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Nov 20, 2005? 

Today??™s Announcements:

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Happy birthday, Roger Dean Kiser and Beth Ferree

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Now on to the good stuff..........

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Animal awareness series endorsed by Shiloh and Hank our mascots; all stories must receive their approval.

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That's All She Asks For

Sharon Bryant

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The other day someone asked me why I love dogs so much.?  I knew they must not have animals of their own, so I said, "They have hearts just like us, and though they can't speak to us where we totally understand what they are saying, they are like little children."? 

The person just shook their head and said, "But when you take a vacation, it's a problem.?  When you want to go anywhere, it's a problem."

I replied, "When my kids were little, they weren't a problem when I wanted to go somewhere.?  They had to be fed, given liquids, diapers changed, naps, etc."

They shook their heads again.

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"Well, we wouldn't want the stress of having to lug an animal around with us," the man said.?  I looked him square in the eye and stated, "That's because YOU are not an animal lover, I am."

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I wondered what they would do if one of their parents became ill and needed someone to look after them.?  Stick them in some home somewhere??  I wondered how much love was in their home.?  I?  couldn't imagine not coming home to eight little furry feet meeting me at the door, barking, "YOU'RE HOME!"?  I couldn't imagine the laughter not being there when my two fur balls run and play together.?  Not to mention letting us know when someone is in or near our yard at night.?  I can't imagine not having my animals.

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No offense to anyone out there who does not like animals, but I know there are thousands who do love them.

When a rooster can worm its way into your life and you watch out for him, and you baby him and he begins acting like your dog instead of a rooster, I'd say that's an animal lover.

When someone brings a stray cat or dog to a vet's office and says, "I can't be bothered with it, put it to sleep," and the vet refuses to do so after that person walks out the door, I'd say that's an animal lover.

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I'll always be an animal lover.?  Always have been.?  It began as a child from grandparents who loved them.?  Parents who loved them, and it's passed on to my own children who have pets and love them.

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Just recently someone took their 12-year-old dog to the vet and told him they didn't want the expense of buying medicine's for the arthritis, put the dog to sleep.?  I can't imagine doing that.? ? ? ? My old legs have arthritis in them and there are days I'm sluggish when I walk and I hurt when it kicks in good, but I don't want my kids calling some doctor saying, "Put her in a home, we can't be bothered, we don't want the headaches."

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Thank God there are those out there who will give their all to their pets.?  Regardless of what size they are, what kind they are, what color they are, they do have hearts.?  They do have emotions, and they do know love and rejection when they see it.

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Our little Ladybug was abused when we adopted her at the shelter.?  Those eyes showed me she had little trust in humans.?  I wanted her to know that not all humans hurt furry little creatures such as she is.?  It took three days for her to realize no one was going to harm her in our home.?  Today she's a lovable bouncing happy Border Collie/Aussie mix.?  Her face is beautiful.?  Her coat is like silk. ? She behaves so well, and when you talk to her, she will cock her head and raise those ears as though saying, "I'm listening mom."

She loves to be brushed and will lay down on the floor, roll over and make little tiny barks getting our attention.?  Then she runs to where the brush is at and barks.?  "Brush me, brush me, I love it!"

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I'll always "listen" to her when she barks to let me know she wants outside.?  I will listen when she runs to her food bowl and barks at it saying, "Hey, it's empty, isn't it supper time?"?  And I will continue to romp with her, play ball with her, hug and love her.?  That's all she asks for.? 

Sharon Bryant

1946 @bellsouth.net

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About Me:

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I am Sharon Bryant,? 59 years old and reside in Alabama. I lost my child in 1977 when he was five and I write articles on bereavement often. I am a chocolate/candy maker and also a wood crafter and knitter.I am married to a wonderful man, and have two remaining children, a daughter 26,
Amy, and a second son, Randy, age 24.

My main goal in life is to help those who
have lost a child. My website is: www.angelsremembered.tk

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Today's Queue Stories
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? "Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold,

or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible,

even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price."

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1 Peter 3:3-4

~ The Best Advise Possible ~

Joyce C. Lock

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? ? ? ?  Many have served God for years without having known His voice.?  The excuse given is 'God now speaks through His Word'.?  Indeed, He does.

