKE ENDS MEET
“Just about the time you think you can make both ends meet…somebody moves the ends.”
There’s a lot of truth to that,
Isn’t there? But there’s also hope.
Because the harder you work at doing the
Right things, the more the rewards
Will come your way.
The financial side Of things will get brighter. But while The days go by, don’t lose sight of the
The things that are really important.
There are so many lessons we learn through
The years, and when it comes to things
Like worth and value and what we truly
Treasure, life is kind of funny:
Riches come in many forms…
And most of them have absolutely
Nothing to do…with money.
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TODAY
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Posted:Jul 20, 2008 5:22 am
Last Updated:Jul 29, 2008 6:10 am
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As long as you have today you have everything………
You may not know what tomorrow has in store,
But since you have today…
Use the time for all of the good
That you can do.
May you take this opportunity to live as best you can
And give everything you have
To the special reasons
That make your life meaningful.
Remember to be thankful in a way
That sends a message to
Your fellow human beings….
Offering help when it is needed,
Giving before you’re asked,
And sharing most willingly.
May you always appreciate what you have,
Especially what matters most;
The love of family and friends
And the liberty to love them back.
May the smiles, hugs, and happy moments
Shared together
Make special memories for you
To save within your heart.
Be thankful for today and give it
Everything you have …………….
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SUCCESS
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Posted:Jul 20, 2008 5:12 am
Last Updated:Jul 21, 2008 7:01 am
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What is real success?
Everyone wants success, and yet they often don’t know when they have it.
For most, it is the maddening chase toward a better way of life or more of something. More fame, power, recognition, money, or ………..
Material stuff..
For some it is the understanding of a loving partner, the love of their , or the people that they can count on when life throws them a curve.
I have come to believe that success is not more material wealth, but peace, happiness, contentment, and love.
Most of all love…….
Real success is not to be sought after in the outer world, but discovered in your inner world. I am not condemning the stuff of life. We all want the best that life has to offer.
But we don’t need as much as we think we do.
Sooner or later you will discover that real success is to be found in loving relationships. With your family, friends, strangers, and anyone who may cross your path. It is kindness shared, support given and received, listening, giving, and caring.
These will endure while your car rusts, your toys break, and you tire of the temporary gratifications that bring you what you think is real.
What matters is people.
What lasts is love. What counts are true friends, and if you treasure these you can count yourself a success…..
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YOU ARE UNIQUE...
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Posted:Jul 18, 2008 4:18 am
Last Updated:Jul 21, 2008 7:02 am
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I Wish for You...
Comfort on difficult days,
Smiles when sadness intrudes,
Rainbows to follow the clouds,
Laughter to kiss your lips,
Sunsets to warm your heart,
Gentle hugs when spirits sag,
Friendships to brighten your being,
Beauty for your eyes to see,
Confidence for when you doubt,
Faith so that you can believe,
Courage to know yourself,
Patience to accept the truth,
And love to complete your life.
You Are Special,
Unique
And One Of A kind.
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WOMAN TO WOMAN ??
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Posted:Jul 18, 2008 4:13 am
Last Updated:Jul 21, 2008 7:03 am
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"Lord, I have a problem."
"What's the problem, Eve?"
"I know that you created me and provided this beautiful garden and all of these wonderful animals, as well as that hilarious comedic snake, but I'm just not happy."
"And why is that Eve?"
"Lord, I am lonely, and I'm sick to death of apples."
"Well, Eve, in that case, I have a solution. I shall create a man for you."
"Man? What is that, Lord?"
"A flawed creature, with many bad traits. He'll lie, cheat and be vain. All in all, he'll give you a hard time. He'll be bigger, faster and will like to hunt and kill things. I'll create him in such a way that he will satisfy your physical needs. He will be witless and will revel in childish things like fighting and kicking a ball about. He won't be as smart as you, so he will also need your advice to think properly."
"Sounds great," says Eve, with ironically raised eyebrows, "but what's the catch, Lord?"
"Well, you can have him on one condition."
"And what's that, Lord?"
"As I said, he'll be proud, arrogant and self-admiring. So you'll have to let him believe that I made him first. And it will have to be our little secret, you know, woman to woman."
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A SIMPLE TRUTH
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Posted:Jul 16, 2008 7:33 am
Last Updated:Jul 21, 2008 7:05 am
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My grandson, Justus, age 10, and his sister Taylor, age 13, were always teasing each other.
