One day I had lunch with some friends. Jim, a tall, 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 meI 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 & 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! "AMEN ON THAT ONE"
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I used to live in perpetual fear of losing things I had, or never having the things I hoped to acquire in my life.
What if I lose my hair?
What if I never get the big house I want?
What if I become overweight,out of shape, or unattractive?
What if I lose my job?
What if I am disabled andcannot play ball with my child?
What if I get old and frail andhave nothing to offer those around me?
But life has lessons for those who listen, and now I know:
If I lose my hair, I will be the best darn bald guy I can be, and I will be grateful that my head can still stimulate ideas, if not follicles.
A house does not make a person happy. The unhappy heart will not find contentment in a bigger house, while the heart that is merry will make any home a happy one.
If I spend more time developing my emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions, rather than over-focusing on my physical self, I will be more beautiful with each passing day.
If I cannot work for wages, I will work for the Lord -- and His benefits package is unmatched.
If I am physically unable to teach my child to throw a curve ball, I will have more time to teach him to handle the curves thrown by life, and this shall serve him better.
And if aging robs me of my strength, mental alertness, and physical stamina, I will offer those around me the strength of my convictions, the wisdom of experience seasoned with adversity, and the spiritual stamina of a soul that has been carefully shaped by the hard edges of a long life.
No matter what losses or broken dreams may lie in my destiny, whatever burdens shall be my fate, I will meet each challenge with dignity and resolve. For God has given me many gifts and talents, and for each one that I may lose, I will find ten more that I never would have cultivated were the course of my life to always run smoothly.
And so, when I can no longer dance, I will sing joyfully; when I haven't the strength to sing, I will whistle with contentment; when my breath is shallow and weak, I will listen intently and shout love with my heart; and when the bright light approaches, I will pray silently until I cannot pray; alas, it will then be time for me to go to the Lord.
And what then should I fear?
~By David L. Weatherford~
What if I lose my hair?
What if I never get the big house I want?
What if I become overweight,out of shape, or unattractive?
What if I lose my job?
What if I am disabled andcannot play ball with my child?
What if I get old and frail andhave nothing to offer those around me?
But life has lessons for those who listen, and now I know:
If I lose my hair, I will be the best darn bald guy I can be, and I will be grateful that my head can still stimulate ideas, if not follicles.
A house does not make a person happy. The unhappy heart will not find contentment in a bigger house, while the heart that is merry will make any home a happy one.
If I spend more time developing my emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions, rather than over-focusing on my physical self, I will be more beautiful with each passing day.
If I cannot work for wages, I will work for the Lord -- and His benefits package is unmatched.
If I am physically unable to teach my child to throw a curve ball, I will have more time to teach him to handle the curves thrown by life, and this shall serve him better.
And if aging robs me of my strength, mental alertness, and physical stamina, I will offer those around me the strength of my convictions, the wisdom of experience seasoned with adversity, and the spiritual stamina of a soul that has been carefully shaped by the hard edges of a long life.
No matter what losses or broken dreams may lie in my destiny, whatever burdens shall be my fate, I will meet each challenge with dignity and resolve. For God has given me many gifts and talents, and for each one that I may lose, I will find ten more that I never would have cultivated were the course of my life to always run smoothly.
And so, when I can no longer dance, I will sing joyfully; when I haven't the strength to sing, I will whistle with contentment; when my breath is shallow and weak, I will listen intently and shout love with my heart; and when the bright light approaches, I will pray silently until I cannot pray; alas, it will then be time for me to go to the Lord.
And what then should I fear?
~By David L. Weatherford~
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Another good thing about being poor is that when you are seventy, your children will not have declared you legally insane in order to gain control of your estate.~Woody Allen
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Be Happy - Don't Worry!
But if you do, here are the rules:
The Worrying Doctrine
Write down everything that you want to worry about.
