Three Little Words... :) Shangy! >Here are the details on our Yahoo ShangyFunList: To Subscribe send a blank email to ShangyFunList-subscribe@yahoogroups.com To UnSubscribe send a blank email to ShangyFunList-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ShangyFunList Through no fault of my own we suddenly became an adult club in the love and romance directory so you will have to confirm that you are an adult when you go here. I still have no idea how to change this back as it sends me around in a circle when I try! or Web Site: http://www.ShangralaFamilyFun.com/ShangyFunList.html Group email address: ShangyFunList@yahoogroups.com or email me here: bcrsystems@earthlink.net ================ *~* A REMINDER: PLEASE Send me sweet, interesting, funny, inspiring, family type forwards ANY TIME here... bcrsystems@earthlink.net I Need them, Love them, Use them, and Share them! THANK YOU!! AND For Facebook Users: Please Friend Me / Like Me here... http://tinyurl.com/cma6all AND Please Share This email with All Your Friends And Family! ^~^ May God SUPER BLESS You As You Do! THANK YOU! :) ================ >-->In The 'Shangy' News :) We are continuing with our 'Celebrating Jesus Christ' special emails thanks to all the extra inspirational forwards we've gotten from our friend Deci. I've not been getting a copy of our daily emails from Yahoo like normal for about a week now. That's the trouble with a free service, sometimes there is little to do about it when it is not woreking correctly. If, like me, you haven't been getting at least one email from the group a day or if the pictures don't show up for you, please let me know which day you didn't get one or need a better copy and I will gladly forward it to you. -<>- >HOT Off The 'Shangy' Press :) This blazing hot one comes from our friends LouiseA, Linda, and Karen! Sure to give you some smiles! 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They say it's comforting to lay beside their mate, listening to the flowing sound -- an assuring, vocal reminder that all is well. I am not one of those women. I like to think of Bill and I as soul mates -- a perfectly contented married couple except, of course, for one thing. Bill can wake the dead with his snoring. Imagine an earthquake at 8.5 on the Richter scale, and you've pretty much got the idea. When we first got married I would lie awake to the sounds of a buzz saw going off in my ear. I would try to be patient, through clenched teeth, to imagine this as music to my ears. But, two minutes into this imagery I'd go straight for the nose, as in grabbing his as tight as I could. This would, naturally, turn my mild mannered husband into a maniac. I soon learned a wife could get hurt doing that, or at the very least, pushed right off the bed. We tried everything to silence the snoring. Tennis balls sewn into the back of pajama tops didn't help. He'd just get used to them being there and lay on his back anyway. He even agreed to the drastic measure of taping his mouth shut, but that too, proved ineffective. Once, in the deafening silence of the middle of the night I awoke to what sounded like a woman crying out for help. Half asleep, I jumped out of bed and ran to the bedroom window in terror. It sounded close, but yet so far away. The words sounded muffled. Was there a poor soul out there in the dark, crying out for help? Thankfully, I was the only victim, held hostage to Bill's new noise -- a result of a taped mouth that caused a whistling from his nose that sounded eerily like someone's muffled cry for help. The tape came off and, as a result, Bill landed on the couch. At last I could enjoy some well deserved, uninterrupted sleep. That is, until the aggravated whine of our daughter broke the silence. "MOM!", she yelled from behind closed doors, "I can STILL hear him!" One sleep study later, we found that Bill suffers from sleep apnea. Finally, hopefully, something could be done to bring quiet to our nights. Bill was outfitted with head gear and a machine that would provide constant and even air flow, to the back of his throat, all night long. Sure the machine made noise of its own but that was easy to get use to. What did take a little getting used to was lying in bed next to someone who looked like a character from Sea Hunt. Oh, were we excited! Gone would be the days of sporting matching sets of bags under our eyes -- mine from his snoring serenades, and his from my constantly nudging him awake to stop the unwelcome racket. It was a vicious circle. Bill has had two surgeries since in his quest for quiet slumber. And, for awhile, you could hear a pin drop as we drifted off to sleep. But, it didn't last for long. Every now and then, the jackhammer intensity that vibrates the dream filled hours of darkness shake the house. But I've come to accept what I cannot change. For I've come to realize that, no matter how much I love my husband, I will never get use to that non-stop nasal sound of a freight train, no matter how hard I try. SSS is for snoring and for snoozing solo at times, to ensure the sanity of a solid marriage. -- Kathy Whirity ___________________________________________ Kathy lives in Chicago where she shares her life and love with her husband of 28 years, Bill, their two daughters Jaime and Katie and two rambunctious Retrievers, Holly and Hannah. Kathy is a family life columnist for two area newspapers. You can visit her website at: http://www.heartwarmers4u.com/members?kathyw ========================================================== >-->Story Time Form Our Friend Linda :) ____ || | ||___| _)__<__ _ _ |____|__|:|___|:|_ | |_.