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God rest their souls.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
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Everybody should just make a conscious decision to be happy & to have a good day - every morning. It's easier to be happy than angry. Anger uses up a lot of energy that could be used for SMILING.
The trick is to figure out a way to live within your means, & want what you have, not what you want.
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~ Realizing ~
Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
As you slide down the banisters of life may the splinters never point the wrong way.
~ Friends ~
The best kind of friend
is the one you could sit on a porch with,
never saying a word,
and walk away feeling like
that was the best conversation you've had.
is the one you could sit on a porch with,
never saying a word,
and walk away feeling like
that was the best conversation you've had.
Stronger Than Before
"Broken wings take time to mend,
Before they learn to fly again.
On the breath of God they’ll soar,
They’ll be stronger than before.
Don’t look back into the past,
What was fire now is ash.
Let it all be dead and gone,
The time is now for moving on."
~ Janny Grien
Portion of her song lyrics
~ Stronger Than Before
Before they learn to fly again.
On the breath of God they’ll soar,
They’ll be stronger than before.
Don’t look back into the past,
What was fire now is ash.
Let it all be dead and gone,
The time is now for moving on."
~ Janny Grien
Portion of her song lyrics
~ Stronger Than Before
A fool is known by his speech; and a wise man by silence.
~ A Rose ~
Life is like a flower, it grows from a seed, blossoms into a precious bud that opens into a glorious bloom ... that one day will fade away.
(written for Marie 2/2/13 entered heaven 3/27/13)
(written for Marie 2/2/13 entered heaven 3/27/13)
The biggest sin one can create for their selves is deceit
A good marriage is the union of two forgivers. ~ Ruth Bell Graham
~ Poignant ~
Our mind is our garden
Our thoughts are the seeds
So we can grow flowers
Or we can grow weeds
Our thoughts are the seeds
So we can grow flowers
Or we can grow weeds
Where will you be sitting in eternity ...
Smoking ... OR ...
Non-smoking
Smoking ... OR ...
Non-smoking
~ Memory ~
He who is not very strong in memory, should not meddle with falsehoods
~ Friendship ~
Friendship consists in forgetting what one gives & remembering what one receives.
~ Unspoken ~
Silences make the real conversations between friends. Not the saying but the never needing to say is what counts.
~ A Friend... ~
A true friend unbosoms freely, advises, justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all patiently, defends courageously, & continues a friend unchangeably.
~ Insight ~
The higher a monkey climbs, the more you see of its behind. (Joseph Stillwell)
Don’t speak to me...
... about your religion; first show it to me in how you treat other people.
Don't tell me how much you love your god; show me in how much you love all his children.
Don't preach to me your passion for your faith; teach me through your compassion for your neighbors.
In the end, I'm not as interested in what you have to tell or sell as I am in how you choose to live and give....
Cory Booker, Mayor of Newark, New Jersey
Don't tell me how much you love your god; show me in how much you love all his children.
Don't preach to me your passion for your faith; teach me through your compassion for your neighbors.
In the end, I'm not as interested in what you have to tell or sell as I am in how you choose to live and give....
Cory Booker, Mayor of Newark, New Jersey
~ Rose Kisses ~
A rose will bud, bloom & glow
Beneath the heavenly skies
Kissed by God
To bring a smile.
by Marydon
Beneath the heavenly skies
Kissed by God
To bring a smile.
by Marydon
~ Life's Mirror ~
When the mirror of life reveals our backside.....our past....do we smile and reveal the love and blessings of Christ? or do we hide amongst the pain that pulls us down?
The way to love anything is to realize that it might be lost
Sometimes
... a storm in your life is what will blow you to the place you are longing to be. ~ Beth Moore
I Am A Christian & A Catholic ...
...do not attack others for their beliefs … let them worship as they please
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~ Corrections ~
When you realize you've made a mistake
Take immediate steps to correct it
Take immediate steps to correct it
~ Lesson ~
When you lose, don't lose the lesson
~ Vacations ~
Vacations are to enjoy, when you return home to recuperate.
~Fudge~
Our church is like fudge,
Sweet with a few nuts.
(sign down the street from our town)
Sweet with a few nuts.
(sign down the street from our town)
~ Wisdom ~
Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil ... it has no point. (TY Rita)
~ Tomorrow ... ~
Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. (Matthew 6:34)
~ There is nothing ...
I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves. (Jane Austin)
~ Guidepost ~
The past is a guide post, not a hitching post.
