Forgiveness

"For person with no forgiveness in their heart, living is worse punishment than death."  karate kid  (posted by Drew)

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We are truly blessed to be surrounded by such a loving and supportive family – both near and far. As we go through life, we learn more every day – people matter – friends are wonderful – but just as there is no place like home, there is no one like family!
Love to All! From DIANE by Drew

celebrations

Celebration of life happens in a atmosphere of thanksgiving and deep appreciation for the life of each person in your family circle. Today we are focusing upon three persons in our circle. Drew and Sheri have each had a birthday in the recent past. David Shelton is officially retired from the Cobb County Fire Dept as of Friday. Grandmother and Papa are having them for supper tonight to celebrate these very important events. We are grateful for each one and encourage each one into the future as he/she continues in the creative work of life God leads them through. We are blessed by these loved ones.

Dad/Papa

Abraham Lincoln Quote

"the best thing about the future is that it comes one day at
A time."
            Abraham  Lincoln

imperfection

“TO BE RELATED TO ANY OTHER HUMAN BEING IS TO BE BOTH HEALED AND HURT, BOTH WOUNDED AND MADE WHOLE.” (The Spirituality of Imperfection) –two sides of the same “coin”? ………

Dad/Papa

never give up

“..YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING YOU SET YOUR MIND TO.” – THESE ARE THE WORDS OF A WOMAN WHO NEEDED DESPERATELY TO CHANGE HER LIFESTYLE IN ORDER TO HAVE A BETTER AND HEALTHY LIFE. SHE HAD TO CHANGE HER EATING, THINKING, BEHAVIOR. WITH THE HELP OF WISE AND SUPPORTIVE FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHE DID IT. I THINK THE KEY WORD IS   SET  YOUR MIND. MAKE UP YOUR MIND. COMMIT ALL THE WILL POWER YOU HAVE.  THIS IS GOD’S WAY WITH US, AND WE CLIMB STEP BY STEP TO THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN AND ENJOY THE VIEW.

NEVER GIVE UP…..   DAD/PAPA

Stubbornly Trust

When I or you experience dark moods, no matter how dark, just know, just hold steadfast in the hope and confidence that the sun is going to come up and the light is going to shine upon and within you. It never fails. Just stubbornly trust.

Dad/Papa

from Jan 10, 2008

''...remember this..if you stop pushing on, you lose....it is always a little further to the top than you think.''

Dad

Hoping mom and dad are happy tonight

Life Hurts

Life hurts,….but love heals…….love holds us together…inwardly..and in relationship……God is Love….the core principle/spirit of creation…… the manifestations of love are as diverse as all creation…../// anyway, add your own insights……

Dad/Papa

from Jan 8, 2008

YOU ARE LOVED FOR WHO YOU ARE --- NOT FOR ANYTHING YOU HAVE DONE OR NOT DONE.-----  A NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD RESULTS IN NEW RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS --- “MY GRACE IS ENOUGH FOR YOU” !!!!!

YOU ARE LIVING TODAY IN WONDER, BLESSING, AND GRACE---

LOVE AND BLESSINGS,

DAD/PAPA

Good Words are contagious.

Lamp of Faith

LIFE IS NOT ALWAYS IN THE FULL LIGHT OF DAY---THERE ARE NIGHT TIMES—WE HAVE A LAMP OF LIGHT FOR THE MOMENT IN THE DARKNESS OF THE MOMENT—THE LAMP OF FAITH –HOPE-PRESENCE

LOVE YOU,

DAD/PAPA

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from Jan 4, 2008

“Everything is possible for him who believes.” (Mark 9:23)  ----  a man had brought his sick son to Jesus to help him. He said to Jesus, “if you can do anything to help him….” --- Jesus responded: “If you  can?” – then he said, “Everything is possible to him who believes.” --- the husband had been diagnosed with brain cancer and now the wife learned  she had ovarian cancer. When her pastor  visited her in the hospital and she expressed her great concern about what would be the outcome for them, the pastor said to her    …”be open to the possibilities…” --- seems to me this is wise counsel. Not matter what life is dishing out at the moment a person must be open to the possibilities. ----we live in the world of God’s possibilities.

Dad/ Papa

from Jan 3, 2008

“you don’t loose until you quit trying.” (a vietnam medal of honor recipient)

dad/ papa

DWELLING OF GOD?

“WHERE IS THE DWELLING OF GOD?.....GOD DWELLS WHEREVER MAN LETS HIM IN.” ---- THIS QUOTE SPEAKS TO ME THIS MORNING. IT COMES INTO MY MIND THAT ONE OF THE MANY FREEDOMS OF HUMANS IS THE FREEDOM TO DENY GOD, TO SHUT GOD OUT. TO PAY MORE ATTENTION TO OUR PROBLEMS THAN TO THE ONE WHO HOLDS THE SOLUTION …. EXERCISE FREEDOM BY TURNING LOSE OUR OBSESSION WITH CONTROL AND SIMPLY INVITE GOD INTO YOUR HEART…THEN REALIZE THE TRANSFORMATION THAT HAPPENS WITHIN…..


DAD/PAPA

Chinese Proverb

“YOUR HAPPINESS IS INTERTWINED WITH YOUR OUTLOOK ON LIFE.” (Chinese Proverb) ---if the inside of the cup is clean it will be healthy to drink from it—if the inside is dirty, you may not end up in the best of health…….

Dad/Papa

Japanese Proverb

FALL SEVEN TIMES, STAND UP EIGHT. (Japanese Proverb) –we stand up and walk into this day….

Dad/Papa