Why go to Church?

If you'respiritually alive, you're going to love this! If you'respiritually dead, you won't want to read it. If you'respiritually curious, there is still hope!

Why Go To Church?

A Church goer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. "I've gone for 30 years now," he wrote, "and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I can't remember a single one of them. So, I think I'm wasting my time and the pastors are wasting theirs by giving sermons at all."

This started a real controversy in the "Letters to the Editor" column, much to the delight of the editor. It went on for weeks until someone wrote this clincher:

"I've been married for 30 years now. In that time my wife has cooked some 32,000 meals. But, for the life of me, I cannot recall the entire menu for a single one of those meals. But I do know this.. They all nourished me and gave me the strength I needed to do my work. If my wife had not given me these meals, I would be physically dead today. Likewise, if I had not gone to church for nourishment, I would be spiritually dead today!" When you are DOWN to nothing...God is UP to something! Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible! Thank God for our physical AND our spiritual nourishment!

The Resume of Jesus Christ

Address: Ephesians 1:20
Phone:Romans 10:13
Website:The Bible. Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus

Hello. My name isJesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I've sent you my resume because I'm seekingthe top managementposition in your heart.  Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume.

Qualifications
·  I founded the earth and established the heavens,
   (See Proverbs 3:19)
·   I formed man from the dust of the ground,
   (See Genesis 2:7)
·   I breathed into man the breath of life,
   (See Genesis 2:7)
·   I redeemed man from the curse of the law,
   (See Galatians 3:13)
·   The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes upon your life through me, (See Galatians 3:14)

Occupational Background
·   I've only had one employer, (See Luke 2:49). 
·   I've never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful or disrespectful.
·   My employer has nothing but rave reviews for me,(See Matthew 3:15-17)

Skills Work Experiences
·   Some of my skills and work experiences include: empowering the poor to be poor no more, healing the brokenhearted, setting the captives free, healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them that are bruised, (See Luke 4:18).
·   I am a Wonderful Counselor, (See Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil, (See Proverbs 1:33).
·   Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse you of your sins, (See I John 1:7-9)

Educational Background·   I encompass the entire breadth and length of knowledge, wisdom and understanding, (See Proverbs 2:6).
·   In me are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, (See Colossians 2:3).
·   My Word is so powerful; it has been described as being a lamp unto your feet and a lamp unto your path, (See Psalms 119:105).
·   I can even tell you all of the secrets of your heart, (See Psalms 44:21).

Major Accomplishments·   I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meeting of all times, (See Genesis 1:26).
·   I laid down my life so that you may live, (See II Corinthians 5:15).
·   I defeated the archenemy of God and mankind and made a show of them openly, (See Colossians 2:15).
·   I've miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the dead!
·   There are many more major accomplishments, to many to mention here. You can read them on my website, which is located at: www dot - the BIBLE. You don't need an Internet connection or computer to access my website.

References
·   Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divine healings, salvation, deliverance, miracles, restoration and supernatural guidance

In Summation
Now that you've read my resume, I'm confident that I'm the only candidate uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart. In summation, I will properly direct your paths, (See Proverbs 3:5-6), and lead you into everlasting life, (See John 6:47). When can I start? Time is of the essence, (See Hebrews 3:15).

May God bless you!

Shared by Corinne Mustafa

A CHRISTIAN GARDEN

1)      Plant 4 rows of peas:

Presence

Preparedness

perseverance

Promptness

2)      Next plant 3 rows of Squash

Squash gossip

Squash criticism

Squash indifference

3)      Now put in 3 rows of lettuce

Let us be faithful

Let us obey rules and regulations

Let us love one another

4)      No garden is complete without turnips

Turn up for meetings

Turn up with a smile

Turn up with new ideas

Turn up with determination to make everything

Count for something good and worthwhile

Turn up on time

I don’t know where I got this so I cannot give credit to anyone.
Shared by Jackie Gilmer

Deck of Cards

Here is a new way to look at a deck of cards!!

Deck of Cards

It was quiet that day, the guns
and the mortars, and land mines
 for some reason hadn't been heard.

The young soldier knew
it was Sunday, the holiest day of the week.

