A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1-23-07....I Believe...

Dolly Howard | January 23, 2007 | DollyCali

[DollyCali]

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I believe -

. . . that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.

I believe -

. . . that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I believe -

. . that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I believe -

. . . that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I believe -

. . . that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I believe -

. . . that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I believe -

. . . that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I believe -

. . . that you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I believe -

. . . that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I believe -

. . . that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I believe -

. . . That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I believe -

. . . that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I believe -

. . . that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I believe -

. . . that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.

I believe -

. . . that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel

I believe -

. . . that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I believe -

. . . that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I believe -

. . . that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I believe -

. .. . that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I believe -

. . . that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I believe -

. . . two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I believe -

. . . that at your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

I believe -

. . . that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you - you will find the strength to help.

I believe -

. . . that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I believe -

. . . that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.



I believe -

. . . In my creator God who loved me enough to give his Son’s life for me

I believe…..

What are some truisms in your life? What pithy sayings resonate to your soul? What would you like your legacy to be in one or two sentences? What would you like on your grave stone to be the one thought that is “you”? What do you believe?

1-09-07 ~ Hall of Fame #18

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 1-22-07 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[SnarlinCubBear]

But of course you do. How many miles separate you?

[luvie]

They are 450 miles away (that's about 8 hours in the car)...and I don't get enough time off from work till she's a week and a half old. But we DO have plans to head that way then!

[SnarlinCubBear]

Is this your first grandchild?

[.30Carbine]

A lovely thread, Dear Dolly! Thank you so much for not waiting to post it!
Your framework brought to mind the Apostle's Creed!

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
the Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord:

Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended into hell.

The third day He arose again from the dead.

He ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty,
whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.

Amen.

[.30Carbine]

He pleases God best who trusts Him most.

A good reminder, thank you!

[.30Carbine]

Amen, Meg. I believe it too.

[potlatch]

Thank you for the ping Dolly. I would say this;
 

"IF YOU WANT TO LOVE LIVING

YOU'VE GOT TO LIVE LOVING"

[jaycee]

On this terrible cold dreary day, I wish I could look out of kitchen window and see a pretty purple display of flowers as in you lovely picture. I can dream until spring I guess!!

[jaycee]

We repeat the Apostle's Creed every Sunday....Bet you do too!

[MEG33]

I do ...by cruising the internet for flowers!

[freema]

Dolly, this is beautiful.

Here is my pithy truism:

I believe.

(Thank Goodness for global warming or you'd be cold ! )

[DollyCali]

I love that song.. and also AGAIN the horse video.. thanks for sharing with me at ATRW so I could share here/there/everywhere (including email)

Just got in.. ton to do before SOTU addy.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE NEETS grandma pix.. I was going to write & ask her if she had any new ones to post that I could help her with.. glad you did it as I am time/energy deficient at this point

A good friend of mine opened his second Pizza restaurant today & I told him I would "shoot" it.. forced myself out & glad I did , but very tired now.

[DollyCali]

yuk, yuk..

yes, I was just out in 9" of global warming & so much fun

[DollyCali]

Nice one..

(and I love tht font. one of my favs) but I rarely use it except on JPEG as most cant see it as most dont have it on their computers)

[DollyCali]

thank you sweet Kitty.. and Lysie sent me the horse video which I posted around..

[DollyCali]

I recall when that came out after 911 before the.. just a pencil sketch but so strong in its impact.

Thanks Meg.. that is one of the images that came to mind for me also.. the one also of the firemen going UP the steps at the WTC

[potlatch]

I love that font too and use it a lot on my Profile page. It 'goes' with the 'magic' stuff, lol.

I can see it so I'll use it for myself.

[DollyCali]

Thanks Jaycee. I will admit to pampering myself these past few days..

But I did overdo it yesterday. You know the scene. You feel a little better & look at ALL THAT IS UNDONE BECAUSE YOU HAVE BEEN SICK.. & so go like gangbusters.

Bad to do.

Bad results.

[DollyCali]

Thanks Jaycee. I will admit to pampering myself these past few days..

But I did overdo it yesterday. You know the scene. You feel a little better & look at ALL THAT IS UNDONE BECAUSE YOU HAVE BEEN SICK.. & so go like gangbusters.

Bad to do.

Bad results.

[DollyCali]

thank you! glad you liked it