tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881362409097082712024-03-17T04:14:18.397-05:00Down Memory La La LaneBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-1663911062754027402014-05-09T14:56:00.002-05:002014-05-09T14:56:44.354-05:00Happy Birthday to my granddaughter, Little Bit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wonderful Things
about my Granddaughter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">My beautiful
granddaughter turned 9 years old today. I am watching her grow into an awesome
young lady and I am so thrilled she is in my life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Here are some
wonderful things about her from a grandmother’s heart:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She
is an amazing Ballerina</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She
loves performing her dance moves for the family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She
loves her sisters with all her heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She
loves to sit at the piano and play random notes and make it sound good.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She
always thinks of doing things for her sisters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She
is a big help to her mother with picking up after herself and her sisters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She
says “I’m bored” a lot, but can get over it really quickly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She
has a soft and loving side about her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She’s
quick to say I’m sorry if she hurts her sister’s feelings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">10.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She doesn’t like wet kisses, but she’s
big on giving hugs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">11.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She loves to cook and bake.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">12.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She loves to help in the kitchen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">13.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She loves helping with washing the
dishes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">14.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She loves to laugh and scream.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I could go on
and on……</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She's a real blessing to me and her Pops. We love you, Little Bit. Happy Birthday!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Here's to your health! </span></div>
<br />Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-41655741962440838432013-11-27T09:07:00.001-06:002013-11-27T09:07:54.299-06:00Thanksgiving - A Great Time to Lose WEIGHT? ...WHAT?<br />
OK, did we read that right? Lose weight during Thanksgiving? Is that possible?<br />
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I was visiting Dr. Leigh Connealy today and she says that it's very possible IF you stay focused and make a conscious effort. When we consider that a Thanksgiving meal can weigh in with as much as 4,500 calories AT ONE SITTING (a two days worth of calories), it's easy to see why we gain weight.<br />
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So this is what she has suggested:<br />
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<b>Balance what you eat with exercise:</b><br />
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If you don't even consider cutting back on your favorite dishes, she suggests that you plan to work off what you eat. <a href="http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-thanksgiving-food-b362227">Calorie Count's website</a> has a great chart that lets you total up the calories in your Turkey Day, so you have some idea in what you need to do to repair the damage. If it's too much to work it all off, then maybe deciding to have a sorbet instead of the pecan pie will also work for you.<br />
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Of course, if you haven't jogged or exercised in a long time, then consider doing something more appropriate to your health and normal activity level and follow through.<br />
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<b>Cut back on tasting while cooking:</b><br />
For all those great cooks out there, we know it's important for you to taste the dish to see what spices are still needed, but maybe getting a friend or family member to help taste will keep you from overeating and make another person feel important by valuing their opinion.<br />
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<b>Take supplements first:</b><br />
I like this suggestion. About 20 minutes before sitting down to eat, take your daily supplements. Be sure to drink a full, 8- to 12-ounce glass of water with them. You will get that full feeling and find that you will eat less and you got your all-important nutrients.<br />
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<b>Go easy on the alcohol:</b><br />
Yep! It's loaded with calories! Try sticking with the sparkling water and a wedge of citrus or alternate alcoholic beverages with a glass of water to cut your calories.<br />
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<b>Start with soup and salad:</b><br />
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Have a cup of soup (preferably NOT the one made with cream, which is loaded with calories) and a small salad. The point is to take the edge off your hunger and prevent gorging. Oh, I am so guilty on the gorging part. So I really like this idea, too. Plus these are very, very healthy!<br />
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<b>Have some protein first:</b><br />
After you've gotten your plate filled, try bites of turkey or other protein first. That signals your stomach that food is on the way and turns off hunger mechanisms. Vegetarians can accomplish the same thing by mixing a scoop of protein powder in some almond milk or hemp milk and drinking it before the meal.<br />
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<b>Put down your fork between bites:</b><br />
Well, now that's a good one. Dr. Connealy says, "it's an eating utensil, not a shovel!" <b> </b>LOL!! So, take small bites, and chew each one thoroughly to help with the digestion process. "It's not an eating contest. It's about remembering the things you're grateful for." Slow down and enjoy.<br />
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<b>Leave food in the kitchen:</b><br />
If you or your guests want more, let them get up to refill their plates. It won't hurt them and maybe it will even slow them down a bit.<br />
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<b>Save dessert for tomorrow:</b><br />
Or skip it altogether. Or take one bite and wrap up the rest for the next day.<br />
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<b>Save leftovers in single-serving containers:</b><br />