---._|___| _ | o| | | |_o_| | || |/| |\| | |_||____|`\___/'|___| V _/-\_ fsc One young man went to apply for a managerial position in a big company. He passed the initial interview, and now would meet the director for the final interview. The director discovered from his CV that the youth's academic achievements were excellent. He asked, "Did you obtain any scholarships in school?" the youth answered "no". "Was it your father who paid for your school fees?" "My father passed away when I was one year old, it was my mother who paid for my school fees.” he replied. "Where did your mother work?" "My mother worked as clothes cleaner.” The director requested the youth to show his hands. The youth showed a pair of hands that were smooth and perfect. "Have you ever helped your mother wash the clothes before?" "Never, my mother always wanted me to study and read more books. Besides, my mother can wash clothes faster than me. The director said, "I have a request. When you go home today, go and clean your mother's hands, and then see me tomorrow morning. The youth felt that his chance of landing the job was high. When he went back home, he asked his mother to let him clean her hands. His mother felt strange, happy but with mixed feelings, she showed her hands to her son. The youth cleaned his mother's hands slowly. His tear fell as he did that. It was the first time he noticed that his mother's hands were so wrinkled, and there were so many bruises in her hands. Some bruises were so painful that his mother winced when he touched it. This was the first time the youth realized that it was this pair of hands that washed the clothes everyday to enable him to pay the school fees. The bruises in the mother's hands were the price that the mother had to pay for his education, his school activities and his future. After cleaning his mother hands, the youth quietly washed all the remaining clothes for his mother. That night, mother and son talked for a very long time. Next morning, the youth went to the director's office. The Director noticed the tears in the youth's eyes, when he asked: "Can you tell me what have you done and learned yesterday in your house?" The youth answered," I cleaned my mother's hand, and also finished cleaning all the remaining clothes' “I know now what appreciation is. Without my mother, I would not be who I am today. By helping my mother, only now do I realize how difficult and tough it is to get something done on your own. And I have come to appreciate the importance and value of helping one’s family. The director said, "This is what I am looking for in a manager. I want to recruit a person who can appreciate the help of others, a person who knows the sufferings of others to get things done, and a person who would not put money as his only goal in life.” “You are hired.” This young person worked very hard, and received the respect of his subordinates. Every employee worked diligently and worked as a team. The company's performance improved tremendously. Lesson Of The Story: A child, who has been protected and habitually given whatever he wanted, would develop an "entitlement mentality" and would always put himself first. He would be ignorant of his parent's efforts. When he starts work, he assumes that every person must listen to him, and when he becomes a manager, he would never know the sufferings of his employees and would always blame others. For this kind of people, who may be good academically, they may be successful for a while, but eventually they would not feel a sense of achievement. They will grumble and be full of hatred and fight for more. If we are this kind of protective parents, are we really showing love or are we destroying our children instead? You can let your child live in a big house, eat a good meal, learn piano, watch on a big screen TV. But when you are cutting grass, please let them experience it. After a meal, let them wash their plates and bowls together with their brothers and sisters. It is not because you do not have money to hire a maid, but it is because you want to love them in a right way. You want them to understand, no matter how rich their parents are, one day their hair will grow gray, same as the mother of that young person. The most important thing is your child learns how to appreciate the effort and experience the difficulty and learns the ability to work with others to get things done. --- ...Good Advice! Thanks Linda! ============================================================= >-->From Archives InspiredBuffalo: _____ / \/_ //\__(\_\ |\ ^ ^ | .