[HistorianChick]

There is no difficulty that enough love will not conquer, no disease that enough love will not heal, no door that enough love will not bridge, no wall that enough love will not throw down, no sin that enough love will not redeem...

It makes no difference how deeply seated may be the trouble, how hopeless the outlook, how muddled the tangle, how great the mistake. A sufficient realization of love will dissolve it all.

If only you could love enough, you could be the happiest and most powerful being in the world... "

Emmet Fox, 1886-1951
Irish-born Author and Metaphysicist


"People travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the seas, at the long course of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, and yet they pass by themselves without wondering."

St. Augustine, 354 430
Early Christian Priest, Author

[friend4u178]

"When written in Chinese, the word 'crisis' is composed of two characters. One represents danger and the other represents opportunity."

-- John F. Kennedy

[jrebel7]

A great quote for anyone's day Friend! Seems we are all facing some kind of crisis all too often these days! This was meant to be for today. Thank you!

HC, loved this one especially:

It makes no difference how deeply seated may be the trouble, how hopeless the outlook, how muddled the tangle, how great the mistake. A sufficient realization of love will dissolve it all.

[friend4u178]

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friend4u178 agrees: Glad you iked it Rebby :-)



iked it?? Back to spelling class LOL :eek:

[jrebel7]

Comments on this post
friend4u178 agrees: Glad you iked it Rebby :-)



iked it??? Back to spelling class LOL :eek:

:p Made me feel right at home Angel!! I have been having to edit my spelling all evening long! See what I mean, you are just always there when I need you and just in the way that helps me. I hope I can repay your kindnesses someday. :)

[Alty]

Are you two having a moment. :)

Can I join in? :o

Hugs? :)

Got to run, eyes are tired, so am I. YAWN! That's my quote; YAWN!! :D

[friend4u178]

Are you following me again Alty... LOL ;)

[jrebel7]

Are you two having a moment. :)

Can I join in? :o

Hugs? :)

Gotta run, eyes are tired, so am I. YAWN!! That's my quote; YAWN!!!! :D

Yep, we were having a moment! :p Yep, you may join in! Always room in our world for more friends enjoying sweet supportive moments!

WOW Alty... you are already running?? But... we didn't get to have our "friend" moment! LOL You are making me yawn now!! :p

[friend4u178]

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Altenweg agrees: Boo! Yes, I am stalking you M, always. Do you mind? ;)


LOL... of course not :D

[ISneezeFunny]

... I'm so lost M.

... you're... a truck?

[friend4u178]

...I'm so lost M.

...you're...a truck?

Running from Alty sneezy... she's stalking me :eek:

[friend4u178]

This is one of the kindest things I've ever seen , thought this would be the right place to share it . I have no way to know who sent it, but there is a beautiful soul working in the dead letter office of the US postal service.







Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought we could so she dictated these words:

Dear God,

Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick.

I hope you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and to swim. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her. You will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.

Love, Meredith.

We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith, and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it. Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into the letter box at the post office. A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had.

Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, 'To Meredith ' ....in an unfamiliar hand writing. Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, 'When a Pet Dies'. Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey & Meredith and this note:

Dear Meredith,

Abbey arrived safely in heaven. Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right away. Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart. Abbey loved being your dog.

Since we don't need our bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in, so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep and have something to remember Abbey by.

Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother you have. I picked her especially for you.

I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much.

By the way, I'm easy to find, I am wherever there is love.

Love,
God

[jrebel7]

Friend, couldn't settle down to sleep! What a precious post!

By the way, I'm easy to find, I am wherever there is love.

Love,
God


This tells me then that He is with us on AMHD because there is so much love here!

[Clough]

Yes, there is a lot of love here, Jan! I couldn't spread the love again so soon after already giving it to you so recently!

[startover22]

So I am reading this book, just a few pages into it, I found this...
Book:Shelter For The Spirit
Author: Victoria Moran

Love is an amazing commodity; it spreads to fill the space available. Home can be a splendid site for the healing activity of love, but it is also the place where love can be generated for dispersion elsewhere. It starts with loving ourselves through attending to our needs, treating ourselves to some blissful indulgence every now and then, and acknowledging our divine essence every day! LOVE'S healing activity spreads outward as we care for the place we live and for the plants, animals, and for the special people who inhabit it with us. It can expand to encompass our neighborhood, community, and world, and at the same time help us stay focused on what is genuinely important.

I really liked this and know it isn't really in the likes of "quotes" but I thought this is worth thinking about, seriously! :)

[CaptainRich]

I love that picture and the love that it shares. I feel a group hug!

This was recently sent to me by my sister. It can be adapted to just about anybody who's outlook on life has been as equally prolific.
You decide:

A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old).



Being a veterinarian,

I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker.

The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker,

And they were hoping for a miracle.



I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer.

I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker

And offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.



As we made arrangements,

Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure.

They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.



The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him.

Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time,

That I wondered if he understood what was going on.

Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion.

We sat together for a while after Belker's Death,

Wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.

Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'



Startled, we all turned to him.

What came out of his mouth next stunned me.

I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.



He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life –

Like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'

The Six-year-old continued,

'Well, dogs already know how to do that,

So they don't have to stay as long.'

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

[friend4u178]

"Each friend represents a world in us , a world possibly not born until they arrive , and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born"

[startover22]

Friend, I am completely emotional today, thisw brought tears to my eyes, goll;) Thanks, this is going on the board at work!

[HistorianChick]

One's suffering disappears when one lets oneself go, when one yields - even to sadness. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Southern Mail, 1929, translated from French by Curtis Cate

Feelings are much like waves, we can't stop them from coming but we can choose which one to surf. ~Jonatan Mårtensson

To give vent now and then to his feelings, whether of pleasure or discontent, is a great ease to a man's heart. ~Francesco Guicciardini

Just for you, Starty :)

[Alty]

"Each friend represents a world in us , a world possibly not born until they arrive , and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born"

M, had to spread the rep. Here's your greenie. :D