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Jan 12, 2006?
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? Rainbow Bridge Special, Chico Brody
Tinker and Poo and Gang
tinkerpoo2000@yahoo.com
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We was setting, laying around here thinking about what we
might get in way of gifts for Christmas.? You know a new toy,? hey
none of us has changed any, we always thinking.?
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When up the lane came this guy, just bouncing
along.? ? He seemed so happy, still sad in a way.? Auggie and
Pops yelled at him, and he came our way.? We pulled up a rug for him and
he plopped right down.?
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We all got the names out, and he said he was Chico Brody.? Of
course we wanted to know why he made the trip.?
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He told how he was playing, and all at once he fell, braking
a leg.? It was bad, and his people rushed him to the hospital.? He
was so thankful he had family that cared for him.? The doctor found he had
that nasty called cancer, and the leg was really bad. Well after some tests and
so on, it was figured he would be in such pain, and his life would be on the
bad side.? Even he didn't care to live that way, and he might not enjoy
it.? His family said, "so long till we meet again on the other
side."? Every one tried to be brave he knows that.
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There was many tears as he went to sleep.? But he woke
to this Heavenly Sunshine.? He said he is ever so happy to be here.?
He has no pain any longer, his legs is good and strong once again. That is why
he was bouncing along.? Just so happy to know he left the hurts and pains
behind.? The sad part is his family isn't here yet.
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Some day, some time those will come up the lane also.?
He said till then he will set here with us. Run and play like a pup till that
time.
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So don't stand by his grave and cry, for he is not there, but
here at the Rainbow Bridge, in the Heavenly
Sunshine.? Waiting like the good puppy he was.? Waiting for you to
come.? His eyes will spot you and his strong legs will carry him to greet
you.
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Chico also said, "Thanks for all the every
lasting love and care you gave him."
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Oh and Chico has a lovely
Dollie Angel to care for him till you get here.
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Tinker and Poo; The Boys Write
http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/book_detail.asp?&isbn=0-595-35741-5
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Today's Queue Stories
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? Inner
Healing?
Joyce C. Lock
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? ? ? All people have experienced childhood hurts, albeit some
more than others.? None-the-less, we have all had them.? Whether it
is a lack of children's developmental skills, a lack of adults recognizing the
need to help them, or both ~ childhood hurts do not go away on their own.?
We can stifle those wounds at times, accuse and try to convince the perpetrator
of their error, exhaust ourselves emotionally, cry a spell and think it's
better now, etc.? But, it isn't.
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? ? ? We have all heard it said of children, "They'll get
over it."? In a little while, they will be playing again; which leads
us to believe that statement is true.? But, it isn't.? We could be 90
years old and still not have gotten over it ~ which is sure to be relived,
again, as minds regress.
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? ? ? If you happen to be in the grocery store, see a child
accidentally cause an orange to drop to the floor (if you see that child get
smacked, or even if you don't) and it brings back a reminder in your childhood
~ that hurt is still there.? Sometimes, trigger words will bring back a
memory.? Other times, it will be an event.? But, any and every time a
memory is triggered more than once (being it months or years apart), that wound
is still? present.
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? ? ? As adults, we can often find understanding for other's
failures; they were having a bad day, they may not have fully understood the
significance of their error, or just anything.? And, even when we can't
otherwise reason, we come to learn the importance of forgiving, for our own
benefit.?
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? ? ? However, when children are wounded, (as a rule) adults do
not help them to understand.? They may not have offered the reassuring hug
that lets that child know they are still loved.? Adults probably did not
teach that child in the area of praying for our enemies and they may not have
defended them at all.
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? ? ? Often times, adults were just ignorant of the child's
spiritual need.? But, many times, too ~ adults did not treat children with
the same respect as they would others.? Physical and verbal lashings often
gave blows to children when they weren't even the culprit.? Then, there
were those occasions where adults had no business rearing children at all.
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? ? ? Moses was hid from Pharaoh.? Jesus was kept from Herod.?
Satan seeks to destroy the child and that includes us, too.? We were
wounded, as a child, and that 'child within' still hurts; as deeply as the day
the event occurred ... which is one reason why we try blame, anger, and about
everything else first.
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? ? ? We can not change the past.? Neither can we change
others.? But, we can change what becomes of us now.? And, before we
can begin a healthy journey, we have to rid ourselves of all that extra baggage
(all that sorrow, anger, and rage that sometimes even physically binds us).
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? ? ? Maybe they neither want or deserve forgiveness.? Or,
maybe, they are still blinded in their error.? None-the-less, we have been
made free from the sins of our fathers and it is up to us to take hold of that
freedom.
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? ? ? Get out pen and paper, if you will.? Make a list of
every hurt that comes to mind.? It is alright if you do not remember
everything.? Just write down what you do.? You can even ask God to
help you remember.? (1. Billy stole my watch.? 2. Aunt Jane lied
about me.? 3. Dad didn't come to my game, when he promised.)
