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[gloriajean]

Hello my friends, Well it was cooler out today, and I picked raspberries, cherries, green and yellow beans, and some basil. We were invited out for supper at our friend's, Ray and Ann, and we had a very nice time - we all even went for a small walk until the misquitoes came to join us. What wonderful friends they are!! I was very happy so share some of our garden treasures with them. Just had a small storm out, it's gone now, but it's cooler now.

Be patient with others, but mostly be patient with yourself. Lord, help me

to keep a smile on my face and to realize my goodness and refuse to dwell

on my imperfections.

Scripture for the day:

Jesus was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of

his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his

disciples." He said to them, "When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be

your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. And

forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us.

And do not bring us to the time of trial." ~Luke 11:1-4

Meditation for the day:

I need not become weary in prayer. When one day we see how unexpectedly

our prayer has been answered, then we may deeply regret that we have

prayed so little. Prayer can change things for us. We can practice

praying until our trust in God has become strong. And then we can pray

on, because it has become so much a habit that we need it daily. We can

keep praying until prayer seems to become communion with God. That is

the note on which true times of prayer can end.

Prayer for the day:

I pray that I may form the habit of daily prayer. I pray that I may

find the strength I need, as a result of this communion.

Time to Plant Your Garden

Plant three rows of Peas:

Peace of mind.

Peace of heart.

Peace of soul.

Plant four rows of Squash:

Squash gossip.

Squash indifference.

Squash grumbling.

Squash selfishness.

No garden should be without Turnips:

Turnip for service when needed.

Turnip to help one another.

Turnip the music and dance.

Plant four rows of Lettuce:

Lettuce be faithful.

Lettuce be kind.

Lettuce be happy.

Lettuce really love one another.

To conclude our garden we must have Thyme:

Thyme for fun.

Thyme for rest.

Thyme for others.

Thyme for ourselves.

Water freely with patience and cultivate with love.

We reap what we sow -- you 'should' have a bountiful garden.

Author unknown

Best Time of My Life

Time to Plant Your Garden

Plant three rows of Peas:

Peace of mind.

Peace of heart.

Peace of soul.

Plant four rows of Squash:

Squash gossip.

Squash indifference.

Squash grumbling.

Squash selfishness.

No garden should be without Turnips:

Turnip for service when needed.

Turnip to help one another.

Turnip the music and dance.

Plant four rows of Lettuce:

Lettuce be faithful.

Lettuce be kind.

Lettuce be happy.

Lettuce really love one another.

To conclude our garden we must have Thyme:

Thyme for fun.

Thyme for rest.

Thyme for others.

Thyme for ourselves.

Water freely with patience and cultivate with love.

We reap what we sow -- you 'should' have a bountiful garden.

Author unknown

Best Time of My Life

It was June 15, and in two days I would be turning thirty. I was insecure about entering a new decade of my life and feared that my best years were now behind me.

My daily routine included going to the gym for a workout before going to work. Every morning I would see my friend Nicholas at the gym. He was seventy-nine years old and in terrific shape. As I greeted Nicholas on this particular day, he noticed I wasn't full of my usual vitality and asked if there was anything wrong. I told him I was feeling anxious about turning thirty. I wondered how I would look back on my life once I reached Nicholas's age, so I asked him, "What was the best time of your life?"

Without hesitation, Nicholas replied, "Well, Joe, this is my philosophical answer to your philosophical question:

"When I was a child in Austria and everything was taken care of for me and I was nurtured by my parents, that was the best time of my life."

"When I was going to school and learning the things I know today, that was the best time of my life."

"When I got my first job and had responsibilities and got paid for my efforts, that was the best time of my life."

"When I met my wife and fell in love, that was the best time of my life."

"The Second World War came, and my wife and I had to flee Austria to save our lives. When we were together and safe on a ship bound for North America, that was the best time of my life."

"When we came to Canada and started a family, that was the best time of my life."

"When I was a young father, watching my children grow up, that was the best time of my life."

"And now, Joe, I am seventy-nine years old. I have my health, I feel good and I am in love with my wife just as I was when we first met. This is the best time of my life."

~ Author Unknown ~