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Maybe. . we were supposed to meet the wrong people before meeting the right one so that, when we finally meet the right person, we will know how to be grateful for that gift.

Maybe . . . when the door of happiness closes, another opens; but, often times, we look so long at the closed door that we don't even see the new one which has been opened for us.

Maybe . .. . it is true that we don't know what we have until we lose it, but it is also true that we don't know what we have been missing until it arrives.

Maybe . .. . the happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.

Maybe . .. . the brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; after all, you can't go on successfully in life until you let go of your past mistakes, failures and heartaches.

Maybe . .. . you should dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go, be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you dream of, and want to do.

Maybe . .. . there are moments in life when you miss someone -- a parent, a spouse, a friend, a child -- so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real, so that once they are around you appreciate them more.

Maybe . .. . the best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.

Maybe . .. you should always try to put yourself in others' shoes. If you feel that something could hurt you, it probably will hurt the other person, too.

Maybe . .. you should do something nice for someone every single day, even if it is simply to leave them alone.

Maybe . .. giving someone all your love is never an assurance that they will love you back . Don't expect love in return; just wait for it to grow in their heart; but, if it doesn't, be content that it grew in yours.

Maybe . . . happiness waits for all those who cry, all those who hurt, all those who have searched, and all those who have tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of all the people who have touched their lives.

Maybe . .. . you shouldn't go for looks; they can deceive; don't go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile, because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright. Find the one that makes your heart smile ..

Maybe . .. you should hope for enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, and enough hope to make you happy

Maybe . .. . you should try to live your life to the fullest because when you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling but when you die, you can be the one who is smiling and everyone around you crying. 

life is like a ripple in a pond, every action we take affects everything else in the pond... don't build your house on shifting sand!

'Be who you are and say what you feel...
Because those that matter...don't mind...
And those that mind...don't matter. '

I HAD TO SHARE THIS EMAIL WITH ALL OF YOU HERE..........TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT.......UNLESS YOU WERE THERE UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL......YOU WILL UNDERSTAND...

 

'MEET ME IN THE STAIRWELL' 
> 
> You say you will never forget where you were when 
> you heard the news On September 11, 2001. 
> Neither will I. 
> 
> I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room 
> with a man who called his wife to say 'Good-Bye.' I 
> held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the 
> peace to say, 'Honey, I am not going to make it, but it 
> is OK..I am ready to go.' 
> 
> I was with his wife when he ca led as she fed 
> breakfast to their children. I held her up as she 
> tried to understand his words and as she realized 
> he wasn't coming home that night. 
> 
> I was in the stairwell of the 23rd floor when a 
> woman cried out to Me for help. 'I have been 
> knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!' I said. 
> 'Of course I will show you the way home - only 
> believe in Me now.' 
> 
> I was at the base of the building with the Priest 
> ministering to the injured and devastated souls. 
> I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He 
> heard my voice and answered. 
> 
> I was on all four of those planes, in every seat, 
> with every prayer. I was with the crew as they 
> were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the 
> believers there, comforting and assuring them that their 
> faith has saved them. 
> 
> I was in Texas , Virginia , California , Michigan , Afghanistan . 
> I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news. 
> Did you sense Me?&nb sp; 
> 
> I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew 
> every name - though not all know Me. Some met Me 
> for the first time on the 86th floor. 
> 
> Some sought Me with their last breath. 
> Some couldn't hear Me calling to them through the 
> smoke and flames; 'Come to Me... this way... take 
> my hand.' Some chose, for the final time, to ignore Me. 
> But, I was there. 
> 
> I did not place you in the Tower that day. You 
> may not know why, but I do. However, if you were 
> there in that explosive moment in time, would you have 
> reached for Me? 
> 
> Sept. 11, 2001, was not the end of the journey 
> for you. But someday your journey will end. And I 
> will be there for you as well. Seek Me now while I may 
> be found. Then, at any moment, you know you are 
> 'ready to go.' 
> 
> I will be in the stairwell of your final moments. 
> 
> God 
>During the next 60 seconds, stop whatever you are 
> doing, and take this opportunity. (Li terally it 
> is only 1 minute.) All you have to do is the 
> following: 
> 
> Stop and think and appreciate God's power 
> in your life, for doing what you know is pleasing to 
> Him. If you are not ashamed to do this, follow the 
> instructions. Jesus said, 'If you are ashamed of Me, I will be 
> ashamed of you before My Father' 
> 
> If you are not ashamed, copy and send this message...only 
> if you believe 'Yes, I love my God. He is my 
> fountain of Life and My Savior. He Keeps me going day and 
> night. Without Him, I am no one. But with Him, I can do 
> everything. Christ is my strength.' 
> 
> 
> THIS NEEDS TO GO AROUND THE USA MANY TIMES SO PLEASE KEEP IT GOING. >WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT? 
> 
> 
> 
>If you look closely at the picture above, you will note that all the >Marines pictured are bowing their heads. That's because they're praying. >This incident took place at a recent ceremony honoring the birthday of the >corps, and it has the ACLU up in arms. 'These are federal employees,' says >Lucius Traveler, a spokesman for the ACLU , 'on federal property and on >federal time. For them to pray is clearly an establishment of religion, and >we must nip this in the bud immediately.' When asked about the ACLU's >charges, Colonel Jack Fessender, speaking for the Commandant of the Corps >said (cleaned up a bit), 'Screw the ACLU.' GOD Bless Our Warriors, Send the >ACLU to France May God Bless America , One Nation Under GOD! What's wrong >with the picture? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. 
> 
>GOD BLESS YOU FOR PASSING IT ON! 
> I am not breaking this one....Let us pray 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
 

