The perfect couple of stories for today, read them and find out yourself.. CUTE pictures too.. enjoy

just hang around a few minutes and let's talk about mans (and woman's) best friend! Now who in the world can turn down sweet little faces like that??

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it seems cool enough today to sit around in your pajamas for a little while! All comfy and cozy! 



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Every now and then a dog story like this makes its way around

the Internet to put a smile on everyone’s face. “An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard; I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of. He calmly came over to me, I gave him a few pats on his head; he then followed me into my house, slowly walked down the hall, curled up in the corner and fell asleep. An hour later, he went to the door, and I let him out. “The next day he was back, greeted me in my yard, walked inside and resumed his spot in the hall and again slept for about an hour. This continued off and on for several weeks. “Curious I pinned a note to his collar, ‘I would like to find out who the owner of this wonderful sweet dog is and ask if you are aware that almost every afternoon your dog comes to my house for a nap.’ “The next day he arrived for his nap, with a different note pinned to his collar, ‘He lives in a home with 6 children, 2 under the age of 3 and he’s trying to catch up on his sleep. Can I come with him tomorrow?'”
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Puppies

A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell.

He painted a sign advertising the 4 pups. And set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving the last nail into the post, he felt a tug on his overalls. He looked down into the eyes of a little boy.
"Mister," he said, "I want to buy one of your puppies."
"Well," said the farmer, as he rubbed the sweat of the back off his neck, "These puppies come from fine parents and cost a good deal of money."
The boy dropped his head for a moment. Then reaching deep into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of change and held it up to the farmer. "I've got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?"

"Sure," said the farmer. And with that he let out a whistle. Here, Dolly!" he called. Out from the doghouse and down the ramp ran Dolly; followed by four little balls of fur. The little boy pressed his face against the chain link fence. His eyes danced with delight. As the dogs made their way to the fence, the little boy noticed something else stirring inside the doghouse. Slowly another little ball appeared, this one noticeably smaller. Down the ramp it slid. Then in a somewhat awkward manner, the little pup began hobbling toward the others, doing its best to catch up....
"I want that one," the little boy said, pointing to the runt.
The farmer knelt down at the boy's side and said, "Son, you don't want that puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you like these other dogs would."
With that the little boy stepped back from the fence, reached down, and began rolling up one leg of his trousers. In doing so he revealed a steel brace running down both sides of his leg attaching itself to a specially made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer, he said, "You see sir, I don't run too well myself, and he will need someone who understands."
With tears in his eyes, the farmer reached down and picked up the little pup. Holding it carefully he handed it to the little boy.
"How much?" asked the little boy.

"No charge," answered the farmer. "There's no charge for love."
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I hope that lifted your spirit like it did mine.. And like me, you've probably read it before, but sometimes things are just more than worth reading a few times, don't you think so? 

this weather this morning reminded me so clearly that it's time for school.. by that I mean, and more than likely you'll agree with me... "It seems like it's time for school to begin again for the new year when the mornings start being cooler" .... Guess we overheard our parents talking about such things, because it seems that I have always thought that??
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• Refrain:
  All things bright and beautiful,
  All creatures great and small,
  All things wise and wonderful:
  The Lord God made them all.
1. Each little flow’r that opens,
   Each little bird that sings,
   He made their glowing colors,
   He made their tiny wings.
2. The purple-headed mountains,
   The river running by,
   The sunset and the morning
   
   
   That brightens up the sky.
3. The cold wind in the winter,
   The pleasant summer sun,
   The ripe fruits in the garden,
   He made them every one.
4. The tall trees in the greenwood,
   The meadows where we play,
   The rushes by the water,
   To gather every day.
5. He gave us eyes to see them,
   And lips that we might tell
   How great is God Almighty,
   Who has made all things well.
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7. 
   Praying for you and yours today and daily that He will wrap His loving arms around each of you and bless you spiritually, physically, emotionally, mentally, financially and with HIS love, grace, forgiveness, guidance, mercies and a special answer to your deepest "unspoken prayer". Praying for the children, parents, teachers and staff as the time comes for the children to return to school. Grant mercies and grace to each person so they can make it through all the changes. Praying for the sick, the hurting, the lonely, the jobless, the homeless, and all of those that are grieving.. bless each of them please Lord as only You can do and only You know they really need done. Thank You in advance. Praying for travel mercies for my sister on her trip to and from taking her precious granddaughter back home after a sweet visit. And for all the others, Chris and everyone that has to be on the roads. Praying for our soldiers, and their safety, and inner peace and comfort as well as for their families. Praying for our country and everyone that is in it.. TODAY AND ALWAYS FATHER, GIVING YOU THE THANKS, LOVE, HONOR, PRAISE AND GLORY FOR ALL THINGS, IN JESUS HOLY NAME, AMEN.