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You can also use the keyboard to change the font size in your web browser or emails. Hold down the Ctrl key while pressing the + key for larger text or the - key for smaller text! ================ >-->HOT Off The 'Shangy' Press :) Our newest flaming hot new page is from our friend Linda. It is sure to give you your aww quota for the day. Be sure to check this out along with the video here too... _.._ .-' `-. : ; ; ,_ _, ; : \{" "}/ : ,'.'"=..=''.'. ; / \ / \ ; .' ; '.__.' ; '. .-' .' '. '-. .' ; ; '. / / \ \ ; ; ; ; ; `-._ _.-' ; ; ""--. .--"" ; '. _ ; ; _ .' {""..' '._.-. .-._.' '..""} \ ; ; / : : : : : :.__.: : \ /"-..-"\ / fsc '-.__.' '.__.-' Falkland Islands Babies! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/falklandislands.html --- ...So cute! Thanks Linda! =========================================================== >-->From Heartwarmers: There's no other love like the love for a brother. There's no other love like the love from a brother. -- Terri Guillemets .+++++. | ~~~~~ | ) '*_*' ( ( ._. ) '.._..' ScS _,/\ /\,_ / ':' \ >A NEW BROTHER -- AT 77 by Carol Clarke Today I am going to tell you a wonderful story about a man named David who was born in 1927. He was born to a couple who were not married and consequently put up for adoption. He was born in Berkeley, California. (He now lives in a small town which is not too far from Berkeley.) The couple who adopted him raised a wonderful son who joined the Army in the mid forties and was an MP. But he always wondered about his parents. He eventually married a very nice woman and had two daughters who grew up to be good and intelligent women. He started hunting for his father but due to a mistake on the birth certificate they could not locate him. The birth certificate showed his dad being born in the same town as his birth mom. The parents probably never discussed where they were born and when asked, the mother probably just say the father was born in the same town she was -- Butte, Montana. David went to Butte and after much searching could not locate anything on his dad. His daughter, June, finally started her research and located a couple of men who said they were related to his dad. However, DNA tests indicated it was a very distant relationship. Meanwhile, June contacted my cousin's daughter Glynda who I am very close to. Glynda sent the email to me stating this might be something I would want to look into. I contacted June and she had some information that we knew was true. When I was 2 years old, my father was killed on February 20, 1937, working as a mechanic for the gas company. I even have the newspaper article. I always felt a bond to him as I was growing up. As I grew older, I started meeting and visiting my dad’s family and I was able to piece together a story of his life -- where he was, what he did and where he lived. So I was ready to answer questions and invited David, his wife, and June to my place in San Jose, about three hours from where they live. When he walked in, I thought to myself, he had the Booth’s nose and paunch. We exchanged birth certificates, and I saw the mistake on his. It should have shown that his father was born in Illinois, and not Montana. I really liked David's family. Unlike my family, who had so many traumas growing up, David's family was stable and close. I wanted his family to be a part of mine. We decided to do a DNA test and I got the news back today. David is my older brother by 7 years. I am 77 and he is 84. Now how sweet is that! It’s going to be a super happy ending. David has skin cancer, and I have lung cancer, but we are both doing well and hopefully will be able to enjoy being a family. You cannot believe the joy I feel knowing this man’s search has finally came to an end and he became part of our family. I have my cousin’s daughter and his daughter putting the word out on the Ancestry.com site. So welcome to my dysfunctional family David, you will add a bit of class to it. -- Carol Clarke --- ...This is our friend whom we know as Fran :) =========================================================== . | \/| (\ _ ) )|/| (/ _----. /.'.' .-._________.. .' @ _\ .' '.._______. '. / (_| .') '._____. / '-/ | _.' '.______ ( ) ) \ '..____ '._ ) ) .' __.--\ , , // (( '.' mrf| \/ (_.'( ' \ .' \ ( \ '. \ \ '.) '-'-' >-->POLITICS: Remember Greenpeace? by emb Greenpeace is a non-governmental environmental organization with offices in over 39 countries. Greenpeace was founded in 1971 by Irving Stowe and Dorothy Stowe, Canadian and US ex-pat environmental activists. Greenpeace states its goal is to "ensure the ability of the Earth to nurture life in all its diversity" and focuses its campaigning on worldwide issues such as climate change, deforestation, over-fishing, commercial whaling, genetic engineering, and anti-nuclear issues. It uses direct action, lobbying, research, and ecotage to achieve its goals. The global organization does not accept funding from governments, corporations, or political parties, relying on three million individual supporters and foundation grants. Greenpeace says it will never stop fighting for a greener, healthier world for our oceans, forests, food, climate, and democracy — no matter what forces stand in our way. I remember it being all the rage in the 70's and 80's. All this time I've been bringing up the facts to you about the Democrats signing on