*****CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SINGS*****

[Guest guest]

Thought/Hoped you might like this, My Sweet Family/Friends..........

One day I had lunch with some friends...... Jim, a short, balding golfer type

about 80 years old..... came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch.

When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups......

except for Jim who said, " Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate " .

I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast. " Along with

heated apple pie, " Jim added, completely unabashed.

We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time.. But when

our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.

I couldn't take my eyes off Jim as his pie a-la-mode went down. The other guys

couldn't believe it. They ate their lunches silently and grinned.

The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Jim . I lunched on white

meat tuna. He ordered a parfait.

I smiled. He asked if he amused me

I answered, " Yes, you do, but also you confuse me. How come you order rich

desserts, while I feel I must be sensible? " He laughed and said " I'm tasting all

that is Possible. I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. But

life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good. This year I

realized how old I was. (He grinned) I haven't been this old before. "

" So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.

I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many trout streams I

haven't fished. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown

overhead.

There are too many golf courses I haven't played. I've not laughed at all the

jokes. I've missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes.

I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face. I want to sit in

a country church once more and thank God for His grace.

I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed long

distance calls to the folks I love the most.

I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I need to

feel wind on my face. I want to be in love again.

So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I die

before night fall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing. I

filled my heart's desire. I had that final chocolate mousse before my life

expired.. "

With that, I called the waitress over.. " I've changed my mind, " I said. " I want

what he is having, only add some more whipped cream! "

This is my gift to you - We need an annual Friends Day! If you get this twice,

then you have more than one friend. Live well, love much AND laugh often - Be

happy.

SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS including me if I'm lucky enough to be counted

among them.

Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on

relationships with people we like and respect. Remember that while money talks,

CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SINGS!

Jo

[Guest guest]

Hi MJ

THANKS FOR SHARING - and you are a friend - a dear friend who knows all too well

why we need to eat that ice cream and parfait NOW -before it's too late !

Another thought is eating desert first - but then also enjoying the Tuna steak

after the ice cream !

Watching moms decline with LBD has had some silver linings - one is the

wonderful friends I have made, others include having the desire at 51 to enjoy

everyday - to only keep people in my life who truly support and love me, to

give now instead of waiting and to always tell the people I love how deeply I

feel that love for them !!

Best ,

Judy

Judy R. Strauss LMSW PhD

Lead Faculty

University of Phoenix

Jersey City Campus

100 Town Square Place

|Jersey City, NJ 07310

Cell-

Email- Jrstr@...

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>

>

>

> Thought/Hoped you might like this, My Sweet Family/Friends..........

>

> One day I had lunch with some friends...... Jim, a short, balding golfer type

about 80 years old..... came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch.

>

> When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups......

except for Jim who said, " Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate " .

>

>

> I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast. " Along with

heated apple pie, " Jim added, completely unabashed.

>

> We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time.. But

when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.

>

> I couldn't take my eyes off Jim as his pie a-la-mode went down. The other guys

couldn't believe it. They ate their lunches silently and grinned.

>

> The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Jim . I lunched on white

meat tuna. He ordered a parfait.

> I smiled. He asked if he amused me

> I answered, " Yes, you do, but also you confuse me. How come you order rich

desserts, while I feel I must be sensible? " He laughed and said " I'm tasting all

that is Possible. I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. But

life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good. This year I

realized how old I was. (He grinned) I haven't been this old before. "

>

> " So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.

> I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many trout streams I

haven't fished. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown

overhead.

> There are too many golf courses I haven't played. I've not laughed at all the

jokes. I've missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes.

> I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face. I want to sit

in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.

> I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed

long distance calls to the folks I love the most.

> I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I need

to feel wind on my face. I want to be in love again.

> So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I die

before night fall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing. I

filled my heart's desire. I had that final chocolate mousse before my life

expired.. "

>

> With that, I called the waitress over.. " I've changed my mind, " I said. " I

want what he is having, only add some more whipped cream! "

>

> This is my gift to you - We need an annual Friends Day! If you get this twice,

then you have more than one friend. Live well, love much AND laugh often - Be

happy.

>

> SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS including me if I'm lucky enough to be counted

among them.

>

> Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige, but

on relationships with people we like and respect. Remember that while money

talks, CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SINGS!

>

>

> Jo

>

>

[Guest guest]

Judy, I So HOPE that you realize and are told Every Day just how Loving, How

Special you are!!!!!  You've always, all ways had and shown such a Loving and

Kind Spirit.  I'm so happy and also Proud... to have you as aVery Special and

Loving Friend. May the coming week treat you Kind, Sweetness.

