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I like to soak up the sun, but my tastes are down to earth. Everyone thinks I'm cute. Life is a winding road, and I like to take the curves in stride. Let other people compete in the rat race - I'll just sit here to enjoy the ride. Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.
Don't spend major time with minor people . If there are people in your life who continually disappoint you, break promises, stomp on your dreams, too judgmental, have different values and don't have your back during difficult times...that is not a friend. To have a friend, be a friend. Sometimes in life as you grow, your friends will either grow or go. Surround yourself with people who reflect values, goals interests and lifestyle. When I think of any of my successes, I am thankful to GOD from whom all blessings flow, and to my family and friends who enrich my life. Over the years my phone book has changed because I changed for the better. At first you think you're going to be alone, but after a while new people show up in your life who make your life so much sweeter and easier to endure. Remember what your elders used to say, 'Birds of a feather flock together. If you're an eagle, don't hang around chickens: Chickens Can't Fly! I love the Lord and thank Him for all that he does in my life, therefore, I'm passing this on. Yes I do love Jesus. He is my source of existence and Savior. He keeps me functioning each and everyday. Without Him, I will be nothing. Without Him, I am nothing but with Him I can do all things. Phil 4:13 Be Positive - Be Progressive - Take the time to make a positive difference in someone's life. Walk by faith, Not by sight Receive God's blessings I don't play games, and I don't entertain those who do. I enjoy the simple things in life. I believe that it's important to have what you need, not always what you want. Not at all materialistic. Not a name brand junkie. I enjoy quiet times at home, listening to smooth mellow music, taking long walks and enjoying nature. by Reverend Ronald McFadden > If you're not married yet, share this with a friend. > If you are married, share it with your spouse or other married > couples.. and reflect on it. > An African proverb states, "Before you get married, > keep both eyes open, and after you marry, close one > eye." > Before you get involved and make a commitment to > someone, don't let lust, desperation, immaturity, > ignorance, pressure from others or a low self-esteem > make you blind to warning signs. Keep your eyes open, > and don't fool yourself that you can change someone or > that what you see as faults aren't really important. > Once you decide to commit to someone, over time their > flaws, vulnerabilities, pet peeves, and differences > will become more obvious. If you love your mate and want the relationship to > grow and evolve, you've got to learn to close one eye > and not let every little thing bother you. > You and your mate have many different expectations, emotional needs, > values, dreams, weaknesses, and strengths. You are two unique individuals > who have decided to share a life together. > Neither of you are perfect, but are you perfect for > each other? Do you bring out the best of each other? > Do you compliment and compromise with each other, or > do you compete, compare, and control? What do you > bring to the relationship? Do you bring past > relationships, past hurt, past mistrust, past pain? > You can't take someone to the altar to alter him or > her. You can't make someone love you or make someone > stay. If you develop self-esteem, spiritual > discernment, and "a life", you won't find yourself > making someone else responsible for your happiness or responsible for > your pain. Manipulation, control, jealousy, neediness, and > selfishness are not the ingredients of a thriving, healthy, loving > and lasting relationship. > Seeking status, sex, wealth, and security are the > wrong reasons to be in a relationship. > What keeps a relationship strong? > Communication, intimacy, trust, a sense of humor, > sharing household tasks, some getaway time without > business or children and daily exchanges (a meal, > a shared activity, a hug, a call, a touch, a note). > Leave a nice message on their voicemail or send a nice email. Sharing > common goals and interests. > Growth is important. Grow together, not away from each other, giving > each other space to grow without feeling insecure. Allow your mate to > have outside interest. You can't always be together. Give each other > a sense of belonging and assurances of commitment. Don't try > to control one another. Learn each other's family situation. > Respect his or her parents regardless. > Don't put pressure on each other for material goods. > Remember for richer or for poorer. If these qualities > are missing, the relationship will erode as > resentment, withdrawal, abuse, neglect, dishonesty, > and pain replace the passion. > " Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will > never go any higher than you think." The grass > withers, the flowers fades, but the word of God stands forever. > Isaiah 40:8 Shall we make a new rule of life from tonight. > Always to try to be a little kinder than is necessary. > The difference between 'United' and 'Untied' is where > you put the i. > Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, > but by the moments that take our breath away. > > ANYONE WHO PRESCRIBES THE DIAMETER OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE... > CONTROLS THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF YOUR ACTIVITY.   |
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WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING (Written by a former child)
A message every adult should read, because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say. When you thought I wasn't looking,I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking,I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.
When you thought I wasn't looking,I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.
When you thought I wasn't looking,I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.
When you thought I wasn't looking,I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.
When you thought I wasn't looking,I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.
When you thought I wasn't looking,I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking,I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.
When you thought I wasn't looking,I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn't looking,I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking,I looked at you and wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.
Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher or friend) influence the life of a child. How will you touch the life of someone today?
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One day, one friend asked another,
"How is it that you are always so happy?
You have so much energy, and you never seem to get down."
With her eyes smiling, she said, "I know the Secret!"
"What secret is that?"
To which she replied, "I`ll tell you all about it,
but you have to promise to share the Secret with others."
"The Secret is this:
I have learned there is little I can do in my life that will make me truly happy.
I must depend on God to make me happy and to meet my needs.
When a need arises in my life, I have to trust God to supply according to HIS riches.
I have learned most of the time I don`t need half of what I think I do.
He has never let me down.
Since I learned that `Secret`, I am happy."
The questioner`s first thought was,
"That`s too simple!"
But upon reflecting over her own life she recalled how she thought a bigger house would make her happy, but it didn`t!
She thought a better paying job would make her happy, but it hadn`t.
When did she realize her greatest happiness?
Sitting on the floor with her grandchildren,
playing games, eating pizza or reading a story, .....a simple gift from God.
Now you know it too!
We can`t depend on people to make us happy.
Only GOD in His infinite wisdom can do that.
Trust HIM! And now I pass the Secret on to you!
So once you get it, what will you do?
YOU have to tell someone the Secret, too!
That GOD in His wisdom will take care of YOU!
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