to the Green New Deal, and how it seemed a lot of hype considering the US isn't leading the world in pollution. London his even worse than New York City, for goodness sake! For us to have to give up all our comforts and way of life in 10 years seemed rather outrageous to me. So when I saw Hannity and he had the former Greenpeace Prez expert from Canada saying and confirming what I have been telling you, it made me feel pretty good. I don't want to be spreading lies to you. You get enough of that from our main stream media left-wingers! You can watch what he said here: Hannity - AOC A Pompous Little Twit Says Ex-Greenpeace Prez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_ubEt1Q4a8 Or watch the The full 3/4/19 Hannity show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiyiJq-Uq-M I find her very arrogant. She is all up herself! I came to this conclusion with her advising people what to wear at night at home or not working! That's right, she thinks she knows what is best for you - even at home! AOC work and lounge Uniform https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPouPS_sQ84 So him calling her pompous was not really name calling her, but calling it like it is since pompous according to the dictionary means: 'affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.' "a pompous A__ who pretends she knows everything" This next video is fun... Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Economic Genius https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_TYZ6VRNNg "So much for all those media ‘fact checks’ arguing that there’s no emergency to justify President Trump’s wall." https://www.whitehouse.gov/westwingreads/ We need to tell the so called republicans voting against securing our border with a barrier to resign! I'm tired of everyone going against our president and the will of the people - 72% polled said they agree with President Trump on border security. Time to kick them out of congress who don't do the will of the people! Tired of paying for the rest of the world while we turn our back on our own! Shame on the Democrats and the RINOs! Most irritating to say the least! Sarah Sanders offers blunt message to GOP senators considering bucking Trump on national emergency https://tinyurl.com/yxrwmmgq I'm also upset with us allowing Congress to go on this illegal 'fishing expedition' to try and find anything against Trump or his supporters that they possibly can! Why even a video catching Trump so much as Jay Walking would be grounds for impeachment in their eyes! They want to embarrass and harass Trump and all his supporters any way they can! The left-wing media does it every single day over 90% of the time calling our president and us who support him every hate filled name in the book. The democrats doing it on their own time is one thing, but using our tax payer money to hold countless hearings and investigations is going too far! We have so many laws on the books, that if one tries hard enough, any one can be found guilty of breaking the law. We need to put an end to this investigating for a crime instead of investigating for evidence once a crime has been committed. In our country we are innocent until proven guilty - not the other way around! Bad enough the Mueller probe has been going on for over two years costing us millions of dollars but them continuing it just because he'll not find Trump guilty of a Russian conspiracy is lunacy! They take the democrats that lost in the election and give them all jobs with our money so that they can impede the duly elected president from fulfilling the agenda he promised to the American people! And the insane part is, is that our system is allowing them to do this! We need a justice system that doesn't cater to the minority. Fortunately Trump is a hard hitter and not a quitter! He continues to keep his promises to us come hell or high water! Praise God! :) =========================================================== >-->From Archives InspiredBuffalo: _________ EH EH EH EH EH _.-~~ ` ` ` ` ~~~--..._ .-~ ` `-` `-` ` ` ` ' ' ' ~~--._ EH EH EH EH ,~ ` ` `-`-` _`____` ' ' ' ' ' ' `. \ ,'`_` ` ` _.-~~ |~(8)~_=_-'-'~' ' ` ` \ \._.,::,-' , ' `===' .\ ' ' '-'-` ` \ 'TAS-TE A RIR? -- / ~--:` `.- . ~ ~_ . |' ' ' ' `-` ` \ | `::':~--:_ - _- - | ' ' ' ` '-' ` \ | ' `:::::)-._ _~ -|' '-' `-` ' ` ` \ O L A' -- | ::::;/::::-._ _ / ' ' ' `-` `-` ` \ | ::;'/:::::::::,' ' ` ` `-` ` `-` ` \ \ / |:::::::::' ' ' '-`-' ' ` `-` ` ` \ ,/ \ |-'--------' ' '-'-` ` ` ` `-` `-` ` `. CANTA LA' / `. | |;;;-' ' '-' ` ` `-`-` ` `-` ` ` ` UM 'CADINHO / `-. \ /;' ' ' ' ` ` `-`-` '-` ` ` ` ` ` / `-:._ ' ' ' ' ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ' ' _ Seal _' ' FIU FIU FIU (L) Copyleft 1997 Seal >YOUR WORDS MATTER (c) Ridgely Goldsborough Amidst much groaning and moaning, we carried one of our two kayaks from the bayside of the key to the beach two hundred yards of sweat and hand chafing. Loaded down with paddles and life preservers, we herded the kids to water's edge. Captain Linus on the bow, oarsman Dad behind him, first mate Camille next in line and oarswoman Mom at the stern into the waves we surged. After a few wobbly moments in the break, the crew settled. We began to scour the depths for the Gulf's finest cow rays, turtles, fish of assorted sizes and our family favorite dolphin. "Look, Momma," squealed Camille. Two hundred yards offshore we spotted the gently