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The Wedding:

Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother,

" Why is the bride dressed in white? " " Because white is the color of happiness and

today is the happiest day of her life, " her mother tried to explain, keeping it

simple.The child thought about this for a moment, then said, " So, why's the

groom wearing black? "

S L O W D A N C E

Have you ever watched kids

On a merry-go-round

Or listened to the rain

lapping on the ground?

Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight

Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?

You better slow down

Don't dance so fast

Time is short

The music won't last.

Do you run through each day on the fly?

When you ask " How are you? "

Do you hear the reply?

When the day is done,

Do you lie in your bed

With the next hundred chores

Running through your head?

You'd better slow down

Don't dance so fast

Time is short

The music won't last.

Ever told your child,

We'll do it tomorrow

And in your haste, not see his sorrow?

Ever lost touch,

Let a good friendship die

'Cause you never had time

To call and say " Hi " ?

You'd better slow down

Don't dance so fast

Time is short

The music won't last.

When you run so fast to get somewhere

You miss half the fun of getting there.

When you worry and hurry through your day,

It is like an unopened gift....

Thrown away...

Life is not a race.

Do take it slower

Hear the music

Before the song is over.

Author Unknown

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JUST DO SOMETHING

I once stopped behind several cars in an intersection. The winter weather

was icy cold and a strong artic wind blew relentlessly.

Ahead of me a young woman stood alongside the street rubbing

her bare hands together and dancing in place to keep warm.

Beside her rested a sign that read, " I have a baby and no food. "

She was obviously crying, likely from the pain of the cold wind.Homeless and

unemployed people are a common sight in many of our larger

cities,

and most motorists drive by without offering assistance. They have no doubt

been taught that giving money fosters a dependent lifestyle, or the ready

cash may be used to purchase alcohol or another substance rather than the

food it was intended for. Like me, they may have been taught that one should

give to a local charity or through one's church, as these institutions can help

those in need far more effectively.This, of course, is true, but I am reminded

of the college students who

encountered a homeless man on the sidewalk.

One of the students took a couple of dollars from his wallet and handed it

to the unfortunate stranger. His friend commented, " Why did you do that?

He's just going to spend it on booze or drugs. " The student answered, " Yeah and

like we're not! " As I waited for the light to turn, I felt conflicted about that

young woman.

Whether or not I should give money, she was obviously in need. And

whether or not she actually had a baby really didn't seem to matter.

I gave up guessing people's motives and analyzing their stories long ago.

It was cold. She was cold.

And she obviously felt she had to be there. On the other hand, I had no

such needs,

so I felt conflicted. What should I do? Give her money? What was best?As I

wrestled with these questions, the window rolled down from the car in

front of me and a hand shot out holding a warm pair of gloves. The driver

took her own gloves off and gave them to the shivering woman.

I saw the young woman mouth the words " Thank you " as a broad smile

lit up her face.I debated and the driver helped. I wanted to determine the BEST

way toassist and she did what she could. I did nothing. She did something.I made

myself a pledge that day to always do SOMETHING. Whether it isbig or small and

just do something. Any something is better than nothing!Educator Leo Buscaglia

said, " Too often we underestimate the power of

a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment,

or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn

a life around. "

Don't underestimate what you CAN do! Each of us can do something,

and the something you do may be more important than you'll ever know.By Steve

Goodier © 2003

LISTENING TO YOUR HEART

Do you ever wish you had a road map for living?

If only someone could occasionally show us a way to go, a direction to take,

we wouldn't feel so unsure of which path to pursue.

We think that, with only a little guidance, we'll surely end up in the right

place.

Passengers on a regular flight from Detroit to Tri-City Airport (which is

situated

between the Michigan cities of Saginaw, Bay City and Midland), must have felt a

little

more than lost during the flight attendant's greeting as their flight commenced.

She welcomed the passengers and stated that the destination would be Midland.

A few concerned passengers alerted her to the mistake, so the flight attendant,

obviously not familiar with the area, corrected herself by saying that they

would be

landing in " Tri-City " and Bay City.

Chuckles rippled along the aisle as she bravely tried again. This time she

informed

passengers that they would be landing in Saginaw. Now laughter broke out.

At that point, an authoritative voice came over the intercom and rescued her.

" I'm your pilot, folks, " he said, " and don't worry -- I know where we're going. "

It's nice when someone knows the way. And there is wisdom in seeking help

when necessary. Other people can be valuable resources.

But we cannot always depend on others for the important answers for living

our lives. In the end, nobody can point us to all the best solutions for life's

problems; nobody else can steer us along the path that is just right for us.

We find that way ourselves. We find the way by listening. Listening to our

hearts -- for the direction we need is almost always there, deep within.

