WOMEN !!

One Flaw In Women!!

Women have strengths that amaze men. They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up to injustice. They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They go without so their family can have. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning. They bring joy, hope and love. They have the compassion and ideas. They give moral support to their family and friends. Women have vital things to say and everything to give.

HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN, IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

LIFE LESSON'S

two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand: TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE. They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but the friend saved him. After he recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone: TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SAVED MY LIFE. The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him, "After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now, you write on a stone, why?" The other friend replied "When someone hurts us we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it." LEARN TO WRITE YOUR HURTS IN THE SAND AND TO CARVE YOUR BENEFITS IN STONE. They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them. Take the time to live! Do not value the THINGS you have in your life. But value WHO you have in your life!´
"D".

lifes journey

Something I saw a few years ago and I wanted to share..I hope you find it as beautiful as I did. It describes the journey through life….as friends…or as lovers…as those who care about each other….whether its for a day, a month, or years….time that is to be treasured and enjoyed…in the moment and remembered with fondness as the years go by.

"Walk With Me"

Walk with me, -the path of life, to explore every bend of the road Enjoy with me the beauty of life, along its wonderful way-- Find comfort with me, in each other's arms, when grief crosses our path-- Find strength with me, -in each other's strength, when despair lies in wait Laugh with me, a single true laugh, to enlighten another's distress -Cry with me, --a single true tear, to understand true happiness ---Cherish with me, the wonders of life, as they need to be preserved ---Rejoice with me, in the mysteries, of what is yet to be-- Find peace with me, in each other's souls, when the world has gone insane --Find love with me, in each other's hearts, until this life has been fulfilled And when the path comes to an end I hope we can say from within --We've known the beauty of true love, our love came from within.
i hope you enjoy these words--from the heart, maybe!!!

hmmmmmm!

Your Seduction Style: Fantasy Lover

You know that ideal love that each of us dreams of from childhood? That's you!Not because you posess all of the ideal characteristics, but because you are a savvy shape shifter.You have the uncanny ability to detect someone's particular fantasy... and make it you.You inspire each person to be an idealist and passionate, and you make each moment memorableEven a simple coffee date with you can be the most romantic moment of someone's lifeBy giving your date exactly what he or she desires, you quickly become the ideal lover.Your abilities to make dreams come true is so strong, that you are often the love of many people's lives.Your ex's (and even people you have simply met or been friends with) long to be yours.No doubt you are the one others have dreamed of... your biggest challenge is finding *your* dream lover.

A THOUGHT

For a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin--real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. This persective has helped me to see there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way. So treasure every moment you have and remember that time waits for no one, and my life has begun!!

THE HORSE !!!

"And God took a handful of southerly wind, blew his breath upon it, and created the horse."

Forever Free;
Of all the things I've ever seen, Of all the dreams I've ever dreamed, The finest sight that's come to me, White horses wild beside the sea
They ran across the trackless sand In that remote, forgotten land,And in their running they were freeBeside the boundless, unchained sea.
They raced the first light of the day And surged across a shallow bayTo feed at ease in grassy plains With wind alone to groom their manes.
No barn or stable was their home.No one could govern where they roamed.They galloped on the fenceless tracts With no ones burden on their backs.
And each swift horse was nature's child At home on land forever wild, And each wild horse was meant to be At home on land forever free.

MY DNA

a test i took----------

You are a Benevolent Leader.


personalDNA
about you
You are a Leader
Your solid grounding in the practicalities of life, along with your self-assuredness and your willingness to appreciate new things make you a LEADER.
You're in touch with what is going on around you and adept at remaining down-to-earth and logical.
Although you're detail-oriented, this doesn't mean that you lose the big picture.
You tend to find beauty in form and efficiency, as opposed to finding it in broad-based, abstract concepts.
Never one to pass on an adventure, you're consistently seeking and finding new things, even in your immediate surroundings.
Because of this eagerness to pursue new experiences, you've learned a lot; your attention to detail means that you gain a great deal from your adventures.
The intellectual curiosity that drives you leads you to seek out causes of and reasons behind things.
Your confidence gives you the potential to take your general awareness and channel it into leadership.
You're not set on one way of doing things, and you often have the skills and persistence to find innovative ways of facing challenges.
You are well-attuned to your talents, and can deal with most problems that you face.
Your independent streak allows you to make decisions efficiently and to trust your instincts
Generally, you believe that you control your life, and that external forces only play a limited role in determining what happens to you.

