Two Boxes
(I hope I get this back. Please keep it going. This has been going since Dec. 1, 2000 ~ please send it on.)
God's Boxes
I have in my hands two boxes,
Which God gave me to hold.
He said, "Put all your sorrows in the black box,
And all your joys in the gold."
I heeded His words, and in the two boxes,
Both my joys and sorrows I stored,
But though the gold became heavier each day,
The black was as light as before.
With curiosity, I opened the black,
I wanted to find out why,
And I saw, in the base of the box, a hole,
Which my sorrows had fallen out by.
I showed the hole to God, and mused,
"I wonder where my sorrows could be!"
He smiled a gentle smile and said,
"My child, they're all here with me.."
I asked God, why He gave me the boxes,
Why the gold and the black with the hole?
"My child, the gold is for you to count your blessings,
The black is for you to let go."
We should consider all of our friends a blessing.
Send this to a friend today just to let them know you
are thinking of them and that they are a joy in your life.
A ball is a circle, no beginning, no end.
It keeps us together like our Circle of Friends.
But the treasure inside for you to see,
Is the treasure of friendship you've granted to me.
Today I pass the friendship ball to you.
Pass it on to someone who is a friend to you...
Okay, here goes, instantly when you receive this letter, you should send it to people to brighten their day,
including the person who sent it to you.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
The Blue Rose
Having four visiting family members, my wife was very busy, so I offered to go to the store for her to get some needed items, which included light bulbs, paper towels, trash bags, detergent and Clorox. So off I went.
I scurried around the store, gathered up my goodies and headed for the checkout counter, only to be blocked in the narrow aisle by a young man who appeared to be about sixteen-years-old.
I scurried around the store, gathered up my goodies and headed for the checkout counter, only to be blocked in the narrow aisle by a young man who appeared to be about sixteen-years-old.
I wasn't in a hurry, so I patiently waited for the boy to realize that I was there.
This was when he waved his hands excitedly in the air and declared in a loud voice,
"Mommy, I'm over here."
It was obvious now, he was mentally challenged and also startled as he turned and saw me standing so close to him, waiting to squeeze by.
It was obvious now, he was mentally challenged and also startled as he turned and saw me standing so close to him, waiting to squeeze by.
His eyes widened and surprise exploded on his face as I said,
"Hey Buddy, what's your name?"
"My name is Denny and I'm shopping with my mother," he responded proudly.
"Wow," I said, "that's a cool name; I wish my name was Denny, but my name is Steve."
"Steve, like Stevarino?" he asked. "Yes," I answered. "How old are you Denny?"
"How old am I now, Mommy?" he asked his mother as she slowly came over from the next aisle.
"You're fifteen-years-old Denny; now be a good boy and let the man pass by."
I acknowledged her and continued to talk to Denny for several more minutes about summer, bicycles and school.
"My name is Denny and I'm shopping with my mother," he responded proudly.
"Wow," I said, "that's a cool name; I wish my name was Denny, but my name is Steve."
"Steve, like Stevarino?" he asked. "Yes," I answered. "How old are you Denny?"
"How old am I now, Mommy?" he asked his mother as she slowly came over from the next aisle.
"You're fifteen-years-old Denny; now be a good boy and let the man pass by."
I acknowledged her and continued to talk to Denny for several more minutes about summer, bicycles and school.
I watched his brown eyes dance with excitement, because he was the centre of someone's attention.
He then abruptly turned and headed toward the toy section.
Denny's Mom had a puzzled look on her face and thanked me for taking the time to talk with her son.
Denny's Mom had a puzzled look on her face and thanked me for taking the time to talk with her son.
She told me that most people wouldn't even look at him, much less talk to him.
I told her that it was my pleasure and then I said something I have no idea where it came from, other than by the prompting of the Holy Spirit.
I told her that it was my pleasure and then I said something I have no idea where it came from, other than by the prompting of the Holy Spirit.
I told her that there are plenty of red, yellow, and pink roses in God's Garden; however,
"Blue Roses" are very rare and should be appreciated for their beauty and distinctiveness.
You see, Denny is a Blue Rose and if someone doesn't stop and smell that rose with their heart and touch that rose with their kindness, then they've missed a blessing from God.
She was silent for a second, then with a tear in her eye she asked,
She was silent for a second, then with a tear in her eye she asked,
"Who are you?"
Without thinking I said, "Oh, I'm probably just a dandelion, but I sure love living in God's garden."
She reached out, squeezed my hand and said, "God bless you!" and then I had tears in my eyes.
May I suggest, the next time you see a BLUE ROSE,
Without thinking I said, "Oh, I'm probably just a dandelion, but I sure love living in God's garden."
She reached out, squeezed my hand and said, "God bless you!" and then I had tears in my eyes.
May I suggest, the next time you see a BLUE ROSE,
whichever differences that person may have, don't turn your head and walk off.
Take the time to smile and say Hello. Why? Because, by the grace of GOD, this mother or father could be you.
This could be your child, grandchild, niece, nephew or any other family member.
What a difference a moment can mean to that person or their family.
From an old dandelion! Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.
From an old dandelion! Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to the powers that be.