So if you feel a bit lost, don't worry. This may be a perfect time to listen.

And remember -- your Pilot knows where you're going.

" Life is NOT like a box of chocolates " ..... " it's more like a jar of jalapenos.

What you do today, might burn your XXX tomorrow. " author unknown

Somewhere, right now, the sun is shining brightly.

Somewhere, a new life is just beginning.

Somewhere, the power of love is triumphing over adversity.

Somewhere, at this very moment, a thousand thousand children are laughing.

Somewhere, someone who will never seek or receive credit for it is moving the

world positively and powerfully forward.

Somewhere, it is going on now.

If you could suddenly see all the good, valuable, positive things happening this

very moment, the sight would surely overwhelm you. And yet it goes on, day after

day, without fail.

For every disappointment, for every challenge, somewhere, somehow there is a way

beyond it. Know without a doubt that it's there, and you're already moving

toward it.

Somewhere there's a bright and shining place where you know you belong. With

faith, courage, commitment and persistence you'll surely see yourself there.

-- Ralph Marston

DAILY INSPIRATION:

Choose your friends carefully, looking for positive minded, enthusiasm, and

genuine love.

If you have negative friends you really love and don't want to lose, then simply

see less of them for the time being.

Never keep a friend because you feel pity or sympathy. Neither is a good basis

for friendship.

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INSPIRATION:

To open yourself, even to people who are very close, is risky. Such is the

worldly teaching. That's why everybody has become closed.

Nobody opens one's petals fearlessly like a flower, dancing in the wind, and in

the rain, and in the sun... so fragile but without any fear. We are all living

with closed petals, afraid that if we open up we will become vulnerable.

The first step is, never pretend. Whatever the consequence, be true.

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Inspiration:

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" Just Because! "

Just because no one has been fortunate enough to realize what a gold mine you

are, doesn't mean you shine any less.

Just because no one has been smart enough to figure out that you can't be

topped, doesn't stop you from being the best.

Just because no one has come along to share your life, doesn't mean that day

isn't coming.

Just because no one has made this race worth while, doesn't give you permission

to stop running.

Just because no one has realized how much of a woman you are, doesn't mean they

can affect your femininity.

Just because no one has come to take the loneliness away, doesn't mean you have

to settle for a lower quality.

Just because no one has shown up who can love you on your level, doesn't mean

you have to sink to theirs.

Just because you deserve the very best there is, doesn't mean that life is

always fair.

Just because God is still preparing your king, doesn't mean that you're not

already a queen.

Just because your situation doesn't seem to be progressing right now, doesn't

mean you need to change a thing.

Keep shining,

Keep running,

Keep hoping,

Keep praying,

Keep being exactly what you are already:....

COMPLETE!

~~Author Unknown~~

Choose Your Words Well

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A certain good woman one day said something that hurt her best friend of many

years. She regretted it immediately and would have done anything to have taken

the words back. But they were said impulsively in a moment of thoughtlessness,

and as close as she and her friend were, she didn't consider the effects of her

words before hand.

What she said hurt the friend so much that this good woman was herself hurt for

the pain she caused. In her effort to undo what she had done, she went to an

older, wiser woman in the village, explained her situation, and asked for

advice.

The older woman listened patiently in an effort to determine just how sincere

the younger woman was, how far she was willing to go to correct the situation.

She explained that sometimes, in order to put things back in order, great

efforts must be made.

She then asked, " Just what would you be willing to do to repair the harm done? "

The answer was heartfelt. " Anything! "

Listening to her, the older woman sensed the younger woman's distress and knew

she must help her. She also knew she could never alleviate her pain by living

her life for her, but she could teach, if the younger woman would first listen

and then

learn.

She knew the outcome would depend solely on the character of the younger woman.

She said, " There are two things you need to do to make amends. The first of the

two is extremely difficult.

Tonight, take your best feather pillows and open a small hole in each one.

Then, before the sun rises, you must put a single feather on the doorstep of

each house in town.

When you are through, come back to me. If you've done the first thing

completely, I'll tell you the second. "

The young woman hurried home to prepare for her chore, even though the pillows

were very dear to her and very expensive.

All night long, she labored alone in the cold. She went from doorstep to

doorstep, taking care not to overlook a single house. Her fingers were frozen,

the wind was so sharp it caused her eyes to water, but she ran on through the

darkened streets,

thankful there was something she could do to put things back the way they once

were.

Finally as the sky was getting light, she placed the last feather on the steps

of the last house. Just as the sun rose, she returned to the older woman.

She was exhausted but relieved that her efforts would be ewarded.

