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Post by BW on Aug 27, 2010 17:31:20 GMT -5
The Story Of Two Wolves
One evening an Old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.
He said, "my son, the battle between 2 wolves is inside us all."
One is evil. It is anger, hate, envy, jealosy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
The other is good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather...
"Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied,
"The one you feed."
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Post by BW on Aug 27, 2010 17:45:31 GMT -5
and I just have... to have to add this one as well...I just have to...........
A wonderful poem Audrey Hepburn wrote when asked to share her “beauty tips”
It was read at her funeral years later….
For attractive lips, speak words of kindness..
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone….
People even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand you will find one at the end of each of your arms.
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.
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Post by SunnyGirl on Aug 27, 2010 18:19:47 GMT -5
Good stuff Fluttering, thank you for sharing! Hugs, SG
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Post by The Sonny B.3 on Aug 27, 2010 18:49:29 GMT -5
:Well Hello! if you are still ..out there.as you see by how long it took to find out some had welcomed me.Needless to say I don't have a clue what I'm doing. went to the chat and some insght with myself that was fun and didn't upset anyone lol
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Post by BW on Aug 27, 2010 22:05:34 GMT -5
Hi Sonny
Sometimes it takes a bit for us to respond..For me I have 4 -6 other boards I post on..So I go back and forth...But know that you are welcome here and someone will respond..Don't hesitate to ask if you have questions.
This board is a little different than the others I go to so I may not have many answers regarding the board itself...but I will listen and tell ya what I do know and we'll learn together..K?
Glad you are here
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Post by facetedjewel on Aug 28, 2010 7:45:12 GMT -5
What a beautiful poem and it speaks so to the deep routed truth in life.
Hugs,
Jewel
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Post by caressa on Aug 28, 2010 8:01:58 GMT -5
Dear Sonny and Fluttering, A "New thread" is a new topic discussion. So you can start your own or just his a reply anywhere you see something you identify with. It doesn't matter how current it is. Go to a board you identify with and read old copy, Those those are just as good and valid in today and my be just what you need. There is no right way or wrong way to post here. What we appreciate is that you take the time to post, even if it is a Hi or a thank you or I can identify. It is bonus for us if you have your own ESH to share on the topic.  |
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Post by BW on Aug 28, 2010 19:09:05 GMT -5
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE
You are My Sunshine, My only Sunshine'
(Be prepared to get watery eyes!)
Like any good mother, when Karen found out that another baby was on the way, she did what she could to help her 3-year-old son, Michael, prepare for a new sibling.
They found out that the new baby was going be a girl, and day after day, night after night, Michael sang to his sister in mommy's tummy.
He was building a bond of love with his little sister before he even met her.
The pregnancy progressed normally for Karen, an active member of the Panther Creek United Methodist Church in Morristown , Tennessee.
In time, the labor pains came. Soon it was every five minutes, every three, every minute. But serious complications arose during delivery and Karen found herself in hours of labor.
Would a C-section be required? Finally, after a long struggle, Michael's little sister was born. But she was in very serious condition.
With a siren howling in the night, the ambulance rushed the infant to
the neonatal intensive care unit at St. Mary's Hospital, Knoxville ,
Tennessee The days inched by. The little girl got worse. The
pediatrician had to tell the parents there is very little hope. Be
prepared for the worst.
Karen and her husband contacted a local cemetery about a burial plot.
They had fixed up a special room in their house for their new baby but now they found themselves having to plan for a funeral. Michael,
however, kept begging his parents to let him see his sister. I want to sing to her, he kept saying.
Week two in intensive care looked as if a funeral would come before the week was over.
Michael kept nagging about singing to his sister, but kids are never
allowed in Intensive Care. Karen decided to take Michael whether they liked it or not.
If he didn't see his sister right then, he may never see her alive.
She dressed him in an oversized scrub suit and marched him into ICU.
He looked like a walking laundry basket.
The head nurse recognized him as a child and bellowed,
'Get that kid out of here now. No children are allowed..'
The mother rose up strong in Karen, and the usually mild-mannered lady glared steel-eyed right into
the head nurse's face, her lips a firm line.
'He is not leaving until he sings to his sister' she stated.
Then Karen towed Michael to his sister's bedside.
He gazed at the tiny infant losing the battle to live.
After a moment, he began to sing.
In the pure-hearted voice of a 3-year-old, Michael sang:
'You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,
you make me happy when skies are gray.'
Instantly the baby girl seemed to respond.
The pulse rate began to calm down and become steady.
'Keep on singing, Michael,' encouraged Karen with tears in her eyes.
'You never know, dear, how much I love you,
please don't take my sunshine away.'
As Michael sang to his sister, the baby's ragged,
strained breathing became as smooth as a kitten's purr
'Keep on singing, sweetheart.'
'The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping, I dreamed I held you in my
arms' Michael's little sister began to relax as rest,
healing rest, seemed to sweep over her.
'Keep on singing, Michael.'
Tears had now conquered the face of the bossy head nurse.
Karen glowed.
'You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.
Please don't take my sunshine away.'
The next day...the very next day the little girl was well enough to go home.
Woman's Day Magazine called it The Miracle of a Brother's Song.
The medical staff just called it a miracle.
Karen called it a miracle of God's love.
NEVER GIVE UP ON THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE.
LOVE IS SO INCREDIBLY POWERFUL.
Life is good.
Have a Wonderful Day!
__________________
"If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light,
trust in the LORD and rely on your GOD"
Isaiah 50:10
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Post by caressa on Aug 29, 2010 0:28:02 GMT -5
Sorry Sonny, we don't have regular chat here. If you see one of us and want to talk, send one of us a private message and we can meet you there. Sometimes we don't see it, but I do try to catch posts and notes and connect with people several times a day. If I see you signed in, I will check out the chat room. The same goes for anyone else. Today and yesterday, I was out for most of the day. Do keep coming, we do welcome you and are grateful that you joined our family. Attachments:
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Post by caressa on Nov 5, 2010 10:37:51 GMT -5
Friday, November 5, 2010 Get the most out of it Do what must be done when it must be done, and you'll always be keeping up. Do more than what must be done, before it must be done, and then you'll always be moving ahead. A little extra effort today can give you a lot of extra advantage tomorrow. Add to that a little more extra effort tomorrow, and the day after that, and soon you'll be way out in front. The hours and minutes of this day will quickly pass by. While each one is here, you might as well get the very most out of it. Sure, it can be a little dreary and tedious when you're working to do what must be done. So add some excitement, enthusiasm and passion to your efforts by challenging yourself to do even more. Go beyond the minimum requirements and find new ways to create maximum value. Instead of just getting by, spend your time and efforts getting great. Don't be content to merely deal with whatever life hands you. Instead, enthusiastically embrace what comes your way, make the effort and make the commitment to make the very best of it all. -- Ralph Marston freedomangel22.multiply.com/journal/item/32/Angel_Card_NOW_ |
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Post by caressa on Nov 10, 2010 17:47:00 GMT -5
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.