"People will forget what you said, People will forget what you did,
but people will never forget how you made them feel !"
If this story touched you today, please consider sharing it with others.
If this story touched you today, please consider sharing it with others.
It's a good one and don't we hear or read enough awful ones that this makes a good change?
Thanks Randy
Comment on Student Protests
Thanks anonymous - It is my understanding that the "casserole" protests across Canada were organized by the "occupy movement" who believe in peaceful protest and civil disobedience. The various political parties of North America should have cause for alarm. They pay no heed to the working and middle classes while imposing "their will" and that of the large corporations on the people. It is only a matter of time before the masses stand up and say "No more".
Fortunately we, in the free World, have the "right to vote". Unfortunately there is a growing feeling of frustration amongst many voters that their vote doesn't change anything so they choose not to exercise that right.
To add to the frustration we had the illegal activities of "robo-calls" during the last election and now the Conservatives are trying to suppress the investigation. It begs the question "If you are not guilty of something why try to prevent the seeking of the truth"?
I am not a card carrying member of any party nor do I contribute to any of them, by staying neutral I felt I would not be targeted by any one group. Now I find out that Elections Canada is telling all parties how I cast my vote and for which party. Fortunately I have voted blue, red and green over the last several years so they know I vote my own mind and not their party propaganda.
During the last election I did not hear from the Conservatives, the Liberals or the Green but .... I did hear from the NDP .... go figure.
During the last election I did not hear from the Conservatives, the Liberals or the Green but .... I did hear from the NDP .... go figure.
I showed em!
I showed em!
Thanks KerryI went to a new grocery store this morning and there was a bit of confusion
When I was ready to pay for my groceries, the cashier said, “Strip down facing me.” Making a mental note to complain to my congressman about Homeland Security running amok, I did just as she had instructed. When the hysterical shrieking and security alarms finally subsided, I found out that she was referring to my credit card.
I have been asked to shop elsewhere in the future...
Easter Island - did you know?
The attached photos are interesting.
Remember the Easter Island huge stone heads??
The mystery may be slowly unraveling.
This is pretty cool... never knew they were excavating....
The Stone Statues in Easter Island have bodies!
This is absolutely incredible. Here we've been thinking for all
these years that they were just heads. They are going to be absolutely huge when they are
completely excavated.
It all just adds to the mystery of these amazing sculptures. Maybe
now they can get more information about them seeing as they have writings on them.
Thanks Kerry
Joining the army
Joining the Army
As the family gathered for a big dinner together, the youngest son announced that he had just signed up at an army recruiter's office.
There were audible gasps around the table, then some laughter, as his older brothers shared their disbelief that he could handle this new situation. "Oh, come on, quit joking," snickered one. "You didn't really do that, did you?"
"You would never get through basic training," scoffed another.
The new recruit looked to his mother for help, but she was just gazing at him. When she finally spoke, she simply asked, "Do you really plan to make your own bed every morning?"
There were audible gasps around the table, then some laughter, as his older brothers shared their disbelief that he could handle this new situation. "Oh, come on, quit joking," snickered one. "You didn't really do that, did you?"
"You would never get through basic training," scoffed another.
The new recruit looked to his mother for help, but she was just gazing at him. When she finally spoke, she simply asked, "Do you really plan to make your own bed every morning?"
Thanks Randy
WARNING! Why you should not shampoo your hair in the shower
A Warning to all my friends: Please read!!!!!! Why you can't shampoo
your hair in the shower anymore. A warning that has not been disclosed
until now!!
......NEED TO KNOW!!!!!
Health Warning!
It's so good to finally get a health warning that is useful!!!
INVOLVES THE SHAMPOO WHEN IT RUNS DOWN YOUR BODY WHEN YOU SHOWER WITH IT!!!!
WARNING TO US ALL!!!
Shampoo Warning!
I don't know WHY I didn't figure this out sooner!
I use shampoo in the shower!
When I wash my hair, the shampoo runs down my whole body and, printed
very clearly on the shampoo label is this warning,
"FOR EXTRA BODY AND VOLUME."
No wonder I have been gaining weight! Well! I have gotten rid of that
shampoo and
I am going to start showering with Dawn dish soap instead. It's label reads,
"DISSOLVES FAT THAT IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE."
Problem solved!
If I don't answer the phone I'll be in the shower!
your hair in the shower anymore. A warning that has not been disclosed
until now!!
......NEED TO KNOW!!!!!
Health Warning!
It's so good to finally get a health warning that is useful!!!
INVOLVES THE SHAMPOO WHEN IT RUNS DOWN YOUR BODY WHEN YOU SHOWER WITH IT!!!!
WARNING TO US ALL!!!
Shampoo Warning!
I don't know WHY I didn't figure this out sooner!
I use shampoo in the shower!
When I wash my hair, the shampoo runs down my whole body and, printed
very clearly on the shampoo label is this warning,
"FOR EXTRA BODY AND VOLUME."
No wonder I have been gaining weight! Well! I have gotten rid of that
shampoo and
I am going to start showering with Dawn dish soap instead. It's label reads,
"DISSOLVES FAT THAT IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE."