 

As he was sitting there, he got out an old deck of cards 
and laid them out across his bunk.

Just then an army sergeant came in and said,

'Why aren't you with the rest of the platoon?'

The soldier replied, 'I thought I would stay behind

and spend some time with the Lord.'

The sergeant said,

'Looks to me like you're going to play cards.'

The soldier said,

 'No, sir . You see, since we are not allowed to have Bibles

or other spiritual books in this country,
I've decided to talk to the Lord by studying this deck of cards.'

 

The sergeant asked in disbelief,

'How will you do that?'

'You see the Ace, Sergeant?

It reminds me that there is only one God.

The Two represents the two parts of the Bible,

 Old and New Testaments


The Three represents the Father, Son,
and the Holy Spirit.

The Four stands for the Four Gospels:

Matthew, Mark, Luke and John .

The Five is for the five virgins

there were ten but only five of them were glorified.

The Six is for the six days

 it took God to create the Heavens and Earth.


The Seven is for the day God rested

after making His Creation.


The Eight is for the family of Noah and his wife,

their three sons and their wives --

the eight people God spared from the flood that destroyed the Earth.


The Nine is for the lepers that Jesus cleansed of leprosy

He cleansed ten, but nine never thanked Him.


The Ten represents the Ten Commandments

that God handed down to Moses on tablets made of stone.


The Jack is a reminder of Satan, one of God's first angels,

but he got kicked out of heaven for his sly and wicked ways

and is now the joker of eternal hell.


The Queen stands for The Bride of Christ.


The King stands for Jesus, for he is the King of all kings.


When I count the dots on all the cards,

I come up with 365 total,

one for every day of the year.


There are a total of 52 cards in a deck;

each is a week - 52 weeks in a year.


The four suits represent the four seasons:

Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter.


Each suit has thirteen cards --

there are exactly thirteen weeks in a quarter.


So when I want to talk to God and thank Him,

 I just pull out this old deck of cards

and they remind me of all that I have to be thankful for.'


The sergeant just stood there.

After a minute, with tears in his eyes and pain in his heart, he said,

'Soldier, can I borrow that deck of cards?'

Shared by

Corinne Mustafa

Grey-Haired Brigade

            They like to refer to us as senior citizens, old fogies, geezers, and in some cases dinosaurs. Some of us are "Baby Boomers" getting ready to retire. Others have been retired for some time. We walk a little slower these days and our eyes and hearing are not what they once were.

               We have worked hard, raised our children, worshipped our God and grown old together. Yes, we are the ones some refer to as being over the hill, and that is probably true. But before writing us off completely, there are a few things that need to be taken into
consideration.

               In school we studied English, history, math, and science which enabled us to lead America into the technological age. Most of us remember what outhouses were, many of us with firsthand experience. We remember the days of telephone party-lines, 25 cent
gasoline, and milk and ice being delivered to our homes. For those of you who don't know what an icebox is, today they are electric and referred to as refrigerators. A few even remember when cars were started with a crank. Yes, we lived those days.

               We are probably considered old fashioned and out-dated by many. But there are a few things you need to remember before completely writing us off. We won World War II, fought in Korea and Viet Nam . We can quote The Pledge of Allegiance, and know where to place our hand while doing so. We wore the uniform of our country with pride and lost many friends on the battlefield. We didn't fight for the Socialist States of America; we fought for the "Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave." We wore different uniforms but carried the same flag. We know the words to the Star Spangled Banner,
America , and America the Beautiful by heart, and you may even see some tears running down our cheeks as we sing. We have lived what many of you have only read about in history books and we feel no obligation to apologize to anyone for America .

               Yes, we are old and slow these days but, rest assured, we have at least one good fight left in us. We have loved this country, fought for it, and died for it, and now we are going to save it. It is our country and nobody is going to take it away from us. We took oaths to defend America against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and that is an oath we plan to keep. There are those who want to destroy this land we love but, like our founders, there is no way we are going to remain silent.

