Storytime Tapestry Newsletter

The newsletter devoted to spreading love and cultural awareness around the world.

November 21, 2007

Today’s Announcement

The Halloween contests are now closed.  I will tally up the scores and announce the winner as soon as I have them.  I can tell you that it is neck and neck for a few writers at this point.

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Today’s Stories

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Friendly Recommendation

Bonnie Carriles

Growing up I had no one. Even though I have an older sister we were never close so we both taught ourselves that family is what you make it. In doing so, I met a wonderful person who became what I call my soul sister.

We were convinced at age 16 that we were put on earth for each other. She gave me a home when I was a pregnant teen and was my labor coach when I delivered my first child. I have known her for almost twenty years now and consider her my family.

So, I just knew that she was the person that I had to ask to write a letter of recommendation for a college scholarship. What I didn’t know was when she sent it to me it would allow me to feel the warmth that have missed since she moved. The warmth, the love, the everything. I wanted to share it with you because even though it was about me, it was very touching....

Dear Sir or Madam,

    I am writing you concerning a great friend of mine who even when it seemed Murphy's Law was taken from her life story, faces the day knowing it is a new day, so there are new chances. Bonnie is a hard working, loving mother of 4 kids who has had to battle schools to ensure her kids got the education they need and deserve. She stands firm when it comes to her family. Her life has never been easy. She & I met in high school, the youngest in our families & we each had an older sister. Both she and I saw the unfairness in the way our Mom's treated our sisters, but my Mom changed for the better with grandkids. Bonnie has fought tears & frustration when her Mother refuses to treat her kids fairly & equally. She wants her kids to have a loving relationship with their Grandparents. Bonnie fights for education & love. Both too many people are too busy to provide.

     I know of no other person, Man or Woman, who deserves this opportunity than Bonnie C. She faces life and any diversity head on, though her smile can get a little strained. She needs this chance to know that all her hard work has been for something. The thing that makes me proudest of Bonnie is, like me, she dropped out of high school. She was one of the kids "No Child Left Behind" was made for. She felt stupid because no one would help her learn. Even with a mom that was a teacher, she felt lost and alone. But, here she is, a woman who found faith in herself enough to get her GED , And here's where she gets my standing ovation. Despite all she has gone through and all the unknown ahead, she realized she was more than smart, she realized she could take on college & get her degree. And she is going to make it!

      I know there are many people out there who are deserving of this, but I feel Bonnie, with all her trials and tribulations, is the most deserving. Many things in her life I have left out, not because they aren't important, but because you would be in tears, as I often am when I think of how far she has come.  Bonnie has lost many friends & loved ones to sickness and accidents. She has had to fight her entire life to get even, not even trying to get ahead. She has always championed the underdog and never felt she deserved pity. She struggles daily to make ends meet. She makes sure her kids and husband have what they need & then she makes sure she has what she needs... an education.

                                                                     Thank you,

By Bonnie Carriles

krazyB73@aol.com            

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Poetry Corner

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Faith

I feel so lucky to have Faith, my soul sister in my life. Thank you...and I am proud of how far you have come too! We did it ...we beat the statistics. So for me and Faith "U GO GURLS!" Love ya!

12 Baskets
Carol Meeks

And the lad had
5 loaves of bread
and two fishes.

Jesus blessed
the food, and it grew
to feed over 5000.

There were twelve
Baskets-leftovers.
(for 12 apostles)

It was the start
Of the "Chosen Twelve"
That gave their ALL to God.

© Carol Dee Meeks

c_pmeeks@hotmail.com
http://home.comcast.net/~pkmeeks/
2007 Senior Poet Laureate of New Mexico

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 A Prayer Of Thanks
Carol Meeks

Thank you Lord
for letting us make
it through the night.

Thank you Lord
for giving us another
chance to make things right.

Thank you Lord
for allowing us to be
precious in your sight.

Thank you Lord
for living and making
our future bright.

And thank you Lord
for being the
greatest love I've ever known.

©  Carol Dee Meeks

c_pmeeks@hotmail.com

http://home.comcast.net/~pkmeeks/
2007 Senior Poet Laureate of New Mexico

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He Trains, He Tracks a Conditioning Schedule
Carol Meeks

He trains, He tracks a conditioning schedule.
The results may be slow
so start out full-speed.  His ways you do heed,
in time all will know.

He trains, He tracks a conditioning schedule.
Wisdom fills-up your heart
and overcome all fear.  Step on Satan when near,
from the Trainer's word don't depart.

He trains, He tracks a conditioning schedule.
His armor you do dress-in.
The victory is won.  You know He's God's Son.
You're made free by confession.

He trains, He tracks a conditioning schedule.
His provision is made for us.
We'll wear garments of praise, when we follow His ways,
and we'll hear the angel's chorus.

He trains, He tracks a conditioning schedule.
His heirs we'll become.
He'll pour oils of gladness and take out all sadness
when He calls us home one by one

© Carol Dee Meeks

c_pmeeks@hotmail.com
http://home.comcast.net/~pkmeeks/
2007 Senior Poet Laureate of New Mexico

Readers Feedback

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Hi Carol,

Pamela Perry Blaine’s piece, “Doodads and Thingamajigs” is highly entertaining and lots of fun. And to cap it off, she quotes from G & S – perfect! Yep, she’s got ‘em all on the list!

Congratulations, Pam.

Joan Skura

= - I enjoyed your articles very much - quite an eye opener reading about the many religons.

that is a lot of work gathering all that material and then presenting it in such an interesting way.

Thanks, Carol

Hart

Hart, I used to watch all Jane's movies and loved them all.  Sharon Bryant

Hi Carol

Even though I've been part of organized religion

most of my life , I agree with much of what you've

said. A true understanding of God is a spiritual

awakening. Scripture is a help and to some degree

going to church can help. These things set the mood for

prayer and communion with God. For many it's helpful

to mingle with others that are searching.

I believe that God meant for there to be one church.

However the free will that we have been granted has

enabled some to move in different directions and

interpretations. In my experience,I've found something

interesting. No matter the denomination or cultural

affiliation, a spiritually alive individual has the same caring,

compassionate, helpful attitude. They love God and

they love their neighbor.

                                      Conrad

Carol – Spirituality versus Religious Doctrine :Your comments were thought provoking. I like thinking 'out of the box' and i think you do too. We are so hemmed in by our own mortality, it is refreshing to see an effort to go beyond it. Thank you.

Mary Ann Reed

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, Keith Ready, Ginger Morgenstern, Ellie Braun-Haley, Surinder Jandu, Bob Shaw, Carol Meeks, Charlotte Hilliard, Maria Keller