~ Wise ~
The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.
(William James)
~ To Forgive ...
Is To Restore ~
~ Truly Love ~
All that matters in the end is you truly loved.
~ Forgiving Love ~
The unjust live happily ever after, getting exactly what they wanted. Forgive them, for they know what they have done.
~ Living Life ~
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass-It's about learning to dance in the rain.(TY Sandi)
~ Mistakes Happen ~
The greatest love in the world is when you can admit you made a mistake without anger
~ God & The Bible & The World ~
Of all the dispositions & habits which
lead to political prosperity, religion &
morality are indispensable supports.
It is impossible to rightly govern the
world without God and the Bible
George Washington
~ A Bump In the Road ~
When you reach a bump in the road, you're not the only person to ever reach that particular bump & you're not the last. It's how you handle that bump that matters.
~ Life Is Short ~
Break the rules ... Forgive quickly ... Kiss slowly ... Love truly ... Laugh uncontrollably ... Never regret anything that made you smile.
~ Lifes Shadows ~
Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine
~Shine A Little Light~
I just read that kids brighten the home ~
That’s because they never turn off the lights.
~ Grab My Button ~
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Fun Frolicking Fantasy ~ Country Wings In Phoenix ~
trinkets treasures and TeA
Celestina Marie Designs
~ F R O G ~
F(orever)
R(ely)
O(n)
G(od)
Words To Live By ...
Aspire to inspire
Before you expire ...
~ Chuckle ~
God may have created man before woman, but there is always a rough draft before the masterpiece
~ BIBLE ~
BIBLE = Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth
~ THANK YOU FOR FREEDOM ~
God sought us
His Son bought us
The Holy Ghost taught us ...
Our soldiers fought (fight) for us.
(written by Fr. Jason & Marydon Ford)
~ Bed of Roses ~
Cover me in pink roses & lie me down to rest! Amongst the pink petals, truly the best. (written by Marydon Ford)
~ Love & Laugh ~
Love like there is no tomorrow
Laugh to fill your heart.
(written by Marydon Ford)
~ Life ~
“Sure today is the first day of the rest of your life, but so was yesterday & look at how that turned out”
~ Chuckle ~
Everyone has a photographic memory, some just don’t have film
~ Wisdom ~
Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.
~ IF ... ~
only we could rewind our lives, we could have loved better, deeper & harder. We would have said 'I love you' more often & we certainly would have taken better care of ourselves.
~ Listening ...
is not the same as being quiet. After the quiet comes the effort to show you understand.
~ "Perfect love ...
sometimes does not come until grandchildren are born”
~ ...the moment ...~
Glimpse at the past
Look forward to the future
Treasure the present
Embrace the moment
(written by Marydon Ford)
~ True friends ...
are not that easy to have, but the ones that I have know my heart & I theirs ... I wouldn't trade them for all the world.
~~ Healing ~~
Forgiveness is not something we do for other people we do it for ourselves -
Followers
~ Happiness ~
True happiness comes when we care about others more than ourselves
~ God's Gift ~
When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better.
~ Wisdom ~
The old believe everything, the middle aged suspect everything, the young know everything.
HSR ~ The Happiness You Already Have
Memories are treasures that time cannot destroy.They are the happy pathway to yesterday's bright joy.
~ JOY ~
J ~ Jesus
O ~ Others
Y ~ Yourself
O ~ Others
Y ~ Yourself
~ Smiles ~
When you smile I know you areplotting something naughty thatI must be involved in!
~Old Saying, But..... ~
When you use 'but', that is what you are (butt).
~Mistakes ....~
When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it
~ Humble ~
Happiness keeps you sweetTrials keep you strongSorrows keep you humanLife keeps you humble.
~ The easiet way to find something lost around the house
Is To Buy A Replacement ~
~The soul purpose of a child's middle name
is so he can tell when he's in real trouble.
~Sad Emotion ~
The only reason that anyone would hate you is because they want to be just like you
~Whine ~
Today is better, tomorrow will shine, whatever was happening, will be left far behind
~ Did you ever notice the Roman numerals for (40)
are XL
~Birds of a feather flock together ...
then crap on your car
~ Planting Seeds ~
***Where you plant a seed, beauty will bloom forth.Occasionally one seed will not bloom ... even when fertilized.***(Written by Marydon Ford)
~ WHY ~
I questioned 'WHY?!', He continued to listen. I turned a deaf ear, He spoke softly. I struggled & floundered, He continued to hold me up. I closed my eyes, He touched my heart. I looked for answers, He was patient. I begged for strength to endure, He gave me love.(Written by Marydon Ford)
~ Just Maybe ...~
If things aren't the way you want them to be, it just might be your fault.
