Grateful
 

Just putting a capital of my thread.

Hey, Silk.....Don't have a lot of time....Hope you're ok this morning. Good job with thread. Next time.....all you need to do is go to the bottom of your post & click on "edit". You can change your thread title any way you need to....or your message! In fact...You can even delete the thread! If you want to delete the one without the capital....go back into it....click "edit"....click "delete"....& only this thread will be here. Be sure it's that post, though, or you'll delete this one! hehe

Have a great day!!!!http://e4u.consoleradar.com/fingers/fing10.gif

Hi Angel, I can't tell you how much I look forward to receiving your messages. You sound like a fun person and a great friend.

I am going to get my hair cut and eyebrows waxed tomorrow as I am starting to look like an old woman. I was 57 in April but some days I feel like 77 I don't have very many days anymore when I feel younger then I am. I used to but not lately.

We had quite a severe thunder storm today but tonight is beautiful, I guess we need the rain to make the flowers grow.

Have a good day, take care.

Silk

Hi Silk..... I'm called Bubbly & Perky...all the time! I get down & depressed like anyone else. I just try my best to not show it, & I feel better if I smile!!http://www.addis-welt.de/smilie/smil...egliche042.gif

My dad was a joker & cut up...I think I took after him a lot on that. I guess that's one reason I enjoy the images so much.

Anyway....hope the weather is better. It got really bad here yesterday. I was alone, & kinda scared!http://www.whittibo.com/files/omg.gif http://www.stopstart.freeserve.co.uk/smilie/errrr.gif

I weigh tomorrow.....so I'm drinking a lot of water....guess I'll be up all night!! It'll be worth it though, if I can lose a little more weight this week. I'm 54, so we're close to the same age. I'm told I don't look my age....I sure do feel it, though!

Have a good evening....talk to you tomorrow. http://home.att.net/~scorh2/Animation2e.gif

Angel, good luck on your weigh-in today, I'm sure you will do just fine. I didn't use to look my age although this past year has taken its toll and I think I could easily pass for older.

It was three weeks on Tuesday since my brother passed away and I think the reality of never seeing him again has just started to hit me.

However. it is a beautiful morning and I am going to take a page out of your book today and think positive thoughts all day.

My husband is off work tomorrow at noon as he is on summer hours and we are going to go for a drive and have supper out somewhere so I am looking forward to that.

I went to visit a friend last night who had just returned from a trip out to B.C., it certainly is beautiful country in the west, I hope we can get out there again before we are too old to enjoy the scenery.

I will talk to you later, have a good day.

Silk

Good morning Silk.... I'm glad you're going to take advantage of the beautiful day! It'll do you a lot of good. It's ok to let the loss of your brother bring you to thinking & remembering. We need to go through the grieving. You're doing well, though, to try to do something positive in the meantime. I'm praying for you.

Well, I lost 3 lbs this week. I thought I had lost. The two days taking care of step-dad....I had very little time to eat. In fact, I found myself having to lean to the wall a couple of times. I know I shouldn't get that hungry....but the circumstances hindered. That's the hard way to lose! Anyway, it's gone & I'm finally in the 150's. Went from 184 lbs to 159 lbs so far. http://www.gifanimations.com/Image/A...od/apple_1.gif


I'll check on you later today. Yours is the first post I look for each day!! http://www.members.aol.com/teejaw/smilies/Daisy.gif

Angel, congratulations on your weight loss that is terrific. I am trying to drink a lot of water, sometimes I don't even think about it and then I remember that you said to drink lots of water and I choose that instead of a pop or juice.

Never in my wildest dream did I ever imagine that I would weigh 240 lbs. I use to be appalled to think I would hit the 200 mark and now it just seems to hopeless.

I was remarried 8 years ago and since that time I have gained 62 lbs. and I feel so bad about it. It seems the more I dwell on it the more weight I gain. It scares me both because of the medical aspect and my self esteem is nil.

I am seeing a dietician on Aug. 18, 2003 regarding my diabetes and then I will be weighed once a month so that should give me some incentive to work at it as I am so unhappy with the way I look and feel.