One day, Justus was getting "sensitive" about things his sister was saying to him.
I reminded him that he had said the same types of things many times in days past.
With quiet reflection, he spoke a gospel truth:
"But it doesn't hurt as much coming out of my
mouth as it does going into my ears."
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THINGS THAT MONEY CAN'T BUY
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Posted:Jul 16, 2008 7:30 am
Last Updated:Jul 21, 2008 7:06 am
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The things that money wouldn't buy could make quite a list, but here are just a few.
money can't buy the ability to think,
thought makes us what we are.
money can't buy friendship,
friendship must be deserved.
money can't buy a clear conscious,
honesty is the price tag.
money can't buy happiness,
happiness is a mental attitude.
money can't buy sunsets, singing birds, stars, moonlight, the music of the wind in the trees. The very best things in life are free.
money can't buy peace of mind.... inner peace is the result of a constructive philosophy of life.
money can't buy love...love comes when we give ourselves away to others.
money can't buy the freedom to choose...
choice controls our destiny.
money can't buy character... character is what we are when we are alone with ourselves in the dark.
Continue the list yourself. You'll agree that among the things money can't buy are the most valuable treasures life has to offer.
Here's wishing you riches beyond your dreams.. 
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APPRECIATION.
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Posted:Jul 16, 2008 7:19 am
Last Updated:Jul 29, 2008 6:10 am
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Rather a long read, but touching and well worth remembering the sentiments....
SOON TO BE GONE
By A MILITARY DOCTOR
This should be required reading in every school and college in our country. This Captain, an Army doctor, deserves a medal himself for
putting this together.
I am a doctor specializing in the Emergency Departments of the only two military Level One-Trauma Centers, both in San Antonio, TX and they care For civilian Emergencies as well as military personnel. San Antonio has the largest military retiree population in the world living here. As a
military doctor, I work long hours and the pay is less than glamorous. One tends to become jaded by the long hours, lack of sleep, food, family contact and the endless parade of human suffering passing before you.
The arrival of another ambulance does not mean more pay, only more work. Most often, it is a victim from a motor vehicle crash. Often it is a person of dubious character who has been shot or stabbed.
With our large military retiree population, it is often a nursing home patient. Even with my enlisted service and minimal combat experience in
Panama, I have caught myself groaning when the ambulance brought in yet another sick, elderly person from one of the local retirement centers
that cater to military retirees. I had not stopped to think of what citizens of this age group represented.
I saw 'Saving Private Ryan.' I was touched deeply. Not so much by the carnage, but by the sacrifices of so many. I was touched most by the scene of the elderly survivor at the graveside, asking his wife if he'd been a good man. I realized that I had seen these same men and women coming through my Emergency Dept. and had not realized what magnificent sacrifices they had made. The things they did for me and everyone else that has lived on this planet since the end of that conflict are priceless.
Situation permitting, I now try to ask my patients about their experiences. They would never bring up the subject without the inquiry. I
have been privileged to an amazing array of experiences, recounted in the brief minutes allowed in an Emergency Dept. encounter. These experiences have revealed the incredible individuals I have had the honor of serving
in a medical capacity, many on their last admission to the hospital.
There was a frail, elderly woman who reassured my young enlisted medic, trying to start an IV line in her arm. She remained calm and poised,
Despite her illness and the multiple needle-sticks into her fragile veins. She was what we call a 'hard stick.' As the medic made another attempt, I noticed a number tattooed across her forearm. I touched it with one finger and looked into her eyes. She simply said, 'Auschwitz.'
Many of later generations would have loudly and openly berated the young medic in his many attempts. How different was the response from this person who'd seen unspeakable suffering.
Also, there was this long retired Colonel, who as a young officer had parachuted from his burning plane over a Pacific Island held by the Japanese. Now an octogenarian, he had a minor cut on his head from a fall at his home where he lived alone. His CT scan and suturing had been
delayed until after midnight by the usual parade of high priority ambulance patients. Still spry for his age, he asked to use the phone to call a taxi, to take him home, then he realized his ambulance had brought him without his wallet. He asked if he could use the phone to make a long
distance call to his who lived 7 miles away.
