THINGS MOM SHOULD HAVE KIDS PUT IN THEIR BACK PACKS:

Rubber band - to remind you of hugging and those times when you want to give a hug or want to receive one

Tissue - to remind you to dry someone's tears (or perhaps your own, so you can see the tears of others)

Button - to remind you to "button your lips" to keep from saying mean things about others or talking when it's not appropriate

Toothpick - to remind you to "pick out" the good qualities of everyone - including yourself

Band-Aid - to remind you of healing hurt feelings, either yours or someone else's

Candy Kiss - to remind you that everyone needs a nice treat occasionally

Gold Thread - to remind you that friendship is the golden thread that ties together the hearts of everyone

Eraser - to remind you that everyone makes mistakes sometimes, and that's all right

Lifesaver Candy - to remind you to think of me as YOUR "lifesaver." Whenever you need to talk, feel free to come see me!!!

Mint - to remind you that you are worth a MINT to me!

Angels are all around.
Though they don't make a sound.
We never see their brilliant wings.
And on their arrival no one sings.
We don't hear any trumpets blazing.
But their deeds are still amazing.

They can be the face of a stranger.
When we are faced with mortal danger.
They can be the face of a true friend.
When we just want our life to end.
Helping us smile when feeling down.
When we feel like we're about to drown.

They can be the face of a family member.
When we don't want to remember.
When we just don't know how to cope.
Showing us that there's always hope.
They can be the face of you and I sometimes too.
Returning the kindness someone once showed you.

So when we feel like it's us against the world.
When life's threads seem to come unfurled.
When we feel like we just can't go on.
When a loved one has passed or gone.
When we're buried in our own sorrow.
When we don't want to see tomorrow.

An angel will be there.
To show us they care.

By timewornsoul

Time passes.

Life happens.

Distance separates.

Children grow up.

Jobs come and go.

Love waxes and wanes.

Men don't do what they're supposed to do.

Hearts break.

Parents die.

Colleagues forget favors.

Careers end.

BUT........

Sisters are there,

no matter how much time and how

many miles are between you.

A girl friend is never farther away

than needing her can reach.

When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you

have to walk it by yourself, the women in your life

will be on the valley's rim, cheering you on,

praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on

your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the

valley's end.

Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk

beside you...Or come in and carry you out.

Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters,

daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers,

Grandmothers, aunties, nieces, cousins, and extended

family, all bless our life!

The world wouldn't be the same without women, and

neither would I. When we began this adventure called

womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or

sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we

would need each other.

Every day, we need each other still.

Have you heard about 4-year-old Sammy who was asked to return thanks before Sunday dinner?

The family members bowed their heads in expectation, and he began his prayer:

"Thank you God for all my friends: Joey, an' Susan, an' Billy, an' Tommy," and on and on he went, naming each friend one by one.

Next he thanked God for Mommy, Daddy, brother, sister, Grandma, Grandpa, and all his aunts and uncles.

Finally he got to the food.

"Thank you God for the turkey, an' the dressing, an' the fruit salad, an' the pies, an' the Cool Whip..." And then he paused.

The pause was almost deafening, and all eyes were focused on young Sammy with his head still bowed in prayer.

Finally (almost when Father was about to interject an "Amen"), Sammy looked up at his mother and asked, "If I thank God for the broccoli, won't he know that I'm lying?"


I'm grateful we can thank God even for things we don't like... Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ... And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose..-Ephesians 5:20, Romans 8:28 ...

Because when I begin to thank God, even for things I don't like, it is easier for my perspective, through escaping the entrapment of my self-centeredness, to gain a more complete view of the greater picture of God's masterpiece at work in me.

Fine - This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

Five Minutes - If she is getting dressed, this is half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given 5 more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

Nothing - This is the calm before the storm. This means "something" and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with "nothing" usually end in "fine".

Go Ahead- This is a dare, not permission... DON'T DO IT!

Loud Sigh- Although not actually a word, the loud sigh is often misunderstood by men. A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you over "Nothing".

