You Never Know . You never know when someone might catch a dream from you. Or something you say may open up the windows of a mind that seeks light; The way you live may not matter at all, But you never know, it might. . And just in case it could be that another's life, through you, might possibly change for the better with a better and brighter view, it seems it might be worth a try at pointing the way to the right; Of course, it may not matter at all, but then again, it might. . Unknown
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me good night. I felt loved and safe. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know from you--how to be a good and productive person when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking."
What is an Attitude? . It is the 'advance man' of true selves. Its roots are inward, but its fruit is outward. It is our best friend or our worst enemy. It is more honest and more consistent than our words. It is an outward look based on past experiences. It is a thing which draws peoople to us or repels them. It is never content until it is expressed. It is the librarian of our past. It is the speaker of our present. It is the prophet of our future. . -John Maxwell-
The Vegetable Garden - First plant five rows of peas: Patience Promptness Preparation Perseverance Purity - Next plant three rows of squash: Squash gossip Squash criticism Squash indifference - Then plant five rows of lettuce: Let-us be faithful to duty Let-us be unselfish Let-us be loyal Let-us be true to obligations Let-us love one another - And no garden is complete without turnips: Turn-up for important meetings Turn-up with a smile Turn-up with good ideas Turn-up with determination to make everything good and worthwhile. - -Annie L. Peachey-
by K. E. D. To count yourself steadfast on quaking feet with trembling hands and fearful heart.
To know the road you walk, though rough and dark, and hazard-filled, to be the right road.
To hold within yourself that faith in something all unseen, unknown, on simple faith alone. To be, with all your heart and mind and soul, the very best that you can be, though scorned. No more, no less for fear and pain, or spite's disdain. This is the measure of a man.