~ Mind Set ~
Some minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed up & permanently set.(TY Judy)
~ Good Morning ... ~
Everybody should just make a conscious decision to be happy & to have a good day - every morning. It's easier to be happy than angry. Anger uses up a lot of energy that could be used for SMILING.
~ G'morn Chuckle ~
I am only as strong as the chocolate I eat ...
~~The DEVIL vs WOMAN ~~
I want to be the kind of woman that when my feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "OH CRAP....She's up!!"
~ The Trick ... ~
The trick is to figure out a way to live within your means, & want what you have, not what you want.
~ God & Mosquitoes ~
The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close.
~ Heavenly math ~
The best mathematical equation I have ever seen:1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given
~ Wisdom ~
He who cannot be a good follower, cannot be a good leader.
~ Concrete Minds ~
Some minds are like concreteThoroughly mixed up & permanently set.
~ Head & Heart ~
To handle yourself, use your headTo handle others, use your heart.
~ God's Food ~
God gives every bird it's food, but He does does not throw it into its nest.
~~ Consequences ~~
"The most difficult thing to live with are the consequences of other peoples decisions (& actions)" ... TY Ann
~Hook, Line, Sinker~
Let your hook always be cast. In the pool where you least expect it, will be fish.
~~~ The Heart ~~~
Sometimes the heart seeswhat is invisible to the eye.
~ Ancient Words of Wisdom ~
There are three things that inspire confidence in (one's) character: common sense; a polite, well disposed attitude & a sound moral reputation.
~~ Gentle Thoughts ~~
Did you ever notice: When you put these 2 words together 'The' and 'IRS' ... it spells 'THEIRS'.
~~ ART OF DISCRETION ~~
The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.
About Me
~ Not by choice, but for love ~
The past is behind ...The future lies ahead ...... healing is love.
~ Moments ~
If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.
~~ Daily Blessing ~~
Today's Promise:And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
~~ Lost & Found ~~
The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.
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We must never forget these brave soldiers.
ReplyDeleteMarydon,
ReplyDeleteI have several urgent prayer requests at arise 2 write.
andrea
I lost my brother to the Vietnam war.
ReplyDeleteWe must never forget.
Thank you for the post.
My husband is a Viet Nam Vet. Remembering Memorial Day. sandie
ReplyDeleteBless all our fighting men, sweets! I'd give them all a hug if I could.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Connie
Oh, thanks so much for this lovely tribute to our fallen. I have such a huge lump in my throat....
ReplyDelete***********
Excuse me but................
BETTER THAN SEX CAKE...???
OHMYGOSHO'MIGHTY !!!!!
You KNOW I am going to have to hear all about THIS !!! and hurry up about it !!! :)))
HUGS, bj
God Bless them all for all they gave us! Thank you Marydon!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this great tribute. They are heroes. May God bless their soul.
ReplyDeleteFurniture removalists
Beautiful.....
ReplyDeleteOur nephew made it home after his 3rd deployment to the mid-east. He is back home in NC with his wife & child. Thank God!!
Have a Wonderful Holiday Weekend!
Marillyn
xxoo
Amen.
ReplyDeleteGod bless them for giving their all for us to stay safe!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Memorial Day weekend!!
Hugs~
Marydon,
ReplyDeleteGod bless all the men and women who sacrificed their lives for this great country and our freedom.
xoxo
PS, I hope Sherry is getting better
We owe our veterns sooo much, we should honor them as often as we can. Thanks you for this post.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Ginger
Good Morning Sweetie...
ReplyDeleteI was not able to sleep last night so I got up for a little while this morning. I wanted to surprise you with a comment.
My appointment time is almost here. I am praying that the Dr. can give me some answers to my problems and help me get on the road to recovery. I sure do need some help from someone.
I love this picture. Reminds me of our special day at Arlington together. I am sending many hugs and kisses to you my precious Sister from across the miles. I love you so much. All my love, your sis, Sherry
Hi Sweet Marydon,
ReplyDeleteI really love that you posted this. It is so easy to get caught up in this being a holiday weekend, and forget the reason that it is.
May we all take a moment and reflect on those who gave their lives for our freedom and pray those that are fighting on foreign soil now.
