THANKS ABIGAIL FOR HELPING ME TODAY... MAYBE WE WILL HAVE ANOTHER GOOD DAY ON FRIDAY (*.*) (*.*) LOVE YA!================================================
The park bench was deserted as I sat down to read Beneath the long, straggly branches of an old willow tree. Disillusioned by life with good reason to frown, For the world was intent on dragging me down. And if that weren’t enough to ruin my day, A young boy out of breath approached me, all tired from play. He stood right before me with his head tilted down And said with great excitement, “Look what I found!” In his hand was a flower, and what a pitiful sight, With its petals all worn – not enough rain, or too little light. Wanting him to take his dead flower and go off to play, I faked a small smile and then shifted away. But instead of retreating he sat next to my side And placed the flower to his nose and declared with surprise, “It sure smells pretty and it’s beautiful, too. That’s why I picked it; here, it’s for you.” The weed before me was dying or dead. Not vibrant of colors, orange, yellow or red. But I knew I must take it, or he might never leave. So I reached for the flower, and replied, “Just what I need.” But instead of him placing the flower in my hand, He held it mid-air without reason or plan. It was then that I noticed for the very first time That weed-toting boy could not see: he was blind. I heard my voice quiver, tears shone like the sun As I thanked him for picking the very best one. “You’re welcome,” he smiled, and then ran off to play, Unaware of the impact he’d had on my day. I sat there and wondered how he managed to see A self-pitying woman beneath an old willow tree. How did he know of my self-indulged plight? Perhaps from his heart, he’d been blessed with true sight. Through the eyes of a blind child, at last I could see The problem was not with the world; the problem was me. And for all of those times I myself had been blind, I vowed to see beauty, and appreciate every second that’s mine. And then I held that wilted flower up to my nose And breathed in the fragrance of a beautiful rose And smiled as that young boy, another weed in his hand About to change the life of an unsuspecting old man. -Author unknown
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Yep, we worked HARD AND CONSTANT today.. but then, we are all thankful for our jobs and have all figured out "THANKFULLY' that "teamwork" is the only way to go! Pray for two of our co-workers and one of Normans.. and thanks!
tomorrow morning, I have breakfast ..... again! So pray for my safety going to and coming from, and thank you!
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Right after work, I picked Abigail up (a little early) and we went and done the cemeteries... She is such a good little helper and a lot of company! Thanks Sweetie, Grandma appreciates you going and helping too! Love ya!
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After replacing the flowers with the new Easter flowers and eggs.. (Eggs and a bunny for Mom and Dad's..) I gave Abigail flowers and eggs to do her other Grandma's grave.. Then we picked up her brother and went to McDonalds and met Granddad for some supper.. Then to Kmarts for just a little while.. God bless!
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I was given some sort of bad news today... one of my front tires is about kaput!... Thin!! So, I'll have to figure out what and when we can do something about it.. Pray for us.
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Then Granddad met us at McDonalds for some supper.. From there Nathan rode with him to Kmarts and on to his house... in the truck.. Abigail and I took the little black car!!
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I have some laundry to finish up (his work shirts mainly, since they only gave him 2) Before I can kick back with him on the love sofa.. We've gotta work early in the morning.. I did call and get the appointment for my dr's appointment and will "hopefully get the shot in my heel while I am off on Easter break"... I hope this doctor will do it instead of sending me to a specialist like they did last time.. but I figure I will still need ex rays again (since it has been a couple of years since it was ex rayed) But, if they last as long as the last series of shots did, it will be worth it!