With great pride we told him that he could not, as he'd done enough for his country and the
least we could do was get him a taxi home, even if we had to pay for it ourselves. My only regret was that my shift wouldn't end for several
hours, and I couldn't drive him myself.
I was there the night M/Sgt. Roy Benavidez came through the Emergency Dept. for the last time. He was very sick. I was not the doctor taking
care of him, but I walked to his bedside and took his hand. I said nothing. He was so sick, he didn't know I was there. I'd read his
Congressional Medal of Honor citation and wanted to shake his hand. He died a few days later.
The gentleman who served with Merrill's Marauders,
the survivor of the Bataan Death March,
the survivor of Omaha Beach,
the 101 year old World War I veteran.
The former POW held in frozen North Korea,
The former Special Forces medic - now with non-operable liver cancer,
the former Viet Nam Corps Commander.
I remember these citizens.
I may still groan when yet another ambulance comes in, but now I am much more aware of what an honor it is to serve these particular men and women.
I have seen a Congress who would turn their back on these individuals who've sacrificed so much to protect our liberty. I see later generations
that Seem to be totally engrossed in abusing these same liberties, won with such sacrifice.
It has become my personal endeavor to make the nurses and young enlisted medics aware of these amazing individuals when I encounter them in our
Emergency Dept. Their response to these particular citizens has made me think that perhaps all is not lost in the next generation.
My experiences have solidified my belief that we are losing an incredible generation, and this nation knows not what it is losing. Our uncaring
government and ungrateful civilian populace should all take note. We should all remember that we must 'Earn this.'
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MORE SEX
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Posted:Jul 16, 2008 7:06 am
Last Updated:Jul 17, 2008 2:58 am
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After years of marriage, sex can become routine. Sometimes we need to be reminded of the basics in order to keep things fresh in the bedroom. In this list, you'll find helpful tips for keeping sex fun.
Introduction: Let the Games Begin!
Sometimes what makes sex fun is getting back to the basics.
Tip One: Kiss Deeply
Do you remember the kind of kissing you did when you first fell in love? Do you still kiss that deeply and passionately? Rediscover passionate kissing.
(I think I miss this most.)
Tip Two: Get in the Zone
Explore your erogenous zones and discover where you’re most responsive.
Tip Three: Know Your Definition of Satisfaction.
Make sure you and your husband both know your definition of satisfaction.
Tip Four: Enjoy Sex At Every Stage
Here’s what you can do to have the best sex ever no matter how old you are!
Tip Five: Mix It Up
Don't be afraid to try different types of sex as long as your connecting.
Tip Six: Learn Your Spouse's Sexual Triggers
Discovering what turns on your spouse is about more than finding her erogenous zones.
Tip Seven: Practice the Fine Art of Appreciation
Overwhelm your spouse with appreciation, and watch sexual desire increase.
Tip Eight: Schedule Sex
Multitudes of sex therapists and marriage counselors name fatigue as the number one enemy of sexual intimacy.
Tip Nine: Say "Why Not?"
Give yourself permission to enjoy sex. Be open to pleasing your lover. Take on a "Why not?" attitude.
Tip Ten: Keep Practicing
As we decide to have sex and find we enjoy our time of lovemaking, our libidos increase, often leading to an increased yearning to have sex more often.
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HONEST OPINIONS OF LOVE
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Posted:Jul 14, 2008 6:09 am
Last Updated:Jul 16, 2008 6:58 am
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"What does love mean?"
A group of professional people posted this question to a group of 4 to 8 year olds. The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined.
1. When my grandma got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandpa does it for her now all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love.
Rebecca - age 8
2. When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouths.
Billy - age 4
3. Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving Cologne and they go out and smell each other.
Kari - age 5
4. Love is what makes you smile when you're tired.
Terri - age 4
5. Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK.
Danny - age 7
6. Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My mommy and daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss.
Emily - age 8
7. Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.
Bobby - age 7
8. Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends, even after they know each other so well.
Tommy - age 6
9. Love is when mommy sees daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.
Chris - age 7
10. You really shouldn't say "I LOVE YOU" unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.
Jessica - age 8
And the winner was a 4 year old whose next door neighbor was an elderly man who had just lost his wife. When the saw the man cry, the little boy went over into the man's yard and climbed on top of the man's lap and just sat there.
When the boy's mother asked him what he'd said to the neighbor, the little boy said, "Nothing, I just helped him cry."
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