Well, I am heading for the shower now and then downtown to do some errands, I am looking after Benny again this afternoon so that should keep me busy.

Take care

Silk

Hi Silk.....Hope you had a good day of shopping. http://www.dewa.com/animated/new/1money.gif

I spent a large part of the day trying to get into the forum. Something must have been wrong. I got worried it was my computer. Right after I bought it, the monitor shot! I'm a little paranoid now.

So, since I couldn't talk, I played. lol I made a Homepage for anyone who wants to see a pic of me & view my weight loss stats. I wish I had "before" & "after" pics, like others have...but I don't. I am planning to put more in later, though.

You might want to try this, sometime, if you haven't already. It's good therapy. I have a large Christian website that I work on a lot. I didn't want it posted here as my web page, though. Didn't want anyone to think I was trying to force anything on them. It's very enjoyable....people from all over the world have come & signed my guestbook.

Yes, drink a lot of water! I'm not drinking as much as I was. Gotta do better! Practice what I preach!http://www.emotipad.com/emoticons/Glug.gif Pop & juice have a lot of the wrong things in them. The pop will retain fluid, also! I found a list of reason why we should drink water while dieting.....I'll look it up & post it for you.

I'll be glad when Happy Canuk comes back. I miss her! Hope she's having a good time & has good check ups.

Gotta go....talk to you tomorrow! http://www.members.aol.com/teejaw/sm...DrawSmilie.gif

Hi Angel, it turned out I had an terrible day. I spent most of the afternoon crying and was miserable. I went to bed at 9:00 p.m. because I couldn't stand myself.

I got my haircut but I don't like it, I feel that I weight 400 lbs. and look just awful.

It feels like I have no control over anything anymore. I apolgize for being such a downer but I am in a bad place right now.

Take care
Silk

Oh Silk.....I'm so sorry you're down. I'm sure your hair looks a lot better than you think. Remember....it will grow back.

I'm sure it was just the reminder of what day it was that made you blue. You know you're not that big, or awful!

You're probably just really starting with your grieving. Try to recognize what it is. It's alright....you should. Take your time & do what you need to do. If you want to cry, then do it. If you want to scream....do that too! But, go through it, & don't hold it back. Yes, it's a bad time to go through....I've been there.

I wish I could give you a real hug.......http://gilly.0catch.com/emoticons/fuzzyhugs.gif

I hope today goes better for you....http://home.att.net/~scorh2/Card38.jpg

Angel, thanks for being there, I am going through a horrible time right now and it doesn't matter how much I try I can't seem to shake this feeling of helplessness.

I have always been a pretty postitive person but right now I just can't seem to get a grip on things.

As I said yesterday, Bob is through work today at noon and we are going somewhere for a drive and supper so maybe that will pick me up. I feel sorry for him as I have been a real downer lately.

I will write you tonight when we get home and I hope to not be such a pain.

Take care

Silk

Silk.......get this in your head.....you are NOT a pain! You can't help your feelings. I told you when you first started posting that it would be good for you to come here & say whatever you need to say. My advice has not changed. I'm not going anywhere. I'll go through it with you.....I'm here to listen to whatever you need to say. I was just trying to encourage you to not be down on yourself. You are a good person...who loved her brother. You're hurting....& will go through a lot of emotions.

I hope the drive today will help. I'm sure your husband understands your feelings, also. I'm not very good with words. What I feel in my heart doesn't always come out the way I mean for them to. Do know that I'm thinking of you, & praying for you.

Looking forward to tonight's post....to see how your day went.
Take care of yourself. http://www.vfwds.com/graphics/images.../pkrosebud.gif

Hi Angel, the ride did help, I think just getting out of the house on such a beautiful day was what I needed.

As soon as we got home I told my husband I have to check the computer to see if Angel has wrote today.

It does help to talk to you as I don't like to talk to the family as we all just get upset and although we lean on each other it is good to talk to someone who understands where I am coming from and hopefully it doesn't bring you down.