how you relate to others
You are Benevolent

You are a great person to interact with—understanding, giving, and trusting—in a word, BENEVOLENT
You don't mind being in social situations, as you feel comfortable enough with people to be yourself.
Your caring nature goes beyond a basic concern: you take the time to understand the nuances of people's situations before passing any sort of judgment.
You're a good listener, and even better at offering advice.
You're concerned with others at both an individual and societal level—you sympathize with the plights of troubled groups, and you can care about people you've never met.
Considering many different perspectives is something at which you excel, and you appreciate that quality in others.
Other people's feelings are important to you, and you're good at mediating disputes.
Because of your understanding and patience, you tend to bring out the best in people.

this is a very true account-i was amazed!!
david

HMMMM -VERY CLOSE !!

You're a "White Angel".
You're a natural leader in every aspect of life because you always try to do the right thing. It may not always work out the right way but at least you tried. You're pretty near to your family and you love being around them. You're not afraid of what people think of you. You are only afraid that you won't live up to what they want you to be though. You want to be the best at everything and you'll push anyone out of your way if you have to. You're a person with big dreams and ambitions and you're a clear thinker. You never do things on impulse but always think things out first which helps you a lot in life. You'd be the one to stand up when no one else will, and the one who will speak up when all else are quiet.

A Sandpiper For You !!!

