An Angel for you All

Hello all,

I don't know who to credit for this beautiful Angel picture, but I wanted to share it with you all. I love Angels and collect Angel art. The thought of someone watching over us to protect and comfort brings me peace, I hope it does for you too!

A Special Thank You!

Hello All

I wanted to take a moment to say a special thank you to two customers that I worked with today. One was male, the other was a female. Both of you took the liberty of screaming at me in tones so shrill and harsh that I could not make out what you were saying. Both of you shouted at me for prolonged periods of time, the guy won out with a tantrum lasting over 35 minutes. My company does not allow me to disconnect the call when people who behave as you do reach my line, so I have to have to calmly wait as you shout phrases at me that would make your mother blush and then I have to try to determine what the issue you are having is and resolve it for you. You make me grateful for so many things. First, I am grateful that when I start to behave like you have, I am reminded of my job and how stressful dealing with assholes all day every day is. It gives me great perspective about what really matters in life and reminds me how to treat others. Next, I grateful that you are your spouses and families problems and not mine, because I only have to deal with you for a short time in my life, they have to hear it daily, I feel great pity for those poor souls. I am also grateful that I have a job and good benefits in this economy. You may be a royal pain in the ass, but your keeping food on my table. And finally, I am very grateful that you are not too bright. One of you actually got so worked up that you could not breathe and had a coughing spell as you were shouting at me. When it was over, you said, See, can't you tell I am sick! To which I responded, yes, I can in a very quiet, calm and reassuring tone. However, I was not talking about your physical condition, I was referencing your very sick mind, you allowed me to say that directly to your face and actually thought I was having pity on you. And there is one other thing I am grateful for, when it was all over, I got to my peaceful home and spoke with a friend and my children about my day. I am so happy that I have good people in my life to remove the poison that people like you add to the world. At times, I want to pray that God will send you others like yourself to teach you a lesson in good manners, but then I remind myself that nobody, not even people like you, deserves to be treated like you treated me and I instead pray that God will have mercy on your tormented condition.

Been Lazy Lately

Something about this picture reminds me of when I was a kid. It comes from one of my favorite sites, Worth1000.com. I would suggest that anyone go there.

So I have not posted in a while. Just plain been to busy and too lazy to take the time. But if I am going to have a blog, then I should use it, right!

This week has been a mixed bag. One of my sons and his wife split up. I am so hurt because I don't want my son hurt and I do want them to succeed. But has a parent, sometimes it's my place to just keep quiet and move forward. Still, it breaks my heart that a good kid like my son has to suffer through the pain of life. I hope and pray that everything will work out, but there are no guarantees in life.

On the positive side. My newest grand child will be a boy. I would truly be happy either way, but it's nice to see my daughter so happy. I got to see his little pictures and I can tell you that sonograms have really come a long way since my children were in the womb. You can almost see the expression on the little guy's face.

Anyway, about the little angel and devil. I like this picture because it reminds me of every day of life. There are always choices to be made. They can make your life better or they can make your life harder. I also know the feeling of constant temptation and having to choose to do right or wrong daily. Anyway, it's just how I feel today!

Nail Art

This picture was sent to me from a web group that I belong to. It is done entirely in nails that were hammered into the board at different heights. I just think it's amazing that someone could make such an intricate work out of plywood and nails and I think it's worth sharing. I hope you all enjoy.

The Prisons We Create

Note: Photo from Worth1000.com by Jeromy

The Prisons We Create

Today I was thinking about the prisons we create for ourselves in our minds. You know, those places that we either refuse to go back to or those places we abandon because of bad experiences in our lives. I came to the conclusion that it is time to be free.

I will give you a couple of examples from the lives of people that I know. One man was in a relationship with a lover for several years. Sadly, the relationship ended and they parted ways. The end of the relationship was not a friendly end and they had some cross words. One of the things said by “John's” former lover was something to the effect of “this city is mine, and I will do all I can to make living here uncomfortable for you, so you had better not show up at any of the places that we used to go to or I will ruin you!”. As a consequence, “John” avoided all of those places to avoid making a scene with his ex.

So what was the end result? Instead of living his life fully and moving forward, “John” stopped going to the places he loved so much and stopped seeing the people he enjoyed so much. While his ex was out enjoying life, “John” lived in a self imposed prison. Avoiding social contact because of a threat made by a bully. Not a good way to live and as far as I know, “John” is still living in exile!

In another example that I know, Jane had a friend that very very close to her. They shared good and bad times and were kindred spirits. They both enjoyed a series of books that had been made into a television series and also enjoyed the series. Jane's friend was killed in an automobile accident.

Not too long after the death of Jane's friend, the production company that put together the first book mini series was taping the rest of the adventure! When I saw the announcement, I thought Jane would be elated, so I told her about it. But instead of joy, I was met with a very sad face and tears and told that Jane could no longer enjoy the Anne of Green Gables series because of the pain she had over her friends death.

So again, instead of thinking fondly about the series and remembering her friend in a warm light. Jane imprisoned herself and refused to allow the joy that would come with viewing the rest of the story. And I also believe that she lost perspective. I just know that her friend would be sitting over her shoulder watching and laughing and crying over Anne's adventures.

Our lives are so short and so transient, it somehow seems a terrible shame to live locked away by memories refusing to continue to go forward. People come and go, they live and die, but no matter what occurs, life goes forward. We have the chance to move forward with it, or to stay locked away in our little tower protecting ourselves from what may lie out there. I prefer to live free, enjoying the time I have left and the gifts and rewards that life gives to me. We can not undo the past, but we can make the future as full as possible.

A Gift from Gods Creation

Howdy everyone. For me, the last couple of weeks have been rough. I had a complete computer crash and needed to replace my system. I have an ongoing struggle with a personal relationship and I am not sure I know how to handle it. And finally, I have been dealing with stroke level blood pressure. Needless to say, not a lot to smile about here.

But then I ran into this picture of the Aurora Borealus. It reminded me of the beauty that God can create in even the coldest most remote parts of the world. Right now, my heart feels like the cold northern landscape. But I know that if I just stay steady in my faith, there will be something beautiful on the horizon!

I hope that this note and this colorful display courtesy of God will bring you a ray of hope!

Stay happy!

Ice Sculpture

Hello Everyone. I found this picture of an ice sculpture in a Yahoo Group that I belong to called Nidokidos. It is a fun group that post lots of fun items, Bollywood stuff, games, interesting pictures and even software pointers and reviews. The group has a large Muslim following and you will also see many post if political interest to Muslims as well as Indians and Pakistani's. I reccommend it as a fun group with lots of good things! The link to subscribe is: nidokidos-subscribe@yahoogroups.com I hope some out there enjoy it as much as I do!