THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

What you believe has more power than what you dream or wish or hope for. You become what you believe.

DON'T MESS WITH FARM KIDS

A young boy comes down for breakfast. Since they live on

a farm, his mother asks if he has done his chores.

Not yet,' said the little boy.

His mother tells him no breakfast until he does his chores.

Well, he's a little ticked off so when he feeds the chickens,

he kicks a chicken.

When he feeds the cows, he kicks a cow.

When he feeds the pigs, he kicks a pig.

He goes back in for breakfast and his mother

gives him a bowl of dry cereal.

'How come I don't get any eggs and bacon,

and why don't I have any milk in my cereal? ' he asks

'Well,' his mother says, 'I saw you kick a chicken,
so you don't get any eggs for a week.

I saw you kick the pig, so you don't get any bacon for

a week either.

I saw you kick the cow so for a week

you aren't getting any milk.'

Just then, his father comes down for breakfast and

kicks the cat halfway across the kitchen.

The little boy looks up at his mother with a smile,

and says,

'You gonna tell him or should I?

CHECK YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE

Check your Driver's License


> I definitely removed mine. I suggest you all do the same.

> Now you can see anyone's Driver's License on the

> Internet, including your own! I just searched for mine and

> there it was...picture and all! Thanks Homeland Security! Go

> to the web site, and check it out. It's unbelievable!

> Just enter your name, city and state to see if yours is on

> file. After your license comes on the screen, click the box

> marked 'Please Remove'. This will remove it from

> public viewing, but not from law enforcement. Please notify

> all your friends so they can protect themselves, too.

&g

t; Believe me they will thank you for it.

> http://www.license.shorturl.com/

>

ANOTHER THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Peace of mind is ultimately achieved only when the
characters opt out of active emotional involvement in life and accept the fate they have been given."

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

The greatest wonder is never being able to know what will happen next. No matter how hard you try, the future will always be ahead of you

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Peace of mind is ultimately achieved only when the characters opt out of active emotional involvement in life and accept the fate they have been given

I like you because of who you are to me..... A true friend.

Remember: 'A good friend will
always be there for you.....
no matter what!
I've learned....
That life is like a
roll of toilet paper....
The closer it gets
to the end, the
faster it goes.
I've learned.....
That we should be
glad God doesn't
give us everything
we ask for.
I've learned....
That money DOES NOT
buy class!
I've learned...that it's those small daily happenings that make life so
spectacular.
I've learned...
That under everyone's
hard shell is someone
who wants to be
appreciated
and loved.
I've learned.....
That the Lord didn't
do it all in one day
What makes me
think I can?
I've learned....
That to ignore the
facts does not
change the facts.

GREAT JOKE, PLEASE PASS THIS ON!!

Sitting together on a train was Obama, George W. Bush, a little old

lady,
and a young blonde girl with large breasts. The train goes into a dark
tunnel and a few seconds later there is the sound of a loud slap.
When the train emerges from the tunnel, Obama has a bright red
hand-print on his cheek. No one speaks.
The old lady thinks:
Obama must have groped the blonde in the dark, and
she slapped him.
The blonde girl thinks:
Obama must have tried to grope me in the dark, but missed and fondled
the old lady and she slapped him.
Obama thinks:
Bush must have groped the blonde in the dark. She tried to slap him but
missed and got me instead.
George Bush thinks:
I can't wait for another tunnel, so I can smack Obama again.

ITEMS ON EBAY AND AMAZON

     I practically live on eBay and Amazon, how about you?? I find the Greatest finds there. I love both these sites and I am, and have to admit, I am addicted to these sites! How about you?? Do you have the same addiction to these sites?? I will admit it and I have a blast on both the sites! You also can't beat the prices on these web sites. You will save a lot of money here. If you don't find what you are looking for, come back tomorrow and I bet it could be there. I buy year round and I have to admit I spend a lot of money there. Also I save more money on these sites than at local shopping places. I get slack for how much time and money I spend on these sites but in the long run I spend much less money than I would at the local shopping areas. I believe I am a smart shopper and that is why I highly reccomend both of these sites to anyone who needs to buy or simply have fun site shopping opposed to window shopping. To all of you shoppers, have a blast shopping and site shopping too!! Take great care and have a beautiful day to you all!!

We all need a little washing

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 Store.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. 'Lets 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 the 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. Send this to the people you'll never forget and remember to also send it to the person who sent it to you. It's a short message to let them know that you'll never forget them. If you don't send it to anyone, it means you're in a hurry. Take the time to live!!! Keep in touch with your friends, you never know when you'll need each other -- and don't forget to run in the rain!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

I've learned the hard way that destiny usually looks upon our most strident convictions with amusement or perhaps even pity.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Life does not come with instructions on how to live, but it does come with trees, sunsets, smiles and laughter, so enjoy your day.

Why dogs bite people?

Why dogs bite people?

Why dogs bite people?

Why dogs bite people?

I'm sure that you have seen pharmaceutical advertising in doctor's offices on everything from tissues to note pads. Well, in my book, this one should get the prize....

I e-mailed it to my doctor friend.. He e-mailed back:
"If the light stays on for more than 4 hours, call your erectrician."

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

God doesn't give you the people you want; He gives you the people you NEED... to help you, to hurt you, to leave you, to love you and to make you into the person you were meant to be. I LOVE YOU!!!!!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Ways to Get to Know Yourself -
a.. Create a business plan for you
b.. Make your passion your life's work
c.. Focus on being yourself

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Friendship isn't about whom you have known the longest, but about who came and never left your side.

America, Canada , all Europe ..... needs a President like this

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd - Australia>> Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday > to> get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to > head> off potential terror attacks.>> Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying > he> supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques.> Quote: 'IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am> tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some > individual> or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have > experienced> a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians'.>> 'This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials > and> victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom'. 'We speak> mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian,> or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our > society> . Learn the language!'>> 'Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing,> political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian> principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is> certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God> offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your> new home, because God is part of our culture.'>> 'We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is > that> you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.'>> 'This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you> every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining,> whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or> Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great> Australian freedom,>> 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'.'>> 'If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. > You> asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.'>> Maybe if we circulate this , American citizens will find the backbone to> start speaking and voicing the same truths.