undulating fins, rising and falling like the waves they glided through. "Let's go play with them," Linus called out. We dug into the water and pulled away from the coastline. At three boat lengths, we violated their comfort zone. Repeatedly they dove until we slowed behind them and gently kept pace. Suddenly, the lead male leapt high into the sky, spun and crashed into a trough. "Whoa," Linus yelled. "I want him to do that again." "Ask him," Ali counseled. "Use your mind and make a wish." I watched my son concentrate, gaze across the sea and softly say to himself: "Come back and do another show. Come back and jump again." And then they surrounded us, a pod of eight leapfrogging through the surf. Once. Twice. Three times. Four soaring twirls, completely air born. Spectacular. Magnificent. They snorted hellos through their blowholes. In all her years on this island, Ali had never witnessed anything so magical. They swam on. Wait. Linus craved more. "Maybe another day," said Ali. Armed with confidence and determination, Linus focused his attention. "I'm gonna' tell them again," he proclaimed. "One more show." His brow fixed in thought, Linus mumbled to himself before looking up. On the horizon, within seconds, a colossal vault, as if to salute us adieu, one final glimpse goodbye. "Told you," Linus beamed, triumphant. We could debate for hours the true influence mind over a group of swimming mammals. I choose to believe in his charm and spell. You might draw a different conclusion. One fact remains indisputable the impact of a few emboldening words on one small boy's beliefs. He will face the world with his head held a tad taller and his shoulders slightly further back because of a mother's encouragement as would we all. Fortunately, this phenomenon continues throughout adulthood. Declarations of courage, expressions of spirit, pledges of the heart every utterance bears a torch, lighting the way or burning it. Nothing sits in a vacuum. We have much power to pick up a wounded soul, spur on a frightened yet hopeful comrade, challenge a friend to not give up. Watch what comes out of your mouth. Criticism damages far more than it heals. Kindness builds. Insensitivity destroys. Only three feet separate a pat on the back from a kick in the rear. One helps. The other hurts. Which would you rather feel? Your words matter. --- , , /////| ///// | ///// | |~~~| | | |===| |/| | B |/| | | I | | | | B | | | | L | / | E | / |===|/ jgs '---' ...The Bible states this plainly... Rom.14 [19] Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. Eph.4 [29] Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. To Edify means to build up, educate, instruct, teach, school, tutor, coach, train, guide; enlighten, inform, cultivate, develop, inculcate, indoctrinate, improve, better, uplift, elevate Or yes, and this story illustrates the simplest Biblical truths - Believing = Receiving. A young boy believed and he received. 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Why some people seem to find their place while others never quite "get it together." And why many average and ordinary people accomplish extraordinary, or at least fulfilling, things while others expect that they will never really amount to much. It is even more basic than raw talent or hard work. It is more fundamental than background or intelligence. It has to do with what makes successful people use the talent they possess or choose to work hard and persevere. It has to do with the reasons why some people compensate for poor backgrounds and others do not, why some intelligent people lead healthy and happy lives and others flounder. In his article "How 'Average' People Excel" (Reader's Digest, 1992), Alan Loy McGinnis tells about how Thomas J. Watson, Jr., discovered this "secret" ingredient to successful living and what happened to him as a result. Watson's father was founder and longtime head of IBM. But young Thomas was a lackluster student who even needed a tutor to get through the IBM sales school. He recalls that he had no distinctions and no successes. Then he took flying lessons. What a feeling! He learned that he was good at flying. He plowed everything into this "mad pursuit," as he fondly called it, and gained self-confidence. Watson became an officer in the US Air Force during WWII. Though not brilliant, he discovered that he had "an orderly mind and an unusual ability to focus on what was important and to put it across to others." He capitalized on these traits and went back to IBM. He eventually became chief executive of the corporation and took it into the computer age. In 15 years, he increased IBM's revenues almost tenfold. What is it that some "ordinary" people possess and others lack? What is that ingredient that catapults some people up and away from the crowd? It is confidence. "It's not what you are that holds you back," says entrepreneur Denis Waitley, "it's what you think you are not." Those who believe that they will never do well in a particular area probably never will. Those who believe they are not good at anything will forever feel inadequate. But those who refuse to let fearful thoughts hold them back will quickly excel. Confidence is a life ingredient that is essential to success and wholeness. It is perhaps the single most important trait that enables "average" people to do and become all that they can. Like the little boy sitting on the bench at his team's baseball game. When asked by a concerned parent if he was discouraged that his team was behind 14 to nothing, he responded, "Discouraged? Why should I be discouraged? We haven't been up to bat yet!" With confidence like that, anything is possible! - Steve Goodier -<>- >Links for Your Enjoyment: Believe In Your Dreams http://www.ShangralaFamilyFun.com/poems/dream.html Our Gifts And Callings http://www.ShangralaFamilyFun.com/BibleStudy/giftscallings.html Amazing Human Progress http://www.ShangralaFamilyFun.com/humanprogress.html Think Positive http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/positive.html Attitude Is Everything! