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1 posted on 03/06/2012 6:00:14 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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Handle With Care

March 7, 2012

We live in a society that’s overrun with warning labels. From disclaimers on pills, to “use-by” dates on soup cans, to danger signs on chain saws—warning labels draw our attention to impending hazards. Recently I received a box with a precious gift inside. The sender had attached a big red sticker to the package that said, fragile: handle with care. When I think about life and its fragility, I wonder if we shouldn’t all wear one of those red stickers.

It’s not a good idea to cruise through life thinking that we are invincible and that everything is going to be just fine—only to discover that we are far more fragile than we thought. It takes only a call from the doctor telling us that we have a life-threatening disease, or the swerve of a careless driver in front of us to remind us that life is extremely uncertain. There are no guarantees! None of us can be certain of another breath. So the psalmist has an important piece of advice . . . a warning label of sorts: “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Ps. 90:12).

Let’s choose to live as though this were our last moment on earth by loving more deeply, forgiving more readily, giving more generously, and speaking more kindly.

That’s how to handle life with care.

To run the race of life in Christ, This must become your daily goal: Confess your sins, trust God for strength, Use discipline and self-control. —Sper
Yesterday is gone; tomorrow is uncertain; today is here. Use it wisely.

Read: Psalm 90:1-12

So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. —Psalm 90:12
Bible in a Year:
Judges 1-4


2 posted on 03/06/2012 6:01:46 PM PST by The Mayor ("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Oink!


3 posted on 03/06/2012 6:02:36 PM PST by BIGLOOK (Keelhaul Congress!)
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4 posted on 03/06/2012 6:03:43 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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Re: What Farm Animal Are You?

How many time must I say... "I'm not an animal?"

Gadzooks, John! Kathy was not calling you an animal... she was calling me a party animal!

8 posted on 03/06/2012 6:07:55 PM PST by Bender2 ("I've got a twisted sense of humor, and everything amuses me." RAH Beyond this Horizon)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Eyew...I’m a DONKEY!

Well, at least I ain’t a SHEEP.


12 posted on 03/06/2012 6:12:59 PM PST by left that other site
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Never thought I would say this, but I’m a chicken. I was surprised to see that, but the write up fit me to a tee.


14 posted on 03/06/2012 6:15:58 PM PST by Mathews (Ecclesiastes 10:2 (NIV))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
You Are a Goat
You are a very resourceful and even cunning creature. You make do with what you have, and you don't need a lot to survive.
You are a bit of a life traveler. If one place isn't suiting you well, you tend to move on until you're comfortable.

You tend to be very serious and industrious. It makes you feel bad if you're not being productive.
You guard what's yours in life, and you don't like anyone honing in on your territory. You're not naturally aggressive, but you'll strike if you need to.
What Farm Animal Are You?
Blogthings: Cheaper Than a Therapist

16 posted on 03/06/2012 6:18:29 PM PST by mylife
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To: Kathy in Alaska

I love these quizzes, thank you for them.

GOAT!

Lol, I figured I would be an oinker for sure.


18 posted on 03/06/2012 6:21:58 PM PST by Psalm 144 ("I think we ought to listen to Alinsky." - Governor G. Romney, father of Bishop Willard Mitt Romney.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi All! Well I guess I'm a cow.

You are a kind, nurturing, and caring creature. You are deeply connected to the world around you. You have a good intuition, and you sense what people need from you. You are happy to give as much as you can.

You are a very placid creature. Because you remain so calm and cool, people seem to underestimate your mind. You are extremely intelligent and aware, but you don't always show it. You're more likely to reflect on your thoughts than share them with the world.

25 posted on 03/06/2012 6:31:38 PM PST by SkyDancer
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I’m a COW! Wouldn’t ya know it? And, I’m currently on a diet, too! How’d they know! LOL!!!


26 posted on 03/06/2012 6:31:47 PM PST by FrdmLvr (culture, language, borders)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
You sure I can't be a barn cat?

You Are a Cow
You are a kind, nurturing, and caring creature. You are deeply connected to the world around you.
You have a good intuition, and you sense what people need from you. You are happy to give as much as you can.

