| I asked God......
Posted: 3/8/2005 3:43:07 PM | I'm sorry about your Mom...been missing my Dad for 16 years now. That poem was a very fitting one for that.  | |
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| just a thought...
Posted: 3/9/2005 1:12:13 PM | THE BIBLE ALPHABET.....this is kewl...got this from a friend..wanted to share it with you.
Although things are not perfect
Because of trial or pain
Continue in thanksgiving
Do not begin to blame
Even when the times are hard
Fierce winds are bound to blow
God is forever able
Hold on to what you know
Imagine life without His love
J oy would cease to be
Keep thanking Him for all the things
Love imparts to thee
Move out of "Camp Complaining"
No weapon that is known
On earth can yield the power
Praise can do alone
Quit looking at the future
Redeem the time at hand
Start every day with worship
To "thank" is a command
Until we see Him coming
Victorious in the sky
We'll run the race with gratitude
X alting God most high
Y es, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but...
Z ion waits in glory...where none are ever sad!
"I AM Too blessed to be stressed!" The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor.
The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything. Love and peace be with you forever, Amen. | |
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| just a thought...
Posted: 3/9/2005 6:15:34 PM | | no problem neo. anything to keep your thread alive. i had to go back a ways to find it. i've been wondering where you were at. | |
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| just a thought...
Posted: 3/9/2005 6:18:03 PM | | it's amazing how fast a thread can disappear in 24 hours. | |
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Posted: 3/10/2005 6:51:29 PM | haha- yeah, I know! POF is fast becoming so very popular....very ez to get lost in the shuffle. It's ok...I don't mind fading in and out. Thanks for joining my lil spot of fun in here. Have a great weekend buddy~ | |
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| Thanks Steve...just had to add it~
Posted: 3/10/2005 6:56:45 PM | Here is a short story Steve sent to me- I thought it was fitting to add here:
Once upon a time a daughter complained to her father that her life was miserable and that she didn’t know how she was going to make it.
She was tired of fighting and struggling all the time. It seemed just as one problem was solved, another one soon followed.
Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen. He filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Once the three pots began to boil, he placed potatoes in one pot, eggs in the second pot, and ground coffee beans in the third pot.
He then let them sit and boil, without saying a word to his daughter.
The daughter, moaned and impatiently waited, wondering what he was doing.
After twenty minutes he turned off the burners. He took the potatoes out of the pot and placed them in a bowl. He pulled the eggs out and placed them a bowl. He then ladled the coffee out and placed it in a cup.
Turning to her he asked. "Daughter, what do you see?"
"Potatoes, eggs, and coffee," she hastily replied.
"Look closer", he said, "and touch the potatoes." She did and noted that they were soft.
He then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg.
Finally, he asked her to sip the coffee. Its rich aroma brought a smile to her face.
"Father, what does this mean?" she asked.
He then explained that the potatoes, the eggs and coffee beans had each faced the same adversity - the boiling water. However, each one reacted differently.
The potato went in strong, hard, and unrelenting, but in boiling water, it became soft and weak.
The egg was fragile, with the thin outer shell protecting its liquid interior until it was put in the boiling water. Then the inside of the egg became hard.
However, the ground coffee beans were unique. After they were exposed to the boiling water, they changed the water and created something new.
"Which are you?" he asked his daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a potato, an egg, or a coffee bean?"
In life, things happen around us, things happen to us, but the only thing that truly matters is what happens within us. | |
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| Thanks Steve...just had to add it~
Posted: 3/10/2005 7:12:52 PM | MMMMMMMMMMmmmmmm coffee, I'll take mine with two creams and a sugar.
I loved that story, very fitting.
I am definetely a strong cup of coffee. Which would you consider yourself to be?
