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Hi, Gang! I mentioned last week that Ginny and I play scrabble. Last year I wrote this story. I hope you enjoy it. Ginny and I are going through a tough time with my son the past few weeks. I can't write about it right now. I promise to fill you in soon. Before the story, I have something for you to watch. This is a repeat of one I sent before. Please, ladies! I beg you to watch this. http://youtube.com/my_videos_edit?ns=1&video_id=SdESd9suStg The Best Move Ginny and I sat on our deck, played scrabble, and enjoyed a warm summer night. The stars shined; and a light breeze cooled our skin. The game progressed - our scores close. Ginny formed a word. It extended to the bottom of the board - the last letter placed between two "triple word" squares. It was my turn. I stared at my tiles. My eyes opened wide. There it was - the move of my life - "Faltered." It word spanned both "triple word" squares. I scored 140 points - the best move I ever made. *********************** Life is full of tiles. They're scattered in front of us, but they're upside down. We don't know what they are until they're picked up. We can't handle too many at one time. We're only allowed to choose seven. Imagine having seven tiles of life in front of you. You stare at them and think to yourself, "Life starts here." They're lined up, but they make no sense. You move them around, trying to arrange them into something logical, but you struggle. The first move has to be right. The letters come together into a word, but it's a small one. Will you use it or keep struggling and make a bigger word? This is the beauty of the game - you get to replace the tiles you use. Are you going to make small moves, only to pick up a couple of tiles? Remember, the more you use, the more you can pick up - more opportunities. Later in life, if the tiles are put together right, you get to have a partner to play with. Their words become stepping. Each decision has an affect on the others. Time goes by. The last tile is placed on the board. The game is over, but the words you created live on. They are the children fostered, decisions made, friends found, work done, and the life lived. We start with the same number of tiles. How we use them is up to us. My 140-point score? It represents the day I married Ginny, the day our words came together, the best move I ever made. Michael T. Smith If you enjoy a story, feel free to pass it on to your friends. My only request is that you include the link for your friends to join our family. To join our family, go to: http://subs.zinester.com/86758/ As promised, here is a list of great inspirational sites. I subscribe to all of them. You will love these sites. A good friend of mine has a new book out. You should check this out. Carol's been through rough times. She tells it all in her latest book. Carol Roach M.Ed, B.A. Publisher: Storytime Tapestry Author: Angels Watching Over Me:http://www.lulu.com/content/644485 Picking up the Pieces: A Woman's Journey: www.publishamerica.com To join Carol's story site, go to Storytime Tapestry at: http://archives.zinester.com/98907/ Here's a good one by Linda Della Donna Freelance Writer www.littleredmailbox.com www.griefcase.blogspot.com www.storybone.blogspot.com "...and sometime when I wasn't looking, I got a new life." By my good friend Keith in Australia: http://www.agiftofinspiration.com.au/ My friend Phil runs http://www.peoplestuff.com.au/ Phil's awesome and brutally honest Zev, yes another friend, runs http://empoweringmessages.com/stories/ Heart Catchers is a wonderful site. www.DianeDeanWhite.com www.Heartwarmers.com and www.petwarmers.com are two wonderful story sites. http://hodu.com/ http://www.mydailyinsights.com/ www.ripplemaker.com http://www.sermonillustrator.org http://www.SkyWriting.Net Here's a newly discovered one I like: http://www.archive.zinester.com/9516 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WarmFuzzyStories/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WithInSight/ If you, or anyone you know needs prayers for health concerns, struggles,etc visit www.janetperezeckles.com Janet's prayer group will respond. That's all I can think of right now. If I come up with more, I'll add them. Enjoy!!! I love your comments, Send them to msmith4@nj.rr.com. I'll include some in every post. Now for some comments on my last few stories: Mike, Hello again, friend! I loved your story today, even though it saddened me thinking about the numerous tough times you've faced. But you are definitely an overcomer, and I thank the Lord that things are looking up for you and Ginny now. Take one day at a time, and continue to be thankful for all the little things that make your life easier and happier. I am sooooooo grateful that Justin was not in the vehicle when it crashed and his pal was killed, plus others injured. He's very fortunate to be alive, and I know you're extremely relieved, too. Life is so fragile. The video clip of the Chinese woman is nothing short of amazing! She can do more with her feet than I can accomplish with my two hands. When I watched her thread a needle and also cook a meal, my eyes couldn't believe what I was viewing! Sincere thanks for sharing so many great thoughts, emotions and online sites/clips with us readers. We appreciate you v ery much, Mike. Blessings, Sandi in FL. ********************* I've always meant to write you. I'm doing better now at the things I've always meant to do. I'm sure it's because I'm learning how to heal old feelings past experiences, etc. You're site was part of my healing. Maybe someday I can do for you.I have had things like the cloudy story happen to me, and it was also exactly what I needed to hear right now. Debra ********************* Hi there, Mike! This is another classic piece(A Cloudy Answer) . your writing skills are amazing, this definitely is a God given talent,i' m yet to see someone else capture a moment in time or an experience and put it into writing like you do.i don' t know what to say .wow !!! thanks Mike for the inspiration, there's no doubt that you are touching lives all over the world and i believe God is taking you somewhere all the best! regards shingirai zimbabwe. ********************* To unsubscribe go to: http://www.zinester.com/cgi/unsub.cgi?86758&0& |
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