Did you know that those who appear to be very strong in heart, are real weak and most susceptible?Did you know that those who spend their time protecting others are the ones that really need someone to protect them?Did you know that the three most difficult things to say are:I love you, Sorry and help meDid you know that those who dress in red are more confident in themselves? Did you know that those who dress in yellow are those that enjoy their beauty? Did you know that those who dress in black, are those who want to be unnoticed and need your help and understanding?Did you know that when you help someone, the help is returned in two folds? Did you know that it's easier to say what you feel in writing than saying it to someone in the face? But did you know that it has more value when you say it to their face?Did you know that if you ask for something in faith, your wishes are granted? Did you know that you can make your dreams come true, like falling in love, becoming rich, staying healthy, if you ask for it by faith, and if you really knew, you'd be surprised by what you could do. But don't believe everything I tell you, until you try it for yourself, if you know someone that is in need of something that I mentioned, and you know that you can help, you'll see that it will be returned in two-fold. Today, the ball of FRIENDSHIP is in your court, send this to those who truly are your friends (including me if I am one). Also, do not feel bad if no one sends this back to you in the end, you'll find out that you'll get to keep the ball for other people want more . Ok, this is what you have to do...: Send to ALL your FRIENDS! But you have to DO THIS within an hour after you open this mail! Now.... MAKE 1 WISH!!!!!!Make it now, I hope you did make a wish, Now send the mail to:1 person~ your wish will come true in a year3 persons~6 months5 persons~ 3 months6 persons~ 1 month7 persons~ 2 weeks8 persons ~ 1 week9 persons~ 5 days10 persons~ 3 days12 persons~ 2 days15 persons~ 1 day20 persons~ 3 hours*** If you delete after reading ... you'll spend a year of ill luck!But if you send it to (at least) two friends ... you'll have 3 years of good luck!!! ***

The Wooden Spoon

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. "We must do something about father," said the son. "I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor." So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl! When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometime he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four-year-old watched it all in silence. One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?" Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and went back to work. The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done. That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled. On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles three things: a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I've learned that, regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life.." I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

Blue Ribbon Against Child Abuse pass it on please

Blue Ribbon Against Child Abuse pass it on please




Sarah My name is Sarah I am but three, My eyes are swollen I cannot see, I must be stupid, I must be bad, What else could have made My daddy so mad? I wish I were better, I wish I weren't ugly, Then maybe my Mommy Would still want to hug me. I can't speak at all, I can't do a wrong Or else I'm locked up All the day long. When I awake I'm all alone The house is dark My folks aren't home. When my Mommy does come I'll try and be nice, So maybe I'll get just One whipping tonight. Don't make a sound! I just heard a car My daddy is back From Charlie's Bar. I hear him curse My name he calls I press myself Against the wall. I try and hide From his evil eyes I'm so afraid now I'm starting to cry. He finds me weeping He shouts ugly words, He says its my fault That he suffers at work. He slaps me and hits me And yells at me more, I finally get free And I run for the door. He's already locked it And I start to bawl, He takes me and throws me Against the hard wall. I fall to the floor With my bones nearly broken, And my daddy continues With more bad words spoken. "I'm sorry!", I scream But its now much too late His face has been twisted Into unimaginable hate. The hurt and the pain Again and again Oh please God, have mercy! Oh please let it end! And he finally stops And heads for the door, While I lay ther e motionless Sprawled on the floor. My name is Sarah And I am but three, Tonight my daddy Murdered me. There are thousands of kids out there just like Sarah. And you can help. It sickens me to my soul, and if you just read this and don't pass it on I pray for your forgiveness, because you would have to be one heartless person to not be affected by this email. And because you are affected, do something about it!! So all I am asking you to do is take some time to send this on and acknowledge that this stuff does happen, and that people like her dad do live in our society, and pray for child abuse to wither out and die, but also pray for the safety of our ! youth. Please pass this poem on as a Blue Ribbon Against Child Abuse because as crazy as it might sound, it might just indirectly change a life. Hey, you NEVER know.

SOMEBODY'S RAISING THEIR KID RIGHT!

SOMEBODY'S RAISING THEIR KID RIGHT!
One Nation, 'Under God'. One day a 6 year old girl was sitting in a classroom. The teacher was going to explain evolution to the children. The teacher asked a little boy: Tommy do you see the tree outside? TOMMY: Yes. TEACHER: Tommy, do you see the grass outside? TOMMY: Yes. TEACHER: Go outside and look up and see if you can see the sky. TOMMY: Okay. (He returned a few minutes later) Yes, I saw the sky. TEACHER: Did you see God up there? TOMMY: No. TEACHER: That's my point. We can't see God because he isn't there. Possibly he just doesn't exist. A little girl spoke up and wanted to ask the boy some questions. The teacher agreed and the little girl asked the boy: Tommy, do you see the tree outside? TOMMY: Yes. LITTLE GIRL: Tommy do you see the grass outside? TOMMY: Yessssss! LITTLE GIRL: Did you see the sky? TOMMY: Yessssss! LITTLE GIRL: Tommy, do you see the teacher? TOMMY: Yes LITTLE GIRL: Do you see her brain? TOMMY: No LITTLE GIRL: Then according to what we were taught today in school, she possibly may not even have one! (You Go Girl!) 'FOR WE WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT' II CORINTHIANS 5:7 Don't forget to pass this on! I love this one. Everyone should send this to everyone they know, especially today with prayer restricted in schools. Forward if you believe in GOD!!!!

to a keeper

To A "Keeper"!
One day someone special will be gone.
And on that clear, cold morning, in the warmth of your bedroom,
You might be struck with the
pain of learning that sometimes there isn't any more.

