Creed

Ruth . . . because she'd stick by me when the going got tough.

It already has counted for something. You are a strong woman of wit and intelligence. You have enormous patience and devotion to a child who has struggled. You are a daughter of a King. A wife and mother - a sister and friend. You are a teacher, a nurse - you are brave and honest. You love the Lord with your whole heart and have trusted Him..... and I've never seen you or touched your hand.... and those are the things that I know of you. God Bless you, my sister. Awww Believer! You made me cry!

That my life won't count for anything . . . . as in, the obituary will be only about 3 sentences long.

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Perhaps introduce him to another smoker?

I'd probably take the path of least resistence . . . go without him. No use him being in the cheery Christmas card picture w/ a scowl on his face. Perhaps just tell your family that he doesn't want his picture taken (which seems to be true.)

He does speak to us. I'd say, at present, one of your major concerns would be choosing the RIGHT side . . . the one He would choose. Blessings!

Isn't that what Jimmy Olson used to say to Superman? Sorry you were disappointed wyguy.... I thought having 15 lizards affixed to your body for long flight was enough to say Leaping Lizards about.... you're a tough guy to please!! I think Little Orphan Annie said, "Leaping lizards!" to her dog, Sandy. Maybe Jimmy and Robin said it as well.

The EYES, Fez. Having shot out many a Barbie eye with your bb gun, surely you would recognize her startling blue eyes!

I had Barbie's best friend (Midge), too. Do you remember when the bendable legs came out? I was in high cotton then. That is until I got carried away and bent the leg backwards (just to see if it would). It cracked like a nut, and I was left with Dismembered Barbie. Memories of childhood.

Ahhhh, political correctness! Don't ya just love it?

Saved, As I read your post, I kept thinking of my young son and his quest to learn to ride a bike. To him, it's a scary thing (skinned elbows and bloody knees). But the more we put him in the saddle, so to speak, the more confident he becomes. Also, what comes to mind, when you're praying for someone's need, it's not about you. It's about them, their need, and God who's the only One who can do something about it. When someone cares enough to pray for me, I don't give a hoot if they stumble, stutter, or are only able to mutter, "Lord, help!!!!" The important thing is that He listens whether the prayer be eloquent or not. Blessings to you!

Back in my single day, I put up with alot of silliness from guys because I was lonely. I'm taking an educated guess that if there was someone special in your life, you wouldn't think twice about Mr. Talk on Phone but Don't Take Her Out. I guess I wouldn't be too concerned about him being lonely/having no one to talk to because you've made it clear to him that you'd like to see him. Unless he has a fear of open places, I'd say since you're content to just talk on the phone, then so is he. Hugs, GPC.

Sooooo the burning question is . . . . who were they trying to bury?

Deepblue, Seems to me that since there is no rhyme or reason for her shoddy treatment of you, that it's a spiritual battle going on . . . the spirit within her battling against the Spirit within you (which is the Holy Spirit). Lord God, give Deepblue the wisdom and insight he needs with this employee. Walk with Deep through this fiery situation and bring him out on the other side in triumphant. In Jesus' name. Amen.

I think returns are only allowed if it was "damaged in shipping." Can't you see it now? "Attention, attention, everyone . . I know we're all gathered here together to pay honor to Uncle Bud, but there's this sticky issue of a major ding in the casket. Melba is in the return line now. Feel free to mingle."

They may make a practical gift in what is projected to be a dismal shopping season.... just an idea... not a good idea, but an idea. Someone gave me a burial plot for my birthday one year.... Upon her death, a great-aunt left me two burial plots. Still wondering if she was trying to send me a message. I was given this ONE (which, was FAR from the "family" plot by an ex-grandmother-in-law) Wow! I'm assuming you got the "subtle" hint.

They may make a practical gift in what is projected to be a dismal shopping season.... just an idea... not a good idea, but an idea. Someone gave me a burial plot for my birthday one year.... Upon her death, a great-aunt left me two burial plots. Still wondering if she was trying to send me a message.

A friend of mine was making funeral arrangements out of state for her mother-in-law. She realized the funeral homes really zapped you when it came to the price of the casket. She saw this casket store that sold them much cheaper. Not only did she buy one of theirs, but she came back to her home state and opened up her own casket store. She does a brisk business. It was much a matter of time before Walmart caught on.

He'd probably be a very entertaining lunch date.

Lord Jesus, make Your presence known to Grandfather. Take away the blinders, Lord, so he sees that he has need of a Savior.

Yes to both! I was worried about bringing up point 2, but now that it has been broached by a woman And yes I am of the generation that opens doors! But I dunno hey? An apparition dressed in black leather that from behind looks like two pit bulls fighting in a tent, with pink hair looking like it just lost a fight with a brush cutter and more chains hanging from various appendages than hang from an Auzzie outhouse toilet cistern, boots more suited to a building site, a ring through the nose that you just really, really, want to give a bit of a pull to see what happens, and a bunch of tattoo's that spell words that don't exist in the dictionary? Rather lock myself behind the door Ahhh, Fez, I see you've met my sister-in-law!

Hey! I live in Africa! keep your catastrophies in you own country if you please! (we got enough already! ) But seriously David, were did that perception come from? Care to elucidate? Is it just what you are watching on TV, was it a vision other than one sent via LCD? Blessings Maybe he means Libya or something? One hopes that is the case Unless, of course, you're from Libya.

Come quickly, Lord Jesus!