1 posted on 05/31/2006 4:58:52 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA

To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; Aquamarine; deadhead; ...

2 posted on 05/31/2006 5:01:25 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; deadhead; ...

May 31, 2006

Hold Hands And Jump!

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READ: Ecclesiastes 4:8-12

Two are better than one. —Ecclesiastes 4:9

When Leo and Amy opened a 300-seat, fine-dining restaurant, Leo admitted he was “scared of everything.” Amy equates their leap of faith in starting their business to holding hands while jumping off a mountain. But if you’re going to do something scary, “you want to do it with someone you know and trust,” Leo continued.

Chris and Karie, another couple who took a risk to own and run a restaurant together, say they have “a good working relationship, as well as mutual admiration for each other’s work.”

Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, knew how crucial it is to have companions in life. He wrote, “Two are better than one” (Ecclesiastes 4:9). When one falls during a difficult time, another provides comfort and support (vv.10-12). We need our spouses and friends to help us through the scary times and to provide emotional support. Loners make life harder for themselves (v.8). But those who recognize their need for others find help and encouragement.

If you need to take a leap of faith—something involving finances, a career change, a new ministry—invite someone trustworthy to hold your hand as you make that jump. Or give that same encouragement to someone close to you. Because two really are better than one. —Anne Cetas

We are dependent on the strength
We draw from one another;
Words spoken give encouragement,
Love practiced draws us closer. —Sper

Those who trust God can help others to do the same.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: 2 Chronicles 13-14; John 12:1-26

3 posted on 05/31/2006 5:05:02 AM PDT by The Mayor ( We are moving in on Albany! http://www.newyorkcoalition.org)

To: GodBlessUSA; snugs; dutchess

Thank you GeeBee for opening the doors on Fuzzy Wednesday for us. I must be honest my whole mind is now (and didn't sleep at ALL last night) is on Maggie & her leg amputation.

MEGA prayers for this dear lady to survive a surgery for HER that is going to be very difficult due to her diabetes & then a rehab that she can handle.

I am off for day/evening but my thoughts & prayers are with her, her family & her surgeons/doctors today.

Snugs.. love Phil's grandkids pix.. they are adorable. I'll be YOU could spoil them REALLY good couldn't you?

Dutchess, thinking of YOU also, dear. Please email or FReep mail me if you need OR WANT (don't need) help tomorrow.

EVERYONE... in google type in Lady Marine Bear (and see Maggies pix as the second one.. crying again)

Pushed for time right now but here is a warm fuzzy dedicated to our dear Lady X (Maggie)

27 posted on 05/31/2006 6:53:25 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

To: All; GodBlessUSA; LadyX; MEG33; WVNan; DollyCali; deadhead; tuliptree76; Billie; The Mayor; ...

Prayers continue for our LadyX!

44 posted on 05/31/2006 8:13:33 AM PDT by luvie ("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")

Not so much "Warm and Fuzzy" - More like "Wet and Furry"...

94 posted on 05/31/2006 12:12:53 PM PDT by Diver Dave

To: GodBlessUSA; All

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

Another thing that gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling.

131 posted on 05/31/2006 5:30:35 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

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