No More Hugs, no more lucky moments,
to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, No more "just one minute."
Sometimes,
what we care about the most goes away. Never to return before we can say good-bye, Say, "I Love You."
So while we have it . .
It's best we love it . . And care for it . .
And fix it when it's broken . And take good care of it when it's sick.
This is true for marriage...and friendships...
And children with bad report cards;
And dogs with bad hips; And aging parents and grandparents.
We keep them because they are worth it, Because we cherish them! Some things we keep . . like a best friend who moved away
or a class mate we grew up with. There are just some things that make us happy, No matter what.
Life is important, and so are the people we know. And so, we keep them close!

I received this from someone today who thought I was a '"Keeper"!
Then I sent it to the people I think of in the same way!

Now it's your turn to send this
to all those people who

Are "keepers" in your life!

Thank you very much,
For being a special part of My Life!

You Are
A
"Keeper"!

>>AMAZINGLY ACCURATE >>Whatever you do, don't cheat! >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>CHINESE HOROSCOPE : >>THE YEAR OF THE IRON DRAGON, >>WISHING YOU PROSPERITY AND GOOD FORTUNE IN THE >>CHINESE NEW YEAR>>>>>>FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS - >>DO NOT CHEAT >>OR IT WON'T WORK AND >>YOU WILL WISH YOU HADN`T. >> >> TAKE 3 MINUTES >> TRY THIS - IT WILL FREAK YOU OUT.>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO ME SAID >> HER WISH CAME TRUE 10 MINUTES AFTER SHE FORWARDED THE EMAIL >> >> NO CHEATING !!!!>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> THIS GAME HAS A FUNNY / CREEPY OUTCOME. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>DO NOT READ AHEAD, JUST DO IT.>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>IT TAKES ABOUT 3 MINUTES - WORTH A TRY >>>>>>>>1st. Get PEN and PAPER >> >>2nd. WHEN CHOOSING NAMES, MAKE SURE THEY ARE REAL PEOPLE THAT YOU >>ACTUALLY KNOW >> >>3rd. GO WITH YOUR FIRST INSTINCTS !!!!! Very important for good >>results. >> >>4th. SCROLL DOWN>>>>>>ONE LINE AT THE TIME >>DON`T READ AHEAD >>otherwise >>YOU WILL RUIN THE FUN.>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 1. On a blank sheet of paper, WRITE NUMBERS 1 through 11 in a >>COLUMN on the>>LEFT. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 2. BESIDE the NUMBERS 1 & 2,>>>>>>WRITE DOWN ANY >>2 NUMBERS YOU WANT. >> >>DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE NUMBER?>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 3. BESIDE the NUMBERS 3 & 7 ,>>>>>>WRITE DOWN THE NAMES OF TWO MEMBERS >>OF THE OPPOSITE SEX.>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>CAUTION: DO NOT LOOK AHEAD or IT WILL NOT TURN OUT RIGHT >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 4. WRITE ANYONE*S NAME>>>>>>(like FRIENDS or FAMILY...) >> next to 4, 5, & 6.>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> DON`T CHEAT OR YOU`LL BE UPSET THAT YOU DID >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 5. WRITE down FOUR SONG TITLES in 8, 9, 10, & 11 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> &n bsp;>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 6. Finally,>>>>>>MAKE A WISH>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>ARE YOU READY? >>HERE IS THE>>>>>>KEY TO THE GAME>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>>>>>>>>> 1. THE NUMBER of PEOPLE YOU MUST TELL ABOUT THIS GAME is found in>>>>>>SPACE 2>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> 2. THE PERSON IN SPACE>>>>>>3 IS THE ONE YOU LOVE>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> >> 3. THE PERSON YOU LIKE but your relationship CANNOT WORK is in>>>>>>SPACE 7>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> >> 4. YOU CARE MOST about the PERSON you put in>>>>>>SPACE 4>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> >> >> 5. THE PERSON YOU NAME IN NUMBER 5 IS THE ONE WHO>>>>>>KNOWS YOU VERY WELL.>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> >> >> 6. THE PERSON YOU NAMED IN 6 IS THE YOUR>>>>>>LUCKY STAR>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> >> >> 7. THE SONG IN 8 IS THE SONG THAT MATCHES WITH THE>>>>>>PERSON IN NUMBER 3>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> >> 8. THE TITLE IN 9 IS THE SONG FOR THE>>>>>>PERSON IN 7>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> >> >> 9. THE 10TH SPACE IS THE SONG THAT TELLS YOU MOST ABOUT>>>>>>YOUR MIND>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> >> 10. AND 11 IS THE SONG TELLING HOW YOU>>>>>>FEEL ABOUT LIFE>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >> >> 11. NUMBER 1 IS YOUR>>>>>>LUCKY NUMBER>>>>>>>>>> >> >> >>>>>>SEND THIS TO A MINIMUM OF >>10 PEOPLE >>WITHIN AN HOUR OF READING THIS.>>>>>>>>>> >> IF YOU DO, YOUR WISH WILL COME TRUE. >> >>>>>>IF YOU FAIL TO, IT WILL BECOME THE OPPOSITE>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>STRANGE HOW IT SEEMS TO WORK.