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Saturday,
January 15, 2005 |
Make a Ripple - Make a Difference |
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Greetings, Ripplemakers |
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On Monday, January 10th, those of you who receive the HTML
version of Starfish may have noticed an error. The
author's name at the bottom of the story was Dee Ann
Horvath, which is correct, but I neglected to change the
name at the TOP of the story, so Norma Liles was indicated
as the author. Norma and a couple of other sharp
readers called the error to my attention. Sorry, Dee
Ann. My Bad.
Yesterday was the last of the Christmas Contest entries. You
can now vote for your favorite story. I know it will be
tough. There were a lot of them and many were very very
good. I'll accept votes through next Friday, so let me know
who you think is the winner.
Bob |
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It's a Small World
by
Norma Liles
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My town is a sweet little town but a very small town
which is nestled in the southern part of Ohio. It is not necessarily noted for
anything other than being loved by it's inhabitants such as myself. In fact, a
lot of people from the state of Ohio are not aware that it even exists.
I enjoy being a member of various websites which
inspire and encourage. Lately, one of the owners had requested that we sign her
new guestbook. After doing so, I took a look at the names of other signers and
their origin. Lo and behold, I found a name of a lady from my hometown. The
ratio of this happening is beyond my comprehension so I was overwhelmed.
Curosity took the next step when I sent an email to
this lady not knowing whether she would/would not respond. I received a very
inviting response when she turned out to be a lovely person who, like myself,
love the Lord. In fact, she is a mother-in-law to a pastor of a church in this
little village.
From all indications, it appears that we will forge
a wonderful friendship since we are both followers of the Lord Jesus Christ and
enjoy witnessing to others through word and deed.
Norma Liles ?©
hoopla214@yahoo.com
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From the Mailbag |
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Re: Christmas Eve Gift
Dear Doris,
It was interesting to read of your family's tradition of
saying Christmas Eve Gift. It was also a tradition in my
mother in law's home. Every Christmas Eve the first one to
run down the stairs and holler Christmas Eve gift would get
to open one gift ''and so it continued down to our
generation and even now I look forward to one of my
grandchildren calling me and saying "Christmas Eve gift"
unless I can say it first and usually they get it out before
I do. it is a neat and unique tradition.
Nanci L. Stroupe
Re: Christmas in the Country
Very touching story
Julia G.
Re: Detours, Doris Fandal
A good upbeat tale without a lot of unnecessary stuff. Good
writing
Julia G.
Re: My Book World, Norma Liles
Right on, Norma! Write on, too!
Like you, I have loved books long before I could read. I've
never been able to understand how anyone could be bored when
there are thousands of books to be read...all kinds of
books: fiction, history, biographies, inspirational,
theology, astronomy...Did I say FICTION????? I wrote stories
about my friends when I was in the fourth grade, even wrote
a play about a Navajo family, which Mrs. Cox allowed my
friends and me to perform. I HAD READ A BIT ABOUT THE
NAVAJO, AND I WAS FASCINATED BY THEM.
The world is accessible to all of us, via books. Yes, the
internet is a wonderful tool; but books open up our
imagination and allow us to form our own pictures in our
minds. I realize that I'm preaching to the choir!!!!!!
Thanks so much for you glowing words about the glory of
books!
Barbara Elliott Carpenter
www.barbaraelliottcarpenter.com
www.bec.newsmoose.com
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Beautiful. I relate completely.
Julia G.
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My parents always read to me and I can't ever imagine
wondering what a book was! I grew up with books and can
understand Norma's feelings for them. I, too, will NEVER be
"bored" as long as I can read a book. I like the little
cartoon on my refrigerator:
SO MANY BOOKS----SO LITTLE TIME! My sentiments exactly.
Nancee Donovan
Re: A Load of Coal, H. N. Cook
AWESOME STORY.....
ONE I wish HAD seen at CHRISTMAS :0
Thanks!!!!!!!
Cherril Campbell
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A wonderful, inspiring story. It makes one stop and think
about
what kind of instrument we are in God's eyes. But I guess He
uses us all if we are willing vessels.
Nell Berry
Re: First Christmas, Jaye Cook
Nice to hear such a positive thing happen to an abused woman
and
children. Bless him and them.
Julia G. |
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May your day be blessed
Bob Johnston |
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