               It was the young people of this nation who elected Obama and the Democratic Congress.  You fell for the "Hope and Change" which in reality was nothing but "Hype and Lies."  You have tasted socialism and seen evil face to face, and have found you don't like it after all.  You make a lot of noise, but most are all too interested in their careers or "Climbing the Social Ladder" to be involved in such mundane things as patriotism and voting.  Many of those who fell for the "Great Lie" in 2008 are now having buyer's remorse.  With all the education we gave you, you didn't have sense enough to see through the lies and instead drank the 'Kool-Aid.' Now you're paying the price and complaining about it.  No jobs, lost mortgages, higher taxes, and less freedom.  This is what you voted for and this is what you got. We entrusted you with the Torch of Liberty and you traded it for a paycheck and a fancy house.

               Well, don't worry, youngsters, the Grey Haired Brigade is here, and in 2012 we are going to take back our nation. We may drive a little slower than you would like but we get where we're going, and in 2012 we're going to the polls by the millions. This land
does not belong to the man in the White House nor to the likes of Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid. It belongs to "We the People" and "We the People" plan to reclaim our land and our freedom. We hope this time you will do a better job of preserving it and passing it along to our grandchildren.  So the next time you have the chance to say the Pledge of Allegiance, stand up, put your hand over your heart, honor our country, and thank God for the old geezers of the "Grey-Haired  Brigade."
              

 ~Author,
An Anononymous Grey-Haired Brigade Member
             

Shared by Corinne Mustafa  
       (I am another Gray Haired Geezer weighing in.) 

The Apron!

   

Remember making an apron in Home Ec? Remember Home Ec? If we have to explain "Home Ec" you may delete this. I just don't have the energy anymore. Read below.

The History of  'APRONS'

 

I don't think our kids
know what an apron is.
The principal use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath because she only had a few and because it was easier to wash aprons than dresses and aprons required less material.  But along with that, it served as a potholder for  removing
hot pans from the oven.
 
It was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion was even used for cleaning out dirty ears.    

From the chicken coop, the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy chicks, and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven.
 

When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids.
 

And when the weather was cold, Grandma wrapped it around her arms.
 

Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent over the hot wood stove.

Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron.
 From the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables.
After the peas had been shelled, it carried out the hulls.
 

In the fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen from the trees.

When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.
 

When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved her apron, and the men folk knew it was time to come in from the fields to dinner.
 
It will be a long time before someone invents something that will replace that 'old-time apron' that served so many purposes.
 

Send this to those who would know (and love) the story about Grandma's aprons.
 
REMEMBER:

Grandma used to set her hot baked apple pies on the window sill to cool.  Her granddaughters set theirs on the window sill
to thaw.
 
They would go crazy now trying to figure out how many germs were on that apron.
 
I don't think I ever caught anything from an apron - but love...  

LAUS DEO

One detail that is never mentioned is that in Washington , D.C. There can never be a building of greater height than the Washington Monument.

With all the uproar about removing the ten commandments, etc., this is worth a moment or two of your time. I was not aware of this amazing historical information.

On the aluminum cap, atop the Washington Monument in Washington , D.C. , are displayed two words:

Laus Deo.

No one can see these words. In fact, most visitors to the monument are totally unaware they are even there and for that matter, probably couldn't care less.

Once you know Laus Deo's history , you will want to share this with everyone you know. These words have been there for many years; they are 555 feet, 5.125 inches high, perched atop the monument, facing skyward to the Father of our nation, overlooking the 69 square miles which comprise the District of Columbia, capital of the United States of America. 

Laus Deo! Two seemingly insignificant, unnoticed words. Out of sight and, one might think, out of mind, but very meaningfully placed at the highest point over what is the most powerful city in the most successful nation in the world.

So, what do those two words, in Latin, composed of just four syllables and only seven letters, possibly mean? Very simply, they say 'Praise be to God!'

Though construction of this giant obelisk began in 1848, when James Polk was President of the United States , it was not until 1888 that the monument was inaugurated and opened to the public. It took twenty-five years to finally cap the memorial with a tribute to the Father of our nation, 
Laus Deo 
'Praise be to God!'

From atop this magnificent granite and marble structure, visitors may take in the beautiful panoramic view of the city with its division into four major segments. From that vantage point, one can also easily see the original plan of the designer, Pierre Charles l'Enfant ..... a perfect cross imposed upon the landscape, with the White House to the north. The Jefferson Memorial is to the south, the Capitol to the east and the Lincoln Memorial to the west.

