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[gloriajean]

Never let what you can't do get in the way of what you can do. Lord,
help me to recognize my abilities and focus only on my strengths so that
each day I will get nearer to my goals.


Scripture for the day:

"The greatest among you will be your servant. All who exalt themselves will
be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted." ~Matthew
23:11-12

Meditation for the day:

When trouble comes, we need not say: "Why should this happen to me?"
We can leave ourselves out of the picture. We can think of other people and
their troubles and we can forget about our own. Gradually, we can get away
from ourselves and we can know the consolation of unselfish service to
others. After a while, it will not matter so much what happens to us. It
is not so important any more, except as our experience can be used to help
others who are in the same kind of trouble.

Prayer for the day:

I pray that I may become more unselfish. I pray that I may not be thrown
off the track by letting the old selfishness creep back into my life.

Hello my friends! Chilly out today - in the 20's, but at least it's not 20
below zero! Didn't call Sister LaDonna last night, remembered it's Tuesday
nights I do, so called her a little after 7:00 tonight - had a nice visit -
She sure has come along way since last year!! Please pray that Linus can
help my sister, Deil, with her insurance as the company she used to work for
is discontinuing it, and she's so worried about it she can't sleep. Praying
for you all - thanks for praying for us!

THE POWER OF GOD
Author Unknown

Have you ever been down and out and nobody seems to be around for you to
talk to...THAT'S GOD...he wants you to talk to him.

Have you ever been just sitting there and all of a sudden you feel like
doing something nice for someone you care for...THAT'S GOD...he talks to you
through the Holy Spirit.

Have you ever been thinking about somebody that you haven't seen in a long
time and then next thing you know you see them or receive a phone call from
them...THAT'S GOD...there is no such thing as "coincidence."

Have you ever received something wonderful that you didn't even ask for,
like money in the mail, a debt that had mysteriously been cleared, or a
coupon to a department store where you had just seen something you wanted,
but couldn't afford...THAT'S GOD...he knows the desires of your heart...

Have you ever been in a situation and you had no clue how it is going to get
better, but now you look back on it...THAT'S GOD... he passes us through
tribulation to see a brighter day...

I Wish You

When you are lonely
I wish you love.

When you are down
I wish you joy.

When you are troubled
I wish you peace.

When things are complicated
I wish you simple beauty.

When things are chaotic
I wish you inner peace.

When things looks empty
I wish you hope.


- Author Unknown

150 Ways To Show Kids You Care
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Notice them. Smile a lot. Acknowledge them. Learn their names. Seek
them out. Remember their birthday. Ask them about themselves. Look
in their eyes when you talk to them. Listen to them. Play with
them. Read aloud together. Giggle together. Be nice. Say yes a lot.
Tell them their feelings are okay. Set boundaries that keep them
safe. Be honest. Be yourself. Listen to their stories. Hug them.
Forget your worries sometimes and concentrate only on them. Notice
when they're acting differently.

Present options when they seek your counsel. Play outside together.
Surprise them. Stay with them when they are afraid. Invite them
over for juice. Suggest better behaviors when they act out. Feed
them when they are hungry. Delight in their discoveries. Share
their excitement. Send them a letter or postcard. Follow them when
they lead. Notice them when they are absent. Call them to say
hello. Hide surprises for them to find. Give them space when they
need it. Contribute to their collections.

Discuss their dreams and nightmares. Laugh at their jokes. Be
relaxed. Kneel, squat or sit so you're at their eye level. Answer
their questions. Tell them how terrific they are. Create a
tradition with them and keep it. Learn what they have to teach. Use
your ears more than your mouth. Make yourself available. Show up at
their concerts, games and events. Find a common interest. Hold
hands during a walk. Apologize when you've done something wrong.
Listen to their favorite music with them. Keep the promises you
make. Wave and smile when you part. Display their artwork in your
home.