You Are More Than Your Personality

Align your personality with your soul. Until that happens, you won't be able to give the gifts you were meant to. Remind yourself daily of the following:
a.. You are a soul first and a personality second.
b.. You are worthy. You are not on this Earth by accident. You have a reason to be here. There's a difference between accepting that in your mind and accepting it in your heart.
c.. It's not an "it" that you're looking for-it's your life that you're living.
d.. You are here to create an authentically empowered life. There is no guarantee you will do it. It's up to you. - Gary Zukav Live a More Authentic Life
a.. Find more meaning and purpose
b.. Speak your truth
c.. Discover your creative gift
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

"I believe luck is preparation meeting opportunity. If you hadn't been prepared when the opportunity came along, you wouldn't have been 'lucky.'"

THE PROGRAM ON 911:

On Friday, September 11th, 2009, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States ..Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this anniversary of one of our country's worst tragedies. We do this to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families,friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who to day are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn't take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds Action Plan:
(1) Forward this to everyone you know (at least 11 people). Please don't be the one to break this. Take a moment to think back to how you felt on 9/11 and let those sentiments guide you.
(2) Fly an American flag of any size on 9/11.
Honestly, Americans should fly the flag year-round, but if you don't, then at least make it a priority on this day.Thank you for your participation. God Bless You and God Bless America !

GOD IS ALL YOU NEED

To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did" When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you,but merely opening your hands to receive something better.. Concentrate on this sentence...."The will of God will God determines Who walks into your life... ..it's up to you to decide who you let walk away,

who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go. I need this back.. If you'll do this for me, I'll do it for you. When there is nothing left but God,

that is when you find out that God is all you need.

F R O G

I was told a story about a lady in the hospital who was near death when an area Chaplain came to visit her. This Chaplain was a very young female with long blond hair. She listened to the lady who was ill and left her a small gift for comfort. It was a tiny ceramic frog.The next day one of the people from the lady's church came to visit.The lady told her friend about the beautiful young Chaplain who had come to visit her.The friend was so impressed with the way the lady had improved and felt the need to talk to the young Chaplain.In her search to find the young gal, she was repeatedly reassured that the chaplains are never very young and that there was never a gal that fit the description given.Upon returning to the lady in the hospital, a visiting nurse entered the room and noticed the ceramic frog. The nurse made the comment 'I see you have a guardian angel with you.' As she held the little frog.We asked why she made the comment and we were informed that the frog stood for:
Forever - Rely - On - God , and good friends
To The World You Might Be One Person;
But To One Person You Might Be the World.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

God, or a source of divinity, put together a map for our lives. That map includes opportunities—not outcomes—but opportunities. And those opportunities are contracts [or] agreements—not that our ego or personality made, but our soul did.

Just Stay

A nurse took the tired, anxious serviceman to the bedside. "Your son is here," she said to the old man. She had to repeat the words several times before the patients eyes opened.Heavily sedated because of the pain of his heart attack, he dimly saw the young uniformed Marine standing outside the oxygen tent. He reached out his hand. The Marine wrapped his toughened fingers around the old man's limp ones, squeezing a message of love and encouragement.The nurse brought a chair so that the Marine could sit beside the bed.All through the night the young Marine sat there in the poorly lighted ward, holding the old man's hand and offering him words of love and strength. Occasionally, the nurse suggested that the Marine move away and rest awhile. He refused. Whenever the nurse came into the ward, the Marine was oblivious of her and of the night noises of the hospital - the clanking of the oxygen tank, the laughter of the night staff members exchanging greetings, the cries and moans of the other patients.Now and then she heard him say a few gentle words. The dying man said nothing, only held tightly to his son all through the night.Along towards dawn, the old man died. The Marine released the now lifeless hand he had been holding and went to tell the nurse. While she did what she had to do, he waited.Finally, she returned. She started to offer words of sympathy, but the Marine interrupted her."Who was that man?" he asked. The nurse was startled, "He was your father," she answered. "No, he wasn't," the Marine replied. "I never saw him before in my life.""Then why didn't you say something when I took you to him?""I knew right away there had been a mistake, but I also knew he needed his son, and his son just wasn't here. When I realized that he was too sick to tell whether or not I was his son, knowing how much he needed me, I stayed." I came here tonight to find a Mr. William Grey. His Son was Killed in Iraq today, and I was sent to inform him. What was this Gentleman's Name? The Nurse with Tears in Her Eyes Answered, Mr. William Grey.............The next time someone needs you ... just be there. Stay. ************** WE ARE NOT HUMAN BEINGS GOING THROUGH A TEMPORARY SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE.WE ARE SPIRITUAL BEINGS GOING THROUGH A TEMPORARY HUMAN EXPERIENCE.
As you read these words, remember we are all in this together, and are not promised tomorrow. Love one another!!!!!
THIS IS WHAT WE ARE PUT ON THIS EARTH TO DO ANYWAY.

Louisiana Ghost Story (true?)

This happened about 6 months ago on Louisiana Hwy 57 just outside of Dulac, a little town in the bayou country of Louisiana, and while it sounds like an Alfred Hitchcock tale, it's real. A salesman had abandoned his disabled vehicle on the side of the road,and attempted to hitch hike. The night was pitch dark in the middle of a thunderstorm. Time passed slowly and no cars went by. It was raining so hard he could hardly see his hand in front of his face.Suddenly, through the sheets of rain, he saw a car moving slowly,approaching and appearing ghostlike in the rain. It slowly and silently crept toward him and stopped. Desperately needing a ride, the salesman jumped in the car and closed the door; only then did he realize that there was no one behind the wheel, and no sound of an engine to be heard over the rain.Again the car crept silently forward and the salesman was terrified, too scared to think of jumping out and running. He saw that the car was approaching a sharp curve and, still too scared to jump out, he started to pray and beg for his life; he was sure the ghost car would go off the road and into the bayou and he would then drown!But just before the curve, a shadowy hand appeared at the driver's window, reached in and turned the steering wheel, guiding the car safely around the bend. Then, just as silently, the hand disappeared through the window and he was alone again. Paralyzed with fear, the salesman watched the hand reappear every time they reached a curve. Finally, scared nearly to death, he had all he could take, jumped out of the car, and ran into town. Wet and in shock, he went into Schmoopy. Voice quavering, he ordered two cups of coffee, black, and then told everybody about his supernatural experience. The room became silent and everybody got goose bumps when they realized this guy was telling the truth (and not just some drunk). About 30 minutes later two Cajuns, dripping wet, walked into Schmoopy and one says to the other, "Look, Boudreaux, ders dat idiot what rode in our car when we wuz pushin' it in the rain!!!"