That's Okay- This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can make to a man. "That's Okay" means that she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

Thanks- This is the least used of all words in the female vocabulary. If a woman is thanking you, do not question it; just say "you're welcome" and back out of the room slowly.

To my daddy, I’ll always be your little girl.
Love you forever and always


Sitting alone staring into space
But all I can see is a memory of your face
I still smell you when I put your t-shirts on
I wish you were here but sadly you’re gone
I’ll never forget you though I sometimes wish I could
You were there with me through everything, the sad, the bad, the good
I lie awake for hours staring at the ceiling
No one understands the vicious hurt I’m feeling
But you would have understood, you knew everything
Whenever I needed to talk you were the one I’d ring
You meant the world to me, you still do
And everything I achieve in life I do it thinking of you
For months after you left me I pretended not to feel a thing
But I felt so guilty if I was happy, smiling, even laughing
I feel you now watching me; it gives me warmth like a summer breeze
I know you’re in no pain now, and I’m glad you’re free
But I wish you could share your freedom with me
Life without you is driving me insane
So I’m forgetting you, forgetting the pain.

You may have thought I didn't see,
Or that I hadn't heard,
Life lessons that you taught to me,
But I got every word.

Perhaps you thought I missed it all,
And that we'd grown apart,
But Dad, I picked up everything,
It's written on my heart.

Without you, Dad, I wouldn't be
The (woman)(man) I am today;
You built a strong foundation
No one can take away.

I've grown up with your values,
And I'm very glad I did;
So here's to you, dear father,
From your forever grateful kid.

Every day the whole year through,
I feel grateful you are my father.
Some fathers don't have time for their kids,
But for you I'm never a bother.

You always make the effort to listen and share;
You're always there when you're needed.
It warms me to know how much you care,
And with that knowledge my worries are defeated.

Dad, you are truly admired and adored,
And as your daughter, I hope that you know,
These sentiments fill me each day of the year,
And my love for you continues to grow.

Happy Fathers Day!

Always There For Your Daughter

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO PLAN TO BE GREAT MOMS, THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE GREAT MOMS, THOSE WHO HAVE GREAT MOMS, AND THOSE OF YOU WHO HAD GREAT MOMS...

Real Mothers don't eat quiche; they don't have time to make it.

Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox.


Real Mothers often have sticky floors, filthy ovens and happy kids.

Real Mothers know that dried play dough doesn't come out of shag carpets.


Real Mothers don't want to know what the vacuum just sucked up.

Real Mothers sometimes ask 'Why me?' and get their answer when a little voice says, 'Because I love you best.'

Real Mothers know that a child's growth is not measured by height or years or grade... It is marked by the progression of Mama to Mom to Mother...

4 YEARS OF AGE - My Mommy can do anything!

8 YEARS OF AGE - My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot!

12 YEARS OF AGE - My Mother doesn't really know quite everything.

14 YEARS OF AGE - Naturally, Mother doesn't know that, either.

16 YEARS OF AGE - Mother? She's hopelessly old-fashioned.

18 YEARS OF AGE - That old woman? She's way out of date!

25 YEARS OF AGE - Well, she might know a little bit about it.

35 YEARS OF AGE - Before we decide, let's get Mom's opinion. &

45 YEARS OF AGE - Wonder what Mom would have thought about it?

65 YEARS OF AGE - Wish I could talk it over with Mom.

The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!

To Value A Job Well Done
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."

Time Travel
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

Logic
"Because I said so, that's why."

Foresight
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

Irony
"Keep crying and I'll give you something to cry about."

Osmosis
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

Stamina
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

Weather
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

Hypocrisy
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

Circle Of Life
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

Behavior Modification
"Stop acting like your father!"

Envy
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

Anticipation
"Just wait until we get home."

Receiving
"You are going to get it when you get home!"

Medical Science
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way."

How To Become An Adult
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

Genetics
"You're just like your father."

Wisdom
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

Justice
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you"

There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.
Montaigne,
Essays


Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat...We must find each other.
Mother Teresa


Dolly Parton, singer
If you want the rainbow, you've got to put up with the rain.