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/attitude3.html Pencil Vs Camera http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/pencamera.html Paradox Of Our Times http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/paradoxofourtimes.html About Dogs And People http://www.ShangralaFamilyFun.com/aboutdogs.html The Face Of Christ http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/faceofchrist.html Wall Mural Art http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/wallart3.html Think Happy Thoughts http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/positive.html Important Life Truths http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/lifetruths.html Thank You God! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/thankgod.html A Little Froggy http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/frogart.html Animal Family Portraits http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/animalfamilies.html Spring Menu https://tinyurl.com/y4xyz2w8 -<>- Prayer—Highly Esteemed by God http://tinyurl.com/y38lgf3f ‘Being Anti-Trump Means Never Having to Say You Are Sorry’ https://www.whitehouse.gov/westwingreads/ The DNC announced that they will organize up to 12 debates, but Fox News – one of the most-watched networks on cable television – will not be allowed to host any of them. DNC Chairman Tom Perez claims he wants to “expand our electorate and reach all voters,” but he is blatantly disregarding Fox News viewers. Let us know what you think by taking our poll now! http://tinyurl.com/y57wpxzq This Power Plant Set Out to Prove Coal Can Be Clean. Did It Work? http://tinyurl.com/y3qz4uq6 White House https://www.whitehouse.gov/ Sean Hannity 3/5/19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L33tYb3FPxA The Ingraham Angle 3/5/19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnlxv_xIvLM WhiteHouseNews: https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/ Latest From AFA: http://tinyurl.com/j7lakqw Students For Life https://tinyurl.com/yd5nxmu6 Latest From OperationRescue: http://www.operationrescue.org/ Product Alert: Water, Biscuits, Utility Vehicles http://www.emergencyemail.org/products/?fmt=text Click To Give - Scroll to bottom for all others https://tinyurl.com/y2nvpmjn -<>- >From Our Friend Fran :) The Canadian Rockies Feature DVD Sample https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/4CMb7yj8Cyk?rel=0&%3bhd=1 --- ...Most Beautiful! 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Just like I like singing with and mimicking Michael Jackson, Shania Twain, Sting, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones and about any musician that I favored their music or singing. I love talking or mimicking certain celebrities too like Mae West. Love her voice and way of speaking! I love that Alice Cooper mentions her in the video I found you can watch later. James Stewart was another favorite but I could never copy his voice. I just had to listen and marvel. It wasn't until much later I learned why I loved singing along with Alice Cooper. It wasn't because he was opposite. He's my spiritual brother. We are connected you know. God connects us through His spirit so even though he appeared evil, I felt His God in Christ spirit so that I could have fun playing like what he did and does. Hey, don't knock it! If you are born again with God's spirit, you are his brother/sister in Christ too! Gotta love how God brings us, His children, all together! I am especially gonna love it when He brings us all together when Christ Returns! What a party that will be! :) Alice Cooper - The 'King of Shock Rock' and a true pioneer of rock and roll. But get this - he's also a devout Christian (he's a substitute Sunday school teacher, reformed alcoholic and an avid golfer (he's written a book on golf. To truly appreciate his genius, think about what music was like, when he hit the scene in the late '60s. He invented rock n' roll theatre and in the '70s, Alice's career exploded. He became the poster boy for evil and every parent's worst nightmare. But his fans have always loved him. Alice has sold more than 50 million albums, he has a radio show 5 nights a week, he turned 60 this year (2008) and he's touring again - for his 25th studio album. That's right, his 25th. It's called 'Along Came A Spider' and it's about a serial killer. Oh, how very Alice. Alice Cooper on The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgGRSC08lII 10 Unforgettable Alice Cooper Moments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-PTSoN_PYM Alice Cooper: -The World Belongs to Satan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvsDZvaed_8 ========================================================= >-->From Our Friend Fran :) Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition - they somehow already know what you truly want to become. -Steve Jobs This world is but a canvas to our imagination. -Henry David Thoreau -<>- () , O -. )', \'._.,-" c '-,_ o ) _,.c cc =[]L] /." ', c __.