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antygamma Joined: 1/11/07 Posts: 3827	Title: The Wooden Bowl Oldie but a GREAT One Posted: 1 years ago The Wooden Bowl* I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl tomorrow, a week from now, a month from now, a year from now 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, sometimes 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 struc k 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 four 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. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.! I've learned that you should pass this on to everyone you care about. I just did. NOTICE AT THE END, THE DATE THE CANDLE WAS STARTED. GONNA GIVE YOU GOOSE BUMPS. I am not going to be the one who lets it die. I found it believable -- angels have walked beside me all my life--and they still do. This is to all of you who mean something to me, I pray for your happiness. The Candle Of Love, Hope & Friendship () \|---\| \|---\| \|---\| \|---\| \******/ \****/ This candle was lit on the 15th of September, 1998. Someone who loves you has helped Keep it alive by sending it to you. Don't let The Candle of Love, Hope and Friendship die! Pass It On To All Of Your Friends and Everyone You Love! May God richly bless you! Please keep this candle alive Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend. Phil 4:8 think on those things that are true,honest,just,pure,lovely and of good report,if there be any virtue any praise, think on these things prov.22:7 for as we think in our hearts ,so are we.... Jesus loves the little children !!! HES GOT THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD IN HIS HANDS !!!
antygamma Joined: 1/11/07 Posts: 3827	Title: What A WONDERFUL Story Posted: 1 years ago WOW, WHAT A STORY!!!!!! Tampons to the rescue in Iraq!! Don't worry, it's a good story, and worth reading. It's even humorous in parts. It's from the mother of a Marine in Iraq. My son told me how wonderful the care packages we had sent them were and wanted me to tell everyone thank you. He said that one guy we'll call Marine X, got a girl care package and everyone was giving him a hard time. My son said, "Marine X got some really nice smelling lotion and everyone really likes it, so every time he goes to sleep they steal it from him." I told my son I was really sorry about the mistake, and if he wanted I would send Marine X another package. He told me not to worry about Marine X because every time I send something to him, Marine X thinks it's for him too. He said when my husband and I sent the last care package, Marine X came over to his cot picked up the box, started fishing through it, and said, "What'd we get this time?" My son said they had the most fun with Marine X's package. He said he wasn't sure who we were sending the pack to, but the panties were size 20, and he said one of the guys got on top of the Humvee and jumped off with the panties over his head and yelled, "Look at me, I'm an Airborne Ranger!!!!" One of the guys attached the panties to an antenna and it blew in the wind like a windsock. He said it entertained them for quite awhile. Then of course.......they had those tampons. When he brought this up, my imagination just went running, but he continued. My son said they had to go on a mission and Marine X wanted the Chap-Stick and lotion for the trip. He grabbed a bunch of the items from his care package and got in the Humvee. As luck would have it he grabbed the tampons too, and my son said everyone was teasing him about "not forgetting his feminine hygiene products." He said things went well for a while, then the convoy was ambushed and a Marine was shot. He said the wound was pretty clean, but it was deep. He said they were administering first aid but couldn't get the bleeding to slow down, and someone said, "Hey! Use Marine X's tampons!" My son said they put the tampon in the wound. At this point my son profoundly told Me, "Mom, did you know that tampons expand?" ("Well....yeah!") They successfully slowed the bleeding until the guy got better medical attention. When they went to check on him later The surgeon told them, "You guys saved his life. If you hadn't stopped that bleeding he would have bled to death." My Son said, "Mom, the tampons sent by the Marine Moms by mistake saved a Marine's life." At this point I asked him, "Well, what did you do with the rest of the tampons?" He said, "Oh, we divided them up and we all have them in our flak jackets, and I kept two for our first aid kit." I am absolutely amazed by the ingenuity of our Marines. I can't believe that something that started out as a mistake then turned into a joke, ended up saving someone's life. My sister said she doesn't believe in mistakes. She believes God had a plan all along. She believes that "female care package" was sent to Marine X to save our Marine. Either way, our efforts have boosted the morale of many Marines, provided much needed items for our troops, AND saved the life of a Marine! God bless every one of you for your efforts and hard work, and God bless our Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force and all our military service personnel. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND KEEP IT SAFE! Let us pray... Prayer chain for our Military... Don't break it! Please send this on after a short prayer. Prayer for our soldiers Don't break it! Prayer: "Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen." Prayer Request: When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our troops around the world. There is nothing attached. Just send this to people in your address book. Do not let it stop with you. Of all the gifts you could give a Marine, Soldier, Sailor, Airman, & others deployed in harm's way, prayer is t he very best one. if you can would you please copy ,paste and pass it? Thank You GOD BLESS YOU FOR PASSING IT ON! Phil 4:8 think on those things that are true,honest,just,pure,lovely and of good report,if there be any virtue any praise, think on these things prov.22:7 for as we think in our hearts ,so are we.... Jesus loves the little children !!! HES GOT THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD IN HIS HANDS !!!