" My pillows are empty. I placed a feather on the doorstep of each home. "

" Now, " said the wise woman, " Go back and refill your pillows. Then everything

will be as it was before. "

The young woman was stunned. " You know that's impossible! The wind blew away

each feather as fast as I placed them on the doorsteps! You didn't say I had to

get them back! If this is the second requirement, then things will never be the

same. "

" That's true, " said the older woman. " Never forget. Each of your words is like

a feather in the wind. Once spoken, no amount of effort, regardless how

heartfelt or sincere, can ever return them to your mouth. Choose your words

well and guard

them most of all in the presence of those you love. "

Author Unknown

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DID YOU KNOW?

*There are several signs or billboards around the country that are affiliated

with the Deaf community -

http://photopile.com/photos/cranberryzero/fark/93160.jpg. also a billboard on

HWY 64 near East St. Louis about contacting Deaf people via relay service by

dialing #711.

MURPHY'S LAWS

1. Everyone has a photographic memory. Some don't have film.

2. He who laughs last, thinks slowest.

3. A day without sunshine is like, well, night.

4. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

5. Back up my hard drive? How do I put it in reverse?

6. I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory.

7. When the chips are down, the buffalo is empty.

8. Seen it all, done it all. Can't remember most of it.

9. Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

10. I feel like I'm diagonally parked in a parallel universe.

11 He's not dead. He's electroencephalographically challenged.

12. She's always late. In fact, her ancestors arrived on the " June flower. "

13. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted and

used against you.

14. I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges.

15. Honk if you love peace and quiet.

16. Pardon my driving, I'm reloading.

17. Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how it remains so popular?

18. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.

19. It is hard to understand how a cemetery can raise its burial costs and blame

it on the higher cost of living.

20. Just remember ... if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off.

21 The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something

right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.

22 It is said that if you line up all the cars in the world end to end, someone

would be stupid enough to try and pass them.

23.You can't have everything. Where would you put it?

24. Latest survey shows that 3 out of 4 people make up 75% of the world

population.

25. If the shoe fits, get another one just like it.

26. The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who

got there first.

27 Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day Teach a man to fish and he will

sit in a boat all day drinking beer.

28. Flashlight: A case for holding dead batteries.

29. The shin bone is a device for finding furniture.

30. A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.

31. It was recently discovered that research causes cancer in rats.

32. Everybody lies, but it doesn't matter since nobody listens.

33. I wished the buck stopped here, as I could use a few.

34. I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it.

35. When you go into court, you are putting yourself in the hands of 12 people

that weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.

36. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until

you hear them speak.

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No matter what life holds,

or where it's turns may take you,

May you never lose your faith and hope

That all your dreams can come true.

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Q. What kind of man was Boaz before he married?

A. Ruthless

Q. What do they call pastors in Germany?

A. German Shepherds.

Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible?

A. Noah. He was floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation.

Q. What was the greatest female financier in the Bible?

A. Pharaoh's daughter. She went down to the bank of the Nile and drew out a

little prophet.

Q. What kind of motor vehicles are in the Bible?

A. Jehovah drove Adam and Eve out of the Garden in a Fury.

's Triumph was heard throughout the land.

Honda, because the apostles were all in one Accord.

Q. Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible?

A. Samson. He brought the house down.

Q. What excuse did Adam give to his children as to why he no longer lived in

Eden?

A. Your mother ate us out of house and home.

Q. What's the phone number of the Garden of Eden?

A. ADAM-8-1-2

Q. Which servant of God was the most flagrant lawbreaker in the Bible?

A. Moses. He broke all 10 commandments at once.

Q. Which area of Palestine was especially wealthy?

A. The area around Jordan. The banks were always overflowing.

Q. Which Bible character had no parents?

A. , son of Nun.

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Twenty-Four Things to Always Remember

& One Thing to Never Forget

1. Your presence is a present to the world

2. You're unique and one of a kind

3. Your life can be what you want it to be

4. Take the days just one at a time

5. Count your blessings, not your troubles

6. You'll make it through with whatever comes along

7. Within you are so many answers

8. Understand, have courage, be strong

9. Don't put limits on yourself

10. So many dreams are waiting to be realized

11. Decisions are too important to leave to chance

12. Reach for your peak, your goal, your prize

13. Nothing wastes more energy than worrying

14. The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets

15. Don't take things too seriously

16. Live a life of serenity

17. Not a life of regrets

18. Remember that a little love goes a long way

19. Remember that a lot goes for ever

20. Remember that friendship is a wise investment

21. Life's treasures are people together

22. Realize that it's never too late Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way

23. Have health, hope and happiness

24. Take the time to wish upon a star

And don't ever forget for even a day how very special you are.

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A Trip Into The Past

http://www.pianoladynancy.com/ATripIntoThePast.htm

~ " We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a

little of each other everywhere. " ~

~ " If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you've made me smile, the

entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand. "