I will check in with you tomorrow.

Have a good weekend.

Take care
Silk

Hi Silk.....Glad you enjoyed your drive today. http://www.agifs.hpg.ig.com.br/cute_cars/carro4.gif It was a beautiful day here, also. I worked at the station. My husband worked on the house. I'm beginning to see a little progress, bless his heart.

It's fine that you come to talk to me. You won't bring me down. Of course, I feel for you.....but I try to stay uplifted. It makes me feel good that you have trusted me with your pain enough to talk to me. I found an ecard I wish I had kept....if I come across it again, I'll copy it here. It's about being a friend, & if you cry...I'll cry with you.

There have been so many times in my life when I needed someone to just sincerely listen to what I had to say. No advice was needed....just listen, & comfort. I have felt for a long time that was what I was meant to do. For I know the need....being there, before, myself. That's what made me create my website (not the one here). A lot of people have come there & not only signed the guestbook, but emailed me needing to talk. There are so many needing someone to just listen to them.

You know, I used to think people were crazy for paying a psychiatrist to just listen to them.....but after I kept trying to talk my problems out with friends, I understand more. They mean well, but couldn't listen to me, for cutting in to tell their problems.

Well....I really got started, didn't I? LOL Looks like I was needing to talk tonight!

I hope you have a very peaceful evening & sleep well tonight. http://www.agifs.hpg.ig.com.br/casais/casal53.gif

Hi Angel, well I had a very interesting night, last night when I went to the bathroom there was a lot of blood in my urine. I had a hysterectomy 19 years ago so I was quite alarmed.

I went to our local hospital and they said I have a bladder infection so maybe that is why I haven't been able to cope well these past few days.

My back was really bothering me and I thought it was because of my weight gain (which probably has a lot to do with it) however, they have me on antibiodics to I am sure I will feel better in a couple of days.

Your husband must really have his hands full rebuilding your home, I can't imagine how hard that must have been for the both of you.

Take care and write soon, thanks again for your encouragment.

Silk

Goodness, Silk.......that would have scared me to death! Are they positive that's what it is? It does sound like it, though. I sure hope you get to feeling better. Bless your heart...you've been through so much! Keep me informed....I'll be wondering about you.

Yes, my husband has his hands full. I mostly just go through depression & stress. Still a lot of that going on! But, he has to worry about getting it built back...at least good enough for winter. We moved into 2 rooms. Made a make-shift kitchen. (No sheetrock, etc..) Cooking on hot plate & toaster oven, etc.

I don't remember how much I told you....won't go into long story. Just ended up not enough ins money to contract it out. No family or friends really interested in helping....so most of the time, he's alone (which is one thing depressing me....I don't understand that!) ...so it's going to take a long time. Just another one of life's mountains to climb!

Well, I've just about got everything ready for the Retirement of our Pastor tomorrow. I dread it. We love them so much. I'll cry all day. I've been getting their gifts & planning the supper, etc.

I'm gonna go get a little rest....sure do hope you feel better. You'e in my prayers. http://home.att.net/~scorh2/Animation2g.gif

Hi Angel, they took a sample yesterday when I was at the hospital and as far as I know that is what it is but when I called back for the results they did not have then yet. I have had a reaction to the pills they gave me and have two perfectly round dark red circles, one on each leg with water blisters in them.

I will see my own family doctor tomorrow and find out what it is from.

It rained here this morning but this afternoon is beautiful and sunny and very humid.

Sorry, to hear about your dilema with your house it must be very hard on both of you.

Take care

Silk

Hi Silk....don't have much time. Had a very long day, with Pastor & wife retiring.

I did want to let you know I'm thinking of you & hope you are feeling better. Glad you have an appointment with dr tomorrow. Maybe you'll find out more. Take care of yourself.

I'm just about to fall asleep....guess I better go. I'll check in on you tomorrow. Let me know what the dr says. http://home.att.net/~scorh3/Flower04a7.gif

Good morning
 

Hi Silk and Angel.