Pick one hour per week, anytime that you desire, to do nothing but worry about the things on your list. (Note: No other time is acceptable once a predetermined time is established - should something prevent you from utilizing that time period for worrying, you must wait until that period arrives the following week.)
Never, under any circumstance, worry before noon or after 5 P.M, Monday through Friday or before 10 A.M. or after 8 P.M. on Saturday, Sunday, or Holidays.
If you insist on worrying, this immediately disqualifies your spouse or any other family member in the same household, from worrying. Only ONE worrier per household is allowed.
If any other member of the family wishes to assume the responsibility as the OFFICIAL WORRIER, you may relinquish this position, but immediately you are disqualified from future worrying. In this event, you must adhere to the above schedule and list all your worries for the appointed WORRIER to worry about for you.
You must never put on your list, or entertain worrying about things over which you have absolutely no control.
As a WORRIER, upon acceptance and association with any other group, club, association, etc., you must adhere to the above principles and monitor those with whom you associate that they do so also.
Severe penalties for "Not Worrying Properly" must be administered.
Be Happy - Don't Worry!
But if you do, here are the rules:
The Worrying Doctrine
Write down everything that you want to worry about.
Pick one hour per week, anytime that you desire, to do nothing but worry about the things on your list. (Note: No other time is acceptable once a predetermined time is established - should something prevent you from utilizing that time period for worrying, you must wait until that period arrives the following week.)
Never, under any circumstance, worry before noon or after 5 P.M, Monday through Friday or before 10 A.M. or after 8 P.M. on Saturday, Sunday, or Holidays.
If you insist on worrying, this immediately disqualifies your spouse or any other family member in the same household, from worrying. Only ONE worrier per household is allowed.
If any other member of the family wishes to assume the responsibility as the OFFICIAL WORRIER, you may relinquish this position, but immediately you are disqualified from future worrying. In this event, you must adhere to the above schedule and list all your worries for the appointed WORRIER to worry about for you.
You must never put on your list, or entertain worrying about things over which you have absolutely no control.
As a WORRIER, upon acceptance and association with any other group, club, association, etc., you must adhere to the above principles and monitor those with whom you associate that they do so also.
Severe penalties for "Not Worrying Properly" must be administered.
Besides, God is never asleep, He know's all and is in full control..
Just tell Him how you feel and let Him take guide you.
Don't Worry - Be Happy!
~Mark R. Hagood~
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Don't Worry - Be Happy!
~Mark R. Hagood~
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PRAYING TONIGHT FOR BARBARA AND HER FAMILY
(health issues) And for her brother and mother
"HOPE YOU ARE FEELING BETTER"
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PRAYING FOR CHRIS AND JEFF,
that a really decent job will come their way
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PRAYING FOR LEISA
health issues
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PRAYING FOR BETTY JO, KRISTIN AND TIMMY
God Bless
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PRAYING FOR JENNA
unspoken
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PRAYING FOR NORMAN
to regain strength and a feeling of well being
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PRAYING FOR JIM (heart issues)
PRAYING FOR BABY ZACH (resp. issues)
PRAYING FOR JAKE (and Frances)
PRAYING FOR DANIEL AND DAVE
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PRAYING FOR ALL THE SICK, THE HURTING
AND THE GRIEVING AND THE DEPRESSED
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PRAYING FOR THE DYING, THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS
SPECIAL PEACE AND YOUR LOVING ARMS, PLEASE FATHER
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PRAYING FOR WORK, AND ALL OF OUR CO-WORKERS
FATHER, THY WILL BE DONE
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PRAYING FOR OUR COUNTRY, AND GUIDANCE FOR OUR LEADERS
PRAYING FOR SAFETY FOR OUR SOLDIERS AND
INNER PEACE FOR THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES
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AND ALWAYS, PRAYING FOR EACH OF MY BLOGGER
FRIENDS, AND MY FACE BOOK BUDDIES
GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU
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AND THANKS FOR THE BIRTHDAY WISHES (*.*)
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