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Storytime Tapestry Newsletter The newsletter devoted to
spreading love and cultural awareness around the world. Today’s Announcements Today, I am introducing a new writer,
who is already a Storytime Angel, bless her soul. Charlotte Hilliard because writer #420 for
Storytime Tapestry and begins her writing career with us by answering my story,
Just Say No. My Dear Christian Friends and Family, I am passing along a very special prayer request today. My Aunt Nancy
in They are believers. In fact, my uncle is a pastor. However, this does not mean they are not struggling just as much as anyone else would in their situation. While we always should pray that God's will be done, let us also ask that His Grace shine down on them and keep them strong in face of whatever He deems as His will. Thank you for your prayers. You may pass
this on to others in whatever form you want. It will be appreciated. Love, Peace and Joy, K_P_Garlick@msn.com Today’s Stories ~**~**~ Can’t
Say No Charlotte
Hilliard Dear Carol, I read your story on saying
'NO' and I saw myself in every line. While growing up I don't
remember being pressured to do anything, but once I married I felt if I said no
to my husband he might leave. I know now I could not have run him off
with a baseball bat, but not then. That was a lack of confidence in
myself. Later when my children came
along I had to work to help my husband provide for us. After my son was
born, I started job hunting because we had $5.00 in the bank and that was
it. My Grandmother, who raised me, was a wonderful person but she always
kept me in line by making me feel guilty about so many things. She would not hear of anyone
but herself taking care of my children, but regardless of what I did, whether
for my husband, kids or her if I wasn't home at a 'decent' hour I was
neglecting my family. As the years passed, I became
more and more caught up in the can't say 'no' attitude. If anyone asked
me to do something at work, I did it. That was what a woman did.
Mrs. So and So asked if you would make a costume, have a luncheon, what ever;
to help our an organization. They needed me, how could I say no. By the time I was in my
mid-thirties, I was having panic attacks, but no one paid any attention.
I was still expected to do everything at home, work, etc. My family
thought I was faking my panic attacks. Not one of them looked at the life
I was living right beside them. When they were all in bed at nine, I was
still washing clothes, etc because I couldn't put my foot down and say no. I was convinced no one would
like me if I said no. I would hurt someone's feelings. My friend of
41 years was someone I never said no too. I agreed with her on everything
and did what she wanted to do regardless if I wanted to do whatever it was or
not. Finally, at the ripe old age
of 61, I had enough. I lost the friend, haven't missed her one
minute. It has become easy to flat out say no, I'm not going to do it,
find someone else. But, I sit here at my computer
today and I feel guilty even though I told my husband I was going to write
today. I haven't written on my stories yet, but I am writing. This
is not what women used to do when at home. We were happy little
homemakers. I don't think women of our
generation will ever feel completely guilt free when we do something we want to
do. I know I won't, but I'd rather feel the guilt than to say yes to
everything people press on me to do. Charlotte Hilliard colmaybe@wb4me.com ~**~**~ ~**~**~ Poetry Corner ~**~**~ The Joys Of Life Life is as cheerfully lively as a
sprightly dance,
~**~**~ The Game Of Life
~**~**~ Sweet Memories
~**~**~ The
Chimes Of The
Readers Feedback Carol you
hit ALL the nails on the head at one go on Just Say No. Tanja Excellent
column my friend. I know some women and a few men too who need to read
it. I will be passing it on. Wishing you every joy, Joe Re
Just Say No, Mothers set a poor example for their
daughters. The tradition goes on, and the daughters do not learn.
It is impossible to be the perfect mother, wife, housekeeper, employee and
daughter---------never mind the volunteer in spare time. We need to learn
to say NO. We need to teach it, the goodness and health of it to our
daughters. Louise Well said, Carol. Pamela Hi,
David My
thoughts are with you and your family on this day. If
you’ve read any of my stories, you’ll know, I’m no stranger to
grief. God
bless Jeremy for the good he did in this world – so much so that it continues
three years later. Mike Storytime Tapestry Angels Angels on earth, they exist they are out there. Angels come in all ages, shapes and sizes,
civil status, and religion. Their nature
is love and their purpose is giving to the less fortunate of this world. Storytime Tapestry angels are no exception. These angels are loyal members who have
contributed to the upkeep of Storytime Tapestry newsletter so that Storytime
Tapestry can continue come to your email Here is our Storytime
Tapestry Angels: Also, I would like to thank those of you who chose to
be a silent angel and gave an anonymous donation to keep Storytime
Tapestry up and running. Clara Westerfer, Mark Crider,
Rosanne Catalano, Paula Booher, Kay Seefeldt, Mariane Holbrook, Mary Ellen
Grisham, Louise Nomani, Sharon Bryant, Angela Walker, Hart and Helen Dowd,
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