Silk sorry to hear that you are still having a tough time of it. It takes a while to get through grieving. Try to remember the good memories and try to laugh - that will take you a loooong way.

I think I told you before that we are almost the same ages. I was 57 in March.

I went for my Dr. appt. on Tuesday, and ended up in the Emergency Ward at the hospital. I have been having an irregular heartbeat for a long time, but everytime I would go for an ECG everything was fine. On Tuesday, it wasn't! They told me that this irregularity was not normal and that I could have a stroke. My heart was beating at 160 beats a min. Anyway, I ended up having to stay in the hospital until Friday. Started on a med called Sotalol which is used to treat serious heart rhythm disturbances. The Echocardiogram shows that the heart itself is healthy. Boy, what a scare and I am sure glad to be back home.

I hope you both had a nice, relaxing weekend and will try catch up here.

Hi Happy Canuk... So sorry you had that problem with your heart! That must have been scarey! Are you limited to what you're allow to do now?

You & Silk, both, ended up in er's, she had blood in her urine...was a bad kidney infection. You're both in my thoughts & prayers. http://www.vfwds.com/graphics/images/roses/bgrose.gif

I missed you....glad you've made your way back. Take care of yourself. I'll check in again later...gotta leave soon. http://www.agifs.hpg.ig.com.br/casais/casal55.gif

Hi girls, Happy Canuck I am sorry to hear you had trouble with your heart. Yes, we are the same age I was 57 in April. My husband also has an irregular heartbeat and was in the hospital just a short time. His heart rate was 158 and they used the paddles on him to shock his heart. This is the third time he has had this problem. He also had a heart attack 2 weeks after we were married in 1995, so I know how fearful it must have been for you.

Take it easy and be sure and rest often and don't yourself to hard.

Angel, I am sure yesterday must have been hard on you to say goodbye to your minister as goodbyes are always hard.

I spent a couple of hours with my sister-in-law on Sunday morning and she is coping but she is so sad. She says nothing matters anymore but I am sure she will do better as time go along.

Sorry to be going on so long, I am just sooooo glad to hear from both of you.

Take care
Silk

Howdy!
 

Angel, I am so thankful that somehow I have missed the depression and I am not a very stressed out person either. Usually take things and keep them in perspective. That has gotten me through a lot - I am, however, kind of emotional at first, then that settles down and I am ready to move forward.

I hope both of you have had yourself a great day.

Hi ladies.....good to see your posts!

Yes, Silk...yesterday was hard....but it was a successful day. Everything worked out well. That took a large part of the stress off of me.

I'm glad you saw your sil yesterday. Sorry she is so sad. I'll be praying for her, & I'm still praying for you. Are you feeling any better? I really hope so. Physically & emotionally. There are some things that can only be helped through time. Did you go to your dr today? I hope you found out what was causing the reactions.

Happy Canuk....You posted another beautiful picture! I loved it. I'm able to find quite a few images....but nothing real pretty, like that. Keep posting for us. I enjoy them. Hope you are doing allright. Take care of yourself.

I'll check in tomorrow. May be late in the day....gotta take step-dad to dr.
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Hi
 

Ahh! A beautiful day in Sunny Alberta. Actually, it is supposed to be very warm for the next week with temps. hitting the late 80's and into the 90's. It gives me something to complain about:lol:

Silk, I hope your days are getting easier. I know you will have periods that are sad, but generally better.

I am really tired today. That new med seems to slow me right down - appetite included (there HAS to be SOMETHING good coming out of taking it)! Perhaps, now some of this weight will disappear. I need to lose about 40 pounds to be where I should be. That would sure make me happy.

Angel - I hope you are feeling ok today. Hope the Dr. appt. went well for you (FIL appt). That in itself could be a big job.

Hello ladies.........Hope you are feeling well today.

Happy.....I hope your meds aren't slowing your heart down too much. I'm sure the dr knows what he's doing. I'm a worrier, anyway. I guess the meds are supposed to make you feel that way, so you'll rest more. http://www.agifs.hpg.ig.com.br/cute_gifs/cute36.gif Take care of yourself.