JACK AND JILL GET MARRIED

Jack was going to be married to Jill, so his father sat him down for a little fireside chat..... He said "Jack, let me tell you something. On my wedding night in our honeymoon suite, I took off my pants and handed them to your mother, and said, 'Here, try these on.' "So, she did and said, 'These are too big, I can't wear them.' "I replied, 'Exactly. I wear the pants in this family and I always will.' "Ever since that night we have never had any problems." "Hmmm, "said Jack. He thought that might be a good thing to try. So on his honeymoon, Jack took off his pants and said to Jill, "Here try these on." So she did and said, "These are too large, they don't fit me." Jack said, "Exactly. I wear the pants in this family and I always will, and I don't want you to ever forget that." Then Jill took off her pants and handed them to Jack and said, "Here, you try on mine." So he did and said, "I can't get into your pants." Jill said, "Exactly. And if you don't change your smart ass attitude, you never will."

Irish Blessing

His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby bog. He dropped his tools and ran to the bog. There, mired to his waist in black muck, was a terrified boy, screaming and struggling to free himself. Farmer Fleming saved the lad from what could have been a slow and terrifying death. The next day, a fancy carriage pulled up to the Scotsman's sparse surroundings. An elegantly dressed nobleman stepped out and introduced himself as the father of the boy Farmer Fleming had saved. 'I want to repay you,' said the nobleman. 'You saved my son's life.' 'No, I can't accept payment for what I did,' the Scottish farmer replied waving off the offer. At that moment, the farmer's own son came to the door of the family hovel. 'Is that your son?' the nobleman asked. 'Yes,' the farmer replied proudly.
'I'll make you a deal. Let me provide him with the level of education my own son will enjoy If the lad is anything like his father, he'll no doubt grow to be a man we both will be proud of.' And that he did.
Farmer Fleming's son attended the very best schools and in time, graduated from St. Mary's Hospital Medical School in London, and went on to become known throughout the world as the noted Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of Penicillin. Years afterward, the same nobleman's son who was saved from the bog was stricken with pneumonia. What saved his life this time? Penicillin.The name of the nobleman? Lord Randolph Churchill .. His son's name?Sir Winston Churchill. Someone once said: What goes around comes around.Work like you don't need the money.Love like you've never been hurt.Dance like nobody's watching.Sing like nobody's listening.Live like it's Heaven on Earth.It's National Friendship Week. Send this toEveryone you consider A FRIEND..Pass this on, and brighten some one's day. AN IRISH FRIENDSHIP WISH: You had better sendThis back!! Good Luck! I hope it works.... May there always be work for your hands to do;May your purse always hold a coin or two;May the sun always shine on your windowpane;May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;May the hand of a friend always be near you;May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you. And may you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows you're dead.

A PRAYER FOR YOU ALL

Dear God: The person reading this is beautiful, classy and strong, and I love them all. Help them live their life to the fullest. Please promote them & cause them to excel above their expectations. Help them shine in the darkest places where it is impossible to love. Protect them at all times, lift them up when they need you the most, and let them know when they walk with you, they will always be safe. Love you all!!!!

DID YOU KNOW??

I didn't know that." "Stewardesses" is the longest word typed with only the left hand And "lollipop" is the longest word typed with your right hand. (Bet you tried this out mentally, didn't you?) No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple. "Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in the letters "mt". (Are you doubting this?) Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing. The sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter of the alphabet. (Now, you KNOW you're going to try this out for accuracy, right? The words 'race car,' 'kayak' and 'level' are the same whether they are read left to right or right to left (palindromes). (Yep, I knew you were going to "do" this one.) There are only four words in the English language which end in "do us": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous. (You're not doubting this, are you?) There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: "abstemious" and "facetious." (Yes, admit it, you are going to say, a e i o u) TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard. (All you typists are going to test this out) A cat has 32 muscles in each ear. A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds. (Some days that's about what my memory span is.) A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second. A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes. A snail can sleep for three years. (I know some people that could do this too.!) Almonds are a member of the peach family. An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain. (I know some people like that also) Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age. February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon. In the last 4,000 years, no new animals have been domesticated. If the population of China walked past you, 8 abreast, the line would never end because of the rate of reproduction. Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite! Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated. The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing. The cruise liner, QE 2 moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel that it burns. The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket. (Good thing he did that.) The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely solid.There are more chickens than people in the world. Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' room during a dance. Women blink nearly twice as much as men. Bonus!! All the ants in Africa weigh more than ALL the Elephants!!Now you know (a little) more than you did before!!

Grandmas don't know everything....

Little Tony was 7 years old and was staying with his grandmother for a few days.He'd been playing outside with the other kids for a while when he came into the house and asked her :"Grandma, what's that called when two people sleep in the same room and one is on top of the other?"She was a little taken aback, but she decided to tell him the truth. 'It's called sex, darling.'Little Tony said, 'Oh, OK,' and went back outside to play with the other kids. A few minutes later he came back in and said angrily, 'Grandma, it isn't called sex, it's called Bunk Beds. And Jimmy's mom wants to talk to you.'

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE STORY HERE:

An incredible story of luck and inspiration for all of us!! Can you believe it? This guy wins $181 million in the lottery last Wednesday. And then finds the love of his life just 2 days later. Talk about LUCK!!!!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

I for sure believe in miracles. For me, a miracle is seeing the world with light in your eyes. It's knowing there's always hope and possibility where none seems to exist.

KEEPING YOUR DOGS AND CATS SAFE FROM FOXTAILS AND TICKS

Keeping your dog and cats safe from Foxtails and Ticks.


Now that the weather is starting to warm up and spring is in the air a lot of you will be hiking and enjoying the outdoors with your dog. Here are a few tips to keep your dog and cats free of ticks and foxtails.

Carefully evaluate your pets for ticks and foxtails after your outdoor activities. Check inside and under the ears and between the toes.

Carefully brush your pet's hair.

Keep your pet's hair well groomed so you can more easily notice foxtails and ticks.

Keep your yard weed free.

Do not let your pets chew on weeds.