LIFE EXPLAINED:

On the first day, God created the dog and said:

'Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in
or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years.'

The dog said: 'That's a long time to be barking. How about only ten
years and I'll give you back the other ten?'

So God agreed.

On the second day, God created the monkey and said:

'Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this, I'll give
you a twenty-year life span.'

The monkey said: 'Monkey tricks for twenty years? That's a pretty long
time to perform. How about I give you back ten like the Dog did?'

And God agreed.

On the third day, God created the cow and said:

'You must go into the field with the farmer all day long and suffer
under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer's family.
For this, I will give you a life span of sixty years.'

The cow said: 'That's kind of a tough life you want me to live for
sixty years. How about twenty and I'll give back the other forty?'

And God agreed again.

On the fourth day, God created man and said:

'Eat, sleep, play, marry and enjoy your life. For this, I'll give you
twenty years.'

But man said: 'Only twenty years? Could you possibly give me my twenty,
the forty the cow gave back, the ten the monkey gave back, and the ten
the dog gave back; that makes eighty, okay?'

'Okay,' said God, 'You asked for it.'

So that is why for our first twenty years we eat, sleep, play and enjoy
ourselves. For the next forty years we slave in the sun to support our
family. For the next ten years we do monkey tricks to entertain the
grandchildren. And for the last ten years we sit on the front porch and
bark at everyone.

Life has now been explained to you.

There is no need to thank me for this valuable information. I'm doing
it as a public service.

and LIKE I SAID..............IS ALL MEN FAULT...............................God Bless You all

A Birth Certificate shows that we were born.

A Death Certificate shows that we died.

Pictures show that we lived!

 

Have a seat . . . Relax . . . And read this slowly.

 

I Believe...

That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other.

And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do love each other.

 

I Believe...

That we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

 

I Believe...

0AThat no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

 

I Believe...

That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

 

I Believe....

That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

 

I Believe...

That it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

 

I Believe...

That you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

 

I Believe...

That you can keep going long after you think you can't.

 

I Believe...

That we are responsible for what we do,  no=2 0matter how we feel.

 

I Believe...

That either you control your attitude or it controls you.

 

I Believe...

That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

 

I Believe...