` -' \('---' '=.____ '-. O \ 0 , \|\_/) \-, |',T( 66,_ o ) '-" \\.___Y) ) ,-.Y _.G snd /-" /.' >THE STORY OF A BLIND GIRL: There was a blind girl who hated herself just because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She said that if she could only see the world, she would marry her boyfriend. One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her and then she could see everything, including her boyfriend. Her boyfriend asked her, “now that you can see the world, will you marry me?” The girl was shocked when she saw that her boyfriend was blind too, and refused to marry him. Her boyfriend walked away in tears, and later wrote a letter to her saying: “Just take care of my eyes dear.” This is how human brain changes when the status changed. Only few remember what life was before, and who’s always been there even in the most painful situations. -<>- _.--. _.-'_:-'|| _.-'_.-::::'|| _.-:'_.-::::::' || .'`-.-:::::::' || /.'`;|:::::::' ||_ || ||::::::' _.;._'-._ || ||:::::' _.-!oo @.!-._'-. \'. ||:::::.-!()oo @!()@.-'_.| '.'-;|:.-'.&$@.& ()$%-'o.'\U|| `>'-.!@%()@'@_%-'_.-o _.|'|| ||-._'-.@.-'_.-' _.-o |'|| ||=[ '-._.-\U/.-' o |'|| || '-.]=|| |'| o |'|| || || |'| _| '; || || |'| _.-'_.-' |'-._ || |'|_.-'_.-' jgs '-._'-.|| |' `_.-' '-.||_/.-' >Life Is A Gift Today before you think of saying an unkind word– think of someone who can’t speak. Before you complain about the taste of your food– think of someone who has nothing to eat. Before you complain about your husband or wife– think of someone who is crying out to God for a companion. Today before you complain about life– think of someone who went too early to heaven. Before you complain about your children– think of someone who desires children but they’re barren. Before you argue about your dirty house that someone didn’t clean- think of the people who are living in the streets. Before whining about the distance you drive- think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet. And when you are tired and complain about your job- think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job to pay the bills and put food on the table. Before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another- remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one maker. And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down put a smile on your face and thank God you’re alive and still around. Life is a gift – Live it, Enjoy it, Celebrate it, and Fulfill it! --- ...Wonderful Advise! Thanks Fran! ========================================================== >-->From B.Babrant :) $$$$$$$$$$$$R$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$V "Y .""**##%%$$$$$$$$$ $$$$# `$$N$$$$$$$$$mmmuuu:.""# $$R $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $! @$$$$$""R$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $> '$$$$$F $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $W $$$$: R$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$ $$8$$R:x@$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$ $$$$x$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$ $N$ "$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$ $$$$ @ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $` u$$$$$ R$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ N$R$$$$ R$$$$$$$$$$$$$ *$$@$$$f .i. `$$$$$$$$$$$$ k 9$$$. $$$$$$$$$$$ R M$$$$$. $$$$$$$$$ $ 4$$$$$$$. $$$$$$$$ $ @$$$$$$$$$b-B>R$$$$ $ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $ < $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $ $b $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$i $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$c #$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$R ?$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$ .i. #$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$R d$b M$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$r $$$$$$ 9$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$# X$$$$$$$od$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bob Allison I was in a hurry. I came rushing through our dining room in my best suit, focused on getting ready for an evening meeting. Gillian, my four-year-old, was dancing about to one of her favorite oldies, "Cool," from "West Side Story." I was in a hurry, on the verge of being late. Yet a small voice inside of me said, Stop. So I stopped. I looked at her. I reached out, grabbed her hand and spun her around. My seven-year-old, Caitlin, came into our orbit, and I grabbed her, too. The three of us did a wild jitterbug around the dining room and into the living room. We were laughing. We were spinning. Could the neighbors see the lunacy through the windows? It didn't matter. The song ended with a dramatic flourish and our dance finished with it. I patted them on their bottoms and sent them to take their baths. They went up the stairs, gasping for breath, their giggles bouncing off the walls. I went back to business. I was bent over, shoving papers into my briefcase, when I overheard my youngest say to her sister, "Caitlin, isn't Mommy the bestest one?" I froze. How close I had come to hurrying through life, missing that moment. My mind went to the awards and diplomas that covered the walls of my office. No award, no achievement I have ever earned can match this: Isn't Mommy the bestest one? My child said that at age four. I don't expect her to say it at age 14. But at age 40, if she bends down over that pine box to say good-bye to the cast-off container of my soul, I want her to say it then. Isn't Mommy the bestest one? It doesn't fit on my resume. But I want it on my tombstone. By Gina Barrett Schlesinger -<>- Hey, This works for me. %%%%%% %%%\__/% %%%%"""% %%c ^\^% %\ _=/ . _.'