Life is the best school. God is the best teacher. Problem is the best assignment. Failure is the best revision.
~ Wilson Kanadi
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Women’s Wit & Wisdom 05.10
God made man, and then said I can do better than that and made woman.
~ Adela Rogers St. Johns
Positive Quote ~ September 4th
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TO OUR FLAG
I love this. Beautiful poem.
Ruby red, the color of the stripes He bore
Draped across, waving glory, at attention I adored
White Crystal color, were the stripes and stars
Displaying his presence and light
A symbol that lights up the night
Ocean blue the water that cleanses our souls
The back drop to the stars we’ve come to know
His banner over us, flaps in the wind
I hear the words, the little boy said
One nation under God, as his tears fell
For his father he lost, fighting for our freedom
It’s the reason a hero is declared
Prepared for us the life we now live
What one lifes sacrifice can give
I see a symbol of God, laid over his father
As to say you are honored
He gave His life for us, as did Christ
The ultimate sacrifice and glory
Leaving a longing, a pride that pushes us through
What he…
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What Would You Do?
This morning, after taking Max to pre-school, I decided to run a couple of errands.
I spotted a homeless gentleman sat on the ground.
Anyway, I continued to go in and out of various shops, but could not get this gentleman out of my mind.
Once finished, I went back to the same spot in which I had seen him moments earlier. He was still there. As I approached him, I noticed he was doing a crossword puzzle.
Me: “Excuse me sir, are you hungry?”.
Him: “Yes”.
I was taken aback by how well spoken and polite he was. Stood very close to a McDonalds, the conversation continued –
Me: “What would you like sir?”.
Him: “An egg mcmuffin please”.
Me: “With cheese?”.
Him: “Yes”.
Me: “Would you like some tea or coffee?”.
Him: (with a look of surprise and nodding gratefully) “Yes, coffee please!”.
Me: “With or without milk sir?”.
Him: “With”.
Me: “OK, please wait a moment”.
I went into McDonalds and ordered what the gentleman asked for. When asked would if I would like the meal, I had no idea what to say, as the order was not for me. I opted for it anyway. Gathering some sugar, napkins and a stirrer, I received his order and returned to him. He was busy doing his crossword again, so didn’t notice I was back.
Me: (stooping down in front of him) “Excuse me, here you go. I didn’t know if you wanted sugar, so I picked some up for you anyway”.
Him: “Thank you. I don’t take sugar, but I will save them for later”.
Me: “Is there anything else I can get for you? Water perhaps?”
Him: (looking surprised again) “No thank you, I have some water here. God bless you”.
Me: “Take care of yourself”.
(After the words left my lips, I thought to myself that I was rather dumb to say such a thing to him, he’s homeless. However, I did not mean any harm by it).
One thing I definitely cannot sit by and watch, is someone going hungry. This is all too real for me. During and after my pregnancy, I was denied food by my abusive ex husband. I was losing weight (whilst he was gaining), and he would sit in front of me – whilst I was weak from hunger and heavily pregnant – eating full meals, laughing at me. All two-hundred and sixty plus disgusting pounds of him.
I was so upset for this man, I started heading in the wrong direction without realising, as I didn’t want him to see the tears running down my face.
I cried all the way home, heartbroken that mankind is in such a state.
And there is nothing I can do about it.
*Image from the web.
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