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QuoteQuote by Ria:SONJA on this moment i am very busy with making my own Christmass cards it is a lot work
but i love it to do and i must make birthday cards for
people in the family in december.

I would love to see how you are making these cards.  I think that homemade cards are the best cards.  How many Christmas cards do you make?

I am not sure how many I will make this year.  I haven't got that far yet.

QuoteQuote by Ria:And i read a lot books and i love reading poems
and i go a lot to my father now the treatment have been now he is very tired, so i am helping him

That is sweet that you help your father out.  There are so many who ignore their parents when they get older.  Do you read to him?  My son goes to the Nursing home here and sometimes reads the newspaper to the ones who can't read.  He loves spending time with the elders.

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This morning I received the following from a friend and while I seldom forward these type of messages on to others, I did so to a number of friends and relatives.  I also wanted to share it with you all even though I realize you may have seen the interview or have already had someone forward it to you.  I think it is worth our time to read as what Anne says is so true.  Here it is:

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Billy Graham's daughter was interviewed on the Early Show and Jane Clayson asked her "How could God let something like this happen?" (regarding the attacks on Sept. 11).

Anne Graham gave an extremely profound and insightful response. She said "I believe God is deeply saddened by this, just as we are, but for years we've been telling God to get out of our schools, to get out of our government and to get out of our lives."

"And being the gentleman He is, I believe He has calmly backed out. How can we expect God to give us His blessing and His protection if we demand He leave us alone?"

"In light of recent events...terrorists attack, school shootings, etc. I think it started when Madeleine Murray O'Hare (she was murdered, her body found recently) complained she didn't want prayer in our schools, and we said OK."

"Then someone said you better not read the Bible in school ... the Bible says thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, and love your neighbor as yourself. And we said OK."

"Then Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't spank our children when they misbehave because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their self-esteem (Dr. Spock's son committed suicide)."

"We said an expert should know what he's talking about. And we said OK."

"Now we're asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why they don't know right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother them to kill strangers, their classmates, and themselves."

"Probably, if we think about it long and hard enough, we can figure it out. I think it has a great deal to do with "WE REAP WHAT WE SOW."

Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell. Funny how we believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says.

Funny how you can send 'jokes' through e-mail and they spread like wildfire but when you start sending messages regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing.

Funny how lewd, crude, vulgar and obscene articles pass freely through cyberspace, but public discussion of God is suppressed in the school and workplace.

Are you laughing?

Funny how when you forward this message, you will not send it to many on your address list because you're not sure what they believe, or what they WILL think of you for sending it. Funny how we can be more worried about what other people think of us than what God thinks of us.


Pass it on if you think it has merit. If not then just discard it... no one will know you did. But, if you discard this thought process, don't sit back and complain about what bad shape the world is in!

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WELCOME BONESY  

It is always good to have some men around.  Most of us do not talk as much as the women.  

Now I have gone and done it.  

I guess I better get out the book of James and read about that old tongue.  

Hello to all, I enjoy reading your posts, stay tuned I might just post something interesting one day.  

It is raining here in my neck of the woods, rather gloomy winter like weather.  

Have a nice day and week end and give a  
to someone as they might not have one of their own.

Boots

Reasons why the English language is so hard to learn:

• The bandage was wound around the wound.
  
  
• The farm was used to produce produce.
  
  
• The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.
  
  
• Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.
  
  
• A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.
  
  
• When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
  
  
• I did not object to the object.
  
  
• There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row.
  
  
• They were too close to the door to close it.
  
  
• The wind was too strong to wind the sail.
  
  
• Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear.
  
  
• I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.
  
  
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A hearty welcome to Suzanne, Traser, and anybody else that's new.

And a hearty good morning to all of you!

Hi Judy Mc., I saw your post to Ruthie, and before I opened my big mouth I thought I would read thru everything else before I answered your question about Grover Crosby's wife's name, just to make sure that Ruthie hadn't answered it already.

Grover Crosby was the pastor of a church that I went to as a child.  He has a son named David who is my age, and as a child I had a crush on him.  I look back on it now and realize just how silly that crush was! LOL

Grover's wifes name is Faith.  She is someone that when I was young I had alot of respect for.  I haven't seen her in years but I am sure that respect would still stand today if I were to meet her again.  

I want to post a great big HELLO to my hero, Bonesy!  Nice to see that you are joining the family here on CP.  Love you Dad.

Anyway, I must go and get a bunch of stuff done around here.  

Love to all,
Heather

QuoteWhen are you moving? Or is that little home a get-a-way home?

Sonja - it's looking like it'll be close to Dec. 18 that we actually move.  We may be able to do some of it ahead of time (lhope, hope!).  Not quite sure what you meant by "get-a-way home."  
God bless y'all today.