_( .:: .'`\ `._ _ _..;:::' / '._ .' \ =/ (=(:]::;:::. \__./__.``_/_/ / / ';::;:. / / ) / \ \/ / '::. / /.'`-._( \ / '. / /' `\ `` /.( \ \_(`";-..___ \ |=*==||``` \ || \ || ) )) / || \ || )_|| jgs( \\\ Y\__\\ >"DUST IF YOU MUST" Dust if you must . . . but wouldn't it be better, To paint a picture, or write a letter? Bake a cake, or plant a seed? Ponder the difference between want and need. Dust if you must . . . but there is not much time, With rivers to swim and mountains to climb! Music to hear, and books to read; Friends to cherish and life to lead. Dust if you must . . . but the world's out there, With the sun in your eyes, wind in your hair; A flutter of snow, a shower of rain; This day will not come around again. Dust if you must . . . but bear in mind, Old age will come and it's not kind. And when you go, and go you must, You, yourself, will make more dust. REMEMBER: A HOUSE BECOMES A HOME WHEN YOU CAN WRITE "I LOVE YOU" ON THE FURNITURE...... -<>- _ / ) ( | ____|__ ./ \. ./) (\. (_______________) (((((((((( )))) )))) ^ ^ (((( (((( )))) )))) c b(((( ((((\ ___, /))))) ))))\_`-' _/((((( jgs (((((( `--' )))))) )))))) (((((( >Letter from Dianne This was written by an 83-year-old woman to her friend. Her last line says it all. Dear Bertha, I'm reading more and dusting less. I'm sitting in the yard and admiring the view without fussing about the weeds in the garden. I'm spending more time with my family and friends and less time working. Whenever possible, life should be a pattern of experiences to savor, not to endure. I'm trying to recognize these moments now and cherish them. I'm not "saving" anything; we use our good china and crystal for every special event such as losing a pound, getting the sink unstopped, or the first Amaryllis blossom. I wear my good blazer to the market. My theory is if I look prosperous, I can shell out $28.49 for one small bag of groceries. I'm not saving my good perfume for special parties, but wearing it for clerks in the hardware store and tellers at the bank. "Someday" and "one of these days" are losing their grip on my vocabulary. If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now. I'm not sure what others would've done had they known they wouldn't be here for the tomorrow that we all take for granted. I think they would have called family members and a few close friends. They might have called a few former friends to apologize and mend fences for past squabbles. I like to think they would have gone out for a Chinese dinner or for whatever their favorite food was. I'm guessing; I'll never know. It's those little things left undone that would make me angry if I knew my hours were limited. Angry because I hadn't written certain letters that I intended to write one of these days. Angry and sorry that I didn't tell my husband and parents often enough how much I truly love them. I'm trying very hard not to put off, hold back, or save anything that would add laughter and luster to our lives. And every morning when I open my eyes, tell myself that it is special. Every day, every minute, every breath truly is a gift from God. If you received this, it is because someone cares for you. I don't believe in miracles. I rely on them. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance. And, for those of us who don't dance, we surely must laugh whenever we can. --- ...See this... Let's Dance! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/dance.html ========================================================= ,{{}}}}}}. {{{{{}}}}}}}. {{{{ {{{{{}}}} }}}}} _ _ {{{{{ }}}} m m }}}}} {{{{C ^ {{{{{ }}}}}}\ '=' /}}}}}} {{{{{{{{;.___.;{{{{{{{{ }}}}}}}}}) (}}}}}}}}}} {{{{}}}}}': :{{{{{{{{{{ {{{}}}}}} `@` {{{}}}}}}} {{{{{{{{{ }}}}}}}}} }}}}}}}} {{{{{{{{{ jgs {{{{{{{{ }}}}}} }}}}} {{{{ {{{ }} >-->ARE YOU A SUCCESS OR A FAILURE? (c) Robert Taylor No human being is ever a failure. Things such as machinery, equipment and devices fail. People do not fail. The word "failure" should be never be applied to human beings. We did not fail to climb the mountain, we simply did not climb it for one reason or another. There always have been and always will be people who are more successful at certain things than we are. This only means we did not accomplish things at the same level. Basically, by society's standards those who have accumulated great wealth are considered successful. Is this really true? They may have poor marriages, bad relationships with their children and other people, deteriorating health and/or any number of different problems. Can those who have not achieved great wealth be considered successful? What about those who have good health, great marriages, fine relationships and few problems, however constantly struggle with their finances? Who in these two groups would you consider successful? For a child success is taking those first steps when learning to walk and when they have