A cross you ask? Why a cross? What about separation of church and state? Yes, a cross; separation of church and state was not, is not, in the Constitution. So, read on. How interesting and, no doubt, intended to carry a profound meaning for those who bother to notice.

When the cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid on July 4th, 1848 deposited within it were many items including the Holy Bible presented by the Bible Society. Praise be to God! Such was the discipline, the moral direction, and the spiritual mood given by the founder and first President of our unique democracy 'One Nation, Under God.'

I am awed by George Washington's prayer for America .... Have you ever read it? Well, now is your unique opportunity, so read on!

' Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large. And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.' 

Laus Deo! 


It is hoped you will send this to every child you know; to every sister, brother, father, mother or friend. They will not find offense, because you have given them a lesson in history that they probably never learned in school.  

"IN GOD WE TRUST"

Daily Rules from God for 2011

1. Wake Up!!

Decide to have a good day. "Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."
Psalms 118:24

2. Dress Up!!

The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward appearance; but the Lord looks at the heart."

                               I Samuel 16:7

3. Shut Up!!
Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth , so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. "He who guards his lips guards his soul."
Proverbs 13:3

4. Stand Up!!...
For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything. "Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time , we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore , as we have opportunity , let us do good..."
Galatians 6:9-10

5. Look Up!!...
To the Lord. "I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me."
Phillippians 4:13

6. Reach Up!!...
For something higher. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart , and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways , acknowledge Him , And He will direct your path."
Proverbs 3:5-6

7. Lift Up!!...
Your Prayers.
"Do not worry about anything; instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING."
Philippians 4:6

Recipes

Enhance a Soup! 
Safeway and Trader Joe's have the most delicious soups in boxes...just used from the box they are yummy...but here are some things you can do to fancy em up...use a soup such as Tomato Basil or Red Pepper Tomato, Squash, or Corn Chowder

• add a dollop of sour cream after you heat up the soup
• add a 1/4 c of cottage chese after you heat the soup
• add shredded cheese
• add any combo of left over veggies to the soup and heat it...and then you can also use the sour cream, cottage cheese, or shredded cheese as an additional add in
• add any of your fav spices such as garlic, dill, oregano
• add onions or peppers

BE CREATIVE
SHARED BY CORINNE MUSTAFA
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Another Favorite Recipe fom the National Hotel Kitchen
in Jamestown California:

1 1/2 cups milk
3 cups half & half
4 cups sugar
2 each vanilla bean
18 each egg yolks

Separate egg yolks and place in a large bowl and stir.
In another large bowl, combine the half & half and milk.
Mix in sugar until it is dissolved. Heat mixture in a sauce pan and add two vanilla beans.
Heat milk mixture to a simmer (169-175 degrees). Remove from heat.
Remove vanilla beans from milk mixture, place on a flat surface and split lengthwise. Then, using the dull edge of a knife, scrape out the inside of the beans. Rinse the bean pods in the warm mixture and discard the pods. Mix the scrapings from the bean pod into the milk.
Gradually add the warm milk mixture to the egg yolks, mixing constantly. The mixture should then be ladled into 4 ounce Pyrex custard cups. Then place the cups in a 4 inch deep baking pan, in a half inch of water. Place baking pan on stove top and bring water to a boil. Turn off heat and immediately cover pan with aluminum foil. Carefully place pan in convection oven preheated to 350 degrees for 25 minutes or a regular oven for 30 miutes. Do not over cook, this is crucial to the texture of the finished product.

Shared by Patty B.

Storytelling can be a powerful tool, a word can be worth a thousand pictures.

Storytelling can be a powerful tool, a word can be worth a thousand pictures.

The Story of "The Mule"

authory unknown

Once there was a farmer who owned an old mule. The unfortunate mule fell into the farmer's well. The farmer heard the mule brayng - or whatever mules do when they fall into wells.

After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule but decided that neither the mule nor the well was worth the trouble of saving. Instead, he called his neighbors together and told them what had happened...and enlisted them to help haul dirt to bury the old mule in the well and put him out of his misery.