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? ? ? Sure, you may have gotten blind sided with a baseball
bat.? But, children have such tender and trusting hearts that the little
things count, too.? Do not be surprised if your first list is really
long.? But if not, what you have will be fine.? Then, once your list
is finished, put it aside for a bit.
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? ? ? Next, consider what your relationship with God has been
like.? Do you hold Him at arm's length, like dad did you?? Maybe you
try not to annoy God with little things, waiting until something becomes
insurmountable before you ask for help.? Maybe you envision God as a devil
with a whip, just waiting for you to mess up.? As is often the case, the
kind of relationship we have with our earthly father is the same way we
perceive God; making it even more important to be free of wounds, once and for
all, so we can enjoy the relationship with God that He had always intended.
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? ? ? No matter how great one's father was or is, God is even greater.?
He is the most ultimately, supremely, perfect Father that ever was, is, or ever
will be.? He wants to be your everything!? If you can envision what
your view of a perfect father might be, consider that God is all that and even
more!
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? ? ? So, if you will, let's remember the child, now.?
"Daddy God, I have a boo boo.? Can you make it better?"?
Oh, yes, He can!? Envision Daddy God, the most perfect Father ever,
sitting in a rocking chair.? You run to Him with a need, like little ones
often do.? He picks you up, sets you in His lap, kisses the wound, holds
and rocks you, and caresses you (as any loving father should) until all is
well.? Oh, what joy is found in the arms of Daddy's love!
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? ? ? Ok, now that we have a glimpse of God, as our Heavenly Father,
consider picking one item on your list (only one) and bringing Him a boo
boo.? And, it is ok to start with one that was a lesser hurt.
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? ? ? When wounded as adults, we can reason and find resolve as an
adult.? However, when the child is wounded, it is the child that needs to
be healed.
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? ? ? Once you have made your selection and found a private place,
to be undisturbed, go back in time.? How old are you, 4, 8, a teen??
Remember what happened and how it felt.
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? ? ? The first time, you might not be comfortable running into
Daddy's arms.? That's ok.? Just envision Daddy God in His rocking
chair, walk up to Him and climb into His lap.? Then, begin telling Him
what happened.
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? ? ? If you sat in someone else's lap, you wouldn't expect them
to know the problem unless you verbalized it.? So, say the words out
loud.? Yes, God already knows everything you think and feel.? But, it
is important for you to let the feelings out, so they will no longer be bottled
up inside you.? Tell God what happened, how it made you feel, why it hurts
so much, and anything else that comes to mind.? Hug God's neck, feel free
to cry, and let Him rock you for however long you need.? When another
thought comes to mind, say it out loud, too.? Stay until all emotions are
spent, as you do not want them anymore.
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? ? ? Then, before you leave God's presence, verbally try to
understand and reason (to whatever extent that you can) why this person might
have failed you; albeit their ignorance, impatience, fear, or what ...
recognizing that the wound was usually not intentional to hurt you.? Then,
ask God to help you forgive them and tell God you forgive them.? Again,
say the words out loud.
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? ? ? In minor offences, this exercise may only need done once per
incident.? But, should the memory be triggered again, go back to God
(using this tool) that the wound will be healed deeper and deeper ~ until it is
totally gone.
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? ? ? Then, on another day, pick something else on your
list.? And, when your list is finally through, ask God to bring to
remembrance anything else that should be added to the list.
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? ? ? And, once you realize 'whatever happened to you also
happened to those who wounded you' (only their experiences were likely even
worse), you will find less reason to be angry at victims who never overcame the
wounds of their past and never found a better way to live.? Then, you can
choose to be the difference (to welcome your responsibility in stopping the
chain of emotional or physical abuse) for the next generation, by getting the
inner healing you need.
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? ? ? With each step, in the process of inner healing, you will be
replacing darkness with light; placing God's awesome love where it should have
been all along.? He is a most awesome Father!? Isn't it about time
you got to know your Daddy?
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?© 2004 by Joyce
C. Lock
http://our.homewithgod.com/heavenlyinspirations/
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Poetry Section
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I know you are near
Janice Finley
Almost five years ago, God took you to be His angel;
I know you are in Heaven and feel your presence each day
I know you are near in my heart, soul, mind.
When I am outside, you are there.
I talk with you daily, and look up and feel your love.
You left us with love, knowledge, and morals.
Hard work, honesty, truth surely
Earths' loss is Heavens gain.
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND ALWAYS MISS YOU,DADDY.
Janice Finley
finleyj@otelco.net
Copyright ?©2006? JANICE-Tomerlin? Finley
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Angel Whispers
by Janice
Finley? ? ?
Arab, Al
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Have you ever really heard
An Angel whisper in your ear?
Their voices are soft and comforting
Letting you know you have nothing to fear.
If you listen very carefully
You just might hear their sweet voice
Whispering to you of God's perfect love
And all things that make you rejoice.
They do their very best
To always watch over you
To keep you safe and happy
In everything you do.
So, next time you feel lonely
Kinda scared and feeling blue
Just whisper to your Angel...
... And listen ...
For they'll whisper back to you.
~ And You'll Feel Their Love ~
Janice Finley
finleyj@otelco.net
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