To: Victoria Delsoul

Good evening, Victoria.

I have been so busy today - haven't had much time to post.

41 posted on 12/15/2004 8:01:47 PM PST by tuliptree76

Hi Tulip. I know what you mean, it's that time of year.

42 posted on 12/15/2004 8:04:24 PM PST by Victoria Delsoul

To: Victoria Delsoul

"Evening everybody, I thought I was done shopping, LOL. Oh well, I'm tired but I think I finished shopping today... I think, not sure yet. I might have to check on Friday again."

Lemme guess - you're female?

43 posted on 12/15/2004 8:04:28 PM PST by Senator Pardek

To: Senator Pardek

I'm not sure.... let me check.

I'll get back to you. ;-)

44 posted on 12/15/2004 8:06:32 PM PST by Victoria Delsoul

To: Victoria Delsoul

Needs to be verified by a disinterested party.

45 posted on 12/15/2004 8:12:10 PM PST by Senator Pardek

To: Senator Pardek

Who? Let me guess...

46 posted on 12/15/2004 8:13:19 PM PST by Victoria Delsoul

To: Victoria Delsoul

You won't even know I'm there.

47 posted on 12/15/2004 8:16:40 PM PST by Senator Pardek

To: Senator Pardek; tuliptree76; JustAmy; Jen; All

I don't want you to think too much about that. It's not good for you.

So relax, and shake your booty...

48 posted on 12/15/2004 8:24:01 PM PST by Victoria Delsoul

To: Victoria Delsoul

49 posted on 12/15/2004 8:24:42 PM PST by tuliptree76

You're welcome, hehe.

50 posted on 12/15/2004 8:25:38 PM PST by Victoria Delsoul

To: Victoria Delsoul

It's too late for me to shake my booty! So, I'm going to bed. Thanks for the song though. Nitey nite.

51 posted on 12/15/2004 8:28:57 PM PST by Jen (See you at the FReeper Ball!!!)

How about tomorrow, lol? I'll be here earlier, I hope.

52 posted on 12/15/2004 8:32:13 PM PST by Victoria Delsoul

To: JustAmy; Jen; Victoria Delsoul; Brad's Gramma; PreviouslyA-Lurker; Mama_Bear; OESY; T'wit; ...

December 16, 2004

The Gift Of Family

Read: Exodus 20:1-20

Honor your father and your mother. —Exodus 20:12

Bible In One Year: Amos 4-6; Revelation 7

Through her books and lectures, Edith Schaeffer has become much appreciated for her insights into the value of life's ordinary days. When she and her husband Francis were first married, both sets of parents lived nearby. The newlyweds divided each Sunday afternoon and evening be-tween the Schaeffers and the Sevilles.

After a few years, Edith and Francis moved to Switzerland, where they could talk with their parents only once a year in a brief phone conversation.

Looking back half a century later, Edith wrote of being glad for the way they had used those Sunday afternoons. She noted that "proximity of loved ones is not an endless situation." She concluded that a package labeled "time to care for parents and exhibit love" doesn't just arrive someday. We must show love while we can.

The fifth of the Ten Commandments says: "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you" (Exodus 20:12). The command to love and respect our parents applies equally to children living at home, newly independent young couples, and empty-nesters.

Seize each moment you have to love and honor your family. The opportunity won't last forever. —David McCasland

Putting It Into Action

Plan a regular time to call a family member.

Help an aged relative with a project or housework.

Write a letter to someone you love but cannot visit.

Time is one of the greatest gifts we can give each other.

53 posted on 12/16/2004 3:37:55 AM PST by The Mayor (We are saved not by what we do but by trusting what Christ has done.)

To: PreviouslyA-Lurker

He is now, and he's welcome. See Post #25.

54 posted on 12/16/2004 6:21:30 AM PST by OESY

To: tuliptree76; PreviouslyA-Lurker; JustAmy; The Mayor; All

55 posted on 12/16/2004 6:27:42 AM PST by OESY

To: ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; Billie; dansangel; dutchess; Aquamarine; Jim Robinson; LadyX; WVNan; ...

12-16-04

Graphic by Billie

Blessings

Beyond the river, now out of the woods, we are warmed by the sight of a glow,
Even the horses are happy to see, what has brought us all out in the snow.
They’ll receive their reward of oats now, and we’ll sweeten the corn with some hay,
We’ll remember all things and appreciate, our gifts and our blessings this day.
Most of our animals won’t talk to us, except for occasional pranks,
They may shoulder their burdens in silence, but we know on this day they give thanks.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 14, 2004

56 posted on 12/16/2004 6:57:45 AM PST by JustAmy (Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)

Thank you for the map. I need all the help I can get.

57 posted on 12/16/2004 7:04:41 AM PST by PreviouslyA-Lurker (Some Americans don't understand that being an American is more than living in America.)

58 posted on 12/16/2004 7:06:39 AM PST by JustAmy (Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)

To: Conspiracy Guy

"; ) I need to get my work out of my way and write something new before Amy fires me."

Bravo for "In Their Hands"

Amy can't fire you, as you have tenure:)

59 posted on 12/16/2004 7:12:43 AM PST by international american (Generation Jones: "I need, I need someone to set a pick for me at the free-throw line of life)

To: JustAmy; NicknamedBob; Billie

Another fine collaberative effort by BillieBob!

60 posted on 12/16/2004 7:17:33 AM PST by international american (Generation Jones: "I need, I need someone to set a pick for me at the free-throw line of life)

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