Bella Abzug, lawyer
We are coming down from our pedestal and up from the laundry room.



On Companionship:
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.


On Ability:
We can do anything we want if we stick to it long enough.


On Life:
We would never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.


On Self Confidence:
What I am looking for is not out there; it is in me.

After a while you learn the subtle difference
Between holding a hand and chaining a soul,

And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning
And company doesn't mean security,

And you begin to understand that kisses aren't contracts
And presents aren't promises.

And you begin to accept your defeats
With your head held high and your eyes open,

With the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child.
You learn to build your roads

On today because tomorrow's ground
Is too uncertain for plans, and futures have

A way of falling down in midflight.
After a while you learn that even sunshine

Burns if you get too much.
So you plant your own garden and decorate

Your own soul, instead of waiting
For someone to bring you flowers.

And you learn that you can really endure,
That you really are strong

And you really do have worth
And you learn and learn ... And you learn

With every goodbye you learn.




Veronica Shorffstall, 1971

I GAVE THEM DRINK,
I COMBED HER HAIR,
I RUBBED HIS HEAD,
GLAD THAT WHILE THEY WERE LIVING

I SHAVED HIS HEAD,
I POLISHED HER NAILS,
I MASSAGED HIS SHOULDERS
GLAD THAT WHILE THEY WERE LIVING

I TRIMMED HIS NAILS,
I SHOWERED AND BATHED HIM,
I FLUFFED THEIR PILLOWS,
I PROPPED THEM UP,
I SPOON-FED THEM.
GLAD THAT WHILE THEY WERE LIVING

CARDS AND CANDIES WERE LUXURIES.
FLOWERS WERE HEAVEN SENT.
I DID MY BEST TO MAKE THEM COMFORTABLE,
WHILE GLAD THAT THEY WERE YET LIVING.
I THANK YOU, GOD.

Marie Mabry

This is a specially formulated diet designed to help women
cope with the stress that builds up during the day.



BREAKFAST

1 grapefruit

1 slice whole-wheat toast

1 cup skim milk



LUNCH

Small portion of lean, steamed chicken with a cup of spinach

1 cup herbal tea

1 Hershey kiss



AFTERNOON TEA

The rest of the kisses in the bag

1 tub of Haagen Dazs ice cream with choc-chip topping



DINNER

4 bottles of pop

2 loaves garlic bread

1 family size supreme pizza

3 snickers bars



LATE NIGHT SNACK

1 whole frozen Sarah Lee cheesecake

(eaten directly from the freezer)



REMEMBER:

STRESSED SPELLED BACKWARDS IS "DESSERTS"

* A good woman is proud. She respects herself and others. She is aware of who she is. She neither seeks definition from the person she is with, nor does she expect them to read her mind. She is quite capable of articulating her needs.

* A good woman is hopeful. She is strong enough to make all her dreams come true. She knows love, therefore she gives love. She recognizes that her love has great value and must be reciprocated. If her love is taken for granted, it soon disappears.

* A good woman has a dash of inspiration and a dabble of endurance. She knows that she will at times have to inspire others to reach the potential God gave them.

A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest. A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself (and doesn't feel even the least bit
weird shutting your 'vegetable drawer' with her foot!)

A simple friend has never seen you cry. A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.

A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names. A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book.

A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party. A real friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean.

A simple friend hates it when you call after they've gone to bed. A real friend asks you why you took so long to call.

10. God was worried that Adam would frequently
become lost in the garden because he would
not ask for directions.

9. God knew that one day Adam would require
someone to locate and hand him the remote.

"If I could give you information of my life it would be to show how a woman of very ordinary ability has been led by God in strange and unaccustomed paths to do in His service what He has done in her. And if I could tell you all, you would see how God has done all, and I nothing. I have worked hard, very hard, that is all; and I have never refused God anything."--Florence Nightingale

"We cannot do great things on this earth. We can only do small things with great love."--Mother Teresa

"If you think you're too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito."--Anita Roddick