//_O \O_ \ \_ (_) / \ \_/ / __/\ /\__ / \ \ / / \ / \/\/\/ \ / | . | \ / | . | \ JRO >I Am Learning Lord by D. Sue Horton ~ My life has taken many falls And tumbles 'long the way. The many trials have left me In a sure state of dismay. For with each trial, I tried alone To tend, and soothe, and mend, Instead of giving them to God - And on Him just depend .... But, I am learning, Lord. It seems that I was determined To carry all the load. I longed for smoother pathways. Yet, I walked a rocky road. Little did I understand, God waited patiently To pave a new beginning With a better life for me. But, I am learning, Lord. It took a real disaster To bring me to my knees; To finally call upon the Lord And say, "God help me, please." He can, with no delaying, With strong arms that could hold - The weight of all my burdens; He gladly took the load. And, I am learning, Lord. What a needless cross I carried, All because I could not see - What a friend I have in Jesus, And the love He has for me. Peace I find when troubles hover, Though' the outcome is unknown. For if yet the road is rocky, I won't walk it all alone. For, I am learning, Lord -<>- _____________ __________ /\ \_____ _ (\ -=- \ |; _____|_| `\ --=-= \ \/____________/ \ -==--=- \ __ ) -==-==- ) jgs \/ ( =-==-= ( \ -=- \ /_) -=- ) `""""""""""` >THE POWER OF THREE LITTLE WORDS Some of the most significant messages people deliver to one another often come in just three words. When spoken or conveyed, those statements have the power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships that have cooled. The following three word phrases can enrich every relationship: I'LL BE THERE - Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we are truly present for other people, important things happen to them and to us. We are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotionally and spiritually. 'Being there' is at the very, very core of civility. I MISS YOU - Perhaps more marriages could be salvaged and strengthened if couples simply and sincerely said to each other, "I miss you." This powerful affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved. I RESPECT YOU - Respect is another way of showing love. Respect conveys the feeling that another person is a true equal. It is a powerful way to affirm the importance of a relationship. MAYBE YOU'RE RIGHT - This phrase is highly effective in diffusing an argument and restoring frayed emotions. The flip side of "maybe you're right" is the humility of admitting "maybe I'm wrong." PLEASE FORGIVE ME - Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures. A man should never be ashamed to own up to he has been in the wrong, which is by saying, in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday. I THANK YOU - Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friends is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude. COUNT ON ME - "A friend is one who walks in when others walk out." "Loyalty is an essential ingredient for true friendship; it is the emotional glue that bonds people. Those who are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there, indicating "you can count on me." LET ME HELP - The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they spot a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they pitch in and help. I UNDERSTAND YOU - People become closer and enjoy each other more if they feel the other person accepts and understands them. Letting others know in so many little ways that you understand him or her is one of the most powerful tools for healing your relationship. GO FOR IT - Some of your friends may be non-conformists, have unique projects and unusual hobbies. Support them in pursuing their interests. Rather than urging your loved ones to conform, encourage their uniqueness - everyone has dreams that no one else has. I suppose the 3 little words that you were expecting to see have to be reserved for those who are special; that is I LOVE YOU. -Author Unknown -<>- >Links for Your Enjoyment: Did You See That? http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/seethat.html Pencil Head Art! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/pencilart.html Who Is This Jesus? http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/jesus.html Yearly Friendship Renewal! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/renewal.html It's A Dog's World! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/dogsworld.html Jellyfish Lake! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/jellyfish.html Newborn Moose! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/moose.html Parenting No-No's http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/parenting.html -<>- >From Our Friend Bunni :) Play Free Online Jigsaw Puzzles http://www.thejigsawpuzzles.com/?gclid=CIGIkaT1obMCFQSqnQodizIA8g --- ...Cool! Thanks Bunni! -<>- >From Our Friend LouiseA :) Steve Mcgranahan is the world's strongest redneck and fortunately for us he's not above sharing a few redneck tips and tricks with the rest of us. In this episode he shows us how to use donut seeds to produce a fairly tasty donut in a short period of time. Seeing as how I have a whole box of donut seeds in the kitchen pantry I'm going to have to show this one to the kids and get them out in the garden growing me some donuts! