“Now,Gladys, don’t you tell anyone what I’m going to tell you…you know I don’t like to gossip.”

(sheep in Ireland…12/07…Ian Owens)

Does your refrigerator have the same problem mine does? Mine seems to collect any and everything that has a magnet back. I recently pulled all the ‘stuff’ off of mine. I sat looking at it and boy did it bring back memories. Some of these things have been around since my boys were small. So I put some of them back up and made some pictures. Thought I’d share them with you today. Click on picture to enlarge.

If you can start the day without caffeine,
If you can be cheerful, and ignore aches and pains,
If you can eat the same food everyday and be grateful for it,
If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time,
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,
If you can ignore a friend’s limited education and never correct her,
If you can resist treating a rich friend better than a poor friend,
If you can face the world without lies and deceit,
If you can forgive when friends take their frustrations out on you,
If you can conquer tension without medical help,
If you can relax without liquor,
If you can sleep without pills,
If you truly have no prejudice against race, religion, creed, or politics,

THEN, my friend, you are almost as good as your DOG!

“Take a good look at God’s wonders-
they will take your breath away!” Psalm 66:5

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“God made the heavens-
Royal splendor radiates from Him,
A powerful beauty sets Him apart.

Bravo, God, Bravo!
Everyone join in the great shout. Encore!
In awe before the beauty, in awe before the might.

Bring gifts and celebrate,
Bow before the beauty of God,
Then to your knees-everyone worship!” Psalm 96: 5-9
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I haven’t been able to do much reading this week, because Alex has had a rough time. But, today I was catching up and I see that I received this award from Nancy. I am honored that she thought of me. Nancy is sort of a newcomer to blogging, but she’s doing really well! We live fairly close to each other and hope to meet IRL one day. So thanks again, Nancy. You can catch up with her life here.