In order not to overdo it the next day, pack individual containers with about 4 ounces of turkey, an ice-cream scoop size portion of stuffing, and a few bites of sweet potatoes and vegetables. This removes the temptation to overdo it.<br />
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Well, there you have it. Some very good advice that's worth trying. Dr. Connealy says it's far easier NOT to gain weight than it is to lose it. By following these guidelines, you can have a guilt-free celebration and not worry about which diet to start once it's over. Great advice, Dr. Connealy!<br />
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And remember to give thanks for your many blessings.<b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!!</b><br />
<b>Here's to your health! </b><br />
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<br />Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-89670766762070217362013-11-01T13:09:00.000-05:002013-11-01T13:09:02.264-05:00#12. An Angel Says...Think of Other People<br />
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Be the solution, not the problem.</div>
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Here's to your health!</div>
Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-90686026443967426952013-10-23T12:26:00.000-05:002013-10-23T12:28:05.291-05:00#11. An Angel Says...Life is not...<br />
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Just to let you know that I am not too far away, I thought I'd post this today </div>
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to say let's all make better choices in our life, and give back where we can.</div>
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Things in life don't always turn out the way we think it will. </div>
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So many turns and ups and downs. </div>
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One minute we are OK and the next minute we are wondering, </div>
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WHAT HAPPENED?!</div>
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An Angel says it perfectly.</div>
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In other words, It's not about the day in my life, but about the LIFE in my day.</div>
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You can quote me on that.</div>
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Sometimes life just doesn't seem fair, </div>
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so coping with a situation takes a conscious effort. </div>
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Be aware of your surroundings,</div>
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be appreciative of those around you, </div>
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give thanks and praise to God everyday, </div>
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and know things will get better. </div>
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Here's to your health!</div>
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Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-27636238066891674072013-08-29T12:15:00.003-05:002013-08-29T12:31:13.602-05:00Wonderful Things about My Granddaughter, Doodle<br />
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Today is my granddaughter, Doodle's, BIRTHDAY!</div>
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She's 11 years old. WOW! 11!!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">My beautiful
granddaughter turned 11 years old today. I am watching her grow into an awesome
young lady and I am so thrilled she is in my life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Here are some
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She
stands up for herself and for others when she feels she needs to.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She’s
a great athlete and an amazing dancer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">10.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She’s very helpful to her mother.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">11.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She can organize like no body’s business!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">12.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She’s extremely helpful with her baby
sister.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">13.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She loves to laugh and she’s so much fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">14.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">She never says, “I’m bored…” because she
always finds things to do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I could go on
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">God, thank you for giving her to us. She's a real blessing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I would like to link with <a href="http://jannolson.blogspot.com/">Have a Daily Cup with Ms. Olson</a> for this lovely Thursday. If you haven't yet visited her, please do. She has a fabulous blog! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Here's to your health! </span></div>
Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-86328336796722413392013-08-14T07:14:00.000-05:002013-08-14T07:14:01.815-05:00#10. An Angel Says...You each have within you<br />
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Once upon a time, my husband's cousin's wife, Annette (and also my beautiful, awesome friend) use to send me some sayings through email that she found from a wonderful little book called, <i>An Angel Says</i>. I've decided to take some of those sayings, and find some of my own, to create a way to display them by finding some cute angels through Microsoft and then share with others. They give wonderful thought provoking thoughts!<br />
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1<span class="ssens"><strong> :</strong> to cherish a desire with anticipation <span class="vi"></span> </span></div>
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<i>transitive verb</i></div>
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1<span class="ssens"><strong> :</strong> to desire with expectation of obtainment </span></div>
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2<span class="ssens"><strong> :</strong> to expect with confidence <strong>:</strong> <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust">trust</a></span></span></div>
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Nurturing HOPE is very important.</div>
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Hope in the Lord. </div>
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Here's to your health!</div>
Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-15757633809509278132013-08-07T07:34:00.001-05:002013-08-07T07:35:28.620-05:00#9. An Angel Says....LOVE GODIt has been many moons since I have had a chance to create in my blog. To let you know, I REALLY MISS IT! I miss having the time to sit and contemplate new ideas and thoughts; I miss visiting all the other wonderful bloggers that I have made good friends with. I do hope everything is going well in your world. I will try to post more often and come visit when I can.<br />
