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Subject: A moment of respite from the storm - September05, 2005

"I Believe in You!"

A message of Hope, stories from the road.

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Hello, my friend!

First of all, the results of Marianne's test because of problems swallowing

were fine.? She has been referred to another doctor for further studies but

her oncologist believes there is no cancer influence there.

Some of you might be wondering why I haven't been writing about the

terrible disaster in the south.?

I think that God has defined my role for me with the stories I write.? ? I

know that all of you around the world have been made aware of the

scope of this disaster.? Here in the U.S. it is so much a part of our

everyday lives? because we are bombarded with it.? We are a nation

in mourning.? Thus, I have seen my role in this as one to continue to

promote faith, hope and love.? Perhaps by doing so, I can offer a

place of respite for your mind.? You should know that I continue to

pray for them and I am helping in my own way.

I hope you do, too.?

So, don't wonder why I haven't written story after story about all of this.? I

have.? But for me that has been in a form of prayer and conversation

with God.? He has told me to offer something uplifting so your minds can

pause for a moment in peace.

While looking for a story today to send to a woman who is facing? the possibility

of cancer again in her life, I came across my story, "In This Day."

I have shared it before but, I thought it to be perfect for you, too.?

A reminder of the perfection of the day even when facing a storm.

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Perks Pearl of Wisdom

"The morning after a storm you are different.? You are now a survivor with a better appreciation for life.?

The morning after a loss, you are different.? You are now a winner because? you have learned what it takes to win.

The morning after an ending you are different. You are a beginner with a future.? Every ending creates a new beginning.

The morning after is a gift from God."

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Today's Message:

"In this day..."

(From the "Flight of a Lifetime!")by Bob Perks

? ? ? ? ? ? In this day I choose living not just for the sake of passing time.
? ? ? ? I choose to take advantage of the milliseconds between my breath and my
sigh.
? ? ? ? In this day I will grasp hold of the moments I lost so many times
before as words rolled off my tongue penetrating the ears and hearts of
those whom I wanted to hurt and did.
? ? ? ? In this day I will make up for time lost by living between my thoughts
and my action.
? ? ? ? I will live up to my potential, which through God's Grace is unlimited.
? ? ? ? In this day I will help someone else find the greatest secret of
all...While we spend our lives in pursuit of success and happiness, we have
all that we will ever need from the moment of conception until our last
breath.
? ? ? ? In this day I will acknowledge that I am a? magnificent creation
capable of the greatest accomplishments. I am one of a kind.? Never before
in the history of human existence and never again will there be another me.
I have a purpose, a mission and with that a responsibility to fulfill those
goals.? The key to success is in "knowing" and "believing" that I can, then
purposefully taking action. The "knowing" is the small voice you hear deep
within that gives direction.? It sparks the dreams and softens the indignant
blows that life throws at us.? It is the spirit of our being connected to
the Great Power.? It never goes away although many spend a lifetime trying
to block it out.? "Believing" comes once we have accepted that self esteem
is not an ego trip but a verification that you are a living miracle created
by God.? Although we are all capable of grand accomplishments that can
change the world, we all succeed at various levels none less important than
the next.? Some listen more intently to the voice and act upon those
beliefs.? Others cautiously follow taking life step by step.? Even those who
do not heed the call serve a purpose.? They often serve as the best friend,
the parent, the neighbor who ignites the spark in others bound for greater
goals.

? ? ? ? In this day I will celebrate as if it was my birthday and 24 hours was
my gift.? I will treasure the sunrise and save the light in my hand for
darkened days.? I will fill my lungs to capacity with the sweet smell of
life and consume the colors that surround me like a meal fit for a king.? I
will taste the reds and yellows of the flowers and bathe in the blues and
greens of the sky and grass.? At the end of the day in the darkest hours my
soul will light the way to rest in the satisfaction of knowing I did not
waste a morsel.

? ? ? ? Then in my last day on this earth I will leave filled with joy to a
better place knowing that I have served my purpose and completed my mission.
I will leave behind my energy that will disperse into every rock and tree
and molecule.? I will become a part of the color, the light, the breath of
life for others to consume.? I will not wither to the ground as failure and
serve as a pathway.? I will rise with the sun to bring joy forever to those
who will dream after me.? I am important.? I am successful.? I am God's
creation!? I am alive!

"In this Day"?© 1997 Bob Perks taken from
"The Flight of a Lifetime!" a book by Bob Perks

"I believe in You!"

I encourage you to share my stories with your friends but, when copying I ask

that you keep my name and contact information attached so that new readers

can find their way here. Use of this story for commercial use is prohibited

without direct permission from the author.

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today's message, please write to Bob@BobPerks.com? I will use

only first names and no email addresses.

RE:? "A Flower Unseen"

You, Dear Bob, are definitely a florist!....What wonderful insight God gives you, and then for you to use your gift of putting words together to bless us all through your eyes, is a treat.? Yes, we are God's bouquet and maybe if we thought about it more and appreciated each other more, there would be less weeds....But then, even some weeds have pretty blossoms which tells me the Master sees the beauty and potential in everything.? Thanks Bob...... Blessings, Sheila

My dear friend, Bob,

You "perk" my senses with a smile, then a sigh, then a tear, and again leave me smiling.? Thank you!

When in time of doubt, in come your words.? How very much our Creator does think of each of us when your divine words come across our computer screens.?

If our paths shall never meet on this plane, dear friend, I know I will instantly recognize your "wings" on the next!!

Love, light, and blessings~

Mama T

Bob,

I love that you take the time to find the beauty in the simple
creations given to us.? In a hustle & bustle world I feel like your
messages remind me to apply the breaks from time to time to realize
that these creations are here for us.?

Rick
San Angelo, TX?

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"I wish you enough!"
Bob
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"I wish you enough!"
written by Bob Perks (c) 2001
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"I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Goodbye."