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BEFORE I WAS A MOM....
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
Before I was a Mom - I had never been puked on.
Before I was a Mom Author: Unknown sent to me from a MOM? WHAT IS YOUR LITTLE VOICE TELLING YOU?
I think we all have a little voice inside us that will guide us… if we shut out all the noise and clutter from our lives and listen to that voice, it will tell us the right thing to do. GET YOUR OWN PERSONALITY PROFILE BY CLICKING THIS LINK!
---click on this link. a series of pictures will appear and you are to click on the picture that appeals to you the most. At the end, a personality profile of yourself appears. How cool is that? Check it out! HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL THE WONDERFUL MOMS!This is for the mothers who have sat up all night with sick toddlers in their arms, wiping up puke laced with Oscar Mayer wieners and cherry Kool-Aid saying, "its okay honey, Mommy's here". Who have sat in rocking chairs for hours on end soothing crying babies who can't be comforted. This is for all the mothers who show up at work with spit-up in their hair and milk stains on their blouses and diapers in their purse. For all the mothers who run carpools and make cookies and sew Halloween costumes. And all the mothers who DON'T. This is for the mothers who gave birth to babies they'll never see. And the mothers who took those babies and gave them homes. This is for the mothers whose priceless art collections are hanging on their refrigerator doors. And for all the mothers who froze their buns on metal bleachers at football , hockey or soccer games instead of watching from the warmth of their cars, so that when their kids asked, "Did you see me, Mom?" they could say, "Of course, I wouldn't have missed it for the world," and mean it. This is for all the mothers who yell at their kids in the grocery store and swat them in despair when they stomp their feet and scream for ice cream before dinner. And for all the mothers who count to ten instead, but realize how child abuse happens. This is for all the mothers who sat down with their children and explained all about making babies. And for all the (grand) mothers who wanted to, but just couldn't find the words. This is for all the mothers who go hungry, so their children can eat. For all the mothers who read "Goodnight, Moon" twice a night for a year. And then read it again. "Just one more time." This is for all the mothers who taught their children to tie their shoelaces before they started school. And for all the mothers who opted for Velcro instead. This is for all the mothers who teach their sons to cook and their daughters to sink a jump shot. This is for every mother whose head turns automatically when a little voice calls "Mom?" in a crowd, even though they know their own offspring are at home -- or even away at college. This is for all the mothers who sent their kids to school with stomach aches, assuring them they'd be just FINE once they got there, only to get calls from the school nurse an hour later asking them to please pick them up. Right away. This is for mothers whose children have gone astray, who can't find the words to reach them. For all the mothers who bite their lips until they bleed when their 14 year olds dye their hair green. For all the mothers of the victims of recent school shootings, and the mothers of those who did the shooting. For the mothers of the survivors, and the mothers who sat in front of their TVs in horror, hugging their child who just came home from school, safely. This is for all the mothers who taught their children to be peaceful, and now pray they come home safely from a war. What makes a good Mother anyway? Is it patience? Compassion? Broad hips? The ability to nurse a baby, cook dinner, and sew a button on a shirt, all at the same time? Or is it in her heart? Is it the ache you feel when you watch your son or daughter disappear down the street, walking to school alone for the very first time? The jolt that t takes you from sleep to dread, from bed to crib at 2 A.M. to put your hand on the back of a sleeping baby? The panic, years later, that comes again at 2 A.M. when you just want to hear their key in the door and know they are safe again in your home? Or the need to flee from wherever you are and hug your child when you hear news of a fire, a car accident, a child dying? The emotions of motherhood are universal and so our thoughts are for young mothers stumbling through diaper changes and sleep deprivation... And mature mothers learning to let go. For working mothers and stay-at-home mothers. Single mothers and married mothers. Mothers with money, mothers without. This is for you all. For all of us. Hang in there. In the end we can only do the best we can. Tell them every day that we love them. And pray. Please pass this to a wonderful mother you know. If you send this to just one person, it should make it all the way around the world by Mother's Day. Author: An Unknown Mom on the internet
Be ThankfulDon't ever forget to be thankful For every blessing you find on your way; Each small happiness is a measure That weighs in for you day after day. Hold on to the blessings you gather; Fill your mind with the joy that they give. Your whole life will take on new meaning... Build on love and you truly will live. Lola Neff Merritt Time Slips Away"If I only had time" - how ofen it's said By each one of us in lives that are led In pursuit of a dream or the seeking of fame, In a task to be done or winning a game. But year after year and day after day, Time always, it seems, keeps slipping away! "If I just had the time, how gladly I'd spend More hours with family or visit a friend. How great it would be to sit by a brook And write a long letter or read a good book." But month after month and day after day, Time always, it seems, keeps slipping away! "If I could find the time, I'd help those in need And service to others would soon be my creed." Yes, most of us feel there's much we should do, But the minutes fly by and the weeks are too few. So month after month and day after day, Time slides through our fingers and just slips away! If only we knew, ere we run out of grace, The time we have left to kiss a dear face, To hold somone's hand who is faithful and true And whisper these words: "My dear, I love you!" For moment by moment and day after day, Our lives, just like time, keep slipping away! John C. Bonser Walk The Talk
A Poem of POSSIBILITIES
If every person walked the talk, Can you imagine how it would be? A world filled with good intentions That all became reality. We could count on one another, And coexist respectfully. There would be no broken promises, And no hypocrisy. We’d have no problem spotting heroes, They’d be everywhere to see. Just by looking in the mirror, We all would find integrity. If everybody did what’s right, Most rules we wouldn’t need. Conscience, trust, and common sense Would be the things that we’d all heed. There would be no hurtful actions In the news that we would read. Only story, after story Of yet another noble deed. And when it came to raising children With young characters to mold and feed, The best lessons they could ever learn Would come by merely following our lead. If each of us behaved beliefs There’d be little cause for fear. All actions would be honorable, Our values would be clear. Just by watching what it is we DO, One could tell what we hold dear. For our principles would be acts you see, Not merely words you hear. It’s a challenging task to Walk the Talk Every hour, day, and year. And we ALL can do a better job, Let’s start RIGHT NOW…RIGHT HERE! What Makes Your Heart Sing?
