Emerging Courageous Newsletter 70 temp Marilyn Dixon Pfanstiel

Recently I went to Gatlinburg, Tenn. to meet a group of strangers that I met online. The group, Sisters by Choice started several years ago and they decided to fianally meet in person. We rented a chateau and had a glorious time getting acquainted. We came from all over; Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Kentucky. We each brought a special gift for an unmet friend. We played, laughed, ate, laughed, toured the sites, laughed, ate, enjoyed natures beauty, ate, laughed, found some pets and nearly brought them home, sang, laughed, ate, shared precious moments, took lots of pictures and laughed some more. It was a delightful time. It is phenomenal to have the opportunity of meeting someone whom you have "talked" to online. It brought a special closeness to the group. Cherished memories. Marilyn Dixon Pfanstiel

*Note regarding links to your websites:
After enjoying visiting so many sites online, I have decided to include links on my site. If you have a special site you would like to share, please send me the URL, the title and author to me at [email protected] Thanks, Marilyn

* Congratulations to Diana Dean White on her new book Carolina in the Morning.

*Congratulations to Michael Powers. His new book Heart Touchers Life-Changing Stories of Faith, Love, and Laughter, is finally here! http://www.hearttouchers.com/books

Thought for Today: "How do you handle your detours?" Dr. John C. Maxwell shared by Teh Eng Chuan

From the Mailbag: re response to last weeks querie: "What are you doing today to Nourish Your Soul?" If you would like to share your experiences, send them to [email protected]. Marilyn

* "I am trying to give more of myself to help and bless others, and in return I find my own soul is being fed." Betty King

* " In answer to that final question: EVERYTHING. Everything we do either nourishes our soul or makes it wither. Every choice we make either fills it with love and joy or weakens it with anger and indifference. I hope that you always nourish your soul my friend with everything you think, feel, say, and do. Wishing you every joy, Joe Mazzella

* "I notice and enjoy the small details of life-the smiles and laughter of my children, the sunrise, the moon in the middle of the night, a hawk flying overhead, the sound of raindrops on my car roof, the peace and quiet of night, being in the presence of a friend, the leaves changing color, stars against the blackness of night, etc., and I try not to take anything about my life for granted." Sam

Your laugh for today: A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.
-Josh Billings

***Editors Note: Haven't added any stories or poetry to my site in the last few months since I have been so preoccupied with my artwork and other things. If you have something to submit on everyday courage, I hope to update my site soon. Marilyn [email protected] www.emergingcourageous.com

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