That money is a lousy way of keeping score.

 

I Believe...

That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

 

I Believe...

That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.

 

I Believe...

That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

 

I Believe...

That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

 

I Believe...

That it isn't always enough, to be forgiven by others; sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.

 

I Believe...

That no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.

 

I Believe...

That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but, we are responsible for who we become.

 

I Believe...

That you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life Forever.

 

I Believe...

Two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

 

I Believe...

That your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

 

I Believe...

That even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you - you will find the strength to help.

 

I Believe...

That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

 

I Believe...

That the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.

 

I Believe...

That you should send this to all of the people that you believe in, I just did.

 

'The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything.

 

 I specifically enjoyed this last part...........oh so true.

 

 

 

 man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.  He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.  After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.

 

When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.

When he was close enough, he called out, 'Excuse me, where are we?'

'This is Heaven, sir,' the man answered.

'Wow! Would you happen to have some water?' the man asked.

'Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up.'

The man gestured, and the gate began to open.

'Can my friend,' gesturing toward his dog, 'come in, too?' the traveler asked.

'I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets.'

The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.  After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence. As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book. 

'Excuse me!' he called to the man. 'Do you have any water?'

'Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in.'

'How about my friend here?' the traveler gestured to the dog.

'There should be a bowl by the pump.'

They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.

The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog.

When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree.

'What do you call this place?' the traveler asked.

'This is Heaven,' he answered.

'Well, that's confusing,' the traveler said. 'The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.'

'Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's hell.'

'Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?'

'No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind.'

Soooo ....

Sometimes, we wonder why friends keep forwarding jokes to us without writing a word.

Maybe this will explain.

When you are very busy, but still want to keep in touch, guess what you do? You forward jokes.

When you have nothing to say, but still want to keep contact, you forward jokes.

When you have something to say, but don't know what, and don't know how, you forward jokes.

Also to let you know that you are still remembered, you are still important, you are still loved, you are still cared for, guess what you get?

A forwarded joke.

So, next time if you get a joke, don't think that you've been sent just another forwarded joke, but that you've been thought of today and your friend on the other end of your computer wanted to send you a smile.

You are all welcome @ my water bowl anytime

To:             YOU
Date:            TODAY
From:           GOD
Subject:       YOURSELF
Reference:   LIFE

This is God.  Today I will be handling All of your problems for you.  I do Not need your help.  So, have a nice day.
I love you.


P.S.  And, remember...
If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do Not attempt to resolve it yourself!  Kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box. I will get to it in MY TIME.  All situations will be resolved, but in My time, not yours.

Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it.  Instead, focus on all the wonderful things that are present in your life now.


If you find yourself stuck in traffic, don't despair.  There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.  

Should you have a bad day at work; think of the man who has been out of work for years. Should you despair over a relationship gone bad; think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.

Should you grieve the passing of another weekend; think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children.

Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.

Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror; think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.  

Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking what is my purpose? Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity.


Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities; remember, things could be worse. You could be one of them!

Should you decide to send this to a friend; Thank you. You may have touched their life in ways you will never know!
Now, you have a nice day.
                            God  

  People were in their pews talking at church.

Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the
church.  Everyone started screaming and running for the front entrance,
trampling each other in a
frantic effort to get away from evil incarnate.

Soon everyone had exited the church except for
one elderly gentleman who sat calmly in his pew without moving, seeming
oblivious to the fact that God's ultimate enemy was in his presence.

So Satan walked up to the old man and said,
'Don't you know who I  am?'

The man replied, 'Yep, sure do.'

'Aren't you afraid of me?' Satan asked.

'Nope, sure ain't.' said the  man.

'Don't you realize I can kill with a word?'
asked Satan.

'Don't doubt it for a minute,' returned the old
man in an even tone.

'Did you know that I could cause you profound ,
horrifying, agony for all eternity?' persisted Satan.

'Yep,' was the calm reply.

'And  you're still not afraid?' asked  Satan.