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I was talking with my dear friend, Marianne, at <a href="http://leisurelane.wordpress.com/">Leisure Lane</a>, the other day. (By the way, if you have never visited Marianne's blog, do yourself a favor and go right now to see her awesome drawings and creations. SHE'S FABULOUS!)<br />
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Now back to the story she told me...<br />
She met this wonderful older gentleman the other day and Marianne said he was a delight. He told her a simple and sweet way to get through this life. She said it sounded like it came from an Angel.<br />
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I just had to share it with you and decided to put it with my An Angel Says series.<br />
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Thank God for beautiful people.<br />
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Here's to your health! Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-66660780773721543892013-06-19T12:48:00.001-05:002013-06-19T12:48:38.621-05:00#8. An Angel Says...When at Work, Take a "Care-Break"<br />
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I don't know about you, but sometimes when I'm at work</div>
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I tend to stay at my desk and continue through-out the day</div>
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to just work and not take breaks. It's very tiring and draining.</div>
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Before you know it, you're in a terrible mood... </div>
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An Angel tells us that we should take a "care-break" just for us.</div>
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Even for a brief moment, it will make a difference in how we</div>
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see things and a chance to catch our breath and clear our minds.</div>
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A little free air can go a long way for our health.</div>
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Not only in body, but in mind also.</div>
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Make for a happy day at work.</div>
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Everyone in the office will love you for it!</div>
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Here's to your health!</div>
Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-6501415721931377682013-06-14T12:23:00.002-05:002013-06-14T12:23:55.600-05:00Are You Getting Enough Calcium?
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">OK, time to get
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I had a recent
doctor’s appointment and my physician pointed out that I needed to take calcium
everyday along with some Vitamin D3. He did a blood test and found that I was
deficient in both. I have acid reflux and I take an antacid (Omeprazole)
everyday to ward off that evil devil. If you have suffered from acid reflux,
you KNOW what I mean.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">The doc told me
that these antacids leach calcium from your body and I need to replenish my
system with supplements. The instructions are to take 500 mg by mouth 3 times
daily (with meals). Right now I am taking, twice a day, Caltrate chewable
(yummy) with 500 mg of Vitamin D3 included. Then I take a tablet of 500 mg of
calcium once a day. Chewable with Vitamin D3 in the mornings (breakfast) and
evenings (dinner); tablet without D3 in the afternoon (lunch). Calcium is also best
absorbed when taken with magnesium.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Here are some
things I found out about calcium or the lack of:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Calcium
may be involved with more bodily functions than any other mineral. It promotes
the health of our bones, muscles, and heart, as well as many of the body’s
cellular processes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">While
dairy products contain calcium, they are not typically the best source of calcium
for most people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Your
body may not be digesting calcium adequately to extract sufficient calcium to
meet its requirements.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Although
Americans and Canadians tend to consume the highest amount of dairy products in
the world per capita, we have a higher incidence of osteoporosis than most
other countries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Here are some
common signs of a calcium deficiency that can be signs of other problems in the
body and, of course, you should see your physician if you are suffering any
health issues:</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Back
or hip pain</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bone
loss, malformed bones, or bones that are vulnerable to fractures or breaks</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Brittle
nails or vertical ridges on nails</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cramps
in fee, toes, or legs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dental
cavities or frequent toothaches</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Headaches</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">High
blood pressure</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Heart
palpitations</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Insomnia</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">10.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Joint pain</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">11.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nervousness, anxiety, or irritability</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">12.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nervous tics or twitches, or muscles that
twitch</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">13.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Women: painful or lengthy periods or
excessive bleeding during periods</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Source taken
from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Phytozyme Cure</i>, by Michelle
Schoffro Cook, PhD</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">When looking for
a calcium supplement, avoid those that contain fillers, colors, or chemicals,
and there should be a third-party verification that the supplement is lead
free. It is said that this is a metal that is frequently found in many calcium
supplements. I found this shocking since there have been so much research done
and we know the effects lead can cause on the body. But double check to make
sure…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/channels/news/calcium-supplements-linked-longer-lifespans-women-226845">McGillUniversity did a study of over 9000 women</a> and found that those women who took
