This is sooo great!!!  I will copy and use it for our next MOPS meeting!!  In case you all  forget MOPS is for Mothers of Preschoolers.  A Christian based moms group.  We have one in our church and I am Mentor Mom for the group.... a great bunch of gals..... Joy

Irish Angel,  they are tragedies, true, but the GOOD NEWS is that we can always turn back home , drift back home, run back home, wander back home,, and never, ever, be turned away.... He is always there to welcome us back home!
          Joy

from Mountain Wings (a very nice sight)

God populated the earth with broccoli and cauliflower and spinach and green and yellow vegetables of all kinds, so man and woman would live long and healthy lives.

And satan created fast food. And fast food brought forth the 99 cent doulbe-cheeseburger.  And satan said to man, " you want fries with that?" "Super size them"
AND MAN GAINED POUNDS!

And God created the healthful yogurt that woman might keep her figure that man found so fair.

And satan froze the yogurt, and he brought forth chocolate, nuts and brightly colored sprinkle candy to put on the yogurt.
AND WOMAN GAINED POUNDS!

And God said" Try my crispy fresh salad".
And satan brought forth creamy dressings, bacon bits, and shredded cheese.
 And there was ice cream for dessert.
AND WOMAN GAINED POUNDS!

And God said," I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil with shich to cook them.

And satan brought forth chicken-fired steak in the restaurant so big it needed its own platter.  
AND MAN GAINED POUNDS, and his bad cholesterol went through the roof.

And God said, 'you're runnig up the score, devil"  And God brought forth the potato, a vegetable naturally low in fat the brimming with nutrition.
And satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the strachy vegee into chips and deep-fat fried them.  And he created sour cream.  And man clutched his remote control and ate the potatoe chips. And satan saw and said "it is good"  
 AND MAN WENT INTO CARDIAC ARREST!
 And God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery...
and satan created HMO's!!!


I thought this was great!  Love, Joy

Irish Angel,,,, AMEN!!!! You have to laugh at life and enjoy it while you can,,,, the sad times come and cryin is a part of liven, but laughter can come after!!! God bless, Joy

Irish Angel,,,, My husband and I are trying to convince our kids that they promised us a paid vacation to Hawaii when they were young , but they aren't biting!!!!  
      It is true that you notice more aches and pains than you used to, but there is something about being 'older' that is really quite nice.  I know it does not automatically come with age, I know a lot of old people who are just that, old, but hopefully with age comes some wisdom. And you find out that you don't have to be in a hurry all the time.  
      Things that were of utmost importance when you were young, now seems soooo unimportant.  Family becomes dearer, and making sure that you 'tell' people how much you love them, NOW, before they or you depart is very important.
      You are more 'content' with your life and I find that I can't wait to see each day where the Lord is going to lead me!
       He never ceases to amaze me with what He has in store for me... My husband feels the same way.  It is a wonderful thing to have a husband that loves the Lord as much as you do.  We do all kinds of activities together with and for the church, and he always supports whatever it is that I feel God is urging me to do and I likewise with him...... It's a great life when God is at the center of it!!
         God bless, Joy

Angie, I just bought the book yesterday.  I hope to start it tomorrow.  I know I have enjoyed all of the series so far. I am sure I will this one also..... Joy
   

Ah, come on you bunch of cry babies.!!  Where is your pioneer spirit.?
      I'm 55 for crying out loud, and you guys make it sound like i'm headn for the last round up!!
   Good grief people,  middle age is the time when your kids are grown and gone, your hubby and you have been married so long you finish each others sentences, and you actually enjoy each other!  
      You can keep the grandkids when you want , spoil the heck out of them and then send them back to mom and dad!!! Go to all the retreats that you couldn't go on when the kids were still at home.  
      Take time for yourself and your hubby to just sit back and enjoy the little things of life.  
    You have to live long enough to be a problem to your children, I call that 'payback'!(ha)
     The story is funny, and I have to admit that things don't work as well or as fast as they used to, but I also have to admit that I enjoy where I am now. And I am thankful that God has granted me these years to learn more about Him and to enjoy this beautiful earth He made for us!!! And thank Him for the health that He gave me to enjoy it...
    God bless, Joy

That tears at the heartstrings!!! (she says as she blows her nose)  

Thanks Forrest, the letter is beautiful and sadly too true!
    Joy

Hi all,  Great to be back!  I was heartsick when I heard what happened to the sight.  It's good to see the old regulars and some new ones on the sight.
    I'm sure many more will be back when they check it out again.  I kept coming back, but got busy for a while, and checked it out tonight, and here you are!!!
          Glory and joy!!! I'm back!!!


Joy

Hi to all!! So glad to see CU up and running!! Nice to see that we're not defeated!!
        I am still using the same old name, and it is good to see some of the old regulars and some newies!!
     I'm a grandmother of two wonderful boys and a busy lady with lots to do for the Lord!  Just glad to be here and am looking forward to reading and discussing all great and wonderful things of God!
          Love Joy