PLEASE READ VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!

My understanding is that this attempted kidnapping happened to a female employee of Valley Children's Medical Center in Madera County.

EVERYONE:
Please take a minute to read this. This is very scary and could happen to any of us.. Seems like every nice thing people do for one another can be perverted. A new twist on kidnapping from a very smart survivor: About a month ago there was a woman standing by the mall entrance passing out flyer's to all the women going in. The woman had written the flyer herself to tell about an experience she had, so that she might warn other women. The previous day, this woman had finished shopping, went out to her car and discovered that she had a flat. She got the jack out of the trunk and began to change the flat. A nice man dressed in a business suit and carrying a briefcase walked up to her and said, 'I noticed you're changing a flat tire. Would you like me to take care of it for you?' The woman was grateful for his offer and accepted his help. They chatted amiably while the man changed the flat, and then put the flat tire and the jack in the trunk, shut it and dusted his hands off. The woman thanked him profusely, and as she was about to get in her car, the man told her that he left his car around on the other side of the mall, and asked if she would mind giving him a lift to his car. She was a little surprised and she asked him why his car was on the other side. He explained that he had seen an old friend in the mall that he hadn't seen for some time and they had a bite to eat, visited for a while, and he got turned around in the mall and left through the wrong exit, and now he was running late. The woman hated to tell him 'no' because he had just rescued her from having to change her flat tire all by herself, but she felt un-easy! (Trust that gut feeling!!!) Then she remembered seeing the man put his briefcase in her trunk before shutting it and before he asked her for a ride to his car. She told him that she'd be happy to drive him around to his car, But she just remembered one last thing she needed to buy (Smart woman!!) She said she would only be a few minutes; he could sit down in her car and wait for her; she would be as quick as she could. She hurried into the mall, and told a security guard what had happened, the guard came out to her car with her, but the man had left. They opened the trunk, took out his locked briefcase and took it down to the police station. The police opened it (ostensibly to look for ID so they could return it to the man). What they found was rope, duct tape, and knives. When the police checked her 'flat' tire, there was nothing wrong with it; the air had simply been let out. It was obvious what the man's intention was, and obvious that he had carefully thought it out in advance. The woman was blessed to have escaped harm. How much worse it would have been if she had children with her and had them wait in the car while the man fixed the tire, or if she had a baby strapped into a car seat? Or if she'd gone against her judgment and given him a lift? I'd like you to forward this to all the women you know. It may save a life. A candle is not dimmed by lighting another candle. I was going to send this to the ladies only; but guys, if you love your mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, etc., you may want to pass it on to them, as well. Send this to any woman you know that may need to be reminded that the world we live in has a lot of crazies in it. Better to be safe than sorry. PLEASE BE SAFE AND NOT SORRY!!

THOGHT FOR THE DAY

Lucky people create, notice and act upon the chance opportunities in their lives. Being in the right place at the right time is actually all about being in the right state of mind.

GREAT FUNNY

LADY'S YEARLY EXAM:
I went to the doctor for my yearly physical. The nurse started with certain basics."How much do you weigh?" she asked."135," I said.The nurse put me on the scale. It turns out my weight is 180. The nurse asked, "Your height?" " 5 foot 4," I said. The nurse checked and saw that I only measure 5' 2" She then took my blood pressure and told me that it is very high. "Of course it's high!" I screamed, 'When I came in here I was tall and slender! Now I'm short and fat!" She put me on Prozac. What a bitch!

A GOOD FRIEND IS PRICELESS

One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, 'Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd.' I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on. As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him... He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him as he crawled around looking for his glasses, and I saw a tear in his eye. As I handed him his glasses, I said, 'Those guys are jerks.' They really should get lives. ' He looked at me and said, 'Hey thanks!' There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before.. He said he had gone to private school before now. I would have never hung out with a private school kid before. We talked all the way home, and I carried some of his books. He turned out to be a pretty cool kid. I asked him if he wanted to play a little football with my friends He said yes. We hung out all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him, and my friends thought the same of him. Monday morning came, and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again. I stopped him and said, 'Boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books everyday! ' He just laughed and handed me half the books... Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.. When we were seniors we began to think about college. Kyle decided on Georgetown and I was going to Duke. I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a problem.. He was going to be a doctor and I was going for business on a football scholarship.. Kyle was valedictorian of our class. <> I teased him all the time about being a nerd.. He had to prepare a speech for graduation. I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak Graduation day, I saw Kyle. He looked great. He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school. He filled out and actually looked good in glasses. He had more dates than I had and all the girls loved him. Boy, sometimes I was jealous! Today was one of those days. I could see that he was nervous about his speech. So, I smacked him on the back and said, 'Hey, big guy, you'll be great!' He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and smiled. ' Thanks,' he said. As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began 'Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, may be a coach...but mostly your friends..... I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a story.' <> I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the first day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. 'Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable..' I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment. I saw his Mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile. Not until that moment did I realize it's depth. Never underestimate the power of your actions.. With one small gesture you can change a person's life. For better or for worse.... God puts us all in each others lives to impact one another in some way. Look for God in others. Pass this on to your friends

Living in Favor, Abundance and Joy with GOD

To live in God's favor is to live a life filled with hope, abundance and joy. God has a new beginning in store for you! Whatever difficulties you've faced up till now, God uses these challenges to stretch you and enlarge your vision to move beyond disappointments and experience his blessings. In Living in Favor, Abundance and Joy, that will help you live in faith, stand strong and overcome anything that comes against you. Let go of the past, take the limits off of God, be grateful for the gift of today, develop a relaxed and easy-going attitude, control your moods and most especially, hold on to your joy. Don't settle for the status quo. God says that you are going to have the most peace, the most fulfillment. You may not have seen it yet, but if you make room, you will not lack in any area.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

Lucky people create, notice and act upon the chance opportunities in their lives. Being in the right place at the right time is actually all about being in the right state of mind.