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bIhPr8lY7s&feature=player_embedded You'll wish you could be this nature photographer after you see what he gets to do with a couple of young seals. It turns out seals are just really big, aquatic puppies! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoJTbfnCVkA&feature=player_embedded What's more impressive: The amazing facts about life in Sweden or the astounding magic this man uses to illustrate them? Make up your own mind after you pick your jaw up off the floor! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAkdWUjdJyA&feature=player_embedded --- ...Wowsers! Thanks LouiseA! -<>- >From Our Friend Linda :) Do you have any idea what a Scottie Pinwheel is? No? Well, take a look https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/vDa0z0gEvI4?rel=0 --- ...TeeHee! So Cute! Notice they went clockwise? Thanks Linda! Visit Melissa's Online Store You can get anything you want (except for Melissa ) at the online store http://pdhomes.net/mall/babylissa/mySTORES/ISELL4.html ========================================================== >-->From CupO'Cheer: _.--. _.-'_:-'|| _.-'_.-::::'|| _.-:'_.-::::::' || .'`-.-:::::::' || /.'`;|:::::::' ||_ || ||::::::' _.;._'-._ || ||:::::' _.-!oo @.!-._'-. \'. ||:::::.-!()oo @!()@.-'_.| '.'-;|:.-'.&$@.& ()$%-'o.'\U|| `>'-.!@%()@'@_%-'_.-o _.|'|| ||-._'-.@.-'_.-' _.-o |'|| ||=[ '-._.-\U/.-' o |'|| || '-.]=|| |'| o |'|| || || |'| _| '; || || |'| _.-'_.-' |'-._ || |'|_.-'_.-' jgs '-._'-.|| |' `_.-' '-.||_/.-' >THE INCREDIBLE VALUE OF WHAT GOD’S GIVEN YOU However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”—the things God has prepared for those who love him. - 1 Corinthians 2:9 When the Western Union company asked the great inventor Thomas Edison to “name his price” for the ticker he had invented, Edison asked for a few days to think it over. His wife suggested he ask for $20,000, but Edison thought that was too much. So when the time came for the meeting, the Western Union official asked Edison for his price. Edison wanted to say $20,000, but couldn’t get the words out of his mouth. So the official broke the silence. “Well, how about $100,000?” It’s sometimes easy to undervalue things that haven’t come to full fruition yet. Edison hadn’t really seen the full potential of his world-changing invention, so he wasn’t aware of its incredible value. The same is often true of salvation. You see, no living person has seen what God has prepared for those who love Him, but its true value is beyond what anyone could imagine. As a believer, what you have in Jesus Christ is the most valuable thing in the world. Yet there are still those who take it for granted, using it as license to live as they please. But a Christian who knows its value will live every day in thankfulness to the glory of God. Live today in light of your salvation, giving thanks to God and doing everything to bring honor to Him! Prayer Challenge Thank God for His saving work in you and pray your life would bring glory to Him! Questions for Thought What are some times in your life when you might have taken God’s salvation for granted? What would it look like for you to live each day in thankfulness, bringing honor and glory to Him? as seen in Daily Living For Seniors -<>- >SEEK GOD, NOT SIN Seek good and not evil, that you may live. AMOS 5:14 Over the next seven days, I want to walk you through what I call "the seven non-negotiables of life"—biblical benchmarks that are true simply because He is true. We're familiar with some of the non-negotiables of our lives. For example, when we buy an automobile, we also get an owner's manual that outlines the maintenance schedule for keeping the car in good working order. If we follow the plan, we should enjoy many years of reliable use of the car. But if we maintain the car improperly, we can expect big trouble—and probably at a time when we least expect it and can least afford it. The same is true in life. Depending on how we treat God's non- negotiables, they will either protect us or destroy us. So . . . ready to go? Non-negotiable Number One: Seek God, Not Sin One of the great hymns of the Church that always strikes me with its profound truth is the song "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing." The lyric from this hymn that probes at the deepest level of honesty and understanding is this line: "Prone to wander—Lord, I feel it; prone to leave the God I love." Does that resonate with you as it does with me? Even when we are genuinely denying ourselves and experiencing nearness to Christ, we still know—deep down—that this never happens without a struggle. We are "prone to wander." O Lord, how we feel it. This is why God steps out of eternity to tell us in His Word, "Seek good and not evil, that you may live." He is the