? ? ? ?  None-the-less, God still speaks through visions, revelations, dreams, face to face, in a still small voice, etc.?  God does not speak to everyone in the exact same way.?  Though, however many ways we do not believe God speaks - is at least as many ways He would not speak to us. ? (God does not change. ? Neither is He a respecter of persons.?  According to your faith be it unto you.)

? ? ? ?  Some did not ask (Is.58:2, I Jn.5:14-15).?  Others failed seeking (Pr.8:17).?  Some feared following a wrong voice, so they avoided knocking (Re.3:20).

? ? ? ?  Try starting with something small.?  If you walk into a room of people and ask God to show you a need, you know it was not just your idea when He answers (because you asked God first).?  Satan would not ask you to do something good (Ps.37:3, Ja.4:17).?  So, go for it.?  And, the next time you get an opportunity, try it again.

? ? ? ?  Or, maybe you have already been hearing a still small voice but were not sure it was God.

? ? ? ?  If God shows you a need, it is you He is calling you to do something about it.

? ? ? ?  Once we take whatever step of faith God provides, then He will show us the next.?  When following God's leading, we soon learn the difference, to 'know' when we have heard from Him. ? Practice makes perfect.?  Then, with direct communication, we always have access to the best advice possible.

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Author of: "The Difference"
http://www.theeaglesgarden.com/
http://our.homewithgod.com/heavenlyinspirations/

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Meeting Elias

Richard Sims

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At the Hayes - Johnson family reunion this year my wife Jackie and I

got to meet her nephew Elias. He left a very good first impression

on us.

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So just let me tell you about him, he is very intelligent, and was

very much aware of his surroundings. At the age of four and a half

months old this little guy would pull up and stand while holding on

to your hands. He would try his best to talk and was always in

good humor and would laugh out loud.

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I know most babies can't do these things till at lease seven to eight

months old and that's sometimes pushing it. I think the further will

be in good shape with this little guy around. Elias was five months

old on the twenty fourth of June 2005.

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About Me

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I am Richard D. Sims 48 years old, I was born in a small town called Granby, the oldest

mining town is Southwest Missouri. I am the youngest out of five children ( The Brat )

I am just a simple back woods country boy, I wear Dan post western style boots and

western shirts, wrangler jeans and my black western hat. I am a jack of all trades yet

a master of none, I have found out I can do most anything and what I can't do? I am willing

to learn.

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I moved here to Arma, Kansas 3 years ago when? I married my lovely wife Jackie, I have

two children of my own, Richard II ( Rick ) Sims 26 years old, and a daughter Rebecka

Sissom age 22. A stepson James Morrison 26 who lives with Jackie and I because of his

birth defect of Spina - Bifida.

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We have found a great church here called the Arma Family Christian Center, My wife

Jackie and I are online prayer warriors so if you have a prayer request just send it to us

to receive a written prayer, please make sure you don't have your E - mail blocked.

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My hobbies are building quarter mile dragsters and drag racing at Asberry, Mo. at

Mo-kan dragway. I also do wood working and wood crafts, Bow hunting and fishing,

motorcycling, and just spending quality time with my family and spoiling my

granddaughter Destiny Dawn Sims age 5.

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Richard Dean Sims? ? ?  armaksman@yahoo.com

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Poetry Section

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Ego And Faith

Steve Johnston

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What do you believe in?

Is your faith strong?

Does yours, hate mine?

Is my sin worse in yours?

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God comes knows all,

And everyone knows God.

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If you are right,

Then I am to burn,

Or come again,

Or be lost in darkness.

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So why are we here?

To hate and kill?

To suffer and learn?

To simply be?

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Where are we going?

Hell? Paradise?

Food for worms?

Back again?

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Is it more important

to ask the questions,

or to argue that our answer

is the right one?

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Stevenmjohnston@yahoo.com? 

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Dressed Only In The Light Of The Moon

Steve Johnston

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Dressed in only the light of the moon,

I lay there waiting for you to awaken,

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Covered in anticipation,

my body slumbers, longing for you.

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Watching with eyes that hunger,

dying with each breath and moment

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Steve Johnston has been a professional writer for more than 10 years. His works includes articles for the former Music.com, ghost articles for a number of companies and technology magazines, poetry and prose. A graduate of The College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State College) He lives in Levittown, Pennsylvania with his wife and dog. For more information and additional pieces visit Steve??™s blog at http://sparksofinspiration.blogspot.com/

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Writers Feedback

Carol, my sympathy in your grieving.?  I understand as I lost my mother to cancer.?  I read the book too years ago.?  Gabrielle.

