Posted on 05/17/2011 6:10:34 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
You Dream of a Quiet Life |
You'd give anything for a little peace and calm. It's too loud both inside and outside your head. You would love to just let go and relax. You'd like to forget all your troubles. You don't think there's such a thing as too much quiet. You've had enough excitement to last a lifetime. |
Being afflicted with early-onset Alzheimers disease, Thomas DeBaggio chronicled his gradual memory loss in the book Losing My Mind. This book records the disturbing process by whichlittle by littletasks, places, and people are all forgotten.
Alzheimers disease involves the failure of nerve cells in the brain, leading to gradual memory loss, confusion, and disorientation. It can be tragic to watch a previously mentally alert person slowly forget how to dress or fail to recognize the faces of loved ones. Its like losing the person before he dies.
Memory loss can occur by other means as well, such as injury or life trauma. And for those of us who live into old age, the breakdown of our bodies is inevitable.
But for the Christian, there is hope. When believers receive their glorified bodies at the resurrection, they will be perfect (2 Cor. 5:1-5). But even more important, in heaven we will recognize the One who died to redeem us. We will remember what He did and know Him by the nail prints in His hands (John 20:25; 1 Cor. 13:12).
Forgetfulness may beset our earthly bodies, but when we see the Lord, We shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is (1 John 3:2).
Read: 2 Corinthians 4:165:8
Our newspaper this morning has an article about a local Marine, LCOL Benjamin Palmer, who was killed in Afghanistan. Details were not available at press time.
Thirty-one members of the Armed Forces from the valley and foothills (our region) have been killed since 2003.
Salute, LCOL Palmer........two
You Dream of a Quiet Life |
You'd give anything for a little peace and calm. It's too loud both inside and outside your head. You would love to just let go and relax. You'd like to forget all your troubles. You don't think there's such a thing as too much quiet. You've had enough excitement to last a lifetime. |
Good evening, AZ...*HUGS*
A good day for you? A safe commute? No critters?
Yesterday there were 2 yearling moose right next to the road. Thankfully, EVERYONE really slowed done. Even if one had stepped into the road, I don’t think much damage would have occurred. Good drivers for a change.
Alas, no “none of the above” among the choices.
Good evening, saganite...was your tagline terminated?
Hope you’ve had a good day.
Me too.
You Dream of a Luxurious Life |
You'd love a day of luxury - where time and price didn't matter. You'd like to soak in some comfort. You work hard, and you want to reward yourself with some treats. Life is too short to be too stingy. You have good taste. You can't help it if you like nice things! |
You Dream of a Full Life |
You'd like to be doing more of everything. You want to have an amazing homelife, garden, livestock, great friends, a family, and enough time to do what you want. Some people may say you want it all, and they're right. And you're dead set on getting it. As soon as you win the lottery. You crave a life that's brimming with friends, family, goodtimes, peace and excitement. You don't want to waste a single moment. |
A busy but good day....looks like perhaps yours was a bit more trying??? *hugs*
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LOL...love the pic Janie!
A very good day to you from up over.
What an interesting adventure you are having! *hugs*
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