life giver. And though our feet are indeed made of clay, our souls know that life is only found in one place—in Christ, in God, through the righteousness given to us at new birth. Seek God, not sin. And live. DISCUSS Share how you've "wandered" in the past. What is an example of how we are prone to seek sin rather than God? PRAY Pray for one another that your hearts will seek God and that when you or your children do wander, it will not be a lengthy journey. as seen in Moments Together For Couples -<>- ___ (___) /` `\ / /"\ \ \_/o o\_/ ( _ ) `\ /` /\\V//\ / /_ _\ \ \ \___/ / \/===\/ || || || || ||___|| |_____| jgs ||| / Y \ `"`"` >WINTER OF MY LIFE You know. . . Time has a way of moving quickly And catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, Just married, embarking on a new life with my mate. And yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, And I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all... And I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams... But, here it is... The winter of my life and it catches me by surprise... How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go? I remember well... Seeing older people through the years and thinking that those Older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off That I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like... But, here it is... My friends are retired and getting grey... They move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me... But, I see the great change... Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant... But, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those Older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd be. Each day now, I find just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore... it's mandatory! 'Cause if I don't on my own free will... I just fall asleep where I sit! And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!! Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done... Things I should have done, but indeed, There are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime... So, if you're not in your winter yet... Let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. Whatever you would like to accomplish in your life, please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!! Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, As you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life... So, live for today; say all the things you want your loved ones to remember... And hope they appreciate and love you for all the things You have done for them in all the years past!! Life is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one. ~ And, Remember ~ "It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold or silver." --Author, Unknown -<>- _____ _.'_____`._ .'.-' 12 `-.`. /,' 11 1 `.\ // 10 / 2 \\ ;; / :: || 9 ----O 3 || :: ;; \\ 8 4 // \`. 7 5 ,'/ '.`-.__6__.-'.' ((-._____.-)) _)) ((_ '--'SSt '--' >BE WILLING TO INVEST THE TIME Proverbs 12:18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (NIV) Thoughts This past Thursday night, my son and I had the opportunity to work through a concept we occasionally talk about. I've always encouraged him to only shoot a white tail if he has the time to deal with all the work that follows. I've often told him that from the start of shooting the deer to being done with all the work, it's going to take about three hours. So, here we were hunting on a school night. Personally, my selectivity (if that's a word), increases when I don't have as much time to work with. So, at 7:00, he called me up on our two way radios and told me that he had just taken a doe. With about a half hour of daylight left, I packed it up and headed over to his stand to try to get a start on tracking while we still had a little light. It soon turned dark, and the trail wasn't the easiest. It had been drizzling on and off during the hunt, so the ground was wet. We were able to track the deer easier by following blood that was on the top of ferns. Eventually, we found the deer. We had to field dress it, drag it back, get it secured on top of the Yukon, and head off for the processors. By the time, we got done dropping the deer off at the processors, it was 10:05 - almost exactly three hours after he had contacted me. (Dave M) Action Point Well, my point to Caleb has always been that you have to be willing to make the investment of time into the hunt, or you shouldn't be out there hunting. Shooting without the time for the follow up can potentially do more harm than good. Trying to rush the process just doesn't work very well. Sharing our faith with others is often the same way. I have witnessed many who just drop their Christian worldview on others without being willing to invest the time in follow up conversations. An "issue" will come up, and the "bomb" gets dropped about what is right or wrong for that particular situation. The explosion occurs, the damage is done, and the conversation ends. People walk away frustrated and often feel "judged". Well, there certainly is no magic formula