Autumn Leaves

The autumn leaves engulf me. They swallow me whole with the splendor of their color. Bright yellow, orange, red…yet still a splash of green. The green leaves, their slow and ever so slight change of shade, still clinging with the hope of staying green forever. What beauty these leaves take on in dying. Proud beauty…only to be re-born again in the spring.

Oh If Only We Could Fly High Above The Earth Like A Bird In Flight

Now we can. Check it out. Turn up the volume and enjoy the ride!!!

Move your cursor back and forth over the screen after you click on the web page above, and you will have the impression, you are flying over the mountains.

Don’t Quit

View this inspirational YouTube video.

God Knows We Will Never Forget. Nor Will He.

I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room with a man who called his wife to say ‘Good-Bye.’ I held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the peace to say, ‘Honey, I am not going to make it, but it is OK..I am ready to go.’ I was with his wife when he called as she fed breakfast to their children. I held her up as she tried to understand his words and as she realized he wasn’t coming home that night. I was on all four of those planes, in every seat, with every prayer. I was with the crew as they were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the believers there, comforting and assuring them that their faith has saved them.

I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew every name – though not all know Me. Some met me for the first time on the 86th floor. Some sought Me with their last breath. Some couldn’t hear Me calling to them through the smoke and flames; ‘Come to Me… this way… take my hand.’ Some chose, for the final time, to ignore Me. But, I was there. Sept. 11, 2001, was not the end of the journey for you. But someday your journey will end. And I will be there for you as well. Seek Me now while I may be found. Then, at any moment, you know you are ‘ready to go.’

Two Horses, A Good Read

Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each horse looks like any other horse. But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him. This alone is amazing.

If you stand nearby and listen, you will hear the sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field. Attached to the horse’s halter is a small bell. It lets the blind friend know where the other horse is, so he can follow. As you stand and watch these two friends, you’ll see that the horse with the bell is always checking on the blind horse, and that the blind horse will listen for the bell and then slowly walk to where the other horse is, trusting that he will not be led astray.

When the horse with the bell returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, it stops occasionally and looks back, making sure that the blind friend isn’t too far behind to hear the bell. Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges. He watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need.

Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives. Other times we are the guide horse, helping others to find their way. Good friends are like that… you may not always see them, but you know they are always there. Please listen for my bell and I’ll listen for yours. And remember…be kinder than necessary, everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly…..

Leave the rest to God.

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The Battle is On – Let’s Sign Up to Eradicate Childhood Cancer

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Be a part of it.

AJ’s Dad:

“That’s AJ, forever our 14 year old son – always smiling, happy, healthy, athletic and a joy to be around. So sadly, AJ left us on January 5th, 2008 after an 8 month long battle with childhood cancer.

Join our fight for AJ and the 46 kids affected every single day, we need to raise awareness and funding for childhood cancer.

The further we can spread the word the more voices will be heard, and the more children may be cured. The father who began this initiative has a hefty goal of 1,000,000 signatures! Together, as you well know, we can make a difference.”

Go and sign the petition!