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Happy 48th Navy Oath Taking Anniversary
Posted on 09/01/2011 1:15:08 AM PDT by JustAmy
I will sneak out in the middle of a summer's night And ride the black mare Across the moonstruck meadow If my old bones will allow.
I will learn to shovel and sweat and Wear hay in my hair as if it were a jewel, And I will be an embarrassment to all who look down on me Who have not yet found the peace In being able to love a horse as a friend.
A friend who waits at midnight hour With a soft muzzle, a nicker, and patient eyes For the kind of woman I will be when I am old...
Hugs & Prayers, Pandy
(((HUGS)))
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In his book Long for This World, Jonathan Weiner writes about science’s promise to radically extend how long we live. At the center of the book is English scientist Aubrey de Grey, who predicts that science will one day offer us 1,000-year lifespans. Aubrey claims that molecular biology has finally placed a cure for aging within our reach.
But what difference does it make if, after living 1,000 years, we will eventually die anyway? De Grey’s prediction only postpones facing the ultimate question of what happens when we die. It does not answer it.
The Scriptures tell us that death is not the end of our existence. Instead, we are assured that everyone will stand before Christ—believers for their works and nonbelievers for their rejection of Him (John 5:25-29; Rev. 20:11-15). All of us are sinners and in need of forgiveness. And only Christ’s death on the cross has provided forgiveness for all who believe (Rom. 3:23; 6:23). The Bible says, “It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment” (Heb. 9:27).
Our appointed face-to-face encounter with God puts everything in perspective. So whether we live 70 years or 1,000, the issue of eternity is the same: “Prepare to meet your God!” (Amos 4:12).
Read: Amos 4:7-13
You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED. |
Beautiful!!
Thank you, Meg.
I love your red rose buds .... they are beautiful and you did a wonderful job with the frame. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being here.
Have a lovely day and a blessed weekend.
;o)
Thank you, Amy!
Thank you for sharing that cute poem, Pandy.
Wishing you delightful Friday.
Happy Friday, Mayor.
Thank you for sharing another serving of ODB. A sweet taste every morning.
Have a delightful day.
Happy T.G.I.R.F., LTOS.
Thank you for sharing the talented red-wearing ‘flute player’ (?)
You are your mom are still in my prayers. Take care of yourself.
Hugs
Thank You, Amy.
I talked to Mom this morning. She is in her “Right Mind” (thank God!) but very depressed. She has started Rehab, though, and they sound very good for her. I will be calling again this afternoon before I go to work.
Good morning, Jaycee. Your red flowers are lovely. Are they Amaryllis?
Sorry to hear that you are feeling puny this morning. Sleep helped whatever I had last week.
Get some rest and take care of yourself.
Hugs
I’m praying that the Rehab will continue to help her and she will be able to go home soon.
I know that her being in her “Right Mind” is a relief for you. It must be so frustrating that she is not near.
I know people that quickly become bored if they are not caught up in activity. What we are doing ... we think little about (often), ... is we are writing our book of life.
A good life is what we all want, (do we really?); however many want thrills and drama, melodramas. To want to please God and do good to everyone we meet is relatively rare, or so it seems. What higher good is there?
Live forever. WOW! AMAZING!!!
They have a gym with equipment, and put Mom through all kinds of exercises with weights and machines. This is SERIOUS PT she is getting! I am very happy about that.
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