Thank them. Point out what you like about them. Clip magazine
pictures or articles that interest them. Give them lots of
compliments. Catch them doing something right. Encourage win-win
solutions. Give them your undivided attention. Ask for their
opinion. Have fun together. Be curious with them. Introduce them to
your friends and family. Tell them how much you like being with
them. Let them solve most of their own problems. Meet their
friends. Meet their parents. Let them tell you how they feel. Help
them become an expert at something. Be excited when you see them.
Tell them about yourself. Let them act their age. Praise more,
criticize less. Be consistent.

Admit when you make a mistake. Enjoy your time together. Give them
a special nickname. Marvel at what they can do. Tell them how proud
you are of them. Pamper them. Unwind together. Be happy. Ask them
to help you. Support them. Applaud their successes. Deal with
problems and conflicts while they are still small. Chaperone a
dance. Tell them stories in which they are the hero. Believe in
them. Nurture them with good food, good words and good fun. Be
flexible. Delight in their uniqueness. Let them make mistakes.
Notice when they grow. Wave and honk when you drive by them. Give
them immediate feedback. Include them in conversations. Respect
them. Join in their adventures.

Visit their schools. Help them learn something new. Be
understanding when they have a difficult day. Give them good
choices. Respect the choices they made. Be silly together. Hang out
together. Make time to be with them. Inspire their creativity.
Accept them as they are. Become their advocate. Appreciate their
personality. Talk openly with them. Tolerate their interruptions.
Trust them. Share a secret. Write a chalk message on their
sidewalk. Create a safe open environment. Be available. Cheer their
accomplishments. Encourage them to help others. Tackle new tasks
together.

Believe what they say. Help them take a stand and stand with them.
Daydream with them Do what they like to do. Make decisions
together. Magnify their magnificence. Build something together.
Encourage them to think big. Celebrate their firsts and lasts, such
as first school day. Go places together. Welcome their suggestions.
Visit them when they're sick. Tape record a message for them. Help
them learn from their mistakes. Be sincere. Introduce them to
people of excellence. Tell them what you expect of them. Give them
your phone number. Introduce them to new experiences.

Share a meal together. Talk directly together. Be spontaneous.
Expect their best; don't expect perfection. Empower them to help
and be themselves. Love them no matter what.


- Author Unknown

Special Hymn's for All Occupations



The Dentist's Hymn:.............Crown Him with Many Crowns
The Weatherman's Hymn:..........There Shall Be Showers of Blessings
The Contractor's Hymn:..........The Church's One Foundation
The Tailor's Hymn:..............Holy, Holy, Holy
The Golfer's Hymn:..............There's a Green Hill Far Away
The Politician's Hymn:..........Standing on the Promises
The Optometrist's Hymn:.........Open My Eyes That I Might See
The IRS Agent's Hymn:...........I Surrender All
The Gossip's Hymn:..............Pass It On
The Electrician's Hymn:.........Send The Light
The Shopper's Hymn:.............Sweet By and By
The Realtor's Hymn:.............I've Got a Mansion, Just Over the Hilltop
The Massage Therapists Hymn:....He Touched Me
The Doctor's Hymn:..............The Great Physician

RIGHT TO LIFE PRAYER

O heavenly Father, strengthen us against the mounting forces of anti-life;
enlighten those who walk in this deadly ways that they may see the enormity
of their sin and return to the generous observance of the divine law. We
pray, too, for mothers, that they may bring up their children in the holy
love and fear of God, thus saving their own immortal souls and furthering
the honor and the glory of their Maker. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Consecration of the home
to Our Lady Help of Christians

Most holy Virgin Mary, appointed by God to be the Help of Christians, we
choose you as the Mother and protectress of our home. We ask you to favour
us with your powerful protection. Preserve our home from every danger, from
fire, flood, lighting, storm, earthquake, thieves, vandals, and from every
other danger. Bless us, protect us, defend us, keep as your own all the
people who dwell in this home: protect them from all accidents and
misfortunes, but above of all obtain for them the most important grace of
avoiding sin. Mary help of Christians pray for all those- who live in this
home which is consecrated to you for all time. Amen

With ecclesiastical approval.