Find what makes your heart sing George Carlin
GEORGE CARLIN (His wife recently died...)
Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write something so very eloquent...and so very appropriate. A Message by George Carlin: The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than eve r, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete... Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. If you don't send this to at least 8 people....Who cares? George Carlin Leap Day
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Dreams
St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time – a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic. Never Stop
Never stop. One always stops as Courage
Courage is fear holding on a minute longer. Life
Many of life’s failures are men who did not realize
We become what we think about.
Triumph often is nearest when defeat seems inescapable.
Start each new day with a commitment to do what's 5 Essential Rules For Fair FightingThere are 5 essential rules for fair fighting, one for each finger of your hand. You should commit these to memory. Whenever a rule is violated, it means the fighting has become too intense, and you need to take at least a ½ hour breather. Start with an agreement that you will solve the issue at hand. Rule 1: No Physical Threat or Action. No hitting, pushing, shoving, throwing things, or other physical threat. This is important so that everyone feels safe, and because any action in this category is really about intimidation and domination. Rule 2: No Yelling. No verbal intimidation, raising voice, shouting, yelling. Again, this is about intimidation and domination. It escalates a fight unnecessarily and violates another person’s boundaries. The term “yelling” is very subjective, and can lead to attempts to argue whether someone is arguing or not. If you raise your voice, you are violating this rule. Rule 3: No Name-Calling. No insults or other verbal references. Name-calling is dirty fighting, and introduces elements outside of the issue that caused the disagreement. Again, it is an attempt to gain an advantage. Rule 4: No Raising Other Issues. No bringing in past history or side issues. This always leads to attempts to place the blame/responsibility elsewhere. It implies “I did this because you did that.” Solve the issue at hand, then if the other is a real issue, try to solve that at another time. But if there is still an issue from the past, it points to the fact that you are either not solving the issues as they arise or you are not letting them go when they are solved. Rule 5: No Threats To Leave. No threats to leave or divorce. This is unfair, and restricts the potential for really solving an issue. It creates a sense of abandonment that serves as a way of getting the other person to let go of the issue. That’s it! Five simple rules that, if followed, will absolutely transform your fights, allowing them to be discussions that can be solved. Lee H. Baucom, Ph.D.
Save The Marriage & Create A Whole New Marriage Guide Book ... 5 Rules for Fair Fighting © Copyright 2008, Lee H. Baucom, All Rights Reserved Because of recent abductions
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~~~ Tips of the Week ~~~
Perseverance is not a long race:
Like you, I am a human being filled with joys, fears, Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Love the ones who don't just because you can. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Kiss slowly. Forgive quickly. God never said life would be easy. He just promised it would be worth it. Just one person taking action can inspire others to do the same. ~~ Leslie C. Aguilar Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently. ~~ Henry Ford The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dream. ~~ Eleanor Roosevelt Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing. ~~ Albert Schweitzer Do What you can, with what you have, where you are. ~~ Theodore Roosevelt "Winners always win, quitters always quit. Never quit, no matter what." ~~ Donald Trump Who among us can't improve a little (or a lot) as a parent, spouse, friend, partner, citizen, employee, or leader? ~~ Eric Harvey and Steve Ventura Appreciative words are the most powerful force for good on earth. ~~ George W. Crane It’s not about what happens. It’s about perspective. I may not be able to change what takes place, but I can always choose to change my thinking. ~~ Michelle Sedas It takes all sorts to make a world. ~~ English Proverb Remember that who you're being is just as important as what you're doing. Focus on the attitude behind your behavior. ~~ Barbara "BJ" Hateley We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are always there for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you. ~~ Jeff Warner When it comes to bringing values to life – to doing the good, right, and appropriate thing…we're always working at it, we're never totally there, and the challenge starts all over again with each new tomorrow. ~~ Eric Harvey and Steve Ventura Language has power. Based on the way you choose to name and describe people, you send different messages. ~~ Leslie C. Aguilar The greatest part of our happiness depends on our dispositions, not our circumstances. ~~ Martha Washington Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary-line and adding to one's liberty. ~~ Henri Frederic Amiel It is one of the most beautiful compensations in life…we can never help another without helping ourselves. ~~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Our comfort zones can be our greatest enemy to our potential. ~~ David Cottrell To get what we've never had, we must do what we've never done. ~~ Anonymous
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