developed the skill of riding a bicycle. For most teenagers it is learning to drive an automobile. For an adult success can mean many things, such as wealth, health, wisdom, a new home, a new car, being able to provide for their family and any number of things. All in all, it boils down to our perspective of circumstances and life. Virtually everything in life depends on our attitude toward it and our reaction to it. Wealth, health, happiness and success are all in the mind. They do not exist independent of the mind. The person living at poverty level who has provided for the needs of the family is as great a success as one who has achieved great wealth. Many homeless persons have somehow managed to maintain their dignity and feed themselves under conditions in which many of us would have simply given up. Are they successful? You have just been separated from your source of income. Does this mean you are not successful? No! You still have all you have ever learned and are always capable of learning and doing more. That can never be taken from you. You can go on to greater endeavors. Numerous books and articles have been written on achieving wealth and success. (Why do we always link these two together?) They all basically stress belief, visualization, affirmation, goal setting, meditation (prayer, quiet time),and a few obscure techniques. In reality these apply to all areas of your life. They are not limited to wealth and success. In the end, it all comes back to your attitude and the manner in which you approach your life and the events and circumstances of it. --- ...See this... 90/10 Principle http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/giving.html ========================================================= >-->From LaughAndLift: "I hear people say, 'Why do you want to go to church? They are all just hypocrites.' I never understood why going to church made you a hypocrite because nobody goes to church because they're perfect. If you've got it all together, you don't need to go. You can go jogging with all the other perfect people on Sunday morning. Every time you go to church, you're confessing again to yourself, to your family, to the people you pass on the way there, to the people who will greet you there, that you don't have it all together, and that you need their support. You need their direction. You need some accountability, you need some help." - Rich Mullins, the "Awesome God" guy "I think I would rather live on the verge of falling and let my security be in the all-sufficiency of the grace of God, then to live in some kind of pietistic illusion of moral excellence." - Rich Mullins, the "Awesome God" guy _.-/`) // / / ) .=// / / / ) //`/ / / / / // / ` / || / \\ / )) .' jgs // / / >Humble Thyself (by Frank Harris based on a vision given to him) The battle was raging and I could hear the clang of swords against shields. Just over the next ridge, the sound of fury and terror filled the skies. I could hear the enemy - mocking, cursing, taunting. I stood alone in the valley below; my weapons at the ready. Unable to move my feet, I stood, useless and ineffective. I wanted to join the battle, but something didn't feel right. I felt unprepared and ill-equipped. I inspected myself - sword, shield and armor. All that the world had said I would need for battle I had gathered. My training, my skills and my experiences were all at the ready, but in my heart, I knew that I was not. Almost imperceptible at first, I began to hear a small voice call out to me. I had to turn my ear away from the noise and the chaos of the nearby battle so that I could hear it. I listened intently . . . "Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord . . ." "Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord . . ." "Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord . . ." "And He will lift you up, higher and higher!" "And He will lift you up." "Lord!" I cried, "It is you!" My eyes welled up with tears. Deep inside me, I knew why I had not joined the battle. I was not ready. But what more did I need before I could join the battle? And again, I heard, "Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord . . ." What I was thinking made no sense. Surrender all in order to win. Trust in the Lord for the outcome and give up all that I had gathered for my part in the battle. The Lord wanted to be my refuge. Surrender all? My sword? My shield? My armor? What of my skills, my plans, my actions? "But what if I fail, Lord?" I said. "Surely I will die." "Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord . . ." The words swept softly over me. Despite their sovereignty, they were gentle and compassionate. There was a promise in His words, and love. "Lord, I'm scared," I cried. "What you ask of me is so hard, I'm not sure I'm strong enough." "And He will lift you up, higher and higher . . ." I knew what I had to do. I closed my eyes and prayed, "All I have, I give to you. All that I am, I give to you. In victory or defeat, success or failure, I surrender all to you." I began by laying down my shield. All the defenses I had accumulated over the years I placed on the ground beside me. My sword was next. I had used it many times to fight life's battles and my hand clung to it, unwilling at first to let go. It had been the only weapon I had ever possessed - my thoughts, my words, my actions. What would I do without it? I could do