Not such pretty weather here, today....kinda rainy. http://www.agifs.hpg.ig.com.br/astros/nuvem.gif Dr appt went very well for SD, thanks. He doesn't go back for 2 mos. Of course, that doesn't mean he won't need me to do something for him sooner.:lol:

Silk....how are you today? I'm getting a little concerned. It's late evening & you haven't posted yet. Have you went back to the dr yet? Wishing you well. Let us know something.

I'll check back later......http://www.agifs.hpg.ig.com.br/garfield/garfield36.gif

Hi to the two of you, I have been looking after my grandson again this week so I do not get home until supper time. Last night I was so tired I didn't know which way was up. He is a sweetheart but I just haven't been feeling up to bar latetly.

It is a beautiful sunny day here today as well, I went to the doctors for more blood work this morning and I have an appointment with him on Thursday afternoon. It seems like it has been a long time since I have had any energy and it seems like I have to force myself to do anything. I am afraid I am turning into a chronic complainer and I don't like myself very much right now.

I am looking forward to the long weekend as we are planning to visit my mother-in-law on Saturday and it will be nice to get away for the day.

Happy, I hope your feeling better, take it easy. Angel, you always sound so cheery and encouraging, I look forward to hearing from both of you.

Take care
Silk

Hi Silk....so glad to hear from you. I knew you were taking care of your grandson.....I don't know what's wrong with me!! Sometimer's, I guess!:dizzy:

Hey, don't be down on yourself. I complain all the time. I thought I was complaining a lot on here. (must be another thread.:lol: ) I don't mind listening to you, one bit! I'm glad you're going to see your MIL. My poor MIL looks terrible! She fell the other day ....right straight down on her face & hand, on cement! Her whole face & both eyes are dark purple. Her hand is hurt. They took her to the hospital in an ambulance. She is a diabetic, so they checked her sugar & it was only 37. That's probably why she fell. Tests didn't reveal anything that evening. Hopefully, she will follow up with her dr. She's a tough lady. If I stump my toe...I whine all day!

Take care of yourself. Hope that kidney infection clears up soon!

I think all 3 of us just need to relax a few days. Too bad we can't just go somewhere together & enjoy some peace & quiet....away from problems! Yeah....right! I just woke up to reality too! http://www.agifs.hpg.ig.com.br/criancas/menina8.gif

Have a good evening...

Good morning
 

Going to be a scorcher here today. I don't like it when it get's that hot - all I can hope for, is that a breeze comes along to play.

Silk - I don't think you are a complainer at all. Heavens, you have had a great deal on your plate - you deserve to be able to get it out, and, of course, that is why we are here - for support!! I don't know where those little grandkids get all that energy. I could sure use some of it:lol: Hope your bladder infection is on the mend. That can sure make you tired as well.

Angel - I hope your MIL will be ok. That sounds like a very nasty fall.

I am posting this Thought for the Day.

Wednesday, July 30, 2003

When things go wrong

From time to time many things will go wrong. And yet very few of them continue to stay wrong. Most wounds begin to heal almost from the moment they occur. Even the most unbearable grief will start to subside as life continues to move along.
Things that are broken get repaired or replaced. Strategies that don't work become lessons that help you to discover and develop what will work.

When things go wrong it is not the end of the world. It is, instead, the beginning of progress and improvement, learning and growth. When things go wrong you get to find out where your efforts will truly be most effective. You get the opportunity to build and to strengthen your character, your skills, your persistence and your confidence.

Don't wait or wish for things to go wrong. But when they do, move on, move up and move forward.

-- Ralph Marston

Hi...I don't have but a minute.

I really liked that thought for the day! Maybe we should have a thought for every day. Might help us!

Not a scorcher here...gonna get more rain.

