**Terry, thank you for the personal response. I am beginning to get over my intestinal upset. Nothing will dampen my experiences from this trip. It was rejuvenating and enriching. The swim with the dolphins was the experience of a lifetime. I swam with two young dolphins - Fatima (female) and Odesea (male) at the edge of the ocean in an enclosed area with eight other people. The handler had us participate in a swim program with the dolphins. Some of them we did individually or with the group. Individually the dolphins swam on both sides of us  and we held their fins while they pulled us through the water. Then as we lay prone in the water, they pushed our feet boosting us up into the air. I felt like I was walking on water! Then two of us held a baton over our heads and they would jump over it...several times. Then we got in a circle and they swam around our group and then leaped for joy. The last activity was to have them swim up to us one at a time and we lifted their head as they nudged our cheek (as if to give us a kiss while they took our pictures) and we reciprocated with a kiss. Holding it's head in my hands, made it so special. I looked the amazing creature in it's eye and said "thank you" and it slipped from sight underwater. It was the most phenomenal experience in my life. I will cherish these memories forever. I hope you have the opportunity to swim with the dolphins someday. Lovingly, Marilyn

***From the Mailbag:

From the mailbag re Swim with the dolphins
*Glad to know you are getting better...  Thank you Very Much for sharing your experience of Swimming with Dolphins with me!!  I didn't realize that you can do this and how amazing it was!!  Do you wear something special in the water like a life jacket? Where was it that you swam with the Dolphins?  Do you need to know how to swim?  What a beautiful experience you had!! :)  Now I have something special to look forward to someday... It seems wonderful...I hope that I can do this someday and also set aside my fears. Being fearful stops me from doing many things. I will pray more and think of the joyful time you had.  I will pray also for your good health to return.  
God Bless you...Love, Terry (L.I., NY)

*"Hey Marilyn? Put me on that list. The stories and the love and the courage... they warm the heart.  I could really use the inspiration that I see in your newsletter. I'm happy to see you're doing well! (smile) Warm hugs", Julie (www.theRAOKgroup.com)

*  "I will never forget the year my husband and I went; we were sick while we were there, on the way home and for a month afterwards! HOPE YOURS DOESN'T LAST THAT LONG!! "Betty King

*"I hope this note finds you feeling better and ready to share more of your vacation adventures. It sounds like the trip of a
lifetime! Hugs and blessings." meg  Angels2theHeart

***Life's Truths Inspirational Flash Program:
 http://www.inspiringthots.com/movie/the-final-analysis.htm
shared by bette tolnai

***Memorable Musings by Bob Perks: "I finally realized that I can't possibly hide from the world if I'm a part of it.  The fact that I am already in it leaves an impression of some sort.  So, after struggling with the idea, I decided If I am a part of it, then I am also responsible for it.  My goal since then is to leave a positive impression behind." Bob Perks

*****Something to think about:
WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING
(Written by a former child)- author unknown

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator,
and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you
feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good
to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I
learned that the little things could be the
special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you
say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could
always talk to and I learned to trust in God.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend
who was sick, and I learned that we all have to
help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you give of your time and money to
help people who had nothing and I learned
that those who have something should give
to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you take care of our house and
everyone in it and I learned we have to take
care of what we are given.


When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw how you handled your responsibilities,
even when you didn't feel good and I learned
that I would have to be responsible when
I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw tears come from your eyes and I
learned that sometimes things hurt,
but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw that you cared and I wanted to
be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I learned most of life's lessons that I
need to know to be a good and productive
person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I looked at you and wanted to say,
"Thanks for all the things I saw when
you thought I wasn't looking."

I AM SENDING THIS TO ALL OF
THE PEOPLE I KNOW WHO DO
SO MUCH FOR OTHERS THAT THINK
NO ONE EVER SEES.
LITTLE EYES SEE A LOT.

Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt,
uncle, cousin, teacher or friend) influence
the lives of others.
How will you touch the life of someone today?

*sent in by Bette Tolnai

***Relate to another of one of God's creations today. Make it a memorable experience.
Marilyn [email protected]

www.emergingcourageous.com

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