Love your heart gal, and appreciate your bloggy friendship and patriotism.
Blessings and love,
Becky
Hello Marydon,
ReplyDeleteA wonderful tribute.
If you get the chance could you stop by my blog to meet a dear friend who has just begun blogging. She is very nervous and could use all the Bloggy love we can give her. Thanks!
Becky K.
I think many of us need to be reminded of the reason for Memorial day. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Gwen
Amen!
ReplyDeleteSo very true and am glad that you posted this!
ReplyDeleteI was very glad to see Sherry left a comment for you.
ReplyDeletePatsy
A wonderful tribute to our fallen men. So glad Sherry was able to leave you a comment. I am concerned about her.
ReplyDeleteWe shall never forget...very moving post and pictures. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post and beautiful reminder, my dear friend. Thank you for remembering our brave military men and women. Enjoy your weekend~ Vicki
ReplyDeleteAmen!. Blessings, Marta.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely reminder of the true reason for our celebration this weekend. Have a wonderful weekend and God bless.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate all who serve and those who gave their lives for our freedom! Enjoy your long weekend my friend! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute MD! May God bless our nation and all who sacrificed for our freedom.
ReplyDeleteLove, Rebecca
Hi Marydon,
ReplyDeleteDon't know if I ever told you...I love your profile picture :-) Have a wonderful weekend my dear friend.
**Remembering all the brave men and women.**
Hugs and Kisses,
♥Ana
Amen! Marydon! Yes, we must always remember the ones who fought for our freedom! Happy Memorial Day, Dear One.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
So many have given their lives for us so we can be free to do and say what we please. God Bless them all and their families. Both my husband and I are from military families and were a military family ourselves for 30 years. You can't say and do enough for these great men and women. Happy Memorial Day sweet one, Char
ReplyDeleteArlington is awesome! I never take our freedom for granted. We are so blessed to live in America! Have a wonderful celebration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stirring sight to see all the headstones lined up like that. It must be awe inspiring in person. I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend Marydon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute, Marydon. God bless all those brave souls! Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
Happy Memorial Day, Marydon~
ReplyDeleteAmen. Our soldiers are brave souls to whom we owe a tremendous debt. Have a great Memorial Day!
ReplyDeleteHello Marydon; I have quite a few in my family who have served and some still are... I Pray for them all each day,,, our Troops are the best.. God Bless them..... Happy Memorial weekend..
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by.... you are a sweetie...
Pink Hugs;
Alaura
Thank you to all who have served. May they all be remembered this weekend.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Laura Q
ReplyDeleteThanks be to God for all of these many service women and men who gave their lives for OUR freedom.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Hugs,
Betsy
Hi Marydon, beautiful post.. God bless them all as well as their families.. have a super w/k.
ReplyDeletehugs ~lynne~
Remembering all the brave soldiers and those who gave the rest of their lives away so we could have ours!
ReplyDeleteGreat post and reminder to all.
Jillian
Bella Rosa Antiques
Never forget! Always let freedom ring! Anne
ReplyDeleteand so we teach our children. Freedom is never free. Honor those who went before us.
ReplyDeleteI took a peek at your profile. An Antique Boutique sounds rather marvelous.
Happy Pink Saturday,
CailinMarie
amen!!! god bless them!
ReplyDeleteDear Marydon~~
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this magnificent tribute to all of our brave heroes...there are not words to express my profound gratitude.
I would love to visit Arlington one day.
Thank you so much for stopping by today and leaving your comment on my Heroes post.
My flag flies proudly!
Hugs~n~Love,
Lynn♥
~Let FREEDOM Ring!~
Dear Marydon,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this picture that speaks volumes of the scarifices made by the many men and women for our country. I love this picture and had the blessing of seeing it in person several years ago.
Blessings to you for a special holiday weekend.
Hugs, Celestina Mariem XO
How true....how we must remember. dana
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your Post, we can never thank our fallen Heroes enough or think about them enough for all they have done for us, so we can live and be free. Absolutely we must never forget.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us!
marian elizabeth
Thank you for this post! Too often we get caught up in the everyday and forget the remember!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this beautiful post. I hope you and your family are enjoying the weekend. Thanks for stopping by HFTS to visit. I appreciate your thoughtful comment. Hope to see you again. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteThis year we are going to do more than ever to remember what their sacrifice means to us, our family, and our country.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heartfelt reminder. It is so important and vital that we remember!!
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