Hope you both have a good day....I'll check in later. http://www.members.aol.com/teejaw/sm...veaNiceDay.gif

Hi ladies, my husband and I went out for supper tonight and then took a nice drive to the lake and had an ice cream cone (just what I need). It has been a beautiful day, however, the forecast for the next three days is scattered shower, oh well thats what makes the flowers grow.

I am looking after the little one for two more days and then I am through - whew! what a busy little boy.

I was sorry to hear about your MIL Angel, I hope she is feeling better.

As usual as soon as we got home tonight I headed for the computer as I knew there would be messages from the two of you and I certainly enjoyed the thought for the day.

Hope you both have a great day.

Silk

:) Glad you had a good day, Silk.

Good morning ladies.

Silk....so glad you had a good day yesterday. You put a smile on my face this morning! http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung...smiley-050.gif
You know, it's the little pleasures that really mean a lot! Yes, I know how those little grands can wear you out! I sure do love mine...but they're hard to keep up with. We went to our son's 24th b'day supper last night. Two little granddaughters wanted us to stay in their room....at a school desk...I could hardly fit in! We played school for quite awhile!

Well, I didn't lose any weight this week! http://members.shaw.ca/Sunburn_69/scale.gif I know part of the reason is retaining so much fluid from RA. I have some weeks like that. I'll take a fluid pill & see if it helps.

Happy Canuk....really enjoying your thoughts & images. Hope you're feeling better, also.

I'll check in later....take care.... http://home.att.net/~scorh3/Cutie01i.gif

Hello
 

Boy, it was a warm day yesterday, and going to be another hot one today.

I hope both of you are having a good day. I sure didn't sleep last night. Woke up at 4:00 a.m. and fell asleep again around 8:00 a.m. and woke up at 9:30 a.m. Didn't get to sleep until 1:30 a.m. anyway, so you all know how I am today:dizzy: I hate FM for this reason. This sleeplessness and then the fatigue. It is extremely bad when both FM and arthritis come out to play.

Silk - Rhumetoid Arthritis must be so very painful. I have Osteoarthritis in my back and hip, but the treatment I have been having has helped me more than anything else. Next week you will probably drop the water weight.

This weekend is a long weekend for us (civic Holiday). My daughter and grand daughter are coming for supper tonight. She is a weightwatcher. Lost 80 pounds over a year ago and is doing well with maintenance. She looks so good. She started jogging and weight training as well. She decided when her daughter was born that she was going to learn to eat right and cook good meals. Her babe is now 5 yrs old.

Well enjoy your day.

Wow, Angel and Happy you write such wonderful emails, I really look forward to them.

I saw the doctor today and I have to have a I.V.P. (Intravenous Pyelogram) test on Tuesday morning to see if there is anything wrong with my kidneys or bladder. Apparently they inject dye to see what is going on if anything other then just an infection.

I am not looking forward to it but better safe then sorry.

As you can see I still have not figured out how to add the graphics that you two do, I found the site but I don't know how to bring them into my email.

It was another great day here today, although they called for rain we did not get any. With the long weekend coming up I hope it stays nice for families who like to camp etc.

Thats all for now, take care.

Silk

Hi Silk....I know you dread the test Tuesday...but it's probably for the best, like you said. This way you'll know you're ok.

Hope you're feeling allright today. I've had a fairly good day. My Remicade is going strong these days. It's been kinda rainy though. Not bad, just enough to not be sure what to plan for out doors. Poor husband kept coming inside, trying to decide. I thought he was gonna drive me crazy!

The images are fairly easy once you learn. I've had my pc for almost 2 years, though, so I've had time to learn a lot. Still don't know a lot of things.

When you want to put that image in a post.....go to the bottom of your post to the little squares. One will say "profile"...click it. Look at the top & find a little square that says "user cp"..click it. This page will have a little square that says "edit profile"...click it. Go to the Signature Square...put in the address of the image you want... (put [img] at the beginning & [/img]at the end) Go to the bottom & click Submit Modifications. That's it! It sounds harder than it is. You need to learn. So when you have time, just practice. Putting them up in the post, like I do is a little harder to explain. It's not hard to do.