Lovingly,

MJ

 Jo

>________________________________

>

>To: " LBDcaregivers " <LBDcaregivers >

>Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 5:19 PM

>Subject: Re: *****CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SINGS*****

>

>

> 

>Hi MJ

>

>THANKS FOR SHARING - and you are a friend - a dear friend who knows all too

well why we need to eat that ice cream and parfait NOW -before it's too late !

>Another thought is eating desert first - but then also enjoying the Tuna steak

after the ice cream !

>

>Watching moms decline with LBD has had some silver linings - one is the

wonderful friends I have made, others include having the desire at 51 to enjoy

everyday - to only keep people in my life who truly support and love me, to give

now instead of waiting and to always tell the people I love how deeply I feel

that love for them !!

>

>Best ,

>

>Judy

>

>Judy R. Strauss LMSW PhD

>

>Lead Faculty

>University of Phoenix

>

>Jersey City Campus

>100 Town Square Place

>|Jersey City, NJ 07310

>Cell-

>Email- Jrstr@...

>

>

>

>

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>>

>>

>> Thought/Hoped you might like this, My Sweet Family/Friends..........

>>

>> One day I had lunch with some friends...... Jim, a short, balding golfer type

about 80 years old..... came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch.

>>

>> When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups......

except for Jim who said, " Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate " .

>>

>>

>> I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast. " Along with

heated apple pie, " Jim added, completely unabashed.

>>

>> We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time.. But

when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.

>>

>> I couldn't take my eyes off Jim as his pie a-la-mode went down. The other

guys couldn't believe it. They ate their lunches silently and grinned.

>>

>> The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Jim . I lunched on

white meat tuna. He ordered a parfait.

>> I smiled. He asked if he amused me

>> I answered, " Yes, you do, but also you confuse me. How come you order rich

desserts, while I feel I must be sensible? " He laughed and said " I'm tasting all

that is Possible. I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. But

life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good. This year I

realized how old I was. (He grinned) I haven't been this old before. "

>>

>> " So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.

>> I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many trout streams I

haven't fished. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown

overhead.

>> There are too many golf courses I haven't played. I've not laughed at all the

jokes. I've missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes.

>> I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face. I want to sit

in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.

>> I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed

long distance calls to the folks I love the most.

>> I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I need

to feel wind on my face. I want to be in love again.

>> So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I die

before night fall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing. I

filled my heart's desire. I had that final chocolate mousse before my life

expired.. "

>>

>> With that, I called the waitress over.. " I've changed my mind, " I said. " I

want what he is having, only add some more whipped cream! "

>>

>> This is my gift to you - We need an annual Friends Day! If you get this

twice, then you have more than one friend. Live well, love much AND laugh often

- Be happy.

>>

>> SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS including me if I'm lucky enough to be counted

among them.

>>

>> Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige, but

on relationships with people we like and respect. Remember that while money

talks, CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SINGS!

>>

>>

>> Jo

>>

>>

>

>

[Guest guest]

joe

I am brought to tears - happy ones from ur message - and I want to share that I

have a husband - together now for over 13 years, who

indeed tells me how much he loves me every single day - for the last 13 years -

This is the fifth marriage for us, 2 for each and now ours together ! Which

just goes to show - u gotta keep doing it until you find the right one -

Jo - I really hope we get to meet in person one day so I can give you a big

hug !!! Thank you for being so dear and for sharing so much so generously with

me and the whole group!

Xoxox

Judy

Judy R. Strauss LMSW PhD

Lead Faculty

University of Phoenix

Jersey City Campus

100 Town Square Place

|Jersey City, NJ 07310

Cell-

Email- Jrstr@...

> Judy, I So HOPE that you realize and are told Every Day just how Loving, How

Special you are!!!!! You've always, all ways had and shown such a Loving and

Kind Spirit. I'm so happy and also Proud... to have you as aVery Special and

Loving Friend. May the coming week treat you Kind, Sweetness.

> Lovingly,

> MJ

>

> Jo

>

> >________________________________

> >

> >To: " LBDcaregivers " <LBDcaregivers >

> >Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 5:19 PM

> >Subject: Re: *****CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SINGS*****

> >

> >

> >

> >Hi MJ

> >

> >THANKS FOR SHARING - and you are a friend - a dear friend who knows all too

well why we need to eat that ice cream and parfait NOW -before it's too late !