SACK LUNCHES

I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat. It was going to be a long flight.. 'I'm glad I have a good book to read Perhaps I will get a short nap,' I thought. Just before take-off, a line of soldiers came down the aisle and filled all the vacant seats, totally surrounding me. I decided to start a conversation. 'Where are you headed?' I asked the soldier seated nearest to me. 'Petawawa. We'll be there for two weeks for special training, and then we're being deployed to Afghanistan . After flying for about an hour, an announcement was made that sack lunches were available for five dollars. It would be several hours before we reached the east, and I quickly decided a lunch would help pass the time..As I reached for my wallet, I overheard a soldier ask his buddy if he planned to buy lunch. 'No, that seems like a lot of money for just a sack lunch. Probably wouldn't be worth five bucks. I'll wait till we get to base. His friend agreed.I looked around at the other soldiers. None were buying lunch.I walked to the back of the plane and handed the flight attendant a fifty dollar bill. 'Take a lunch to all those soldiers.' She grabbed my arms and squeezed tightly. Her eyes wet with tears, she thanked me. 'My son was a soldier in Iraq , it's almost like you are doing it for him.'Picking up ten sacks, she headed up the aisle to where the soldiers were seated. She stopped at my seat and asked, 'Which do you like best - beef or chicken?''Chicken,' I replied, wondering why she asked.She turned and went to the front of plane, returning a minute later with a dinner plate from first class. This is your thanks. After we finished eating, I went again to the back of the plane,heading for the rest room. A man stopped me. 'I saw what you did. I want to be part of it. Here, take this.' He handed me twenty-five dollars.. Soon after I returned to my seat, I saw the Flight Captain coming down the aisle, looking at the aisle numbers as he walked,I hoped he was not looking for me, but noticed he was looking at the numbers only on my side of the plane. When he got to my row he stopped, smiled,held out his hand, and said, 'I want to shake your hand.'Quickly unfastening my seat-belt I stood and took the Captain's hand. With a booming voice he said, 'I was a soldier and I was a military pilot. Once, someone bought me a lunch. It was an act of kindness I never forgot.' I was embarrassed when applause was heard from all of the passengers. Later I walked to the front of the plane so I could stretch my legs. A man who looked 20 was seated about six rows in front of me reached out his hand, wanting to shake mine. He left another twenty-five dollars in my palm.When we landed I gathered my belongings and started to depart.Waiting just inside the airplane door was a man who stopped me, put something in my shirt pocket, turned, and walked away without saying a word.Another twenty-five dollars!Upon entering the terminal, I saw the soldiers gathering for their trip to the base. I walked over to them and handed them seventy-five dollars. 'It will take you some time to reach the base. It will be about time for a sandwich. God Bless You.'Ten young men left that flight feeling the love and respect of their fellow travelers. As I walked briskly to my car, I whispered a prayer for their safe return. These soldiers were giving their all for our country. I could only give them a couple of meals. It seemed so little...A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America ' for an amount of' up to and including my life.'That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.' May you have the strength and courage to pass this along to everyone on your email buddy list....I JUST DID

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN'S BABY PICTURE

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED IF THE ONE DOLLAR BILLS IN YOUR WALLET WERE EVER IN A STRIPPERS BUTT CRACK?? IF NOT YOUR WONDERING NOW!! SO FOLKS ALWAYS REMEMBER TO WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY :) THAT'S MY PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE DAY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! HAVE A NICE DAY!!

THINKING ABOUT CHRISTMAS SEASON TO COME

Twas the month before Christmas* *When all through our land,* *Not a Christian was praying* *Nor taking a stand.* *See the PC Police had taken away,* *The reason for Christmas - no one could say..* *The children were told by their schools not to sing,* *About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.* *It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say* * December 25th is just a ' Holiday '.* *Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit* *Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!* *Cd's from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod* *Something was changing, something quite odd! * *Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa* *In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.* *As Targets were hanging their trees upside down* * At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where to be found.* *At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears* *You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.* *Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-ty* *Are words that were used to intimidate me.* *Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen* *On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton !* *At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter* *To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.* *And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith* * Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace* *The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded* *The reason for the season, stopped before it started.* *So as you celebrate 'Winter Break' under your 'Dream Tree'* *Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.* *Choose your words carefully, choose what you say* *Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS , Not Happy Holiday !*

Please, all Christians join together and Wish everyone you meet during the Holidays a MERRY CHRISTMAS Christ is The Reason for the Christ-mas Season!

PSALM 73:26 NLT

"My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart;He is mine forever"Psalm 73:26 NLT

A HAPPY THOUGHT

We do not stop playing because we grow old; We grow old because we stop playing. Never Be The First To Get Old!!!! ! If you see someone without a smile, give him yours. Have a BEAUTIFUL Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A lot of people would take getting rear-ended in their car as an example of why their life continues to be one road block after another, and I think a different person can see that same fender bender and be grateful it wasn't worse. … I think if you try to angle your life in those ways, then fate, destiny, karma opens itself up to you and allows for more growth.

Isn't She beautiful Financial Abundance angel!

Financial Abundance angel!

90 # ON YOUR TELEPHONE ~ PLEASE PASS THIS ON!!

90# on your telephone I dialed '0', to check this out, asked the operator, who confirmed that this was correct so please pass it on . . . (l also checked out Snopes.com. This is true, and also applies to cell phones! ) PASS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW I received a telephone call last evening from an individual identifying himself as an AT&T Service Technician (could also be Tel us) who was conducting a test on the telephone =2 0 lines. He stated that to complete the test I should touch nine(9), zero(0), the pound sign (#), and then hang up. Luckily, I was suspicious and refused. Upon contacting the telephone company, I was informed that by pushing 90#, you give the requesting individual full access to your telephone line, which enables them to place long distance calls billed to your home phone number. I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many local jails/prisons DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE. The GTE Security Department requested that I share this information with EVERYONE I KNOW. After checking with Verizon they also said it was true, so do not dial 90# for anyone !!!!! PLEASE FORWARD THIS AND PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!!

MY FAVORITE CLASS ROOM EPISODE CALLED ~ GOD IS BUSY ~

A United States Marine was attending some college courses between assignments. He had completed missions in Iraq and Afghanistan .. One of the courses had a professor who was an avowed atheist, and a member of the ACLU. One day the professor shocked the class when he came in. He looked to the ceiling and flatly stated, ' GOD if you are real then I want you to knock me off this platform. I'll give you exactly 15 min.' The lecture room fell silent. You could hear a pin drop. Ten minutes went by and the professor proclaimed, 'Here I am GOD, I'm still waiting.' It got down to the last couple of minutes when the Marine got out of his chair, went up to the professor, and cold-cocked him; knocking him off the platform. The professor was out cold.. The Marine went back to his seat and sat there, silently. The other students were shocked and stunned, and sat there looking on in silence. The professor eventually came to, noticeably shaken, looked at the Marine and asked, 'What in the world is the matter with you? 'Why did you do that?' The Marine calmly replied, 'GOD was too busy today protecting America 's soldiers who are protecting your right to say stupid stuff and act like an idiot. So He sent me.' The classroom erupted in cheers!
AMEN!!