1000 mg of calcium supplements lived longer than those who didn’t. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Good sources of
calcium include: almonds, almond butter, broccoli, carrot juice, carrots, dark
leafy greens, kale, kelp, navy beans, oats, sesame butter (tahini), soymilk and
tofu (which organic is suggested since soy is heavily contaminated by
genetically-modified organisms – GMOs), wild salmon, and sardines.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Another good
reminder, weight resistance is excellent in building healthy bones and
exercising CAN improve your health.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Well, there you
have it. I wish you good health in whatever way you decide to get your calcium
and exercise.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Here’s to your
health!</span></div>
Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-82762335093651720912013-06-07T14:00:00.000-05:002013-06-07T14:00:34.310-05:00#7. An Angel Says...Be Vigilant<br />
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There are always many people and things to be thankful for.</div>
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But we go day to day without one thought,</div>
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and our moods can get us in places that makes it </div>
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hard to appreciate anything. </div>
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Sometimes we have to look deep for them.</div>
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<span class="ssens">So I suppose the little angel is warning us</span></div>
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<span class="ssens">to avoid danger we need to vigilantly</span></div>
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<span class="ssens">look for things and people to be thankful for.</span></div>
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<span class="ssens">Once we start showing appreciation, </span></div>
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<span class="ssens">our hearts can connect with Him that sustains us.</span></div>
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<span class="ssens">Our moods can change and we can </span></div>
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<span class="ssens">truly be grateful.</span></div>
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<span class="ssens"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="ssens">Hug someone today!</span></div>
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<span class="ssens">Here's to your health!</span></div>
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<span class="ssens"> </span></div>
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<span class="ssens"> </span></div>
Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-73897596061557380232013-06-04T06:00:00.000-05:002013-06-04T06:00:06.854-05:00Creativity for Tea Time...<br />
TEA TIME; a place for encouragement of faith, family, and friends; face to face and heart to heart.<br />
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Here's a little encouragement of sudden creativity in an artistic production:<br />
Need an idea as to what to do with your cup treasures that are chipped or cracked?<br />
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WHY NOT MAKE A TEA CUP WALL!!</div>
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What an uplifting, inspirational craft!</div>
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Why not plant some herbs here...</div>
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Or maybe be real creative and set a table </div>
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for tea outside IN YOUR GARDEN.</div>
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I LOVE this table! It reminds me of Alice in Wonderland.</div>
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Also another way of growing some wonderful herbs.</div>
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I love being creative, but I'm sad to say these are not my creations.</div>
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These are brought to you by the world wide web.</div>
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But they are definite projects I would like to take on.</div>
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To join in for tea, I would like to show this beautiful</div>
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cup and saucer I found on the web.</div>
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It makes me think of my grandfather who had</div>
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peacocks on his farm. I loved gather the feathers with him.</div>
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We just can't get enough inspiration for creativity.</div>
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I would like to join <a href="http://www.marthasfavorites.com/">Martha's Favorites</a> and <a href="http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/">Artful Affirmations</a> for tea.</div>
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Here's to your health.</div>
Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-87957387668440822802013-05-31T12:49:00.001-05:002013-05-31T12:49:55.895-05:00#6. An Angel Says...Every Morning, Afternoon and Night<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Thanks for arms and legs and eyes, that carry me beneath the skies. </div>
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Enabling me to look both down and up, and contemplate the fullness of my
cup."</div>
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~ Joyce Boger ~ </div>
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<i>Ingratitude is one of the woeful failings of our society. The
failure to acknowledge the sovereignty and the beneficence of God, the
refusal to bend our will to His, are at the very root of the major
problems in our society.</i>
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<i>Prayer, family prayer in the homes of people in all lands, is
one of the simple medicines that would check the dread disease that robs
men and women of honesty, character and integrity. In generations past,
individual and family prayers, in the homes of people throughout the
world were as much a part of the day’s activity as was eating. As the
practice of prayer has diminished, moral decay has increased.</i>
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<i>The inclination to be holy, to be thankful, is increased as
family members kneel together and thank the Lord for life and peace and
all that they may become under His guidance. In remembering together
before the Lord the poor, the needy, the oppressed, there is developed,
unconsciously but realistically, a love for others above self, a respect
for others, a desire to serve the needs of others. One cannot ask God
to help a neighbor in distress without being motivated to do something
toward helping that neighbor.</i>
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<i>What miracles would be evident if, beginning now, beginning
