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Saturday,
May 7, 2004 |
Make a Ripple - Make a Difference |
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Greetings, Ripplemakers |
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Happy VE day, everyone. (Those of us in the US celebrate the 60th
anniversary of "Victory in Europe" today. Bob |
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Happy Spring
by
Joseph
Mazzella
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Spring has definitely sprung here in the mountains of
my home. As I walked in my yard this morning I heard a
hundred different birds greeting the sunrise with a
chorus of delight. Later as I sat on my porch swing I
saw my first butterfly of the year circling down in
the wind until it touched my hand and passed on its
loving greeting. Then as I walked with my sons around
the local lake this evening we saw dozens of yellow
and purple flowers sticking their heads through the
ground to soak up the warm sunshine. These were
complimented by the red, green, pink, and white of the
trees eagerly bursting in growth. A cool and gentle
breeze kissed our faces, filled the air with sweet
smells, and brought music to our ears as we heard
hundreds of frogs singing together in a joyful
jubilee. Spring is such a glorious time. It is a
time of rebirth, new beginnings, and fresh starts. It
is a time of growth, a time of beauty, and most of all
a time of life. Being out there among it helped to
stir the life and joy within me as well. It awakened
my spirit, warmed my heart, enlightened my mind,
energized my body, and uplifted my soul. It made me
aware of just how precious each day is and just how
priceless each moment of our lives can be. It showed
me again that life is for living and for loving not
just for existing.
I hope that the spring of this year adds a spring
to your own step as well. I hope that the new life
bursting forth in nature awakens you to the endless
life in your own soul. I hope that all the new growth
and new beginnings around you help you to choose new
growth in love and new beginnings in joy in your own
life. I hope that all this wondrous glory of creation
reminds you of the loving hand of God that created it.
Have a happy Spring.
?© 2005, Joseph Mazzella |
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From the Mailbag |
RE: The Old Black Hen,
Clara Wersterfer
My husband tells me that if he had to be dog, cat
or chicken, he would want to be one of mine. Clara and I
evidently see things the same way.
Liz McCoy
This story had it all! It brought a tear to my
eye, and put a smile on my face. That was one lucky
black hen..........and I bet she knew it! Thanks for
taking care of God's creatures. Thanks, Clara!
Kathy Baker
Re: She Fought the Good
Fight, Norma Liles
what a wonderful tribute.
you must have had a wonderful sister and family. God
Bless you and your family.
Diane C.
Norma, you wrote a
beautiful tribute to your dear sister. She had to be
quite a strong lady to survive all the difficult
things that came her way in life.
Kathy Baker
Norma,
What a beautiful story about a beautiful lady. Donna
means lady........perfect name for her, right??
Donna B.
Re: A Different Kind
of Love, Carol Roach
What emanates from
these words are overwhelming and powerful. Carol
Roach has written something here so unique and
extraordinary that it is truly beyond words. I am
always blessed to read my Starfish and am more so
tonight. Ms. Roach has painted my senses with her
words and I am in awe of her.
Sunny & Layne McClure
Wonderful, Carol.
You're always a pleasure to read. Blessings,
Ron Gold
Wow!!!
This was a wonderful story.....I kinda think this
might be the LOVE our SAVIOR wants us to have. Thanks
Bob, for a very special message.........
Carol M.
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Bob Johnston |
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