A TIME FOR GOD IS NOW!!

TIME FOR GOD?
Read only if you have time for God Let me tell you, make sure you read all the way to the bottom. I almost deleted this email but I was blessed when I got to the end God, when I received this e-mail, I thought... I don't have time for this..... And, this is really inappropriate during work. Then, I realized that this kind of thinking is Exactly, what has caused lot of the problems in our world today. We try to keep God in church on Sunday morning..... Maybe, Sunday night... And, the unlikely event of a midweek service. We do like to have Him around during sickness...... And, of course, at funerals. However, we don't have time, or room, for Him during work or play..... Because.. That's the part of our lives we think..... We can,and should, handle on our own.. May God forgive me for ever thinking.. That t here is a time or place where. HE is not to be FIRST in my life.. We should always have time to remember all HE has done for us.. If, You aren't ashamed to do this... Please follow the directions.
Jesus said, 'If you are ashamed of me, I will be ashamed of you before my Father.'
Not ashamed? Pass this on ONLY IF YOU MEAN IT!! Yes, I do Love God.
HE is my source of existence and Savior. He keeps me functioning each and every day.. Without Him, I will be nothing. But, with Christ, HE strengthens me. (Phil 4:13)

This is the simplest test. If You Love God... And, are not ashamed of all the marvelous things HE has done for you... Send this to ten people and the person who sent it to you! Now do you have the time to pass it on? Make sure that you scroll through to the end. Easy vs. Hard Why is it so hard to tell the truth but Yet so easy to tell a lie? Why are we so sleepy in church but Right when the sermon is over we suddenly wake up? Why is it so easy to delete a Godly e-mail, but yet we forward all of the nasty ones we get?? Of all the free gifts we may receive, Prayer is the very best one..... There are no costs, but wonderful rewards.... GOD BLESS!

Notes: Isn't it funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell... Isn't it funny how someone can say 'I believe in God' but still follow Satan (who, by the way, also 'believes' in God). Isn't it funny how you can send a thousand jokes through e-mail and they spread like wildfire, but when you start sending messages regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing? Isn't it funny how when you go to forward this message, you will not send it to many on your address list because you're not sure what they believe, or what they will think of you for sending it to them. I pray, for everyone who sends this to their entire address book, they will be blessed by God in a way special for them.

MID LIFE MEANS:

Mid-life is when the growth of hair on our legs slows down. This gives us plenty of time to care for our newly acquired mustache.

In mid-life women no longer have upper arms, we have wing spans. We are no longer women in sleeveless shirts, we are flying squirrels in drag.

Mid-life is when you can stand naked in front of a mirror and you can see your rear without turning around..

Mid-life is when you go for a mammogram and you realize that this is the only time someone will ask you to appear topless.

Mid-life is when you want to grab every firm young lovely in a tube top and scream, 'Listen, honey, even the Roman empire fell and those will too.'

Mid-life brings wisdom to know that life throws us curves and we're sitting on our biggest ones.

Mid-life is when you look at your know-it-all, beeper-wearing teenager and think, 'For this I have stretch marks?'

In mid-life your memory starts to go. In fact the only thing we can retain is water.

Mid-life means that your Body By Jake now includes Legs By Rand McNally--more red and blue lines than an accurately scaled map of Wisconsin .

Mid-life means that you become more reflective. You start pondering the 'big' questions. What is life? Why am I here? How much Healthy Choice ice cream can I eat before it's no longer a healthy choice? But mid-life also brings with it an appreciation for what is important. We realize that breasts sag, hips expand, and chins double, but our loved ones make the journey worthwhile. Would any of you trade the knowledge that you have now, for the body you had way back when? Maybe our bodies simply have to expand to hold all the wisdom and love we've acquired.

That's my philosophy and I'm sticking to it!

ILLNESS CAN BE A SPIRITTUAL PRACTICE

Illness Can Be a Spiritual Practice Though illness can be scary and unpleasant, there are spiritual gifts to be found in it. Most people think of illness as inconvenient at best, tragic at worst. We focus on what we are not doing: our normal daily routines, work, outings with friends, being physically active, time with family. Yes, illness is a time-out from our normal lives of health and activity, but it needn't be time 'lost.' Illness can be a fertile time if you can focus your attention away from what you do not have, and focus on what it offers in abundance. Even if your illness is one from which you may not recover, making it a spiritual practice will imbue your journey with rich rewards. MOSTLY STAY POSITIVE AND GIVE IT TO GOD OR YOUR HIGHER POWER.

EASY WAY TO THREAD A NEEDLE

Easier Way to Thread a Needle Having trouble getting thread to go through the eye of the needle? Just dampen the end with water. Or add a tad of colorless nail polish, let dry and then slide it through.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

If you never play, you will never lose, but you won't win either. If you never climb a mountain, you will never know for sure how good the view is.

'LIFE' THOUGHTS BY CAT "

Marriage changes passion. Suddenly you're in bed with a relative.


I saw a woman wearing a sweat shirt with 'Guess' on it. So I said 'Implants?' She hit me.


How come we choose from just two people to run for president and over fifty for Miss America?


Now that food has replaced sex in my life, I can't even get into my own pants.


I signed up for an exercise class and was told to wear loose fitting clothing. If I HAD any loose fitting clothing, I wouldn't have signed up in the first place!


When I was young we used to go 'skinny dipping,' now I just 'chunky dunk.'
Don't argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference.


Wouldn't it be nice if whenever we messed up our life we could simply press 'Ctrl Alt Delete' and start all over?


Why is it that our children can't read a Bible in school, but they can in prison?


Wouldn't you know it.....Brain cells come and brain cells go, but FAT cells live forever.


Why do I have to swear on the Bible in court when the Ten Commandments cannot be displayed outside?


