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| 50 Things That Really Matter |
| Wisdom Warm Spring Days Memories Honest Work Faith Bubble Baths Passion Puppies The Sounds of Music & Laughter Seashells Candlelight Saying "I Love You" Saying "I'm Sorry" Flowers Parenthood A Good Book Kindness Afternoon Naps Friends Thunderstorms Sad Movies Family Gratitude Quiet Time Independence |
| Imagination Contentment Milestones Hugs & Kisses Sunrise A Child's Art The Smell of A New Baby Romance Holidays Trust Sympathy Holding Hands Charity Summer Nights Old Dogs Family Dinners A Good Cup of Coffee/Tea Curiosity A Sense of Wonder Hope Companionship Home Butterflies Courage YOU |
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| Some of my Favorite Quotes |
| It takes both rain and sunshine to make a rainbow. |
| In truth, grace is both utterly simple and utterly confounding. |
| Do not forget to entertain strangers,
for by so doing some people have
entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2 NIV |
| Feed you faith and your doubts will starve to death. |
| Love isn't what makes the world go 'round... It's what makes the ride worth while. |
| Love is the glue that cements friendship; jealousy keeps it from sticking. |
| More quotes to be added as time permits |
| Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but the moments that take our breath away. |
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| I can handle anything that life throws at me. I may not be able to handle it well, or correctly, or gracefully, or with finesse, or expediently but I will handle it. |
| Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance! |
| This was sent to me in an email by an awesome woman... and I thought it would make a great addition to this page...Thanx Bobbi! |
| Strong Woman Vs A Woman of Strength
A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape... but a woman of strength builds relationships to keep her soul in shape. A strong woman isn't afraid of anything.... but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear. A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her.... but a woman of strength gives the best of herself to everyone. A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future... a woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be unexpected blessings and capitalizes on them. A strong woman wears a look of confidence on her face... but a woman of strength wears grace. A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey...but a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey, that she will become strong. |
| A little girl had been shopping with her Mom in Target. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful red haired, freckle faced image of innocence. It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of rain gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the earth it has no time to flow down the spout. We all stood there under the awning and just inside the door of the Target.
We waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature messed up their hurried day. I am always mesmerized by rainfall. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world. Memories of running, splashing so carefree as a child came pouring in as a welcome reprieve from the worries of my day. The little voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance we were all caught in, "Mom, let's run through the rain," she said. "What?" Mom asked. "Let's run through the rain!" She repeated. "No, honey. We'll wait until it slows down a bit," Mom replied. This young child waited about another minute and repeated, "Mom, let's run through the rain." "We'll get soaked if we do," Mom said. "No, we won't, Mom. That's not what you said this morning," the young girl said as she tugged at her Mom's arm. "This morning? When did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?" "Don't you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, 'If God can get us through this, he can! get us through anything!'" The entire crowd stopped dead silent. I swear you couldn't hear anything but the rain. We all stood silently. No one came or left in the next few minutes. Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say. Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might even ignore what was said. But this was a moment of affirmation in a young child's life. A time when innocent trust can be nurtured so that it will bloom into faith. "Honey, you are absolutely right. Let's run through the rain. If God let's us get wet, well maybe we just needed washing," Mom said. Then off they ran. We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they darted past the cars and yes, through the puddles. They held their shopping bags over their heads just in case. They got soaked. But they were followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars. And yes, I did. I ran. I got wet. I needed washing. Circumstances or people can take away your material possessions, they can take away your money, and they can take away your health. But no one can ever take away your precious memories... So, don't forget to make time and take opportunities to make memories everyday. To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven. I HOPE YOU STILL TAKE THE TIME TO RUN THROUGH THE RAIN. They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them. |
| Another Great one from Bobbi...Thanx! |
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| A girl asked a guy if he thought she was pretty. He said...no.
She asked him if he would want to be with her forever....and he said no. She then asked him if she were to leave would he cry, and once again he replied with a no. She had heard enough. As she walked away, tears were streaming down her face. The boy grabbed her arm and said.... You're not pretty you're beautiful. I don't want to be with you forever. I NEED to be with you forever! And I wouldn't cry if you walked away...I'd die... |
| Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out out and loudly proclaiming..."WOW, What a ride!!" |