antygamma Joined: 1/11/07 Posts: 3827	Title: What A WONDERFUL Story Posted: 1 years ago Whats to prove? In war, its AMAZING what things actually do work till proper supplies /meds available... In old days garlic was soldiers penicillan , honey STILL has its place in hospitals no less for severe ,wounds that wont close on fragile skin.... whats so hard to believe? Makes sense to me Tampons in a deep wound to expand and staunch blood what a CONCEPT hehheh Not lookin to prove or disprove, and definately love prayer aspect, and goodie packs and have been round nuff military, navy and Marines and can SOOO SEE IT!!!!!LOL The stories I Could tell hehheh and less youd been there guess you wouldnt believe Not why I posted Ker ... Nor am I advocating female items fer first aide, but then, Ive always improvised got it from my daddy Nothing here to argue bout just enjoy sorry if it bugged ya as a med tech Phil 4:8 think on those things that are true,honest,just,pure,lovely and of good report,if there be any virtue any praise, think on these things prov.22:7 for as we think in our hearts ,so are we.... Jesus loves the little children !!! HES GOT THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD IN HIS HANDS !!!
antygamma Joined: 1/11/07 Posts: 3827	Title: More Potty Training Posted: 1 years ago Only used seats and LOVED them , back in the day, nowadays have used rings messier I think and and method of choice now is simply set em on potty and boys hold it down, girls bend head/backs forward tad as they learn balance... wonder why I never thought to do for my own hehheh Phil 4:8 think on those things that are true,honest,just,pure,lovely and of good report,if there be any virtue any praise, think on these things prov.22:7 for as we think in our hearts ,so are we.... Jesus loves the little children !!! HES GOT THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD IN HIS HANDS !!!
antygamma Joined: 1/11/07 Posts: 3827	Title: 13 month old on a plane. Posted: 1 years ago A Whole lotta patty cake, lookin out window, and waks up to B/R and back , reading, pacy, bottles/cuppies peekaboo hehheh and dont worry so , most peeps tend to smile at the cute baby Phil 4:8 think on those things that are true,honest,just,pure,lovely and of good report,if there be any virtue any praise, think on these things prov.22:7 for as we think in our hearts ,so are we.... Jesus loves the little children !!! HES GOT THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD IN HIS HANDS !!!
antygamma Joined: 1/11/07 Posts: 3827	Title: Need some advice! Posted: 1 years ago Absolutely a SCAM I Do think you otta be careful even OPENING from any other country and I TOTALLY agree W ALL of the above Phil 4:8 think on those things that are true,honest,just,pure,lovely and of good report,if there be any virtue any praise, think on these things prov.22:7 for as we think in our hearts ,so are we.... Jesus loves the little children !!! HES GOT THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD IN HIS HANDS !!!
antygamma Joined: 1/11/07 Posts: 3827	Title: Top 5 things that make you crazy Posted: 1 years ago peeps w baaaad attitudes waiting!!!! ungrateful attitudes the infernal recording telling you try this extention u are caller # 50 please hold etc... ANNOYING NEVERENDING SALES CALLS Phil 4:8 think on those things that are true,honest,just,pure,lovely and of good report,if there be any virtue any praise, think on these things prov.22:7 for as we think in our hearts ,so are we.... Jesus loves the little children !!! HES GOT THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD IN HIS HANDS !!!
antygamma Joined: 1/11/07 Posts: 3827	Title: Top 5 things that make you crazy Posted: 1 years ago peeps w baaaad attitudes waiting!!!! ungrateful attitudes the infernal recording telling you try this extention u are caller # 50 please hold etc... ANNOYING NEVERENDING SALES CALLS Phil 4:8 think on those things that are true,honest,just,pure,lovely and of good report,if there be any virtue any praise, think on these things prov.22:7 for as we think in our hearts ,so are we.... Jesus loves the little children !!! HES GOT THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD IN HIS HANDS !!!
