living life

This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror where one could read it every day. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true. 1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for. 2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way. 3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you. 4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you. 5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep. 6. You mean the world to someone. 7. You are special and unique. 8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you. 9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it. 10 When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look. 11 Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.

What a great reminder on a good day as well as on a day that did not go that well!

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I am wondering what is it when a person enters a locker room that all sense of modesty is revealed. I know the rich aroma's and oh so very stunning conversation one hears of the male locker room, but I will say that the female locker room well was so different than I had ever expected. Hmmmmmm maybe I am from another planet but showering in the buff and walking around like your in your own private bathroom at home was suprising to me. Now, I realize we all shower in the buff but even at home I close the shower door or pull a shower curtain. I was a bit taken back as I walked through the locker room to see the pool. I really had no expectations but I was a bit suprised. I work in healthcare and I know how one's modesty is taken away and what a big deal that is to the patient. However, I am now curious if this is just standard locker room protocol. I will share that I seen more than I ever wanted or cared to see no matter what size or shape one is. sighhhhhhhhh .............. Any insights?

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Today I had to go into work early to relieve a staff member, on the way to work I stopped for a much needed caffeine wake up. I went to the oh so in my budget QT for a high dose of cappuccino. I went to check out and the clerk so kindly said to me your lid is not all the way on and fastened the lid tight. What a blessing cause I did not want to spill it. I walked back to my car and saw a sports car with sleek detail that said " Jesus full power." How awesome was that, I said to the guy, nice car and he said thanks. However as I pulled away I thought of how Jesus is a shield around me as well as all of us who make Him Lord over our life. I thought of He showed his love for me this morning by making sure my coffee lid was on tight, such a little detail was so important to Him, and He wanted me to know just how much He loves me and how concerned He is with the daily happenings of my life. I am still in awe and wonder how He takes daily events to show His love and concern for each of us. Thank God I was paying attention or I could have missed this act of love so freely given. How did you see or experience God's never ending love today?

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I want to wish my readers a happy mother's day. I think being a mother is one the biggest priviledges given to us by our Lord. Since many of you know I am a mother of 4 wonderful children/adults now, 2 with fabulous spouses, 1 fabulous future son-n-law and to one of my children who has yet to meet her fabulus mate, I am such a blessed woman. I would like to say that I was that hallmark card mom which made their lives special, wonderful and just great memories, but that would not be totally true. I believe I have touched their lives in ways that have made a difference but I also know that their were many times I would love to just do it over in a much better way. I could have been more patient, understanding, kind and for heaven sake in the midst of all the hustle definately more compassionate. However, being a Mom is all about the juggling act and keeping all the plates moving at a workable pace. Be it a working outside the home or a stay at home mom, the common bond is keeping all the plates juggling. One would think as your children grow, spread their wings and fly there may be less plates to juggle but my experience on this another unfamiliar path is that there are new plates to juggle.
I just want to say don't stop juggling, keep pressing on especially when all the plates to seem to fall at once, pick them up and just start juggling again.

I commend all you Mom's out there, future mom's and to those who are " mom" to their pet children. I hope you can put your feet up, plates down and savour every mother's day moment.
Thank you to my family for all the love, patience, mercy and grace given to me in my many weaknesses as well as my strenghts.

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MAYA ANGELOU'S BEST POEM EVER



A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .... enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own even if she never wants to or needs to...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ... something perfect to wear if the employer or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .... a youth she's content to leave behind...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .... a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to retelling it in her old age...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .... a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....one friend who always makes her laugh...and one who lets her cry...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ... a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..... eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a meal that will make her guests feel honored...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....a feeling of control over her destiny...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...how to fall in love without losing herself...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW... HOW TO QUIT A JOB, BREAK UP WITH A LOVER, AND CONFRONT A FRIEND WITHOUT RUINING THE FRIENDSHIP...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW... when to try harder...and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...that she can't change the length of her calves, the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW... that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...what she would and wouldn't do for love or money...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW... how to live alone...even if she doesn't like it...


EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

whom she can trust, whom she can't, and why she shouldn't take it personally...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...where to go... be it to her best friend's kitchen table...
or a charming inn in the woods... when her soul needs soothing...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW... what she can and can't accomplish in a day...

a month...and a year...


Things I am still learning!

Do you remember the cartoon " The Jetsons", at the end when George is on the dog walk and it starts spinning out of control and he yells " Jane stop this crazy thing!" I had a day at work like on the Jetson's spinning out of control, I was so busy I didn't know whether to scratch or itch, and didn't have time to decide, nor did I want to, that would be just making another decision to which I didn't have the time nor the energy. However, I went into a quiet charting area to get caught up on my paper work. There were some papers laying around, and as I picked them up, I read this saying. I started busting up laughing til I was in tears, talk about defusing your stressful day. Some of the other staff members heard me laughing and they read it and starting laughing so hard. I know your excited to read what we read, so here it goes:

For all those men who say, Why buy a cow when you can get milk for free. Here's an update for you: Now says, 80% of women are against marriage, WHY? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage.

I am sharing this just cause it made me laugh and I hope it will add a bit of laughter in your day.

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What is it about Super Bowl Sunday that gets people excited? I am one step ahead this year cause I know which teams are playing. In years past I have been a bit lax in knowing what was going on. I like the getting together festivities, wearing the colors of the team your rooting for, neat and interesting super foods and of course watching the fans. I love seeing the ever so quiet one who rarely gets excited be at the edge of thier seat, arm chair quaterbacking and running the plays from the stationary spot. It really is some added bonus entertainment as well as watching the game. I am curious what you do on Super Bowl Sunday and what is your favorite Super Food game snack? I am a football wing fan, seems like football and wings go together like baseball and hot dogs. Are you going for " the bears" or " the colts"?

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