A SANDPIPER WISH FOR YOU---I live near a beach that I frequent quite often, Especially when the world begins to close in on me and my spirit's dampen.That's where I first met this small six year old precious girl.Her eyes were as blue as the sea when she glanced around at me, a pretty little pearl. She said, "Hello," I answered with a nod.I wasn't in the mood to be bothered, especially by a child, it seemed odd. "I'm building," she said."I see that, what is it?" I asked, not really caring. "Oh, I don't know, I just like the feel of sand,and the digging." I slipped off my shoes as a Sandpiper glided by. "That's a joy," the child said."It's a what?" "It's a joy. My mama says sandpipers come to bring us joy. "The bird went gliding down the beach, and I thought Goodbye joy, Hello pain, and turned to walk on, my life was out of balance, I was depressed, what could I enjoy? Persisting, she just wouldn't give up, "What's your name?""D," I answered, I'm DAVID." "What's your name?" I'm six, and my name is Wendy" "Hi Wendy." She giggled, and said, You're funny."My gloom was heavy, but I laughed too, and walked on briskly. Her musical giggle followed me."Come again, Mr. D," she called my way, Come tomorrow, we'll have another happy day!" My week was filled with Boy Scouts, PTA, and an ailingmother. One morning, the sun was shining, as I took my hands out of the dishwater. I need a Sandpiper. I said to myself, as I gathered up my coat. I'm going to the beach to watch a sailboat! At the seashore, the ever-changing balm awaited me. The breeze was chilly, as I strode along, looking for the tranquility I needed badly."Hello, Mr. D." she said, "Do you want to play?" I was annoyed, and thinking--not again today...."What did you have in mind?" I asked"I don't know," she said, "You say.""How about charades?" I asked sarcastically."I don't know what that is." then a tinkling laughter burst forth cheerily. "Then let's just walk." I then noticed the delicate fairness of her tiny face...."Where do you live?" I inquired, "Over there. in that place. "She was pointing toward a row of summer cottages close to the beach. Strange, I thought, in winter, so out of reach? "Where do you go to school?" "I don't go to school. Mommy says we're on vacation, it's cool. "As we strolled up the beach, she chattered little girl talk, But my mind was on other things, when I left for home, Wendy said it was a happy walk. Feeling surprisingly better, I smiled at her and agreed.Three weeks later, I was near panic as I rushed to my beach full speed. I was in no mood to even greet Wendy. I thought I saw her mother on the porch, and felt like demanding she keep her child home, as I felt angry.As Wendy caught up with me I said, crossly "Look, if you don't mind, I'd rather be alone today."She seemed unusually pale and out of breath "Please stay away." "Why?" she wanted to know."Because my mother died!" I shouted, then I thought.....My God why am I saying this to a little child, I'm a terrible fellow!Quietly, she replied, "Oh, then this is a bad day." "Yes," I said, "and yesterday, and the day before and--Oh go away!" "Did it hurt? she inquired. "Did what hurt?" I was exasperated with her, with myself, I felt battered! "When she died?" "Of course it hurt!" I snapped, misunderstanding......wrapped up in myself, I wished I had lied! When I next went to the beach she wasn't there, and I felt guilty and ashamed, because I truly did miss her. I went up to her cottage after my walk and knocked, a drawn looking young woman would answer. She had the same blonde hair and sea blue eyes as Wendy. "Hello," I said, "I'm DAVID . I missed your little girl today, was I too early? "Oh, Yes, Mr. D , please do come in, Wendy spoke of you so much. I'm afraid I allowed her to bother you, please accept my apologies, it hasn't been easy." "Not at all--She's a delightful child." I said, suddenly realizing I meant what I had said."Wendy died last week Mr. D . She had leukemia. Maybe she didn't tell you"Struck dumb, I groped for a chair, this can't be true! "You see she loved this beach so much we just couldn't say no and, she seemed so much better here, we had to let her go......Then in just the last two weeks, she went down hill rapidly and so......"Her voice faltered, "She left something for you....if only I can find it....Could you wait a moment while I look?"I nodded stupidly, my mind was racing for something to say to this lovely young woman, I was so shook! She handed me a smeared envelope with MR. D printed in bold childish letters on the outside. When I opened it, in bright crayon hues--a yellow beach, a blue sea, and a brown bird was drawn on the inside......Underneath the picture was carefully printed: A SANDPIPER TO BRING YOU JOY. Tears welled up in my eyes, and a heart that had almost forgotten to love opened wide to love again, and to enjoy."I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry," I muttered over and over.I took Wendy's mother in my arms and we wept together to become braver. The precious little picture is framed now and hangs in my study."A SANDPIPER TO BRING YOU JOY" Six words--one for each year of her life--that speak to me of harmony, courage, and undemanding love, with beauty. A gift from a child with sea blue eyes, and hair the color of sand who has taught me the gift of love.Her words will always remind me that the price of hating other human beings is loving oneself less. We need to take the time to enjoy living, and life, and each other and our God above. Life is so complicated, the hustle, and bustle of everyday traumas peppered with stress. Because we are forced to endure all of this, we lose focus about what is truly important, or what is only a momentary setback or crisis. We lose our perspective, our priorities. Make a point this very moment to give your loved ones an extra hug, an extra moment of your time. Even if its only ten seconds, make those ten seconds sublime! This comes from someone's heart, and is shared with many......now I share it with you. I'm convinced, there are NO coincidences....everything that happens to us happens for a reason. Never brush aside anyone as insignificant and say adieu, You never know what that person may in you awaken. May God Bless everyone that reads this, and to you.......I wish you a sandpiper too!

A FORK !!

Great outlook on life. . .

There was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So as she was getting her things "in order," she contacted her pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes. She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in.
Everything was in order and the pastor was preparing to leave when the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.
"There's one more thing," she said excitedly.
"What's that?" came the pastor's reply.
"This is very important," the young woman continued.
"I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand."
The pastor stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say.
"That surprises you, doesn't it?" the young woman asked.
"Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request," said the pastor.
The young woman explained. "My grandmother once told me this story, and from there on out, I have always done so. I have also, always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of encouragement.
'In all my years of attending church socials and potluck dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, 'Keep your fork' It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming ... Like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie, ‘Something wonderful, and with substance!' So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder "What's with the fork?”
Then I want you to tell them: "Keep your fork ... The best is yet to come."
The pastor's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the young woman good-bye.
He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did.
She had a better grasp of what heaven would be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge She KNEW that something better was coming.
At the funeral people were walking by the young woman's casket and they saw the pretty dress she was wearing and the fork placed in her right hand. Over and over, the pastor heard the question "What's with the fork?"
And over and over he smiled.
During his message, the pastor told the people of the conversation he had with the young woman shortly before she died. He also told them about the fork and about what it symbolized to her.
The pastor told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either.
He was right.
So the next time you reach down for your fork, let it remind you ever so gently, that the best is yet to come.
Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share a word of praise, and they always want to open their hearts to us.
Show your friends how much you care. Remember to always be there for them, even when you need them more. For you never know when it may be their time to "Keep your fork."
Cherish the time you have, and the memories you share. Being friends with someone is not an opportunity but a sweet responsibility.

