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[Hooty]

@Puddles (((HUGS)))

[viva923]

hey all

Puddles, you will deeply missed. have a good rest and if you can just check every now-then to let us know you are a-ok.

Lulu, I second that nomination about that cake competition dog. wow just remarkable,looks real.

got walk in.

let husbands do you wash. i put the pod/oxi clean in washer. clothes in there too. just close door and begin. i guess that was to hard. DH began the washer but forgot to put in the tray in the top (front loader washer) of the washer machine. I had a huge puddle of water on the floor last night.

that is about all for now guys. later.

[CherryHugs]

[CherryHugs]

[Sweet Caroline 1]

[AnikaBrodie]

@Puddles 

Dear Puddles,

Sometimes we get so caught up with life's responsibilities we have to step back and reassess and rearrange our priorities.  We will all miss you on the forums and hope you can return in the not too distant future.  May God continue to bless you and Ian and your extended family.  (((((Hugs))))) and love and gentle pets for Snow White.

[Sweet Caroline 1]

[LTT1]

@AnikaBrodie
Wish you would put a recording of you singing on YouTube!
I would so enjoy listening!

[AnikaBrodie]

I received this in an email today.  While I can't confirm its authenticity I thought it was worth sharing:

" ... The World's six best doctors:

Steve Jobs died a billionaire at age 56.  This is his final essay.

I reached the pinnacle of success in the business world. In some others' eyes, my life is the epitome of success. However, aside from work, I have little joy. In the end, my wealth is only a fact of life that I am accustomed to. At this moment, lying on my bed and recalling my life, I realize that all the recognition and wealth that I took so much pride in have paled and become meaningless in the face of my death.

You can employ someone to drive the car for you, make money for you but you cannot have someone bear your sickness for you. Material things lost can be found or replaced. But there is one thing that can never be found when it's lost - Life. Whichever stage in life you are in right now, with time, you will face the day when the curtain comes down.

Treasure love for your family, love for your spouse, love for your friends. Treat yourself well and cherish others. As we grow older, and hopefully wiser, we realize that a $300 or a $30 watch both tell the same time. You will realize that your true inner happiness does not come from the material things of this world. Whether you fly first class or economy, if the plane goes down - you go down with it.

Therefore, I hope you realize, when you have mates, buddies and old friends, brothers and sisters, who you chat with, laugh with, talk with, sing songs with, talk about north-south-east-west or heaven and earth, that is true happiness!  Don't educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be happy.  So when they grow up they will know the value of things and not the price. Eat your food as your medicine, otherwise you have to eat medicine as your food.

The One who loves you will never leave you for another because, even if there are 100 reasons to give up, he or she will find a reason to hold on. There is a big difference between a human being and being human. Only a few really understand it. You are loved when you are born. You will be loved when you die. In between, you have to manage!

The six best doctors in the world are sunlight, rest, exercise, diet, self-confidence and friends. Maintain them in all stages and enjoy a healthy life ..."

[LTT1]

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@Hooty wrote:

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So true.  I was deathly ill so went to the doctor, years ago, different doctor.  I was telling her my symptoms, and she said I didn't look ill, I had applied make-up, don't leave the house without it, lol, and I replied, "even though I am sick, I still have some pride,"

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I don’t know about anybody else, but when I don’t wear my makeup, I feel worse!