antygamma Joined: 1/11/07 Posts: 3827	Title: Ack! Picky eaters! Posted: 1 years ago besides waiting it out solutions ideas now hehheh Phil 4:8 think on those things that are true,honest,just,pure,lovely and of good report,if there be any virtue any praise, think on these things prov.22:7 for as we think in our hearts ,so are we.... Jesus loves the little children !!! HES GOT THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD IN HIS HANDS !!!
antygamma Joined: 1/11/07 Posts: 3827	Title: Update on Cassandra Posted: 1 years ago TY for update , So good to hear good news !!!! And Always will keep in prayers as needed Phil 4:8 think on those things that are true,honest,just,pure,lovely and of good report,if there be any virtue any praise, think on these things prov.22:7 for as we think in our hearts ,so are we.... Jesus loves the little children !!! HES GOT THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD IN HIS HANDS !!!
antygamma Joined: 1/11/07 Posts: 3827	Title: How has your life been bettered by parenthood? Posted: 1 years ago What an interesting question Ive been pondering on this one since its posted and Yet my initial thought is this I was such a wild untamed blend of good and bad qualities premommyhood.... Ive often wondered what would have become of me if not for having kids I therefore can only say that becoming a mother tamed me... I could no longer take such chances as fast driving, getting drunk , running around .... With KK , I started seeking Lord, I accepted Jesus as my Saviour, and allowed Him to begin REALLT changing me with onset of Sammi and my veiws on life truly changed I continued to work hard, and yet my values were soooo very different over the years Id say my girls have taught me loads about faith, about how very much God loves us and began to understand and appreciate the rules He placed on us as a loving daddy , as I learned to make and impose rules my girls couldnt understand I came to truly appreciate consequences for my decisions were often only way I could learn when I broke those those rules same as my babies... and more importantly I came to understand mercy when my kids sincerily apologized fully expecting punishment..... as He shows us, when the lesson has been truly learned price has paid kinda Ive figured out I do have value that He trusted ME with being their mom no matter many errors I made... no one else would do and that life is SOOOO SHORT!!! We must value and appreciate our little ones . Phil 4:8 think on those things that are true,honest,just,pure,lovely and of good report,if there be any virtue any praise, think on these things prov.22:7 for as we think in our hearts ,so are we.... Jesus loves the little children !!! HES GOT THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD IN HIS HANDS !!!
antygamma Joined: 1/11/07 Posts: 3827	Title: My little girl Posted: 1 years ago its a stage often nowadays termed night terrors just sooth back to sleep and reassure till passes Phil 4:8 think on those things that are true,honest,just,pure,lovely and of good report,if there be any virtue any praise, think on these things prov.22:7 for as we think in our hearts ,so are we.... Jesus loves the little children !!! HES GOT THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD IN HIS HANDS !!!
antygamma Joined: 1/11/07 Posts: 3827	Title: The clingy phase Posted: 1 years ago Very normal part of road to independance, seems like they want the to be more independent, then they get scared .Thats what makes it a very scary time for babies . But they do out grow it as they realize we always try to get back asap hehheh Phil 4:8 think on those things that are true,honest,just,pure,lovely and of good report,if there be any virtue any praise, think on these things prov.22:7 for as we think in our hearts ,so are we.... Jesus loves the little children !!! HES GOT THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD IN HIS HANDS !!!
antygamma Joined: 1/11/07 Posts: 3827	Title: Toddlers smoking pot Posted: 1 years ago Wow Its pretty disgusting and sad all right but more than the boys need arresting and the parents of them all if not all related Its a truly stark statement of society Im glad kids taken away Phil 4:8 think on those things that are true,honest,just,pure,lovely and of good report,if there be any virtue any praise, think on these things prov.22:7 for as we think in our hearts ,so are we.... Jesus loves the little children !!! HES GOT THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD IN HIS HANDS !!!
antygamma Joined: 1/11/07 Posts: 3827	Title: Im scared for my sister Posted: 1 years ago you said it keri thats the thing to do Phil 4:8 think on those things that are true,honest,just,pure,lovely and of good report,if there be any virtue any praise, think on these things prov.22:7 for as we think in our hearts ,so are we.... Jesus loves the little children !!! HES GOT THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD IN HIS HANDS !!!

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