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Carol ??“ On Death and Dying - May God's strength continue to be yours as you wait and watch with your loved ones.? And may HIS love enfold each of you.? ? Hugs, Leona

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Carol,

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I was so sincerely sorry to hear about the long struggle

your sister has had and the pain she has endured.?  I

am also comforted that she is at peace about this last

stage of her suffering.?  Enduring both kinds of cancer

must be heartbreaking, and the fact that she has

reached the acceptance stage and is looking forward

to the afterlife with relatives and Savior is a blessing.

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God bless you all, meg

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Carol, I just read in you? Tapestry about your sister Joyce.

Please know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Bobby

I did just read the story about your sister.?  You have my prayers.?  I know it is a very tough time.?  I was going through the same thing a year and a half ago when my sister also died.?  I still miss her so much.? 

She has had a grandson born since her death that looks so very much like her.?  And another one is coming very soon next month.?  I so wish she could have been here for them.? 

I hope you have time to spend with her before she goes.

Bless you

Laura

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Dear Carol,

? I am so sorry about your sister and y'all will be in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that she will have relief from the pain until her call from? God and? his? angels come to take her home.

I lost a dear on line friend to lung cancer last year but was fortunate enough to get to meet her while she was in the hospital in May. I know from that visit what you must be going through. She wrote poetry and wrote almost to the day she died. Many of her poems dealt with her struggle with this awful disease and thoughts? her feelings.

~*~ The Poetry of Norma Marek ~*~

She encouraged me on the Cancer site that I had been working on when I first met her and she wrote a poem for it.

CANCER SITE INDEX

It is so sad that there are kinder treatments than chemo and radiation but the FDA will not approve them - not enough $$$$$ in them and what would they do with all the expensive drugs and radiation equipment that they already have?

Love, hugs and prayers,

Marilyn

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Carol, I am so sorry to hear about your dear sister my friend.?  Know that I am keeping you and her in my prayers.?  God bless you always.?  Joe

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Lake Monster ??“ Carol - In Plattsburgh NY near Lake Champlain there is said to be a monster too. His name is? Champie, Nat

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Re: Cheering for Chuck.-- This summer I went back to the little church
in Minnesota where I grew up. After the church service, I talked with
one of the older ladies, now in her eighties, whom I knew well. As we
sat enjoying a cup of coffee and a snack, I caught up on what her
daughter was doing . We had been best friends in high school. Then I
mentioned Chuck, whom she knew well. I told her the story of the kiss I
didn't get in second grade and she laughed.. "Where is Chuck now days?"? 
I wanted to know. "He died this spring," she answered. Sadness swept
through me, but I realized he was at peace at last. You might wonder why
I didn't include that in the footnote. I didn't because it made the
story too sad. But now you know the rest of the story.
Janet Seever

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Prayer Requests and Updates

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To All;

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The doctor is putting me in the hospital over night, he thinks there

might be something wrong with my heart. I know that if there is

something wrong, our Father God can and will heal me.

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All your prayers for me are deeply appreciated and God bless

you all !!!

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Sincerly

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Richard D. Sims? ?  armaksman@yahoo.com

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? SENIOR WRITERS

Chief Writer: Sharon Bryant

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? Agee, Vance;? Apted, Violet;? Baker, Kathy; Batt, Al;?  Berry, Nell; Blaine, Pamela

Boda, Ginger;? ? Buhagiar, Victor; Cassady, B.J.;?  Cavalera, Robyn; Crider, Mark;? 

Deming, Barb; Doherty, Maria; Goodier, Steve; Halley, Ellie Braun;

Harris, Kathy Anne;? Hunt, Sharlette;? 

Jacobson, Gary;? Kiser, Roger Dean; Kerens, Claudia; Jenkins, Pamela;

Liles, Norma; Lilly, Jodi Flesberg; Lock, Joyce; Mazzella, Joe;? Morris, Deepak; Ojeigbe, Georgewaters;

?  Petry, Dianna Doles; Roberts, Susan;?  Shiveley, Debra; Shaw, Bob; Sims, Richard; Streidel, Saskia; Swarner, Ken; Vaknin, Sam; Verhoeff, Jan

Walker, Bill; Walker, Joe;? Warner, Gorden K; Walsh, Sue

Whirity, Kathy;? White, Robert;

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