Today, is a sad day for my two oldest son's. They have to be there when their Dad is unplugged from the machine's that are keeping him alive. It's a very hard situation on anyone, and these boys will have it rough for awhile. I know that no one wants to give up a parent and it seems to yank the very foundation out from under you. The place you came from and the security that they were there when you needed them is taken away. You realize that you can no longer call them on the phone and chat or ask them for advise. Suddenly, you feel like a fish out of water, and there's nothing you can do about it, but go on with your life. I'm in silent prayer, this afternoon, for my sons since I can't be there. I only hope that they are able to get along with each other and not get into an argument about things.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Religious Freedom........
Christians! Unless you stand up now, you will lose your freedom of religion.
In America priests and preachers have already lost their freedom to speak openly from their pulpits of moral danger in political candidates. They cannot legally instruct you of which candidate holds fast to the precepts of scripture! American law forbids this freedom of speech to conservative pastors or they will lose their "tax exempt" status.
I trembled last night when I heard the voices of American children raised in song, praising the name of Obama, the charismatic fellow who claims he is the American Messiah. Yet I have heard what this man Obama says about abortion and the "mercy killing" of tiny babies who are not wanted.
There are so few of us left to warn you.
I have heard that there are 69 million Catholics in America and 70 million Evangelical Christians.
Where are your voices? Where is your outrage? Where is passion and your vote?
Do you vote based on an abortionist's empty promises and economics? Or do you vote according to the Bible?
Thus says the Lord about every living child still in the womb. And yet I have heard the words of Obama's pastor Damning America! I have heard the words of Obama damning and mocking all of you in small towns because you "Cling to your religion."
Your vote must put a stop to what will come upon America if Barrack Obama is elected.
Please remember to pray for our country and the upcoming election.
In America priests and preachers have already lost their freedom to speak openly from their pulpits of moral danger in political candidates. They cannot legally instruct you of which candidate holds fast to the precepts of scripture! American law forbids this freedom of speech to conservative pastors or they will lose their "tax exempt" status.
I trembled last night when I heard the voices of American children raised in song, praising the name of Obama, the charismatic fellow who claims he is the American Messiah. Yet I have heard what this man Obama says about abortion and the "mercy killing" of tiny babies who are not wanted.
There are so few of us left to warn you.
I have heard that there are 69 million Catholics in America and 70 million Evangelical Christians.
Where are your voices? Where is your outrage? Where is passion and your vote?
Do you vote based on an abortionist's empty promises and economics? Or do you vote according to the Bible?
Thus says the Lord about every living child still in the womb. And yet I have heard the words of Obama's pastor Damning America! I have heard the words of Obama damning and mocking all of you in small towns because you "Cling to your religion."
Your vote must put a stop to what will come upon America if Barrack Obama is elected.
Please remember to pray for our country and the upcoming election.
Friends........
Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about the one's who don't. Believe every thing happens for a reason.....If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it. Friends are like balloons, once you let them go, you can't get them back. So, I'm going to tie you to my heart so I'll never loose you........
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Woman and a Fork
There was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So as she was getting her things 'in order,' she contacted her Pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes.
She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in.
Everything was in order and the Pastor was preparing to leave when the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.
'There's one more thing,' she said excitedly.
'What's that?' came the Pastor's reply.
'This is very important,' the young woman continued . 'I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand.'
The Pastor stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say.
That surprises you, doesn't it? ' the young woman asked.
'Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request,' said the Pastor.
The young woman explained. 'My grandmother once told me this story, and from that time on I have always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of encouragement. In all my years of attending socials and dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, 'Keep your fork.' It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming...like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful, and with substance!'
So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder 'What's with the fork?' Then I want you to tell them: 'Keep your fork, the best is yet to come.'
The Pastor's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the young woman good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did. She had a better grasp of what heaven would be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge. She KNEW that something better was coming.
At the funeral people were walking by the young woman's casket and they saw the cloak she was wearing and the fork placed in her right hand. Over and over, the Pastor heard the question, 'What's with the fork?' And over and over he smiled.
During his message, the Pastor told the people of the conversation he had with the young woman shortly before she died. He also told them about the fork and about what it symbolized to her. He told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would
not be able to stop thinking about it either.
He was right. So the next time you reach down for your fork let it remind you, ever so gently, that the best is yet to come. Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share a word of praise, and they always want to open their hearts to us.
Show your friends how much you care. Remember to always be there for them, even when you need them more. For you never know when it may be their time to 'Keep your fork.'
Cherish the time you have , and the memories you share .
being friends with someone is not an opportunity but a sweet responsibility.
And keep your fork.
She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in.