for witnessing to others, but let me encourage you in your witnessing that IF you are going to share your faith through conversations on various issues, that you need to make sure you are willing to invest in that person's life later. You can't expect someone to adopt your Christian view without understanding why you hold that view....i.e. it takes time to get to know one another. After all, the reason for witnessing is because great love was shown to you and me through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. If you love someone enough to witness to them, remember that love is spelled T...I...M...E. Blessings on your conversations today! Sportsmen's Tip of the Day Hunt smarter, not harder! If something is not working for your particular hunting situation, don't keep repeating a failed hunting strategy. Reassess the situation and try a different method. as seen in Sportmen’s Daily Devotions -<>- To SUBSCRIBE: Send an e-mail with SUBSCRIBE CUP O'CHEER in the subject line to cheer316kim@sc.rr.com. ============================================================ r== _ // |_)//(''''': // \_____:_____.-----.P // | === | / \ .:'//. \ \=| \ / .:'':. :' // ': \ \ ''..'--:'-.. ': '. '' .' \:.....:--'.-'' .' ':..:' ':..:' Jürgen Gröner >My Lady of the Fuses Story Editor: Ian King Jack Lewis Washington, USA Yesterday, I rode my 1957 Harley-Davidson panhead to work. After work I headed to the Redhook pub to meet a work buddy for dinner, when the panhead started to cough and buck. I'd filled the tanks the day before, but flipped the petcock to reserve anyway -- no help. Finally, the motor quit and I coasted to the side. The lights weren't lit. A quick check showed the fuse had blown. When this had happened a couple of weeks earlier, I'd dropped in another fuse and ridden off. I vowed to find the cause later and popped in a spare fuse that blew immediately, even with the motorcycle switched off. I opened up the dash and found a loose switch wire. I tightened it, buttoned everything back up and popped in another fuse -- which immediately blew. Not good: the last fuse. Even if I could pull a fresh fuse out of my ear, it would fry when I installed it. Finally, I discovered the speedometer cable and regulator side-by-side a half-inch from the front cylinder. Heat had softened the cable's coating, exposed the metal and grounded out the regulator. I found an airline ticket stub in my bag and insulated the cable with it, so it wouldn't short out before I got home. But I still needed another fuse! Lots of cars go by on Woodinville-Redmond Road. Many drivers seem to be talking on cell phones. None paid much attention to a biker stranded along the road -- not even the Redmond Police, who casually rolled by. I called the pub to see if my buddy would bring a fuse, but the barmaid couldn't find him. I was about to dig out my roadside assistance number (and figure on waiting an hour or more for them) when a voice asked, "Do you need help?" From the side street, a lady asked if I needed assistance -- the first of a gazillion passersby to do so. I told her I needed a fuse. She asked what type, and I showed her the blown fuse. She said "I'll get you a fuse," and drove off. After fifteen minutes, I wondered if I should've called roadside assistance. O ye of little faith: suddenly, there was my new favorite person carrying a small box of fuses. I thanked her profusely and attempted to pay her. She responded, "Don't even try," and walked away. With her new fuse and a couple of kicks, the old beast ran again. I made it to dinner, and made it home. I parked the panhead until I could figure out a more robust casing for the speedometer cable. I am thankful that there are still folks in this world who will not only stop, but will go out of their way to help someone in need. Even a biker. =======HeroicStories======= >-->From Kidwarmers: /'\ / / , c-' / /'-._ ,____,' .-'''-. .-'.// \ '-;-========,"-,' ' ,` /, \_//\ ,/ ( '- *) ) ( ./ ) {,}========'===='- ' , , , \/ ', -muse. _____'-.-`_______________________'-..-'____ >THE FUNNY THINGS KIDS SAY Sherri was baby sitting Rachel, 8, while Rachel was doing her homework. Rachel's worksheet said, "Your bicycle comes alive and asks you to go riding." That statement was followed by three questions that Rachel was supposted to answer: Where would you go? Who would you see? How do you feel? Rachel's answers to the three questions were: "around my neighborhood," "to see my friends," "scared because my bike started talking!" -- Sherri Winther of Huntington Station, New York Sister Camozzi met a child who had not been to Sunday School for some time. The little girl's warm greeting was, "Hello, Sister Camozzi, do you still own the church?" -- Sister Lita Camozzi of Toronto, Canada Danyelle brought home her school work from pre-kindergarten. They had been studying the letter "X" that week. She cheerfully said, "Two more letters and I'm outta that school!" -- from Danyelle's grandmother, Sally Morris of Wellington, Florida _____ q o o p q o!o p d o!o b \!!!/ |===| |!!!| |!!!| |!!!| |!!!| |!!!| _|!!!