Initially, the old mule was hysterical! But the farmer and his neighbors continued shoveling and the dirt hit his back...it suddenly downed onthe mulethat every time a shovel load of dirt landed on his back...HE SHOULD SHAKE IT OFF AND STEP UP!

This he did, blow after blow, "Shake it off and step up...shake it off and step up...shake it off and step up!" he repeated to encourage himself. No matter how painful the blows, or distressing the situation seemed, the old mule fought panic and just kept right on SHAKING IT OFF AND STEPPING UP!

Of course, it wasn't long before the old mule, battered and exhausted, stepped triumphantly over the wall of that well! What seemed like it would bury him actually blessed him...all because of the manner in which he handled his adversity.

Scripture on Courage:

"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak (Isaish 40:29)

"Be stong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord." (Psalm 31:24)

"Have I not commanded you? Be stong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not de discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9)

Quote:

Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point. C. S. Lewis

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PLEASE READ ALL THE WAY TO THE END AS YOU MAY WANT TO COPY AND KEEP IN A CONVENIENT PLACE FOR REFERENCE!

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Clorox vs. peroxide

Clorox vs. Peroxide VERY interesting and inexpensive. This was written by Becky Ransey of Indiana (a doctor's Wife), and I want to share it with you. She was over recently for coffee and smelled the bleach I was using to clean my toilet and counter tops. This is what she told me. 'I would like to tell you of the benefits of that Plain little ole bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store. What does bleach cost?

Most doctors don't tell you about peroxide. Have you Ever smelled bleach in a doctor's office? NO!!!

Why? because it smells, and it is not healthy! Ask the nurses who work in the doctor's offices, and ask them if they use bleach at home. They are wiser and know better!

Did you also know bleach was invented in the late 40's? It's chlorine, folks! And it was used to kill our Troops. Peroxide was invented during WWI in the 20's. It was used to save and help cleanse the needs of our troops and hospitals.

Please think about this:

1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. (I do it when I bathe.) No more canker sores, and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash.

2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them free of germs.

3. Clean your counters and table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters.

4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.

5. I had fungus on my feet for years until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry.

6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine but was healed by soaking in peroxide.

7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and Water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without Harming your septic system like bleach or most other Disinfectants will.

8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, plugged sinus. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your nose into a tissue.

9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.

10. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide-burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually, so it's not a drastic change.

11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help get rid of boils, fungus, or other skin infections.

12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour it directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.

13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors. There is no smearing, which is why I love it so much for this.

14. Another place it's great is in the bathroom, if someone has been careless & has wet on the floor around the toilet & it's begun to smell of urine. Just put some peroxide in a spray bottle & spray. In the blink of any eye all the smell will be gone & the bacteria eliminated!

I could go on and on. It is a little brown bottle no home should be without! With prices of most necessities rising, I'm glad there's a way to save tons of money in such a simple, healthy manner! ' This information really woke me up. I hope you gain something from it, too.

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Here is an amazing video for you to look at...ENJOY...

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God answers Knee-Mail!

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When I found the one I love,
I held him and would not let him go"
(Song of Solomon 3:4).

The Rose

As I thought about my love

My heart began to stir

So I stopped at the corner store

To buy a rose for her.

I stepped into the doorway

And saw but one rose, fair

I smelled it's gentle perfume

That lingered in the air

And as I bent to take it

A child ventured near

He came a little closer

Then whispered in my ear

"Please mister, could you help me?

I need this rose, you see

I know I shouldn't ask you,

And It's very rude of me"

"Could I please buy this rose, sir?

I know there are no more

But I hear mommy cry at night

Since my daddy went to war"

"She says when he was home, sir

He brought one every day

But I hear mommy cry at night

Since Daddy went away"

Tears were flowing heavy now,

Both down his cheeks, and mine

I placed it in his little hands

And how his eyes did shine!

He went to pay the owner

Then skipped out through the door

And called over his shoulder

"She won't be sad no more!"