Everything was in order and the Pastor was preparing to leave when the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.
'There's one more thing,' she said excitedly.
'What's that?' came the Pastor's reply.
'This is very important,' the young woman continued . 'I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand.'
The Pastor stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say.
That surprises you, doesn't it? ' the young woman asked.
'Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request,' said the Pastor.
The young woman explained. 'My grandmother once told me this story, and from that time on I have always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of encouragement. In all my years of attending socials and dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, 'Keep your fork.' It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming...like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful, and with substance!'
So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder 'What's with the fork?' Then I want you to tell them: 'Keep your fork, the best is yet to come.'
The Pastor's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the young woman good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did. She had a better grasp of what heaven would be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge. She KNEW that something better was coming.
At the funeral people were walking by the young woman's casket and they saw the cloak she was wearing and the fork placed in her right hand. Over and over, the Pastor heard the question, 'What's with the fork?' And over and over he smiled.
During his message, the Pastor told the people of the conversation he had with the young woman shortly before she died. He also told them about the fork and about what it symbolized to her. He told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would
not be able to stop thinking about it either.
He was right. So the next time you reach down for your fork let it remind you, ever so gently, that the best is yet to come. Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share a word of praise, and they always want to open their hearts to us.
Show your friends how much you care. Remember to always be there for them, even when you need them more. For you never know when it may be their time to 'Keep your fork.'
Cherish the time you have , and the memories you share .
being friends with someone is not an opportunity but a sweet responsibility.
And keep your fork.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Wednesday Scriptures
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive man. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Matthew 24:4-6
Matthew 24:4-6
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
1st Husband
Last night I got a call, telling me that my 1st husband was about to die. He has been very sick for several years and his passing, will be a mercy to him. He hasn't been able to get enough oxygen for his body all these years and has carried an oxygen tank around with him all this time.
I've not been in contact with him very often since, the divorce. But have kept up with his situations, through our sons. His wife has pushed most of us away down through the years, so we kept our distance. I can understand her pushing me, the ex-wife away, but not the sons, whom she helped him raise. Our oldest son, has been alienated from his father, several years. I truly believe she had a hand in it and tried to talk to him and tell him that this was the only Dad he had..........and vice versa.
I hope he can make contact with his father before he dies.......this is something they both need. The other son, has been here all the time and dropped by his Dad's often during the weeks, before. So, I know that he will have a grip on things. The bitterness and sibling rivalry between the two, may cause some problems, but I hope it will get worked out.
To Doyle, I send my left over heart, for all the years he loved me deeply in his heart and couldn't do anything about it.........I hope he made his peace with God.......before this happened.
I've not been in contact with him very often since, the divorce. But have kept up with his situations, through our sons. His wife has pushed most of us away down through the years, so we kept our distance. I can understand her pushing me, the ex-wife away, but not the sons, whom she helped him raise. Our oldest son, has been alienated from his father, several years. I truly believe she had a hand in it and tried to talk to him and tell him that this was the only Dad he had..........and vice versa.
I hope he can make contact with his father before he dies.......this is something they both need. The other son, has been here all the time and dropped by his Dad's often during the weeks, before. So, I know that he will have a grip on things. The bitterness and sibling rivalry between the two, may cause some problems, but I hope it will get worked out.
To Doyle, I send my left over heart, for all the years he loved me deeply in his heart and couldn't do anything about it.........I hope he made his peace with God.......before this happened.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Sunday Scriptures
Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
I Peter 2:1-2
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
I Peter 2:1-2
Friday, October 10, 2008
F.R.O.G.
F R O G, we all need one
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:
(F) Forever (R) Rely (O) On (G) God
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Good Quote
The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, a loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called Enemies, caution lights called Family. You will have flats called Jobs. But, if you have a spare called Determination, an engine called Perseverance, insurance called Faith, a driver called Jesus, you will make it to a place called Success.
My friends keep giving me good stuff to share.........
My friends keep giving me good stuff to share.........
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Monday Scriptures
But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
Psalm 13:5-6
Psalm 13:5-6
Friday, October 3, 2008
Friday Scriptures
For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
Luke 6:43-45
Luke 6:43-45
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Lasik Eye Surgery
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Happy Birthday Mamaw
October 1st is my grandmother's birthday..........sadly I will remember her and try to see her in my mind the way she was here on this earth. I will miss her and know that she is in Heaven, where she always knew she would go. My grandmother, believed in her God, and daily lived her life according to what the Bible showed her. I can only hope to be the type of person, she was. I fall very short of any resemblance to this great lady. She truly lived her life for God, and made every effort to do his will. Here's to you Mamaw............What a Lady you were.........
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