You are a very placid creature. Because you remain so calm and cool, people seem to underestimate your mind.
You are extremely intelligent and aware, but you don't always show it. You're more likely to reflect on your thoughts than share them with the world.
What Farm Animal Are You?
Blogthings: Discover the Parts of Your Personality that Have Been Hiding

28 posted on 03/06/2012 6:32:14 PM PST by ZirconEncrustedTweezers (Common sense isn't a blessing. It's a curse because you have to deal with those who don't have it.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Evening Kathy, Hugs.

Shift has started busy, we shall see how things shake out.


29 posted on 03/06/2012 6:32:28 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Kathy, Those little critters were in another area's animal rescue. We get images from around the country of different rescues.

And for our military guys,

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32 posted on 03/06/2012 6:36:09 PM PST by SkyDancer
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Well, I’m finally found out. I’m cranky, stubborn, sometimes ornery, so you can call me a “Housebroke Mule”. You can invite me in, but you better watch out ‘cause you never know what’s next.

Yeeeehaaaaanw!


40 posted on 03/06/2012 6:57:59 PM PST by wizr (If God isn't on your side, who is? Keep the Faith, no matter what.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
You Are a Pig
Being a pig is not an insult... in fact, it's a huge complement. Pigs are amazing animals, and you're pretty darn amazing yourself.
You are intelligent and sensitive. You enjoy being around other people, and you read situations well.

You have high standards, and it takes you a while to trust others. You prefer structure in your life, and you can't stand it when aren't able to follow your routine.
You are both mentally and physically strong. You can remain focused and determined, even under extreme pressure and duress.

Figured I'd be a pig, but for different reasons...especially since I just ate dinner! *<;-)
44 posted on 03/06/2012 7:02:43 PM PST by ApplegateRanch (If any of their "Alternatives" actually works, the Greenies will proceed to kill it.)
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Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

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God Bless Our Republic

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up


46 posted on 03/06/2012 7:05:49 PM PST by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
I'm a cow, but I couldn't figure out how to "get HTML".

Moooooooooooo!

48 posted on 03/06/2012 7:10:36 PM PST by Savage Beast ("Improving" on truth is contempt for truth: hubris and denial--the stuff of tragedy.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Good evening Ma! Love you always! zxozozozozozo



You Are a Goat
You are a very resourceful and even cunning creature. You make do with what you have, and you don't need a lot to survive.
You are a bit of a life traveler. If one place isn't suiting you well, you tend to move on until you're comfortable.

You tend to be very serious and industrious. It makes you feel bad if you're not being productive.
You guard what's yours in life, and you don't like anyone honing in on your territory. You're not naturally aggressive, but you'll strike if you need to.
What Farm Animal Are You?
Blogthings: We Have a Quiz for Almost Everything

67 posted on 03/06/2012 9:10:04 PM PST by MeekMom (http://www.bible.ca/indexsalvation.htm)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC; MS.BEHAVIN; LUV W; AZamericonnie; laurenmarlowe; TASMANIANRED; MEG33; ...
You Are a Goat
You are a very resourceful and even cunning creature. You make do with what you have, and you don't need a lot to survive.
You are a bit of a life traveler. If one place isn't suiting you well, you tend to move on until you're comfortable.

You tend to be very serious and industrious. It makes you feel bad if you're not being productive.
You guard what's yours in life, and you don't like anyone honing in on your territory. You're not naturally aggressive, but you'll strike if you need to.
What Farm Animal Are You?
Blogthings: We're Not Shrinks, But We Play Them On the Internet

71 posted on 03/06/2012 9:18:20 PM PST by Old Sarge (RIP FReeper Skyraider (1930-2011) - You Are Missed)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
You Are a Lamb
You are a bit of a wanderer in life. You can easily lose your way, especially if you don't follow the crowd.
While being a lamb may make it seem like you blindly follow others, the exact opposite is true. If anything, you need more direction in your life.

You are dreamy and creative. You have so many ideas in your head that it makes it difficult to focus sometimes.
You do well if you have a guide or mentor in your life. Sometimes you need to be shown which direction to go in.
What Farm Animal Are You?
Blogthings: We'll Tell You The Truth... Someone Has To!


Baaaaa...
73 posted on 03/06/2012 9:26:30 PM PST by Windcatcher (Obama is a COMMUNIST and the MSM is his armband-wearing propaganda machine.)
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