Archive for April 16th, 2006

I Went to a Party Mom

Sunday, April 16th, 2006

I went to a party
and remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mom
so I had a Sprite instead.
I felt proud of myself,
the way you said I would.
That I didn’t drink and drive,
though some friends said that I should.
I made a healthy choice,
and your advice to me was right.
The party finally ended,
and the kids […]

You Are Blessed

Sunday, April 16th, 2006

If you own just one Bible, you are abundantly blessed
1/3 of the world does not have access to even one.
If you woke up this morning with more health than illness,
You are more blessed than the million who will not survive the week.
If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the lonliness of imprisonment,
the agony […]

Chronic pain’s Chronic motto

Sunday, April 16th, 2006

The message is to choose life AT THIS moment -
Not to try to live forever.
Someday, when you are tired and sore
and you want to leave your body
Your death will be a healing -
not a failure
You will have been an example
of how to deal with adversity
and leave a legacy of love.

Ever hear the expression “Life in Not Fair?”

Sunday, April 16th, 2006

Is life unfair? Or is it in fact, arbitrary and it is people who are either fair or unfair. Which are you?

Camping with Sherlock Holmes

Sunday, April 16th, 2006

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camp trip. After a good meal and a bottle of wine, they lay down in their tent for the night and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend awake.
“Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you […]