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anyway, I am ready to "kick back" and he is already there, lol
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The Most Beautiful Flower
The park bench was deserted as I sat down to read Beneath the long, straggly branches of an old willow tree. Disillusioned by life with good reason to frown, For the world was intent on dragging me down. And if that weren’t enough to ruin my day, A young boy out of breath approached me, all tired from play. He stood right before me with his head tilted down And said with great excitement, “Look what I found!” In his hand was a flower, and what a pitiful sight, With its petals all worn – not enough rain, or too little light. Wanting him to take his dead flower and go off to play, I faked a small smile and then shifted away. But instead of retreating he sat next to my side And placed the flower to his nose and declared with surprise, “It sure smells pretty and it’s beautiful, too. That’s why I picked it; here, it’s for you.” The weed before me was dying or dead. Not vibrant of colors, orange, yellow or red. But I knew I must take it, or he might never leave. So I reached for the flower, and replied, “Just what I need.” But instead of him placing the flower in my hand, He held it mid-air without reason or plan. It was then that I noticed for the very first time That weed-toting boy could not see: he was blind. I heard my voice quiver, tears shone like the sun As I thanked him for picking the very best one. “You’re welcome,” he smiled, and then ran off to play, Unaware of the impact he’d had on my day. I sat there and wondered how he managed to see A self-pitying woman beneath an old willow tree. How did he know of my self-indulged plight? Perhaps from his heart, he’d been blessed with true sight. Through the eyes of a blind child, at last I could see The problem was not with the world; the problem was me. And for all of those times I myself had been blind, I vowed to see beauty, and appreciate every second that’s mine. And then I held that wilted flower up to my nose And breathed in the fragrance of a beautiful rose And smiled as that young boy, another weed in his hand About to change the life of an unsuspecting old man. -Author unknown=========================================================
Yep, we worked HARD AND CONSTANT today.. but then, we are all thankful for our jobs and have all figured out "THANKFULLY' that "teamwork" is the only way to go! Pray for two of our co-workers and one of Normans.. and thanks!
tomorrow morning, I have breakfast ..... again! So pray for my safety going to and coming from, and thank you!==================================================
Right after work, I picked Abigail up (a little early) and we went and done the cemeteries... She is such a good little helper and a lot of company! Thanks Sweetie, Grandma appreciates you going and helping too! Love ya!
================================================== After replacing the flowers with the new Easter flowers and eggs.. (Eggs and a bunny for Mom and Dad's..) I gave Abigail flowers and eggs to do her other Grandma's grave.. Then we picked up her brother and went to McDonalds and met Granddad for some supper.. Then to Kmarts for just a little while.. God bless!---------------------------------------------------------------------------
I was given some sort of bad news today... one of my front tires is about kaput!... Thin!! So, I'll have to figure out what and when we can do something about it.. Pray for us.
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Then Granddad met us at McDonalds for some supper.. From there Nathan rode with him to Kmarts and on to his house... in the truck.. Abigail and I took the little black car!!===================================================
I have some laundry to finish up (his work shirts mainly, since they only gave him 2) Before I can kick back with him on the love sofa.. We've gotta work early in the morning.. I did call and get the appointment for my dr's appointment and will "hopefully get the shot in my heel while I am off on Easter break"... I hope this doctor will do it instead of sending me to a specialist like they did last time.. but I figure I will still need ex rays again (since it has been a couple of years since it was ex rayed) But, if they last as long as the last series of shots did, it will be worth it!
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anyway, I am ready to "kick back" and he is already there, lol
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PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOURS TONIGHT AND NIGHTLY.. SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR JAKE AND FRANCES TOO.. PRAYERS FOR MRS TERRY AND HER UPCOMING SURGERY.. PRAYERS FOR LILY AND HER RECOVERY FROM SURGERY.. PRAYING FOR EVAN AND ALL THE CHILDREN WITH EB, CANCER AND EVERY OTHER DREADFUL DISEASES.. AND THEIR FAMILIES...PRAYING FOR EVERYONE WITH NASTY OLE CANCER.. SUCH A DREADFUL THING.. GOD COMFORT, HEAL AND BLESS EACH AND GRANT INNER PEACE TO THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS.. PRAYING FOR EVERYONE NEEDING A JOB AND (OR) THE WANT AND WILL TO WORK! UNSPOKEN PRAYERS FOR JENNA AND BETTY JO AND HER FAMILY.. PRAYING FOR OUR COUNTRY AND GOD'S GUIDANCE UPON IT.. PRAYING FOR ALL OF OUR SOLDIERS AND THEIR SAFE AND QUICK RETURN HOME AND THEIR PEACE OF MINDS AND SOULS AND THAT OF THEIR FAMILIES.. PRAYING FOR CHRIS AND ALL THE TRAVELING HE HAS TO DO FOR WORK.. THANKING YOU FOR JEFF AND NORMAN JR'S JOBS, AS WELL AS FOR MINE.. PRAYING FOR ALL THE "UNSPOKEN REQUEST, AND NEEDS" .. (and asking that you'll pray with us about ours) PRAYING ALSO FOR THE FOLKS AT "THE RETIREMENT HOME" MANY ARE REPORTED TO HAVE A NASTY VIRUS!.. AND THANKING GOD FOR ALL HIS GOODNESS, HIS LOVE, GRACE, MERCIES, GUIDANCE, AND BLESSINGS.. THANK YOU GOD IN ALL THINGS IN JESUS HOLY NAME, AMEN..
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