'Nope,' said the old  man.

More than a little perturbed, Satan asked,
'Well, why aren't you afraid of me?'

The old  man calmly replied, 'Been married to
your sister for 44 years.'

Thank you my friend you know who you are...I felt the need to share this as it  has a strong point. God Bless You and Keep you Safe no matter where you are. God Have Mercy on all the lost souls.

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                      A SHORT PRAYER

               FOR OUR TROOPS

I had a dream last night I have not yet decypher its meanings it was gloomy at the beginning but it appeared to have a happy ending as I saw what appeared to be stairways to heaven.

 I couldn't help but to think that our troops are in danger and because they are out there fighting for our freedom my only thought right now is to send this prayer to all of no matter where you are in Afghanistan, Kuwait, Iraq, and around the world or even near home know that each day a prayer is sent to you and your families.....

                         "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.

      I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

                                         Amen."

I WILL ALSO TAKE THE TIME TO BLESSED OUR VETS. MAY GOD KEEP THEM SAFE AND ENSURED THEIR HEALTH.  SO MANY ARE NOW PAYING THE DEADLY PRICE OF THEIR SERVICE TO KEEP US SAFE.  I WANT ALL YOU VETS OUT THERE TO KNOW YOU ARE NOT ALONE.  I MAKE IT A POINT TO PUT IN A PRAYER FOR ALL OF YOU THAT HAVE BEEN LEFT ABANDONED BY OUR GOVERNMENT TO AIL IN FAILING HEALTH.  I ASK THAT YOU DO NOT LOSE FAITH AND PRAY THAT HELP WILL REACH YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES IN YOUR MOMENTS OF NEED.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU TOO FOUGHT FOR US AND I PRAY THAT YOU ALL CAN ENJOY NOW YOUR LIVES AS YOU DESERVE.  I WILL BE GETTING VERY INVOLVE IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR ALL YOU MEN/WOMEN.  I SAY YOU ARE A VALUABLE ASSET TO AMERICA BECAUSE YOU HAVE THE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS;

THANK YOU FOR GIVING YOUR LIVES TO KEEP OURS;

THANK YOU FOR BEING WHO YOU ARE......NO MATTER HOW NEAR OR FAR. 

GOD  BLESS YOU ALL BECAUSE EVEN WHEN YOU ARE SENT HOME YOU STILL HAVE TO ENDURE BATTLE IN THE HOME FRONT.  I CAN'T PROMISE ANYTHING BUT KNOW THAT I WILL SOON BECOME AN ADVOCATE FOR YOUR RIGHTS YOU SO MUCH DESERVED AND EARNED.  HAVE A WONDERFUL AND BLESSED DAY

 

Closed Doors a Blessing Too

 

We need to learn to thank the Lord for closed doors just as much as we do for open doors. The reason God closes doors is because He has not prepared anything over there for us.

If he didn't close the wrong door we would never find our way to the right door. Even when we don't realize it, God directs our paths through the closing and opening of doors. When one door closes, it forces us to change our course. Another door closes; it forces us to change our course yet again.

Then finally, we find the open door and walk right into our blessing. But instead of praising God for the closed door (which kept us out of trouble), we get upset because we 'judge by the appearances.' And in our own arrogance, or ignorance, we insist that we know what is right. We have a very present help in the time of need who is always standing guard.

Because He walks ahead of us, He can see trouble down the road and HE sets up road blocks and detours accordingly. But through our lack of wisdom we try to tear down the roadblocks or push aside the detour signs. Then the minute we get into trouble, we start crying 'Lord how could this happen to me?'

We have got to realize that the closed door was a blessing. Didn't He say that 'No good thing will He withhold from them that love Him?' If you get terminated from your job - don't be down, instead thank God for the new opportunities that will manifest themselves - it might be a better job, or an opportunity to go to school. If that man or woman won't return your call - it might not be them, it might be the Lord setting up a roadblock (just let it go).