Hello all!!  I finally got Travis down for  nap -- he went kicking and screamine.  Literally.  He was so sleepy, he couldn't hardly hold his eyes open, but he wanted to play.

Sonifo -- We've been fortunate with travis's teeth.  All he has left is his 3rd year molars.  He cut his two year molars last Spring.   (he was only 15 mos or so).  He gets a little bit of a runny nose, then *pop* there it is.  But he chews on stuff like a puppy.  You look like your feeling better -- all the colorful posts and stuff.

Jerry -- Two days in a row.  I'm starting to feel like things are back to "normal" (that's relative) in here.

Welcome bonesy and suzanne.

Hmmm, there were some other things I wanted tomention, but have forgotten them.  Will catch them on the next go 'round, I guess.

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Hi all.  

I printed up the story that Larry posted for John to carry on the road with him.  He wiull be able to use it in his work on the road.

Hi Marilyn.

Hey Lee, another song?  The one I suggested maybe?

I have a song to post I will do it later, John is calling.

Till later

Judy

I'm having a quiet day today as Larry (my neighbour) has only a couple of days left.  He's home but is in such a bad state.

Diane was just here and we had a cry together.  They've made all of the funeral arrangements.

SONJA on this moment i have readdy 63 Christmass cards but i must have 75 and then for dec. 6 birthday cards.
Maybe i try to scan next week a view cards and can PAT the cards give a place in an forum i don't no

I don't know or i can scan the cards i make 3D, 4D sometimes 5D cards but i try
And when i go to my father i only help him with his work
he can read the newspaper by himself
BUT WHY I AM POOR RIA
I DON't NO MAKE I SUCH A LOT MISTAKES

HAVE A GOOD EVENING
BYE RIA

WELCOME SUZANNE  to CP
RIA

Ria, Pat only meant that she feels sorry for you learning English, because it is a hard language to learn, as shown by the post she made.  So many words, spelled the same way, but have different meanings, which have to be figured out by the way they are used in the sentence.  But you are doing great with your English!  So much better than any of us with Dutch!!

We got the area where the washer, dryer and folding table set all tiled, will have to wait a day to grout it, then we can put the laundry room back in order.  Then two more areas........and we will be done!!  YEA!  

Wow, Ria! 75 cards is alot of cards.  I might send out 50 cards this year if that.  It is nice to have a bunch of friends.
Not sure what Pat was talking about.  Maybe she got you mixed up with someone else.  
Is it getting close to bed time for you?  Have a good night.
Love Sonja

Alright, Janet!

SONJA THANK YOU BUT NOW IT IS BEDTIME IN HOLLAND FOR LITTLE CHILDREN
IT IS 8.20 PM IN HOLLAND.
BUT I ALSO AM NOT GOING LATE TO BED

I THINK NOT THAT I COME BACK THIS EVENING

I WISH YOU ALL A GOOD EVENING AND A GOODNIGHT

LOVE RIA

RIA no you don't make a lot of mistakes.  The problem is with the english language.  So many words have a double meaning and are spelled the same.  That is why poor Ria!  Reread Pat's post on the English language!

Here is a Scott Brown song.  We are singing it for Christmas with Pastor Jeff singing the main part.  Pat or Chrismar can you come up with the music.  It is a new one to me.

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Aren't those words awesome?  Now to figure out the tune.  Anybody know it?

Janet we also have in Dutch words they
have diffirent meanings

WHEN we in DUTCH say weg     that is the road
   but when i lost something then it is also weg

   DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT

BUT YOU ALL MAY TRY TO WRITE IN DUTCH IT IS VERY EASY  JENNY IS LEARNING IT.

BYE LOVE RIA

I love that song, Judy.  I have that cd. Scott Wesley Brown sings that.  Wow, it gives me goosebumps everytime I hear it.
Thanks for sharing.  I think I will go listen to it.  

THANK YOU JUDY B
AND I THINK THAT IS A VERY NICE SONG
THE WORDS ARE VERY GOOD

BYE BYE LOVE RIA

Quote from: Sonifo on November 15, 2003, 02:42:30 PM
I love that song, Judy.  I have that cd. Scott Wesley Brown sings that.  Wow, it gives me goosebumps everytime I hear it.
Thanks for sharing.  I think I will go listen to it.  

I also wanted to mention that my friend that is now with the Lord would sing his music to me when I was a teenager.  That is when I started listening to Christian music.  His name was Scotty.  He was an awesome man!
Click here if you want to see a picture of him and read about him. http://www.sonifopictures.com/friendsforever

Poor Ria!

Poor Mieka!