Bumper sticker of the year: 'If you can read this, thank a teacher -and, since it's in English, thank a soldier'

ONE FLAW IN WOMEN

One Flaw In Women Women have strengths that amaze men..... They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in.. They stand up to injustice. They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They go without so their family can have. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning. They bring joy, hope and love.. They have compassion and ideas. They give moral support to their family and friends. Women have vital things to say and everything to give. HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN, IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

THE HUNTING TRIP GONE WILD

OK, so you're out hunting and you know your buddy is in the next blind over and you're both hoping to get a deer on opening weekend, when all of a sudden you look out to your left and see this.....

do you shoot the one with the bigger rack.......or the gay one?

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain. :)

I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging
Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50's, 60's &70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ... I will.

I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set.They, too, will get old.
I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things.Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.


I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face.
So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.

As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore.I've even earned the right to be wrong.So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever,but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day(if I feel like it). MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART!

SPECIAL GROCERY LIST

SPECIAL GROCERY LIST Louise Redden, a poorly dressed lady with a look of defeat on her face, walked into a grocery store. She approached the owner of the store in a most humble manner and asked if he would let her charge a few groceries. She softly explained that her husband was very ill and unable to work, they had seven children and they needed food.John Longhouse, the grocer, scoffed at her and requested that she leave his store at once. Visualizing the family needs, she said: 'Please, sir! I will bring you the money just as soon as I can.'John told her he could not give her credit, since she did not have a charge account at his store. Standing beside the counter was a customer who overheard the conversation between the two. The customer walked forward and told the grocer that he would stand good for whatever she needed for her family. The grocer said in a very reluctant voice, 'Do you have a grocery list?' Louise replied, 'Yes sir.' 'O.K' he said, 'put your grocery list on the scales and whatever your grocery list weighs, I will give you that amount in groceries..'Louise hesitated a moment with a bowed head, then she reached into her purse and took out a piece of paper and scribbled something on it. She then laid the piece of paper on the scale carefully with her head still bowed. The eyes of the grocer and the customer showed amazement when the scales went down and stayed down.The grocer, staring at the scales, turned slowly to the customer and said begrudgingly, 'I can't believe it.' The customer smiled and the grocer started putting the groceries on the other side of the scales. The scale did not balance so he continued to put more and more groceries on them until the scales would hold no more. The grocer stood there in utter disgust. Finally, he grabbed the piece of paper from the scales and looked at it with greater amazement.It was not a grocery list, it was a prayer, which said:'Dear Lord, you know my needs and I am leaving this in your hands.' The grocer gave her the groceries that he had gathered and stood in stunned silence.Louise thanked him and left the store.... The other customer handed a fifty-dollar bill to the grocer and said; 'It was worth every penny of it. Only God Knows how much a prayer weighs..'THE POWER: When you receive this, say a prayer. That's all you have to do. Just stop right now, and say a prayer of thanks for your own good fortune. Then please send this to all your friends and relatives.I believe if you will send this testimony out with prayer in faith, you will receive what you need God to do in you and your families' life . So dear heart, trust God to heal the sick, provide food for the hungry, clothes and shelter for those that don't have as we do. Amen & Amen

Irish Blessing

His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day,while trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby bog. He dropped his tools and ran to the bog. There, mired to his waist in black muck, was a terrified boy,screaming and struggling to free himself. Farmer Fleming saved the ladfrom what could have been a slow and terrifying death. The next day, a fancy carriage pulled up to the Scotsman's sparse surroundings. An elegantly dressed nobleman stepped out and introduced himself as the father of the boy Farmer Fleming had saved. 'I want to repay you,' said the nobleman. 'You saved my son's life.' 'No, I can't accept payment for what I did,' the Scottish farmer replied waving off the offer. At that moment, the farmer's own son came to the door of the family hovel. 'Is that your son?' the nobleman asked. 'Yes,' the farmer replied proudly.'I'll make you a deal. Let me provide him with the level of education my own son will enjoy If the lad is anything like his father, he'll no doubt grow to be a man we both will be proud of.' And that he did.Farmer Fleming's son attended the very best schools and in time,graduated from St. Mary's Hospital Medical School in London, and went on to become known throughout the world as the noted Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of Penicillin. Years afterward, the same nobleman's son who was saved from the bog was stricken with pneumonia. What saved his life this time? Penicillin.The name of the nobleman? Lord Randolph Churchill .. His son's name?Sir Winston Churchill. Someone once said: What goes around comes around.Work like you don't need the money.Love like you've never been hurt.Dance like no body's watching.Sing like no body's listening.Live like it's Heaven on Earth.It's National Friendship Week. Send this to Everyone you consider A FRIEND..Pass this on, and brighten some one's day. AN IRISH FRIENDSHIP WISH: You had better send This back!! Good Luck! I hope it works.... May there always be work for your hands to do; May your purse always hold a coin or two; May the sun always shine on your windowpane; May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;May the hand of a friend always be near you; May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you. And may you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows you're dead.

Smart Old Man!!!!!!

A woman decides to have a face lift for her 50th birthday. She spends $15,000 and feels pretty good about the results.On her way home, she stops at a newsstand to buy a newspaper.Before leaving, she says to the clerk, 'I hope you don't mind my asking, but how old do you think I am 'About 32,' is the reply.''Nope! I'm exactly 50,' the woman says happily.A little while later she goes into McDonald's and asks the counter girl the very same question.The girl replies, 'I'd guess about 29.'The woman replies with a big smile, 'Nope, I'm 50.'Now she's feeling really good about herself... She stops in a drug store on her way down the street.She goes up to the counter to get some mints and asks the clerk this burning question.The clerk responds, 'Oh, I'd say 30.'Again she proudly responds, 'I'm 50, but thank you!'While waiting for the bus to go home, she asks an old man waiting next to her the same question.He replies, 'Lady, I'm 78 and my eyesight is going. Although,when I was young there was a sure-fire way to tell how old a woman was.It sounds very forward, but it requires you to let me put my hands under your bra.Then, and only then can I tell you EXACTLY how old you are.'They wait in silence on the empty street until her curiosity gets the best of her.She finally blurts out, 'What the hell, go ahead.'He slips both of his hands under her blouse and begins to feel around very slowly and carefully.He bounces and weighs each breast and he gently pinches each nipple.He pushes her breasts together and rubs them against each other.After a couple of minutes of this, she says, 'Okay, okay....How old am I?' He completes one last squeeze of her breasts, removes his hands,and says,'Madam, you are 50.'Stunned and amazed, the woman says, 'That was incredible, how could you tell?'The old man says, 'Promise you won't get mad?''I promise I won't' she says.'I was behind you at McDonald's'

HOW TO STAY YOUNG1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height.Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay 'them' 2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down..3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening,whatever. Never let the brain idle. 'An idle mind is the devil'sworkshop.'4. Enjoy the simple things. 5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, whois with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive. 7. Surround yourself with what you love , whether it's family, pets,keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge. 8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable,improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help. 9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the nextcounty; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER :Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by themoments that take our breath away.And if you don't send this to at least 8 people - who cares?But do share this with someone.We all need to live life to its fullest each day!!