A smile spread across my face

As a thought occurred to me

And I took out the photo

She'd sent across the sea

Although the snap was yellowed

And I only had but one

There was no mistake about it

That child was my son

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We wish you love in any language.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

from

Patty and Corinne

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Every February we celebrate Valentine's Day by giving flowers, candy and cards to those we love. We do this in honor of Saint Valentine. You may be wondering, "Who is St. Valentine"? Time to brush up on your Valentine's history!
Legend has it that Valentine was a priest who served during third century Rome. There was an Emperor at that time by the name of Claudius II. Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those that were married. With this thought in mind he outlawed marriage for young men in hopes of building a stronger military base. Supposedly, Valentine, decided this decree just wasn't fair and chose to marry young couples secretly. When Emperor Claudius II found out about Valentine's actions he had him put to death.
Another legend has it that Valentine was an imprisoned man who fell in love with his jailor's daughter. Before he was put to death he sent the first 'valentine' himself when he wrote her a letter and signed it 'Your Valentine', words still used on cards today.
Perhaps we'll never know the true identity and story behind the man named St. Valentine, but this much is for sure...February has been the month to celebrate love for a long time, dating clear back to the Middle Ages. In fact, Valentines ranks second only to Christmas in number of greeting cards sent.

How Do I Love Thee?By Elizabeth Barrett BrowningHow do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and ideal Grace,
I love thee to the level of everyday's
Most quiet need, by sun and candle light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints,-I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life!-and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.

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Who doesn't need wisdom

Here are some wise quotations for you to ponder on

Samuel Taylor Coleridge:Advice is like snow; the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it since into the mind.
Aristotle:all human beings, by nature, desire to know.
Benjamin Franklin:an investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.
English proverb:since the house is on fire let's warm ourselves

Here are some precious ones that are anonymous
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Common sense is not so common... French

Even the fish wouldn't get into trouble if he kept his mouth shut... Korean

If you're hiding, don't light a fire... Ghanaian

If you can't bite, better not show your teeth... Yiddish

It is a foolish sheep that makes the Wolf his confessor... Italian

It is better to prevent and cure... Peruvian

It takes a heap of links to hit a nail in the dark... American

Just because something is common sense doesn't mean it's common practice... Unknown

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A cute story...

God's Wife

This is an eyewitness account which happened in the city of New York, on a cold day in December sometime ago. A little boy about 10 years old was standing before a shoe store on Broadway, barefooted, peering through the window and shivering with cold.
A lady approached the boy and said; " My little fellow, why are you looking so earnestly in that window? " Nope
"I was asking God to give me a pair of shoes," was the boy's reply.
The lady took him by the hand and went into the store, and asked the clerk to get half a dozen pairs of socks for the boy. She then asked if he could give her basin of water and a towel.
By by this time the clerk had returned to the socks. Placing a pair upon the boys feet she purchased him a pair of shoes and tying up the remaining pairs of socks gave them to him.
She patted him on the head and said," My little fellow, do you feel more comfortable now?"
As she turned to go, the astonished lad caught her by the hand, and looking up at her face, with tears in his eyes, answered the question with these words, "are you God's wife?"

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Household Hints

Awkward Bottles.
A tip for all those girls out there who occasionally lack the oomph to open screw-top water/juice bottles but are too proud to ask nearby guys for help... If you are at home, a rubber glove or bottle gripper will give you the power you need to get into the stickier ones. However, these are usually in short supply at work in the office, so carefully wind a rubber band snugly around the lid and try again... Magic!
Dripping Candle Wax:
The best way to get rid of candle wax stains is not to get them there in the first place, there are a few simple ways to avoid them.
1. Buy better candles, cheap candles have lots of additives in them that cause them to stain worse, try a candle that is nothing but paraffin wax, scent, color, and stearic acid (the acid helps the candle wax burn away so there is little to no dripping.)
2. even dripless candles drip if there is a draft near where they are burning, make sure they are not near any open windows, fans, or heater vents.
3. make sure that the candle holder is big enough to hold any spillovers.
4. never blow out your candles, use a snuffer, if you don't have one a shot glass or juice glass over the wick until the flame is out works great. and
5. if you have just put a candle out don't move it until the wax has solidified again.
Candlewax Removal.
I got candle wax on my windows when my husband blew out the candles at christmas, tried everything until a friend told me to use WD40, it worked like a dream. I am going to use an iron and some newspaper now to get some more out of the carpet!!
Candle Wax Removal -- If there is a puddle of wax to remove, aim a blow dryer set at its highest level to melt the wax, then dab it up with a paper towel as it melts. Stubborn little drops embedded in a carpet can be removed quickly by dabbing them with dry cleaning spirit which has been soaked into a paper towel.