Problem solved!
If I don't answer the phone I'll be in the shower!
Thanks Randy.... guess I spilled the whole bottle over mine
Inappropriate Jokes... but funny - read at your own displeasure
“SENSITIVITY”
- I was devastated to find out my wife was having an affair but, by turning to religion, I was soon able to come to terms with the whole thing. I converted to Islam and we’re stoning her in the morning!
- The wife suggested I get myself one of those penis enlargers, so I did .... she’s 21 and her name’s Suzie.
- Went to the pub with my girlfriend last night. Locals were shouting “pedophile” and other names at me, just because my girlfriend is 23 and I’m 50. It completely spoiled our 10th anniversary.
- My son was thrown out of school today for letting a girl in his class give him a hand-job. I said, “Son, that’s 3 schools this year! You’d better stop before you’re banned from teaching altogether.”
- Just been to the gym. They’ve got a new machine in. Could only use it for half an hour, as I started to feel sick. It’s great though. It provides me with everything I need - KitKats, Mars Bars, Snickers, Potato Crisps, the lot..
- Question - Are there too many immigrants in Britain? 17% said yes; 11% said No; 72% said, “I not understanding question please.”
- The cost of living has now gotten so bad that my wife is having sex with me because she can’t afford batteries.
- A man calls 911 and says, “I think my wife is dead.” The operator says, “How do you know?” He says, “The sex is about the same, but the ironing is piling up!”
- I was explaining to my wife last night that when you die you get reincarnated but must come back as a different creature. She said she would like to come back as a cow. I said, “You obviously haven’t been listening.”
- My wife has been missing a week now. The police said to prepare for the worst. So, I had to go down to Goodwill to get all of her clothes back.
- I’ve heard that Apple has scrapped their plans for the new children’s-oriented iPod, after realizing that “iTouch Kids” is not a good product name.
- There’s a new Muslim clothing shop that opened in our shopping center, but they threw me out after I asked if I could look at some of the bomber jackets.
- The Red Cross just knocked on my door and asked if we could contribute towards the floods in Pakistan . I said we’d love to, but our garden hose only reaches to the driveway!
Thanks Norman.... thought I would give you credit
- I was devastated to find out my wife was having an affair but, by turning to religion, I was soon able to come to terms with the whole thing. I converted to Islam and we’re stoning her in the morning!
- The wife suggested I get myself one of those penis enlargers, so I did .... she’s 21 and her name’s Suzie.
- Went to the pub with my girlfriend last night. Locals were shouting “pedophile” and other names at me, just because my girlfriend is 23 and I’m 50. It completely spoiled our 10th anniversary.
- My son was thrown out of school today for letting a girl in his class give him a hand-job. I said, “Son, that’s 3 schools this year! You’d better stop before you’re banned from teaching altogether.”
- Just been to the gym. They’ve got a new machine in. Could only use it for half an hour, as I started to feel sick. It’s great though. It provides me with everything I need - KitKats, Mars Bars, Snickers, Potato Crisps, the lot..
- Question - Are there too many immigrants in Britain? 17% said yes; 11% said No; 72% said, “I not understanding question please.”
- The cost of living has now gotten so bad that my wife is having sex with me because she can’t afford batteries.
- A man calls 911 and says, “I think my wife is dead.” The operator says, “How do you know?” He says, “The sex is about the same, but the ironing is piling up!”
- I was explaining to my wife last night that when you die you get reincarnated but must come back as a different creature. She said she would like to come back as a cow. I said, “You obviously haven’t been listening.”
- My wife has been missing a week now. The police said to prepare for the worst. So, I had to go down to Goodwill to get all of her clothes back.
- I’ve heard that Apple has scrapped their plans for the new children’s-oriented iPod, after realizing that “iTouch Kids” is not a good product name.
- There’s a new Muslim clothing shop that opened in our shopping center, but they threw me out after I asked if I could look at some of the bomber jackets.
- The Red Cross just knocked on my door and asked if we could contribute towards the floods in Pakistan . I said we’d love to, but our garden hose only reaches to the driveway!
Thanks Norman.... thought I would give you credit
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Conservatives - Asleep at the switch
CAW says GM to go ahead with closure of one of its Oshawa plants by June 2013
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/caw-says-gm-ahead-closure-one-oshawa-plants-143144063--finance.html
Isn't this Jim Flaherty's riding? Seems he failed Ontario under Harris now he is doing it to us as Federal Finance Minister..... and they still owe Ontario and Canada for bailing them out ....
Thanks GM and Jim for your loyalty.
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/caw-says-gm-ahead-closure-one-oshawa-plants-143144063--finance.html
Isn't this Jim Flaherty's riding? Seems he failed Ontario under Harris now he is doing it to us as Federal Finance Minister..... and they still owe Ontario and Canada for bailing them out ....
Thanks GM and Jim for your loyalty.
Quebec students
This seems appropriate with the Quebec's student strike presently underway !
Thanks Ivan
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They look very much like the hard working middle class families our governments always claims to represent. Perhaps there is good cause for alarm not represented in the caption attached to the cartooned cliche above.