|__ .+=|!!!|--.`. .' |!!!| `.\ / !===! \\ | /|!!!|\ || \ \!!!!!/ // ) `===' (( .' !!!!! `.. / !!!!! \\ | !!!!! || | !!!!! || | !!!!! || \ ======= // hjw `. ooooo .;' `-._______.-' Angelina was 3 when she went singing this country song around the house, "All my ex's live in Texas." She forgot the words to the next line but that didn't stop her. She made up her own words: "And all my A B C's ... they live in Tennessee!" -- Sandy Hester (Angelina's mom) of Jackson, Mississippi Jillie had just been baptized and she wanted to put her faith into action. So she agreed to help out in the young Girls In Action group. As she was leaning down to help a little girl named Haven, the little girl said, "You have pretty all over your face." Jillie thought she had not heard correctly, so she began to wipe her face off. Haven said, in amazement, "Don't you know you can't wipe pretty off!" Jillie's heart melted, and she felt she had heard Jesus through the little girl. -- Jillie Filipiak of Charleston, South Carolina Tina was on the phone with her niece Izzy a few month ago. Izzy is 3 and Tina talks to her almost every day. It just so happened that Izzy's bunny had died that day. Izzy's mom and put the bunny in a box and buried it. Tina said, "Aww, your bunny died... He went to heaven." Izzy said, "Noooo, he's in a box." -- Tina Dorn of New Jersey Carmen, 5, was complaining that one of her legs hurt. Her dad, Steve, asked her what she could have done to hurt herself. Carmen said, "I fell off the bean." Her dad asked her what in the world she was talking about. Carmen replied, "You know, Dad, the balance bean (at gymnastics)." -- Kristen Johnson (mother of Carmen) of Albion, Indiana _)_ .-'(/ '-. / ` \ / - - \ (` a a `) \ ^ / '. '---' .' .-`'---'`-. / \ / / ' ' \ \ _/ /| |\ \_ `/|\` |+++++++|`/|\` /\ /\ | `-._.-` | \ / \ / |_ | | _| jgs | _| |_ | (ooO Ooo) Lianne had three boys and the youngest sometimes felt left out by his older brothers. Number four was on the way and they were talking about the possibility of a boy or a girl being born. Simon, 5, was asked by his grandmother, "And what do you want the baby to be?" His reply: "a four-year-old!" -- Lianne Trevarthen of Auckland, New Zealand Andrew, 4, was talking to the new neighbors. They asked him what he liked to do for fun and he listed all the outdoor activities that he enjoys. Then Andrew asked the man, "What do you like to do?" The man said, "I like to sleep." Andrew said, "Oh, really? My sister sleeps all the time. You should come over and sleep with her." (His sister was 21 at the time.) -- Jessica Thomas (sister of Andrew) of Cleveland, Tennessee Debbi's children (Anna, Kelly and Faith) like to play "television" while riding in the car. Anna, 11, sits in the front seat and uses the mirror on the visor as the TV screen so those in the back can watch. Anna also gets to pick what programs come on. Usually, she will do something familiar like the theme from one of their shows. Last week, she decided to be a newscaster. She began with telling the weather in "Annaland" "Kellyland, "Faithland" and "Daddyland." When she got to "Mommyland", this is what she said: "The weather in 'Mommyland' is bright and sunny for now. There is a presidential election going on there. There is only one candidate -- her name is Deborah Armstrong. Ms. Armstrong has very high polls at the moment, although her polls did dip slightly in 'Kellyland' yesterday when she said the word, 'NO!'" -- Debbi Armstrong of Orlando, Florida ========================================================== >-->From Our Friend LouiseA :) _____ (((\\\\\ )_ \\\| / \\|\/ \\( ), & \) ( (( |` \\ ))) _ | \` __| ` | , \ ` , \ | \ ,\ , \ ' \/ \_ \/ \ `_,`-._ ` \ ejm / `-. _ \ ` / ,`. \ === / '== =`. | ==== / | === ` / /========= / | / , /______| / , ======== __-' | = === / ,======= ' - -- ( \ \ \ ` \ ` \ ` \_____ \ / ` _/ / '-- ' >HEALED AND WHOLE (By Carol Parrott) One day I dug a little hole And put my hurt inside I thought that I could just forget I'd put it there to hide. But that little hurt began to grow I covered it every day I couldn't leave it and go on It seemed the price I had to pay. My joy was gone, my heart was sad Pain was all I knew. My wounded soul enveloped me Loving seemed too hard to do. One day, while standing by my hole I cried to God above And said, "If You are really there -- They say, You're a God of Love!" And just like that -- He was right there And just put His arms around me He wiped my tears, His hurting child There was no safer place to be. I told Him all about my hurt I opened up my heart He listened to each and every word To every sordid part. I dug down deep and got my hurt I brushed the dirt away And placed it in the Master's hand And healing came that day. He took the blackness of my soul And set my spirit FREE! Something beautiful began to grow Where the hurt used to be. And when I look at what has grown Out of my tears and pain I remember every day to give my hurts to Him And never bury them again. --- ...aww, a heartwarmer! 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