Thoughts to live by...

Living on Earth is expensive,

but it does include a free trip around the sun every year.

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Birthdays are good for you;

the more you have, the longer you live.

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How long a minute is...

depends on what side of the bathroom door you're on.

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Ever notice that the people who are late are often

much jollier than the people who have to wait for them?

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If ignorance is bliss,

why aren't more people happy?

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Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of us.

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If WalMart is lowering prices every day,

how come nothing is free yet?

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You may be only one person in the world,

but you may also be the world to one person.

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Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.

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Don't cry because it's over;

smile because it happened.

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We could learn a lot from crayons:

some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull,

some have weird names, and all are different colors

but they all have to learn to live in the same box.

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A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

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Happiness comes through doors you didn't even know you left open.

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And yet Another Life's Lessons..

Anger is a condition in which the tongue works faster than the mind.

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You can't change the past,
but you can ruin the present by worrying over the future.

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Love...and you shall be loved.

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God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him.

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All people smile in the same language.

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Everyone needs to be loved...
especially when they do not deserve it.

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The real measure of a man's wealth is what he has invested in eternity.

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Laughter is God's sunshine.

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Everyone has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

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It's important for parents to live the same things they teach.

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Thank God for what you have,
TRUST GOD for what you need.

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If you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow,
you have no today to be thankful for.

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Man looks at outward appearance, but the Lord looks within.

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The choice you make today, will usually affect tomorrow.

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Take time to laugh, for it is the music of the soul.

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Patience is the ability to idle your motor, when you feel like stripping your gears.

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Love is strengthened by working through conflicts together.

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Harsh words break no bones, but they do break hearts.

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To get out of a difficulty, one usually must go through it.

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We take for granted the things, that we should be giving thanks for.

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Love is the only thing that can be divided without being diminished.

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Happiness is enhanced by others, but does not depend upon others.

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For every minute you are angry with someone,
you lose 60 seconds of happiness that you can never get back.

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Do what you can, for who you can, with what you have, and where you are.

Beautiful Paintings

The following paintings depict the life of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
I was so astounded by the sheer beauty of each painting. Hope you
like them too.

7 CHOICES

Two-thirds of cancer deaths can be prevented by healthy lifestyle choices. The American Cancer Society suggests seven choices:

Cut out tobacco
Hold the fat
Opt for high-fiber fruits, vegetables and grains.
Intake of alcohol: only in moderation.
Call your doctor for regular checkups
Exercise every day
Safeguard your skin from the sun.

SOURCE: American Cancer Society

Life is by Mother Theresa

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it.

The Gift

This is a very touching anecdote that I heard from Mr. Bo Sanchez. Read on, a great lesson awaits in the end...


A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his private study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him.

He handed his son a beautifully wrapped gift box. Curious, but somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible, with the young man's name embossed in gold. Angrily, he raised his voice to his father and said, "With all your money you give me a Bible? and stormed out of the house, leaving the Bible.

Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to him. He had not seen him since that graduation day. Before he could make arrangements, he received a telegram telling him his father had passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and take care of things.

When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart. He began to search through his father's important papers and saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. His father had carefully underlined a verse: Matt 7:11, "And if ye, being evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Heavenly father which is in heaven, give to those who ask Him?" As he read those words, a car key dropped from the back of the Bible. It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation, and the words... PAID IN FULL. >

How many times do we miss God's blessings because they are not packaged as we expected? I trust you enjoyed this.

Pass it on to others. Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for...

IF YOUR GIFT IS NOT PACKED THE WAY YOU WANT IT, IT'S BECAUSE IT IS BETTER PACKED THAT WAY! ALWAYS APPRECIATE LITTLE THINGS; THEY USUALLY LEAD YOU TO ATTACHMENTS!

Little Bobby

Little Bobby came into the kitchen where his mother was making dinner.

His birthday was coming up and he thought this was a good time to tell his mother what he wanted.

Mom, I want a bike for my birthday.

Little Bobby was a bit of a troublemaker.

He had gotten into trouble at school and at home.

Bobby's mother asked him if he thought he deserved to get a bike for his birthday.

Little Bobby, of course, thought he did.

Bobby's mother wanted Bobby to reflect on his behavior over the last year.

Go to your room, Bobby, and think about how you have behaved this year.

Then write a letter to God and tell him why you deserve a bike for your birthday.

Little Bobby stomped up the steps to his room and sat down to write God a letter.

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Letter 1

Dear God,

I have been a very good boy this year and I would like a bike for my birthday.

I want a red one.

Your friend,

Bobby

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Bobby knew that this wasn't true. He had not been a very good boy this year,

So he tore up the letter and started over.

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Letter 2

Dear God,

This is your friend Bobby. I have been a good boy this year and I would like

a red bike for my birthday. Thank you.

Your friend,

Bobby

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Bobby knew that this wasn't true either. So, he tore up the letter and started again.

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Letter 3

Dear God,

I have been an OK boy this year. I still would really like a bike for my birthday.

Bobby

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Bobby knew he could not send this letter to God either. So, Bobby wrote a fourth letter.

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Letter 4

God,

I know I haven't been a good boy this year. I am very sorry.

I will be a good boy if you just send me a bike for my birthday.

Please! Thank you,

Bobby

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Bobby knew, even if it was true, this letter was not going to get him a bike.

Now, Bobby was very upset. He went downstairs and told his mom that he wanted to go to church.

Bobby's mother thought her plan had worked, as Bobby looked very sad.

Just be home in time for dinner, Bobby's mother told him.

Bobby walked down the street to the church on the corner.

Little Bobby went into the church and up to the altar.

He looked around to see if anyone was there.

Bobby bent down and picked up a statue of the Mary.

He slipped the statue under his shirt and ran out of the church, down the street, into the house, and up to his room.

He shut the door to his room and sat down with a piece of paper and a pen.

Bobby began to write his letter to God.

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Letter 5

God,

I'VE KIDNAPPED YOUR MAMA. IF YOU WANT TO SEE HER AGAIN, SEND THE BIKE!!!!!!

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