See if any of these words of not-so-famous authors make you smile. Perhaps they were written for You.
“Your words bring light, magic and hope into my life.”
“I love you because you raised me to be the kind of person who loves without cause.”
“You are singularly beautiful.”
“I thank God daily for your existence.”
To all the men who raised us, taught us, and loved us, a big Thank You!
Happy Father’s Day to all Dads — and remembering our Dads who are in heaven.
How would you describe a perfect day? Just looking at these two beauties would be a fabulous start. Some folks were asked what made their ordinary day special. Responses were as varied as flavors of ice cream. A few excerpts from my favorites:
How do we remind everyone to think about scattering some kindness? Might be as easy as wearing your message for all to see. I recently discovered the Brooke & Belle online shop where t-shirts display positive messages. Because the Brooke & Belle team also believe in spreading kindness, they are offering 10% off any orders placed using SCATTERINGKINDNESS as the code.
In addition, Brooke & Belle will share 10% of profits made using this code to a charity I support – the Padoc Area Scholars Society, which provides college scholarships to students living in South Sudan, now the poorest country in the world.
Why not treat yourself or a friend to a fun t-shirt, all individually custom printed in a variety of colors. Would also make a great birthday gift! In the process, you will be helping students attain their dream of a college education. Take a look at …
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“If wealth was the inevitable result of hard work and enterprise, every woman in Africa would be a millionaire.”
George Monlog
While women around the world work hard every day, we want to thank and honor all of the women in South Sudan, (now the poorest country in the world), especially the mothers who encourage their children to get an education. We appreciate the sacrifices they make to feed and nurture their family. Because of them, there is great hope for future generations to experience the joy of success.
Many young women are waiting for the gift of an education which will only be available through donations to provide a scholarship granted by the Padoc Area Scholars Society
As a festival of spring, May Day originated in 1886. Now it’s a traditional holiday in many European cultures celebrated on the first day of May. Flowers, food, singing, and dancing are often part of the festivities. Young women wearing flowers and ribbons can be seen dancing around a May pole. It’s a day when neighbors and friends might come together to enjoy warm spring air and fresh flowers.
Growing up, my brothers and I made May Day baskets for our mother. We looked for bright yellow dandelions and assorted wildflowers in our backyard. They were then placed near the front door. After ringing the bell, it was time to run and hide. So glad we have those memories!
A favorite activity of others is to plant spring flowers to celebrate new growth. Remember that perennials will return each season, while annuals are enjoyed just for a single season.
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A tiny boy digs into his tiny pocket. He pulls out a coin which he places in the paper cup of a homeless man. This same tiny boy marches on down the street where he hears a steel drum, made out of tin cans. It sends beautiful music to his tiny ears. Once again, he reaches into his tiny pocket and drops a shiny nickel on the ground next to the street musician.
The tiny boy knows he has only one copper penny left in his pocket. He saves it for tomorrow. His compassion is not tiny.…
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“For God so loved the world, He gave His only begotten son.”
May this week bring you blessings of love, joy and peace.
This blessing was originally an Irish prayer. The Irish are said to have a deep appreciation for all things nature and outdoors. The Celts often used wind, sun, and rain as symbols to show how God is connected with His people.
I once told a woman how much I liked her colorful dress. Her reply was surprising. She said she purchased the dress that day for three dollars at the thrift shop. She also explained that she has five kids and rarely gets out of the house. Little did I know that my simple words could cause her to beam.
Leaving little positive messages, either verbal or written, can turn someone’s day around or create a lasting memory. No need to wait for a major accomplishment. Just take time to notice.
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