this Thanksgiving season, we all would lay aside our own selfishness and
lose ourselves in the service of others. Our prayers of Thanksgiving,
this season and daily all through the year, will bring comfort to our
hearts, knit us together in love, and open to us the treasures of
wisdom, knowledge, gratitude and forgiveness.</i><br />
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[“Express thanks in prayers and service, say Church leaders,”<i>Church News,</i> 20 November 1982, p. 3]<br />
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Here's to your health! </div>
Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-67765339531847591622013-05-21T06:59:00.000-05:002013-05-21T07:02:15.792-05:00#5. An Angel Says...Hugs, Words, Notes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Everything
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Whatever
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the
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for
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(Beautiful
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Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-89057399321905057122013-05-14T06:37:00.001-05:002013-05-14T06:45:33.852-05:00#4. An Angel Says...You Must Live in Peace<br />
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If we could remember this in times of trouble,</div>
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The peace would come to not only others,</div>
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but also to ourselves.</div>
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So with my morning tea, I believe<br />
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Here's to your health!</div>
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Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-30999921433388457122013-05-10T12:14:00.001-05:002013-05-10T12:14:24.092-05:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BUG! I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE 8!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My granddaughter had a birthday this week!</span></span></div>
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Time flys when you're having fun...</div>
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Leila took this picture of herself. </div>
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She's quite a camera bug.</div>
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I found this poem on the web and it is so fitting for today.</div>
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"Little Girls"
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Little girls are made of daisies and butterflies and soft kitty cat purrs<br />
And all the precious memories of times that once were.<br />
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Little girls are made of angel's wings and giggles and a firefly's glow<br />
And all the happy feelings, deep inside, that we all know.<br />
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Little girls are made of cinnamon and bubbles and fancy white pearls<br />
And snowflakes and rainbows and ballerina twirls.<br />
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Little girls are made of sunshine and cupcakes and fresh morning dew,<br />
And these are the reasons, little one, why everyone loves you. </div>
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Author: Karen Barnes </span></cite></div>
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Here's to your health! </div>
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Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-8118309057904951672013-05-07T06:29:00.000-05:002013-05-07T06:29:08.501-05:00#3. An Angel Says...It Is Critical<div style="text-align: center;">
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How more critical than now!</div>
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It is sad to see our world becoming so violent.</div>
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No respect for life, no caring thought.</div>
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I pray there are still MANY out there that want peace.</div>
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Philippians 4:6</div>
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Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and</div>
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supplication with thanksgiving</div>
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let your request be made known to God.</div>
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Here's to your health!</div>
Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-74710269470749400252013-04-30T07:01:00.001-05:002013-04-30T07:04:58.505-05:00HAPPY 81st BIRTHDAY, MOMMA<br />
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My lovely mother is having a birthday this week.</div>
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I wanted to take the time to wish her a very</div>
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HAPPY Birthday.</div>
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All that I am or hope to be I owe to my mother.</div>
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She is always very patient and kind.</div>
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She's a very strong willed woman.</div>
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Very determined!</div>
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But stubborn at times. LOL!</div>
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I could always see the calm in her eyes </div>
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for she was never in for dramatics.</div>
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(My poem tells a lot about her eyes.) </div>
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She exhibits a gentle strength,</div>
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a rare patience, discipline, </div>
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deep underlying strength (which always amazed me)</div>
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She is always very serious about her family.</div>
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She loves us all very deeply</div>
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and has always been a solid rock and</div>
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has built a firm foundation that we can rely on.</div>
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I love her very much.</div>
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Dear Sweet Momma,</div>
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Here's to your health!</div>
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Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-609442476859724722013-04-29T07:13:00.001-05:002013-04-29T07:13:23.039-05:00The Butterfly Effect<br />
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<br />Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-73206023725702835152013-04-26T06:49:00.001-05:002013-04-26T06:51:11.677-05:00The Power of the Flower<div style="text-align: center;">
