Emerging Courageous Newsletter 37  
Marilyn Dixon Pfanstiel, Editor
Nov.17,  2003

Today's Message- Give Thanks! 
With Thanksgiving holiday coming up, we are reminded to be Thankful for whatever blessings we have in our life. No matter what trials and tribulations we have enduring during this year, we can always find things to be thankful for. If you would like to share what you are thankful for in your life with Emerging Courageous Newsletter readers, I will print them Thanksgiving week. Share your blessings.  Marilyn Dixon Pfanstiel

From the mailbag.

*re Newsletter 36 Sharing -"This newsletter is sooo delightful.... you just get "better and better"!!!" Rita Spillers

*re Newsletter 36 Sharing-  "Thank you for your timely thoughts.  They are lifting and calming." Sam Park 

*re Newsletter 17 Creativity - "How exciting for you!  I'm so thrilled that you're finally able to do something you love doing!  That's just wonderful!  And what a boost to your ego!  Now you know you are very talented!  I've known it for a while but now you can be certain!  Tickled to pieces for you!" Angelhugz and love, Elaine http://www.geocities.com/emergingcourageous/newsletters/newsletter17.htm

*Check out this book. Be on the lookout for Ginnylynn's new book A Family's Stronghold due out Dec.  2003. 
A Family's Stronghold is a collection of poetry and short stories dealing with family challenges, especially the disease of Alzheimer's, and the joys of experiencing a family's love and support.  The beauty of  God's creation, as well as life's challenges, inspired her to write. I pray that your spirits will be lifted. 

Site worth visiting: Attic Treasures - wide variety of inspirational poetry.
www.attictrinkets.com

Quote worth repeating; "Sing and Be Happy!" "You can't sing and worry at the same time."
(c)2003 Mary Emma Allen [email protected]

Thanksgiving advice: "No, nothing or no one, nor any holiday is perfect. That's life! The sooner we learn to accept people, with their irritating habits and peculiar idiosyncrasies the better off we will be. Perhaps if we learn to accept them, they will be more tolerable of us. If we strive to give more love to others this holiday Season, accepting them for themselves, and look less for perfection we might truly have a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving time." Betty King [email protected]
Check out Betty's site:

Inspiration: Decided to share some poetry I received from some online friends during this season of sharing. Marilyn

*Never Give Up

Never give up,
Never lose hope.
Always have faith,
It allows you to cope.
Trying times will pass,
As they always do
Just have patience,
Your dreams will come true.
So put on a smile,
You’ll live through your pain.
Know it will pass,
and strength you will gain.

sent in by Barbara J, author unknown

* Blessings

May you always find your treasure
In the blessings that life sends
In the beauty of each season
In the company of friends

May you grow in faith and wisdom
Gather strength from every storm...
May you always have a smile to share
And one to keep you warm

May each path you choose bring promise
Of the things you're dreaming of
May your world be filled with peace and joy
Your heart be filled with love

...Author unknown
Received From Olga Stewart
[email protected]

 *Go With The Flow

If the sky above seems cloudy,
and you are left out in the rain,
If you are searching for a rainbow,
but the colors bring you pain,

If your world is not revolving,
and there is no end in sight,
If you are looking for the sunshine,
but all you see is night,

If all around are smiling,
but all you can do is frown,
If you are tired of all this living,
when life just brings you down,

Then look beyond your teardrops,
at the wonders of this land,
The beauty of a flower,
like velvet in your hand.

Feel the air around you,
the smell of new mown hay,
Laughing children in the park,
the innocence there at play,

Imagine floating with a butterfly,
as she flutters between the trees,
Or the whispers of the ocean,
on warm hot summer's breeze,

Think of the taste of candy floss,
as it melts upon your tongue,
Or the melody of morning birds,
as they greet each day with song;

Remember words of beauty,
told in your mother's embrace,
Feel the gentleness of her touch,
as she softly kissed your face.

Seek the good within you,
cast the clouds from your sky,
Don't look toward the pavement,
but hold your head up high.

Think not what life owes you,
but of all you have to give,
Forget about tomorrow,
then you can start to live.

So bless this age you are living in,
with the gifts you can bestow,
Don't disregard the stream of life,
Go gently with the flow.

*Always Remember

Always remember to forget
The things that made you sad.
But never forget to remember
The things that made you glad.
Always remember to forget
The friends that proved untrue.
But don't forget to remember
Those who have stuck by you.
Always remember to forget
The troubles that came your way.
But never forget to remember
The blessings that come each day.
--author unknown
sent in by Barbara  Kydd ~ God Bless

***Peace and God Bless,
Marilyn Dixon Pfanstiel [email protected]

Check out Emerging Courageous Online Magazine Uplifting Quotes to help us along life's journey.
http://www.geocities.com/emergingcourageous/quotes.htm

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