MAKING THE BEST OF A MONDAY MORNING.. and thankful... AND MUCH MORE.. ENJOY

 Its Monday morning.. Looks like it's going to be one of those days.. (5:20 did come early this morning) So, lets take a cool shower and wake up!
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Thanks everybody for coming to the house yesterday.. I think and hope everyone enjoyed themselves, we surely did. And Lord knows (and thank You) that we all had plenty to eat! Love, prayers, and BIG gentle HUGS to each of you! 
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AND WE MISSED, JEFF.. JENNA AND FRANCES! Hope each of you had a wonderful day.. BIG gentle HUGS , love and prayers for each of you!
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I WAS LOOKING THROUGH ONE OF MY FOLDERS AND SAW A FEW (I think interesting)
ARTICLES ABOUT ELEPHANTS.. I know, right.... Elephants?? Well, come on now.. just look and see if you enjoy them also.. Hope you ENJOY, and  have a WONDERFUL MONDAY! GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU, LOVE, PRAYERS AND BIG gentle HUGS

Did Animals Sense Tsunami Was Coming?

By Maryann Mott
for National Geographic News

January 4, 2005

Before giant waves slammed into Sri Lanka and India coastlines ten days ago, wild and domestic animals seemed to know what was about to happen and fled to safety.

According to eyewitness accounts, the following events happened:

• Dogs refused to go outdoors.• Elephants screamed and ran for higher ground.

• Flamingos abandoned their low-lying breeding areas.

• Zoo animals rushed into their shelters and could not be enticed to come back out.

The belief that wild and domestic animals possess a sixth sense—and know in advance when the earth is going to shake—has been around for centuries. Or, was it a complete God thing?

Wildlife experts believe animals' more acute hearing and other senses might enable them to hear or feel the Earth's vibration, tipping them off to approaching disaster long before humans realize what's going on.

The massive tsunami was triggered by a magnitude 9 temblor off the coast of northern Sumatra island on December 26. The giant waves rolled through the Indian Ocean, killing more than 150,000 people in a dozen countries.

Relatively few animals have been reported dead, however, reviving speculation that animals somehow sense impending disaster. 
 The beach was one of the worst hit areas of the 500-square-mile (1,300-square-kilometer) wildlife reserve, which is home to a variety of animals, including elephants, leopards, and 130 species of birds.

Strange Animal Behavior

Accounts of strange animal behavior have also started to surface.

About an hour before the tsunami hit, Corea said, people at Yala National Park observed three elephants running away from the Patanangala beach.

World Wildlife Fund, an organization that leads international efforts to protect endangered species and their habitats, has satellite collars on some of the elephants in the park.

A spokeswoman said they plan to track the elephants on that fateful day to verify whether they did move to higher ground. She doesn't know, though, when the satellite data will be downloaded and analyzed.

AND THIS NEXT STORY IS ON A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT MATTER.... ENJOY

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 The Elephants Knew Some will say there is no God, try and tell that to the elephants..... THE ELEPHANTS' JOURNEY TO PAY RESPECT, BUT HOW DID THEY KNOW? Lawrence Anthony, a legend in South Africa and author of 3 books including the bestseller, The Elephant Whisperer. He bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human atrocities, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad Zoo animals during US invasion in 2003. On March 7, 2012 Lawrence Anthony died. He is remembered and missed by his wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons, and numerous elephants. Two days after his passing, the wild elephants showed up at his home led by two large matriarchs. Separate wild herds arrived in droves to say goodbye to their beloved 'man-friend'. A total of 31 elephants had patiently walked over 12 miles to get to his South African House. Witnessing this spectacle, humans were obviously in awe not only because of the supreme intelligence and precise timing that these elephants sensed about Lawrence's passing, but also because of the profound memory and emotion the beloved animals evoked in such an organized way: Walking slowly, for days, making their way in a solemn one-by-one queue from their habitat to his house. Lawrence 's wife, Francoise, was especially touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to his house prior to that day for well over 3 years! But yet they knew where they were going. The elephants obviously wanted to pay their deep respects, honoring their friend who'd saved their lives - so much respect that they stayed for 2 days 2 nights without eating anything. Then one morning, they left, making their long journey back home. 

SOMETHING IN THE UNIVERSE IS GREATER AND 

DEEPER THAN HUMAN INTELLIGENCE. IN GOD WE TRUST

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now just for some Monday morning giggles.. "hope you have a wonderful day"

Q. What time is it when ten elephants are chasing you?  A. Ten after one!

Q. What's an elephant's favorite vegetable?
A. (Squash!)

Q. Why are elephants so poor?
A. (Because they work for peanuts!)

Q. What is the biggest ant in the world?
A. (An elephant!)

Q.What does a doctor give an elephant who's going to be sick?
A. (Plenty of room!)

Q. How do you raise a baby elephant?
               A. (With a fork lift!)

Q. Why are baby elephants so wrinkled?
                A. (They don't like being pressed!)

Q. How do baby elephants talk to each other long distance?

                                                                       A. (On the elephone!)

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Glad the boys stayed safe on their wrestling trip on Saturday to THE NEW LEADERS TOURNAMENT at WILSON MEMORIAL IN FISHERSVILLE  (near Staunton)

Nathan Lee won 2 and lost 2...

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU NATHAN, AND ALL OF YOUR TEAM... (can't imagine the courage, determination, and strength it takes to get into such an intense sport) BEST OF LUCK TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!
                       GO COUGARS!
       !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SPECIAL PRAYERS GOING UP FOR A STRONG LITTLE BOY.. EVAN, WE PRAY FOR YOUR CONTINUED STRENGTH AND DETERMINATION AGAINST EB (EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA) AND ALL THE OTHER CHILDREN WHO HAVE SUCH A DREADFUL DISEASE. PLEASE ALSO BE WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND COMFORT AN GIVE EACH INNER PEACE, PLEASE AND THANK YOU. AND I'M PRAYING DAILY FOR A CURE FOR ALL CHILDREN'S DISEASES.. GOD BLESS, HEAL, COMFORT, AND PLEASE GRANT A CURE, FOR THIS AND CANCER, LUNG DISEASES, AND ALL THESE FATAL, PAINFUL DISEASES.. THANK YOU IN JESUS HOLY NAME, AMEN                 
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All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful:
The Lord God made them all.

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And daily praying for you and yours that God will wrap His loving arms around each of you and bless you spiritually, physically, emotionally, mentally, financially and with His awesome, unconditional love, grace, mercies, forgiveness, guidance and a special blessing that only He knows you need, (so you will have to know it came straight from Him) Praying for everyone with the flu, (it has been really bad this year.) And praying for travel mercies, and job safety for those that had to travel to and from work today. Thankful for jobs, strength, ability and strength to work. Praying for those in search of a good job, that they will become abundant. Praying for those that need and so much deserve a good raise, God bless! Praying for all the soldiers, that they will stay safe, be comforted, and return home safely and quickly to love, support, appreciation, and a good job. GIVING YOU MY LOVE, THANKS, HONOR, PRAISE AND GLORY FOR ALL THINGS IN JESUS HOLY NAME, AMEN.  

1. Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
   Praise Him, all creatures here below;
   Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;
   Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.