JOKE: Sitting together on a train was Obama, George W. Bush, a little old

Sitting together on a train was Obama, George W. Bush, a little old lady, and a young blonde girl with large breasts. The train goes into a dark tunnel and a few seconds later there is the sound of a loud slap. When the train emerges from the tunnel, Obama has a bright red hand-print on his cheek. No one speaks.

The old lady thinks: Obama must have groped the blonde in the dark, and she slapped him.

The blonde girl thinks: Obama must have tried to grope me in the dark, but missed and fondled the old lady and she slapped him.

Obama thinks: Bush must have groped the blonde in the dark. She tried to slap him but missed and got me instead

Obama thinks: Bush must have groped the blonde in the dark. She tried to slap him but missed and got me instead

ALONE ON THE BEACH

To: Every day there is something in our lives that we should be thankful for.

Today, we should all be thankful the photographer wasn't on the other side.....

This is a joke titled "Flying on Obama's private plane"

Flying on Obama's private plane.

Obama looked at Oprah, chuckled and said, 'You know, I could throw a $1,000 bill out of the window right now and make somebody very happy. Oprah shrugged her shoulders and replied, 'I could throw ten $100 bills out of the window and make ten people very happy. Michelle added, 'That being the case, I could throw one hundred $10 bills out of the window and make a hundred people very happy..Hearing their exchange, the pilot rolled his eyes and said to his co-pilot, such big-shots back there. I could throw all of them out of the window and make 56 million people very happy.'

SOME OF OPRAH'S THOUGHTS OF THE DAY TO PONDER...

Keep in mind that romance is an important element of marriage. Your partner might consider romance as the true measure of his or her value to your relationship. Be thoughtful and try doing something sweet for no apparent reason.

We are told that people stay in love because of chemistry, or because they remain intrigued with each other, because of many kindnesses, because of luck. But part of it has got to be forgiveness and gratefulness.

Who am I? I'm a survivor. I'm a woman with tremendous inner resources and resilience. I care about people. I believe in 'Do unto others as you would have others do unto you,' and I live by that. I am becoming authentic, and that's important to me. I have surpassed both my parents in terms of emotional stability, happiness and well-being. And i'm a lucky woman. I've deserved my luck.

My best friends are the people with whom I feel safe to talk about mad, sad and hurt feelings. Most other relationships stay at the feeling levels where everything is 'fine,' although we all know that's not true. But My best friends never shy away from those times when we feel the neediest. when our feelings have been hurt, when we are so angry we could spit fire, when we are grieving and depressed, when we feel unacceptable. Over and over, those are the times that have made us feel more bonded.

May all that is not sacred—all that is not holy, all that is not loving, all that is not respectful, all that is not cherishing—be cast out of this space. We ask that a great light pour forth upon it. We step into this space right now, and where we haven't really known who to be or how to be in relationships, we ask that we be guided and we be taught.

What do you appreciate about yourself that has nothing to do with anything external? In other words, The more you're able to tap into what you appreciate about who you are (not what we do), the more capacity you have for real confidence, peace and self-love.

When I love somebody, I like him to be around; I like him to take me out to dinner; I like to look at the sunset with him. But if not, I love him and I hope he's looking at the same sun I am. Loving someone liberates the lover as well as the beloved. And that kind of love comes with age.

As simple as this may sound, it is very important for you to make one. This list should include everything that brings you pleasure and passion in life. If you aren't sure what brings you joy right now, think back to what used to bring you joy. This may require some exploration, but what did you do when you were a little kid that brought a smile on your face? Did you used to go horseback riding? Walk outside in a garden? Whatever it may be, write it down. This list doesn't mean that you have to do them every day. It's just to make you aware that there are things in the world that do make you feel alive. If you are able to do something you enjoy at least once a week, do it and help yourself feel alive in that moment. You have to behave the way you want to feel before you feel the way you are behaving! It's about opening yourself up to a new experience or something that you stopped doing. Try to rediscover what it feels like to look or feel differently from the 'not enoughness' you have been putting into your head for a long time now. When you start doing this, you will launch yourself back into aliveness!

Feelings of romantic love can boost levels of dopamine, a neurochemical associated with creativity, while sexual desire can raise levels of testosterone, known to promote analytical skills. And these chemical links may have evolved for an important purpose: increasing the likelihood of sexual reproduction. In ancestral days, creative individuals may have used their inventiveness to attract future mates, while sex-focused individuals harnessed analytical clarity and short-term focus in order to bed a partner here and now. Thoughts of either love or sex could pay off in the form of children—the ultimate measure of survival. Children can be the Best thing that comes from sex, when your ready for them only!

Moreover, there are times when we do love without working so damn hard—when we love a child or a friend or an aunt or a dog or a painting or a tree or the stars—and we can draw on those experiences, I think, to love someone, or fall back in love, before both parties achieve perfect and mutual sanity. Our feelings for our beloved will always be deeper than our feelings for an aunt or a tree (although not necessarily for a dog), and they will always be more complicated, but by recalling what simple, pure, joyus, love is actually like, it may be possible to reproduce it under more challenging circumstances."Love was once associated with joy, fun and happiness, and it would be nice if it were so again.

Sometimes jealousy and insecurities can creep into a relationship and create a lot of problems in the bedroom. This week, write down five things you love about your partner, and have him or her do the same. Sit down and share your love lists with each other—you will find that jealously and insecurities will fade!

Sometimes we are so concerned and analytical about whether someone is a good match that we ignore how we actually feel about the people we spend time with. Are you annoyed? Intrigued? Bored? Inspired? Be present on your next date and see how you feel now.