BTW I too was wondering what had happened to you. | |
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| Thanks Steve...just had to add it~
Posted: 3/10/2005 7:51:35 PM | Neo...very good story. Thanks for sharing, I love things that make you ponder. Okay, yeah I now want a cup of coffee | |
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| A gift
Posted: 3/12/2005 1:55:20 PM | This is my gift to you
When I am around you
I am never blue
When you hold me tight
All I can see is the light
Of our friendship shinning above all
When I see your smile,
So bright and wonderfull
I know you have engrained yourself in my soul
and I never want have you lead my side
You know what and "Who I am"
you know were where I want to go and how I am going to get there
All I can say when I look into your soul through your eyes
Is Thank you
Thank you for who you are
for what you do
for how you hold me
and our three hour conversations
Thank you for your friendship
you are so kind
You can allways get me out of a bind
If the world would end tomorrow
I know in my heart,
The dance that we had
will keep my soul alive
God has blessed the broken road that lead me to you
and I am greatfull for that
I know I am not a poet
and I even know it
But just wanted to say thanks | |
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| A gift
Posted: 3/12/2005 2:44:27 PM | ^^^^ hey steve....(lol)....that is funny how you were able to post, but in my name from your pc....hmmmm...
But I like it very much, and wow, how nice was that?....now tell me what your new name is~
(you got that 1 part from the song "the dance"...didn't you? I like that)
ok, coming back to our IM.... | |
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| A gift exchange.....and it's not even a holiday! ;-}
Posted: 3/12/2005 3:20:06 PM | sculpted face-sculpted smile
sculpted hands running wild
into your eyes-a sweet surprise
no lies...means no alibis...
your friend today and still tomorrow
through anger,joy,and even sorrow
sweet kisses couple hugs devotion
"close knit"- maintained...through all emotion
the length of a thousand lifetimes
the strength of a thousand angels
the wind from winged black stallions
blowing yesterday's eternity
into tomorrow's forever
friendship never dies~ | |
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| This is a wonderful one from Longte- Thank you Honey...
Posted: 3/12/2005 4:07:30 PM | One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing him how poor people lived.
They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm, of what would be considered a poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son,
"How was the trip?"
"It was great, Dad."
"Did you see how poor people live?" asked the father.
The son answered: "I saw that we have one dog and they have four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden; they have a creek that has no end.
We have imported lanterns in our garden; they have the stars at night.
Our patio reaches to the front yard, they have the whole horizon.
We have a small piece of land to live on; they have fields that go beyond their sight.
We have servants to serve us, but they serve others.
We buy our food, but they grow theirs.
We have walls around our property to protect us; they have friends to protect them."
"Thanks, Dad, for showing me how poor we are!" | |
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| This is a wonderful one from Longte- Thank you Honey...
Posted: 3/13/2005 6:09:48 PM | I wrote your name on a piece of paper, but by accident
I threw it away.
I wrote your name on my hand, but the soap
washed it away.
I wrote your name in the sand, but the waves whispered
it away.
I wrote your name in my heart, and forever it will
stay. | |
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| $$ =thankfulness?? (in modern society=yes)
Posted: 3/14/2005 2:37:04 PM | wow- I wish that money didn't get in my way!
if not for the $$$....
I could be more thankful to so many people!
thanks to the mechanic---you keep me going to work,the grocery store,and visits to friends and family....what an honorable position.
thanks to the doctors and dentists---you keep me healthy,so that I may be at my best for my loved ones,myself,my employer....and give me the personal maintenance to last as long as possible....also a respectable job.
thanks to the builders,and $$ loaners---you make it possible for me to have a decent place to live....well, as long as I can afford it first....hmmm, well thanks anyway....
actually, thanks to all kinds of people, even though I can't afford your services. Your job might be your livelihood, and respectable jobs at that. You're so needed, and so unappreciated.
If it werent for the huge demand of that green paper...I could thank you more by just giving you some. Unfortunately...can't share what you don't have.
And for the other people like me....who would also be more "thankful", if they just had the ability($$$)....I respect you too. It's tough living a life that you just can't afford. And I thank you for doing the best that ya can....with what you've got! Keep your head up! | |
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| explanations just in case....
