There are many things we do because we have to. There are things we do because we want to. And then there are the things we do for love. Strange as it seems the vast majority of people need to be told what to do. We are all conditioned from childhood to follow rules and behave.
Too often if you don't follow the crowd, you're branded as a misfit. We should all aim to live our dreams and not just accept the status quo and follow others footsteps. We can learn from others mistakes and experiences, but we also need to create our own.
Even if we fall a thousand times we won't have to wonder what could have been.
At the end of the road, more often than not, we regret what we didn't do far more than what we did.
The pictures today of DS#6, his wife, our Little Lucky guy, DDIL#5 and Mr. Wonderful, who were my companions at the fair this past weekend.
I hope your Monday is a great one -- just because!
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
THE BLESSED TEST
I woke up this morning and knew that today,
the sun would not be shining and the clouds would be gray.
As I stepped outside, rain fell upon my head.
My car wouldn't start so I walked to school instead
I fogot all my assignments, I failed all my tests.
I dropped my head in disgust and asked the Lord for one request.
Lord, why is it that things won't go my way?
He gently replied, Dear child it is because you didn't thank me yesterday.
I woke you up and enabled you to see the sun again.
I gave you shelter, protected your family, and even let you make a new friend
I blessed you far greater than I ever had before.
But you were too busy to thank me once more.
You didn't feel sick because I maintained your health.
You had money in your pocket because I maintained your wealth.
You had shoes on your feet and clothes to wear too
You had plenty of food to eat, and what did you do?
You ignored me and went about your tasks
But when you wanted something you never hesitated to ask.
I was there when you needed me, and that wasn't too long ago.
But when things started going your way, it was me you did not know
As if that weren't enough, I provided your favorite luxuries
This was something I didn't have to do. They weren't even necessities
And when it was time to get on your knees and show your gratitude,
You decided that after such a fulfilling day, you weren't in the mood
So I decided to give you just a little test
To show you how it would feel to stop being blessed
I began to realize what the Lord was saying
And when I got home, I fell to my knees and started praying
He said, My child, you have learned and you know I do forgive.
But remember to remember this day as long as you shall live.
I love filling your life with joy, and your pain I'll alleviate it.
But just a simple thank you would show how much you appreciate it.
Author Unknown
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EMT's
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
COUNTING THE DAYS
Always remember to be happy because you never know who's falling in love with your smile.
Author Unknown
26 DAYS UNTIL FALL
1 comment:
Hello Ma,Whata brilliant inspiring post.I have realye njoyed reading it all this evening here at my place.Love th elong verse and oh so true.We must always rememeber to give thanks.Love the pictures.Your Grandchildren are adorable.I am happy to rea you have had a lovely weekend.It is still Bank Holiday Monday here in England and has been a very wet one too in my part.Have a lovely day Ma.Thankyou for sharing the pictures.Take Care God Bless Kath xx
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