> >Another thought is eating desert first - but then also enjoying the Tuna

steak after the ice cream !

> >

> >Watching moms decline with LBD has had some silver linings - one is the

wonderful friends I have made, others include having the desire at 51 to enjoy

everyday - to only keep people in my life who truly support and love me, to give

now instead of waiting and to always tell the people I love how deeply I feel

that love for them !!

> >

> >Best ,

> >

> >Judy

> >

> >Judy R. Strauss LMSW PhD

> >

> >Lead Faculty

> >University of Phoenix

> >

> >Jersey City Campus

> >100 Town Square Place

> >|Jersey City, NJ 07310

> >Cell-

> >Email- Jrstr@...

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> Thought/Hoped you might like this, My Sweet Family/Friends..........

> >>

> >> One day I had lunch with some friends...... Jim, a short, balding golfer

type about 80 years old..... came along with them---all in all, a pleasant

bunch.

> >>

> >> When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and

soups...... except for Jim who said, " Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate " .

> >>

> >>

> >> I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast. " Along with

heated apple pie, " Jim added, completely unabashed.

> >>

> >> We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time.. But

when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.

> >>

> >> I couldn't take my eyes off Jim as his pie a-la-mode went down. The other

guys couldn't believe it. They ate their lunches silently and grinned.

> >>

> >> The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Jim . I lunched on

white meat tuna. He ordered a parfait.

> >> I smiled. He asked if he amused me

> >> I answered, " Yes, you do, but also you confuse me. How come you order rich

desserts, while I feel I must be sensible? " He laughed and said " I'm tasting all

that is Possible. I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. But

life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good. This year I

realized how old I was. (He grinned) I haven't been this old before. "

> >>

> >> " So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had

ignored.

> >> I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many trout streams I

haven't fished. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown

overhead.

> >> There are too many golf courses I haven't played. I've not laughed at all

the jokes. I've missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes.

> >> I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face. I want to

sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.

> >> I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed

long distance calls to the folks I love the most.

> >> I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I

need to feel wind on my face. I want to be in love again.

> >> So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I

die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing.

I filled my heart's desire. I had that final chocolate mousse before my life

expired.. "

> >>

> >> With that, I called the waitress over.. " I've changed my mind, " I said. " I

want what he is having, only add some more whipped cream! "

> >>

> >> This is my gift to you - We need an annual Friends Day! If you get this

twice, then you have more than one friend. Live well, love much AND laugh often

- Be happy.

> >>

> >> SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS including me if I'm lucky enough to be counted

among them.

> >>

> >> Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige,

but on relationships with people we like and respect. Remember that while money

talks, CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SINGS!

> >>

> >>

> >> Jo

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Yeah... and this one too was good for the group. Thanks for sharing.

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> Thought/Hoped you might like this, My Sweet Family/Friends..........

>

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>

>

> One day I had lunch with some friends...... Jim, a short, balding golfer type

about 80 years old..... came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch.

>

> When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups......

except for Jim who said, " Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate " .

>

>

> I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast. " Along with

heated apple pie, " Jim added, completely unabashed.

>

> We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time.. But

when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.

>

> I couldn't take my eyes off Jim as his pie a-la-mode went down. The other guys

couldn't believe it. They ate their lunches silently and grinned.

>

> The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Jim . I lunched on white

meat tuna. He ordered a parfait.

> I smiled. He asked if he amused me

> I answered, " Yes, you do, but also you confuse me. How come you order rich

desserts, while I feel I must be sensible? " He laughed and said " I'm tasting all

that is Possible. I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. But

life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good. This year I

realized how old I was. (He grinned) I haven't been this old before. "

>

>

> " So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.

> I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many trout streams I

haven't fished. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown

overhead.

> There are too many golf courses I haven't played. I've not laughed at all the

jokes. I've missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes.

> I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face. I want to sit

in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.

> I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed

long distance calls to the folks I love the most.

> I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I need

to feel wind on my face. I want to be in love again.

> So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I die

before night fall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing. I

filled my heart's desire. I had that final chocolate mousse before my life

expired.. "

>

> With that, I called the waitress over.. " I've changed my mind, " I said. " I

want what he is having, only add some more whipped cream! "

>

> This is my gift to you - We need an annual Friends Day! If you get this twice,

then you have more than one friend. Live well, love much AND laugh often - Be

happy.

>

> SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS including me if I'm lucky enough to be counted

among them.

>

> Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige, but

on relationships with people we like and respect. Remember that while money

talks, CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SINGS!

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Jo

>