Posted: 3/14/2005 2:51:56 PM | The whole point to this ^^^......people live in different dimensions on one planet- the largest element of seperation above and beyond any mental or emotional differences are monitary. One's happiness, lifestyle, respect,and concern seem to stem so hugely from it. I think it's a shameful way for people to live. But this is the world we are born into...and we don't know any different. My thoughts and prayers go out to us all. I am grateful for what I have, as I have went without. I am willing to sacrifice to do better. But how much it drives me insane to see those who have a lot, degrade those who don't. Or even worse, those who have never "went through the mill" so to speak....and take so much for granted. It really sickens me. My thoughts aren't to punish....only to pray for grace, that somehow, people will wake up, and be just a little more decent to each other. And a whole lot more thankful. And very much more compassionate, and helpful to others. ok....let me step off the soapbox for a bit.
"PEACE!" ----I love these guys~ | |
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Posted: 3/14/2005 6:44:17 PM | Neo...I have one word to say "amen!"
I'm trying to teach my children just that...hard lesson for some easy for others. | |
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Posted: 3/15/2005 6:07:58 AM | that was great neo and oh so very true. it's so unfortunate that the people with so much money will never change. it seems like once they get it, they are consumed by it. it takes them over and they think everyone wants it. we try some times to put ourselves in their shoes. there are a lot of people that are rich and very unhappy, so it's not all about the money. we should all be grateful for what we have. there are many out there much less fortunate than us. look at those poor souls over in africa. children walking the streets without parents, cause both parents died from aids. there is too much sadness in the world today. if we only knew half of what was going on in the world, it would drive you mad. if people were more caring and compassionate, maybe there wouldn't be so many people homeless and starving to death. there are more millionaires in the u.s. today than there have ever been. still we have people starving to death and living on the streets right here in the u.s. plus the u.s. gives away around 98 billion dollars to foreign aid every year. it does lighten my heart to see someone like yourself come on here and speak about things like this. when you look around it seems like people just don't care any more. then you come along and give a ray of hope. thanks once again neo for all your beautiful posts and for sharing yourself with all of us. you are a very beautiful person inside and out. there are quite a few people that share the same thoughts as you. some times i wish i was rich, so i could help more of those that are doing without. well all we can do is hope neo. the Lord says He is going to change all this one day. this is something i could talk about all day, but i think i will give it a rest myself. may love and peace be with you always.
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Posted: 3/16/2005 3:26:16 PM | | thank you Bugs...It does my heart good to be a part of a group of very gifted, big hearted people. This site alone has given me hope that people are really truly decent inside. We have our days-good and bad.....but we all "care" in some capacity. And we get the freedom to speak and share freely here. It's always a good time for me. And I do love when I get to share some of me with you all. It's something I can't explain, but really appreciate. | |
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| to my best friend and lover
Posted: 3/17/2005 2:48:04 PM | Just a song I heard today and made me wish Friday was here already
Keeper of the stars (Tracy Byrd)
It was no accident me finding you
Someone had a hand in it
Long before we ever knew
Now I just can't believe you're in my life
Heaven's smilin' down on me
As I look at you tonight
I tip my hat to the keeper of the stars
He sure knew what he was doin'
When he joined these two hearts
I hold everything
When I hold you in my arms
I've got all I'll ever need
Thanks to the keeper of the stars
Soft moonlight on your face oh how you shine
It takes my breath away
Just to look into your eyes
I know I don't deserve a treasure like you
There really are no words
To show my gratitude
So I tip my hat to the keeper of the stars
He sure knew what he was doin'
When he joined these two hearts
I hold everything
When I hold you in my arms
I've got all I'll ever need
Thanks to the keeper of the stars
It was no accident me finding you
Someone had a hand in it
Long before we ever knew | |
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| to my best friend and lover
Posted: 3/17/2005 3:32:32 PM | | wow-that was so nice Steve....Thank you~ I hope you enjoyed bowling tonight. I look forward to seeing you Friday too. (muah) | |
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