I will share this with you !!

your first name "DAVID " You are a no-nonsense, action-oriented individual. You need someone who can keep pace with you and who is your intellectual equal- the smarter the better. You are turned on more quickly by a great mind than by a great body. However, physical attractiveness is very important to you. You have to be proved to be worthy for a partner. You are privately very sexy, but you do not show this outwardly. If your new lover is not all that great, you are willing to serve as a teacher. You can be a very demanding playmate.

~~~~~~~OLD SHOES~~~~~~~~~~~

NEVER LOOK DOWN UPON SOMEONE !!!!!

I showered and shaved........... I adjusted my tie.
I got there and sat.............. In a pew just in time.
Bowing my head in prayer......... As I closed my eyes.
I saw the shoe of the man next to me..... Touching my own.
I sighed.With plenty of room on either side...... I thought,"Why must our soles touch?
"It bothered me, his shoe touching mine...But it didn't bother him much. A prayer began:
"Our Father"............. I thought,"This man with the shoes.. has no pride. They're dusty, worn, and scratched. Even worse, there are holes on the side!
"Thank You for blessings," the prayer went on. The shoe man said.............. a quiet "Amen."
I tried to focus on the prayer.......But my thoughts were on his shoes again.
Aren't we supposed to look our best, When walking through that door,
"Well, this certainly isn't it," I thought, Glancing toward the floor.
Then the prayer was ended........... And the songs of praise began.
The shoe man was certainly loud...... Sounding proud as he sang.His voice lifted the rafters......... His hands we reraised high.The Lord could surely hear.. The shoe man's voice from the sky..
It was time for the offering......... And what I threw in was steep. I watched as the shoe man reached.... Into his pockets so deep. I saw what was pulled out...........
What the shoe man put in. Then I heard a soft "clink" . as when silver hits tin.
The sermon really bored me.......... To tears, and that's no lie It wasn't the same for the shoe man..... For tears fell from his eyes.
At the end of the service........ As is the custom here, We must greet new visitors.. And show them all good cheer. But I felt moved somehow.... And wanted to meet the shoe man So after the closing prayer.. I reached over and shook his hand. He was old and his skin was dark..... And his hair was truly a mess But I thanked him for coming......... For being our guest.
He said, "My names' Charlie......... I'm glad to meet you, my friend. "There were tears in his eyes......... But he had a large, wide grin "Let me explain," he said........... Wiping tears from his eyes. "I've been coming here for months.... And you're the first to say 'Hi.' "I know that my appearance........."Is not like all the rest" But I really do try................"To always look my best."
"I always clean and polish my shoes.."Before my very long walk."But by the time I get here........."They're dirty and dusty, like chalk.
"My heart filled with pain............ and I swallowed to hide my tears As he continued to apologize......... For daring to sit so near.He said, "When I get here..........."I know I must look a sight, " But I thought if I could touch you.."Then maybe our souls might unite.
"I was silent for a moment............ Knowing whatever was said Would be pale in comparison... I spoke from my heart, not my head."Oh, you've touched me," I said......"And taught me, in part; "That the best of any man............"Is what is found in his heart."
The rest, I thought,................ This shoe man will never know. Like just how thankful I really am... That his dirty old shoe touched my soul......how very fortunate I am that our 'soles' have touched....
Remember in life< >...everyone needs a friend at one time or another...
d.

RAMBLINGS "BAKING"

Recipe For A Wonderful Friendship
1 cup Courtesy
1/2 cup Patience
1/4 cup Forgiveness
2 cups Understanding
1 cup Encouragement
2 tsp. Unselfishness

Stir in a pinch of Praise.Add a dash of Wit and Humor.Season with Faith and Confidence,Put it in a 16 x 9 pan, bake on 350° for a Life time and serve with generous portions of Love and Kindness.
D.