but one thing, as I would not go back on my promise. I lay it on my shield. Was my surrender complete? I still had my armor. "Surely, Lord, you would not ask me to go into battle without my armor?" "Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord . . ." There was no way around it. If my surrender was to be complete I had to yield. First my helmet, than my breast plate and belt, and finally my sandals - I placed each one on top of the next. I must be done now . . . "Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord . . ." "Lord, what more do I have?" My clothing was all that was left. Without them I would be walking into battle naked and vulnerable. "These, too?" I asked. But I already knew the answer. One by one, I removed my clothes and lay them on the pile. The garments that kept me warm at night and covered me during the day were gone. I had stripped myself of everything that had once defined me as a warrior. All my defenses, all of my weapons, even my clothes, now lay in a heap upon the ground. I was done. I should have been scared. In another time I would have thought myself mad, but there in the valley, I surrendered all to Jehovah - God. I began to walk up to the ridge where, in the next valley, the battle raged. I steeled myself for what I was going to find. I had neither plan nor strategy. I had given everything to God and I was not sure what fate awaited me on the other side. Despite this, I was at peace. He was my God and I no longer feared the unknown. I had weighed the cost and was prepared to pay the price . . . As I neared the top of the ridge I could hear angelic voices singing. A choir of unknown numbers lifted their voices to the Lord, singing as one: "And He will lift you up, higher and higher!" I looked down at what just a few moments earlier was my nakedness. But I wasn't naked anymore! Pure white garments covered me. Their fit, perfect, as if tailored just for me. Gold and silver thread was woven into the fabric and the signet of the King was embossed over my heart. I continued toward the ridge. "Lord!" I cried, "Thank you for clothing me!" As I walked up the hill, I became aware of other changes, too. Besides the clothes, I now wore armor. Sandals, belt, breastplate and helmet, all gleaming, as if made of purest light. In my left hand I held a shield through which no weapon of the enemy would pass. In my right hand was a sword that sang as I wielded it through the air. Its blade was so sharp that it could slice through dimensions of time and space; even flesh and spirit. I was about to the ridge now. I looked back at the pile of possessions I had left behind in the valley. What I had always seen as my great treasures I now saw for what they really were; an old mop bucket for a helmet and the lid of a trashcan for a shield. My sword, once used in my daily battles, was made of nothing more than wood, and the armor that I had so proudly worn before laying it down was simply old cardboard and duct tape. On the top of the heap were the clothes that I had held onto for my dignity. Tattered and dirty, they were nothing more than old rags, barely able to cover my skin. "And He will lift you up, higher and higher!" "And He will lift you up." I was ready now. My God, my Lord, my Redeemer had come. It was time to do battle . . . SUBSCRIBE INFO Want to receive a Christian inspirational item AND great clean humor in an email to you each day of the week? It's easy and FREE! Read all about Laugh & Lift at http://www.laughandlift.com ========================================================== .---. /-====) | / '( / / _/ | |-( _ / | \ //| / \ \/\/ | |\ / `-;./ ;-' | \ | \ _/ | jgs .--/ / `''---`-----` >LET IT REST! No use in arguing with those who have no clue or trying to make them understand your point of view. So let it rest! No use in turning lively discussions into a heated one or turning road rage into murder with a gun. So let it rest! No use in exchanging hurtful words or insults or letting your blood pressure skyrocket as a result! So let it rest! No use in stressing yourself out or walking around mad or in a pout. So let it rest! No use in worrying about what other think about you or what they say. Just continue walking and living in a spiritual way. So let it rest! No use in trying to be what others want you to be for the only one you have to prove anything to is God the Almighty So let it rest! In God's hands are our problems and pests. God knows and does what is best. So in God, let it rest! --Author Unknown -<>- _______ / /_ / -/- / / / / / / /_______/ / jgs ((______| / `"""""""` >Have no Fear Just reach out and He'll take your hand Through hills and mountains and unsteady land He'll be your guide, your prayers He'll hear Have faith in Him, and have no fear When you're worried or deep in sorrow He'll get you through the day and tomorrow He knows your heartache, pain and tear Have faith in Him, and have no fear He told us we've got a mansion over the hill Listen to Him and do His will He loves the earth, all creatures dear Have faith in Him, and have no fear No matter what we must face in life today Just take His hand and He'll lead the way Trust Him always, to Him adhere Have faith in Him, and have no fear --Author Unknown --- ...When Trials hit you - just remember... 1 John 4: [18] There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. 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