Anyone that is trying to learn our English language, I could have said, "Poor xxx"  Thanks Janet for helping Ria to understand what I meant.  I'm absolutely in awe when I think that you, Ria, make so many wonderful posts in here and they have such good English in them and yet English isn't your native tongue or language.

That's all I meant sweetie...  Nothing else.  I was feeling sorry for you.

And to clear up another misunderstanding --

It has occurred to me that this comment

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Welcome to those who have joined in the last day or so!  Do not be afraid to come and join us, we are a pretty nice group (well, you have to look out for Chris and Lee, but you will get used to them quickly enough) and enjoy eachother's cyber-friendship.

may be what caused Lee's apology in the forums yesterday.  

Since the comment was made publically, I want to apologize publically, and explain how and why it was made.

1)  I have the utmost respect for Chris and Lee -- both as Christian men and photographers.  I never, ever ever meant for this comment about them to be taken seriously.

2)  I made it simply because of the wry sense of humor both of these gentlemen have exhibited in the past and was gently poking fun at them as I often do with people I consider friends.  

I apologize if my comment was hurtful, spiteful, or offending in any way.

PS -- Bernard's subsequent comments were meant in the same way.  If we misled anyone to believe we meant anything otherwise, our sincerest apology.

Ria You don't make mistakes...You are wonderful and I love you because you are very special. God Bless, Jenny.

And to think that it was all those Brits fault!

Another good thought for today...........


THANKS, FORGIVING DAY
by Bob Perks

"It's happening already!" he said to me.

"What?"

"The last I looked it was July 4th and now suddenly it's
the holiday season," he said smiling.

"I'm not ready for this at all," I told him.

"Oh, it may have come too fast, but I'm always ready for
my 'Thanks Forgiving Day!'"

"You mean Thanksgiving Day?"

"Oh, that too!"

"I'm confused!" I said.

"Well, Thanksgiving Day isn't celebrated on the same day
around the world. I'm not even sure if some countries have
such a day. So I celebrate Thanksgiving Day with my family
and friends in America. However, the day before Thanksgiving,
I celebrate 'Thanks, Forgiving Day' with all my international
friends as well as those here at home."

"Do you travel that much?"

"Oh, no. I've never had that luxury. I met all of these
wonderful people on the Internet. I call them 'friends
I've never met'," I said proudly. "I too, have many from
around the world."

"Well then you must celebrate it, too."

"Tell me about it."

"Well, on Thanksgiving Day I give thanks for all the
blessings in my life. Good health, love, friendship, work,
the food I eat and everything I value." He paused for a
moment, took a deep breath and sighed with great
satisfaction that his life is so blessed.

"But on 'Thanks Forgiving Day', the Wednesday before, I
make an effort to ask for forgiveness for any wrongs I have
done. Even the smallest things that may have gone unchecked
over the past year. You know, those little things that may
have hurt someone's feelings and I didn't realize it. But
also the big things which may have caused a hurt or lost
friendship. I simply ask everyone to forgive me and thank
them for opening their hearts to me again."

I stood there listening to this wonderful man. He was one
of those people whom you immediately trusted. His voice,
his demeanor, were warm and welcoming.

It was a wonderful thought. A gesture that gives hope to
the world. To think that in some small way we could undermine
all of the hate and anger in the world by humbly asking to be
forgiven even when we have done nothing wrong. The act itself
is a reflection of the greatest love God has for us.

"So will you join me?" he asked.

"I just did!"

To you, my friend, reading this message: When I awaken
each morning my heart sings a grateful tune to God for
giving me still another chance to make a difference in
this world.

On this -- my Thanks, Forgiving Day -- I humbly ask for
your forgiveness if I have slighted you in any way during
the past year. I treasure your presence in my life and if
you would forgive me, I would be forever grateful. Thanks!

I invite you to join us on Wednesday, November 26th as we
celebrate, Thanks, Forgiving Day!

--Bob Perks  

Hi Everyone, Thanks for the welcomes to the system, I have been doing some reading to get familiar with how CP works. It will take me a while as I am a bit computer illiterate. However we will perservere, Don't have much time to spend here today as I have to leave in about an hour for Virginia to deliver monday am. if aall goes well I should be back Wed. and will do some playing around in the system then and read some more of your postings.

As for the Dutch language I can only speak it some but have no clue about spelling the words in written form.

I also work as a volunteer chaplain with Open Road Chapels and if God wills it I will some day maybe be fulltime. This is a ministry that reaches out to truckers in the truck stops. Will tell you more about this as we go along. It is a very interesting and vitally necessary work. Got to go for now and get ready to hit the road.

Looking forward to more interaction with you folks

God bless you all

Bye for now John.