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Do you remember the days of Flower Power? Young people running around with flowers in their hair, sticking stems of flowers down the barrels of rifles of our soldiers in our streets? I was reflecting back on those days, not that I was a flower child, but young people were doing whatever they could to try and bring back some peace to our Nation. There were even songs written about them. Well, I got to thinking about the power that the flower has over us and wrote this little poem.</div>
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Here's to your health!</div>
Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-17972618129378040072013-04-25T06:45:00.001-05:002013-04-25T06:45:34.586-05:00#2. An Angel Says...Peace Starts<br />
I dearly love 'An Angel Says' sayings. They are uplifting and can give you food for thought. With the happenings that are going on in our world today, I thought this one to be very appropriate.<br />
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We all come to this world for a reason. Maybe it's to develop</div>
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patience, joy, and even self-control. And maybe even to help</div>
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develop those fruits in others. I do believe that all people were</div>
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taken by sin and not by the Spirit.</div>
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that brings peace to this world.</div>
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Here's to your health!</div>
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Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-34330302943149763762013-04-23T06:28:00.001-05:002013-04-25T06:46:12.142-05:00#1. An Angel Says...Each Time<br />
A few years back my dear friend and cousin (by marriage) started sending me some beautiful sayings that started with "An Angel Says," and it proceeded with a lovely quote. I enjoyed them so much that I started sending them out to everyone in my office. It was uplifting and everyone seemed to enjoy them. As a matter of fact, if I missed sending them one, they would start asking me when I was going to send them their Angel.<br />
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Here's to your health!</div>
Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-13770624614327155942013-04-19T06:28:00.001-05:002013-04-19T06:28:41.975-05:00Walking Through the Meadow<div style="text-align: center;">
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Here's to your health!</div>
Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-51821415596955671712013-04-18T08:20:00.002-05:002013-04-18T08:25:39.794-05:00The Beauty of a Thistle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has been a while since I have been able to post anything<br />
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I took this photo some time ago, and I loved<br />
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I hope you enjoy my poem.</div>
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Here's to your health!</div>
Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-63631012309772564452012-11-12T07:46:00.003-06:002012-11-12T08:00:35.958-06:00Some Signs of Autumn<br />
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Yesterday was a very beautiful day.</div>
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Living in the South, you have to watch</div>
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for signs that Autumn is here...</div>
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like acorns falling from the trees.</div>
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Another sign is...</div>
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Season's Greetings are shown all over the place.</div>
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You might see a decoration like this sitting around my house somewhere.</div>
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I couldn't pass them up. They are so cute.</div>
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the BEST THING about Autumn or anytime of the year...!!!</div>
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You guessed it! MY GRANDDAUGHTERS!</div>
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Veterans Day yesterday.</div>
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I would like to salute my father</div>
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for his service in the Army.<br />
I also give my gratitude to all the others that serve<br />
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I would like to join Mary at <a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/2012/11/mosaic-monday-after-storm.html">The Little Red House</a></div>
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for Mosaic Monday (glad you are safe</div>
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and sound, Mary, after that terrible storm, Sandy).</div>
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I will also join Lisa from</div>
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Both are awesome sites to visit.</div>
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Here's to your health!</div>
Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849185151184917466noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888136240909708271.post-61021544207559078952012-11-05T12:21:00.000-06:002012-11-05T12:42:14.053-06:00It's just me...<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's just me</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">proud as can be </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy as a lark</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Spry with a spark.</span></span></span></div>
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Just playing with my camera to have</div>
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something for Mosaic Monday; HOWEVER,</div>
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<a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/2012/11/greetings-from-sandy.html">Mary at Little Red House</a></div>
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had to cancel due to Hurricane Sandy.</div>
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Mary.</div>
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Saying prayers and sending good thoughts and vibes!!</div>
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AND LOTS OF HUGS AND LOVE!!!<br />
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To link with Lisa at <a href="http://lisaschaos.com/slickery-macro-monday/">Lisa's Chaos</a>,<br />
I've added a photo of my<br />
granddaughter Doodles' art.<br />
She loves being creative.</div>
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Way to go Doodles!<br />
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Here's to your health!</div>
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