One time a person had a bank he had been doing business with for many years tell him 'NO' for a $10,000 loan. The Lord led him to call another bank. That bank approved a $40,000 loan for him at a lower interest rate than his own bank had advertised.

I'm so grateful, for the many times God has closed doors to me, just to open them in the most unexpected places. 'The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way.' (Psalms 37:23) The Mountain top is glorious, but it is in the Valley that I will grow!

Thank God for open and closed doors.... Amen

  Always Remember God gives you...

                   Enough Happiness to keep you Sweet
                    Enough Trials to keep you Strong
                    Enough Sorrows to keep you Human
                      Enough Hope to keep you Happy
                    Enough Failure to keep you Humble
                    Enough Success to keep you Eager
                   Enough Friends to give you Comfort
                    Enough Wealth to meet your N eeds
               Enough Enthusiasm to make you look forward
                   Enough Faith to banish depression,
               
    Enough Determination to make each day a better day than the last.

    Life must be lived forward but can only be understood backwards.

    Commit to the Lord in whatever you do and your plans will succeed.                                                         
                                (Proverbs 16:3)

I want to give my deepest thanks to a wonderful friend who sent this to me JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I had no one to talk to he sent this to me and regain my faith and love for our LORD, JESUS CHRIST.........................hugs

Dear Lord, I thank You for this day,

I thank You for my being able to see and to hear this morning.

I'm blessed because You are a forgiving God and an understanding God.

You have done so much for me and You keep on blessing me.

Forgive me this day for everything I have done, said or thought that was not pleasing to you.

I ask now for Your forgiveness.

Please keep me safe from all danger and harm.

Help me to start this Day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude.

Let me make the best of each and every day to clear my mind so that I can hear from You.

Please broaden my mind that I can accept all things.

Let me not whine and whimper over things I have no control over.
And give the best response when I'm pushed beyond my limits.

I know that when I can't pray, You listen to my heart.

Continue to use me to do Your will.

Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others Keep me strong that I may help the weak...

Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others.

I pray for those that are lost and can't find their way.

I pray for those that are misjudged and misunderstood.

I pray for those who don't know You intimately.

I pray for those that will delete this without sharing it with others.

I pray for those that don't believe.

But I thank you that I believe that God changes people and God changes things.

I pray for all my sisters and brothers.

I pray for each and every family member in their households.

I pray for peace, love, and joy in their homes.

I pray that they are out of debt and all their needs are met.

I pray that every eye that reads this knows there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than God.

Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight.
I pray that these words be received into the hearts of every eye that sees it.
If you prayed this prayer, pass it on so people can See how many people have done so.

God Bless You!!!!!

Just repeat this phrase and see how God moves!!
God, I love you and I need you.

Come into my heart, please.

Amen.



Pass this message to 10 people except you and me.

You will receive a miracle.
Don't ignore and God will bless you.
Know that you are already blessed by the person who posted this to you

and it is happening last night on the spanish news channel..it is now official Chavez (Venezuala vs. Columbia) has declared war against Columbia.  He said he will not have nothing to do with Columbia unless its present president is removed.  OMG...this is not good.  China revolting, we are in the middle of war...when does it stop...A-faget-stand (Afghanistan agains Iraq); The air we breathed is so polluted everyday people getting sick; diseases without cures; parents killing their own children; children murdering their parents; the laws making it more and more difficult to discipline our children and more easy for criminals to walk; the ozone not good, food recalls; toys recalls; hurrincanes; tornedeos; tsumi; and they are now predicting that in 2012 a major disaster is coming to our wold...WHY CAN'T WE JUST ALL GET ALONG.  I truly wish this world lots of peace in the coming year but my heart tells me another story..and for once in my life..I actually feel scare though prepare for what's to come....BE SAFE; BE WEARY OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS..seek the word of God and build your faith.  Watch out for the hypocrites..too many preachers who are out to get your money and kill you with their lies...seek and thou shall find