Spring Cleaning Time Is Almost Here

It is the top to bottom cleaning
that is done two to three times a year. Him

A famous poet once wrote,

"O, wind, if winter comes, can spring be far behind?"

And guess what everyone spring will be here before we know it. So this gives you a chance to plan ahead. AARGHHHH Here are some pointers
If cleaning involves moving knick knacks and furniture to clean, from the ceiling to the floor, scrubbing every surface until free of dust and dirt. Ceiling fans, corners of ceilings, tops of doors, windows, window sills, furniture, and baseboards should all be cleaned with furniture polish. And Spring Cleaning is the top to bottom cleaning that is done two to three times a year.
This cleaning involves moving knick knacks and furniture to clean, from the ceiling to the floor, scrubbing every surface until free of dust and dirt. Ceiling fans, corners of ceilings, tops of doors, windows, window sills, furniture, and baseboards should all be cleaned with furniture polish.



The sheets him should be removed from the beds after the cleaning is done. The floors are vacuumed and things are put back. In bathrooms the walls, tubs, toilets, sinks and floors are scrubbed and the floor mats are removed and washed. In the kitchen, the tops of cabinets, cabinet fronts, counters, applainaces, refrigerators and floors are scrubbed and the oven is moved and cleaned behind.
The general weekly cleaning is the upkeep of the spring cleaning. It involves dusting, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming. The bathroom toilets, shower, sinks and floors are cleaned and in the kitchen the counters and floors are cleaned. The weekly cleaning should be done one room at a time, focusing on the cleaning and putting any organizational projects that are encountered along the way on hold until all the cleaning is done. This ensures that you won't get distracted with a new project and not finish cleaning. This is why cleaning seems to take all day, we get distracted with smaller projects within the rooms.
Start at the back and top of the house and work your way down to the front of the house. This will help you focus on your goal of cleaning the entire house. If you start at the front, you may become tired and not reach the back bedrooms or bathroom. Do not do laundry during cleaning. Simply pile the laundry near the laundry room and work on this project later, or the next day!
Cleaning can be accomplished quicker by enlisting the help of your family, even small children can be given a cloth to wipe off a table or the tv, that will hold their interest and the tv will sparkle. Use the right tools, a clean rag or sponge can be used in all rooms. Vacuuming the floors as well as the carpets saves time on sweeping. If you have small children, concentrate on their area, the floors and baseboards and everything in their eyesight, on their level.
After you finish cleaning, put your feet up and enjoy the fruits of your labor. With a little hard work, concentration, organization and "elbow grease" the house can be cleaned quickly and to your satisfaction. Enjoy!
Okay, I didn't write this, I just found it online. It is kind of bizarre. I don't know if I know a single-family that would get behind the spring cleaning effort happily. For those of you who have such a family I am impressed about your family as I type this. I cannot even remember the last time I actually did spring or fall cleaning. My method has been that every once in a while I will pick a room and really clean it. That works for me, but the result is that the house is never ever all clean at the same time.
I once had a framed piece of wisdom on my family room wall that said

"Dull women make impeccable housekeepers!"

This is my credo! I keep it perfectly.
Ha Ha Ha

Shared by Corinne Mustafa

Recipe...CARROT CAKE

 

This is a family cake we have been enjoying for years. The cake is very moist and yummy!   Patty B.

Cake:

2 cups flour

1 1/2 cups wession oil

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

4 eggs

3 cups shredded carrots

1 cup chopped nuts

2 cups sugar

Cream sugar and oil together, add beaten eggs and mix well. Sift dry ingredience together and add to cake mixture. Add carrots and nuts last.

Bake in greased cake pan at 325 degrees for 50-60 minutes.

Frosting:

4 oz. cream cheese

3/4 cube butter
1/2 box powder sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
few drops milk
Mix all above ingredence together.

Frost cake when cool and enjoy!

Patty B