When I first got my computer, I didn't think I would ever learn how to do anything. I didn't have anyone to show me. So, through trial & error..........a lot of errors......it's getting easier!

Happy Canuk....Hope you sleep better tonight! http://www.agifs.hpg.ig.com.br/cute_gifs/cute36.gif
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Another Hot Day!!
 

It is up in the 90's again today, but at least we have a nice breeze blowing. Thank goodness. We don't have air conditioning, because the few times a year we need it, it doesn't make a lot of sense. I also don't well in air conditing.





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Silk - I hope that your test goes well. I am not familiar with that test and it probably isn't all that pleasant, but boy, is it ever great for us that they can now detect problems. People years ago were not so lucky.

Angel - Glad that your meds work well for you. My legs are giving me problems today. Must be getting time for a chiro treatment. Back must be out of whack.

I hope you are both enjoying a great day, with wonderful weather. I can't believe that it is alread the 1st of August! Where has the time gone:?: Fall comes early in Alberta, the leaves start to change color mid August and then just a little later you notice the distinct change in the air and YIPPEE!!!! we are into my favorite season. It's just that it is followed by winter. Silk, living in Ontario, I know you have some pretty cold weather as well. How about your winters, Angel? Mild or cold. It can get to 30 or 40 below zero here at times, and other days are perfect winter days.

Thought For The Day
 

Friday, August 1, 2003

Positive perspective

Everything you do makes a difference. Every thought you think, every comment you make, every action you take, in some way will change things for you and your world.
You move through life, leaving consequences in your wake. And the quality of life is determined largely by the nature of those consequences. Even the smallest things make a difference. And those small things can quickly add up.

That's why your attitude and your outlook on life truly matter so much. Because they have a powerful influence over what kind of difference you are making, in the big decisions and the small ones too.

See the world as a beautiful place, filled with positive possibilities. And without even realizing it, your actions, your thoughts, your consequences will take on the color of that positive perspective.

Everything, every moment, every person, every stirring in your heart matters. Let yourself love and value life, and be overjoyed at the positive difference that each of your moments can make.

-- Ralph Marston :)

Hi Ladies...........

Happy Canuk...I LOVED that cartoon!! You're getting to be a real artist here! And the images with your name in them. I've got to know where to go to get those! I love doing new things. I can use one on my large website I have.

I hope your leg gets to feeling better! My feet hurt me so much sometimes with this RA, but I try to act like they don't & just keep going. I know those around me get tired of hearing me complain.

We have very warm summers...high 80's & 90's....& get down to 0 & -10 to -12 something like that in the winter. I was raised in Detroit, MI, so it's not that bad to me. Mostly the winter winds are rough. Sometimes the windchill factor gets to -60....that's rough! People here thinks it's terrible, though, for a little snow to fall & let schools & churches out, etc. LOL

Silk....hope you feel good tonight. Hey...it's Friday! Maybe you get a little rest. Tell us how your day went. I'm looking forward to the weekend, myself! http://www.agifs.hpg.ig.com.br/criancas/criancas8.gif

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Angel, here is a siggy if you want it. I like to make them and try different tutorials for PSP7. We are learning it together on our chronic pain site that I belong to.http://photos.imageevent.com/happyca...el%20lover.jpg

Thought for the Day
 

Saturday, August 2, 2003

On the inside

There is a place, deep inside you, that is filled only with the things you've allowed to come in. Take a careful look, and see what that special place holds. For although nothing can get in unless you allow it, everything there will surely get out. The things you hold inside of you will eventually take hold in your outer self and the world in which you live.
One day, your innermost imaginings will become your outermost reality. So what are you imagining? Is your inner self full of fear, anger, doubt and resentment? Or do you fill your innermost thoughts with love, faith, confidence, gratitude and joy?

Whatever is on the inside will soon be on the outside, and will indeed define who you are. Make positive use of that control you have over your deepest, innermost self.

Fill the inside with goodness, with love, with the best you can imagine. For what you keep inside, is what you do become.

-- Ralph Marston