Fathers Day

A Daddy's Shoes

A daddy's job is to provide, to be a friend, counselor and guide. He dries the tears on little cheeks and mends broken toys and oils their squeaks. he's a trustworthy guide when the wrong road has been taken. He comforts the heart that feels like it's breaking. A daddy is more than just a mere man--a daddy fills shoes that no one else can. (Written by Fran Liles)
"He is like a Father to us, tender and sympathetic to those who reverence him " Psalms 103:13 (TLB)

This was on our Church bulletin and as I was reading it I thought of a few times Hubby was the best Dad of the day. One time when our girls were little and it was cold outside I came upon them playing in my perfume and powders making mud pies. My voice got very loud with anger and Hubby steeped in to take care of the punishment. Anotehr time was when Dad listened to our oldest daughter who was a senior in High School. Hubby was resting from an accident and our daughter came to Him and told Him she would not be going to college because the money would be used to pay hospital bills. Dad said to Her that if God and Purdue wanted Her to be there the money would be there and for Her not to worry about it any more. There have been many times during thoses years Dad did and said what needed to be said to His daughters and showed them how much He loved them.

I pray all Dad's had a great day

Rambling of an Old Lady

Cancel your credit card.......... (hilarious!)

Now some people are really stupid!!!!
Be sure and cancel your credit cards before you die. This is so priceless, and so, so easy to see happening, customer service being what it is today.

A lady died this past January, and Citibank billed her for February and March for their annual service charges on her credit card, an d added late fees and interest on the monthly charge. The balance had been $0.00, now somewhere around $60.00. A family member placed a call to Citibank nk. Here is the exchange:

Family Member: "I am calling to tell you she died in
January."

Citibank: "The account was never closed and the late fees and charges still apply."

Family Member: "Maybe, you should turn it over to collections."

Citibank: "Since it is two months past due, it already has been."

Family Member: So, what will they do when they find out she is dead?"

Citibank: "Either report her account to frauds division or report her to the credit bureau, maybe both!"

Family Member: "Do you think God will be mad at her?"(I really liked this part!!!!)

Citibank: "Excuse me?"

Family Member: "Did you just get what I was telling you - the part about her being dead?"

Citibank: "Sir, you'll have to speak to my supervisor." (Duh!)

Supervisor gets on the phone:

Family Member: "I'm calling to tell you, she died in January."

Citibank: "The account was never closed and late fees and charges still apply." (This must be a phrase taught by the bank!)

Family Member: "You mean you want to collect from her estate?"

Citibank: (Stammer) "Are you her lawyer?"

Family Member: "No, I'm her great nephew w." (Lawyer info given)

Citibank: "Could you fax us a certificate of death?"

Family Member: "Sure." (Fax number is given)

After they get the fax:

Citibank: "Our system just isn't setup for death. I don't know what more I can do to help."

Family Member: "Well, if you figure it out, great! If not, you could just keep billing her. I don't think she will care."

Citibank: "Well, the late fees and charges do still apply."(What is wrong with these people?!?)

Family Member: "Would you like her new billing address?"

Citibank
"That might help."

Family Member: " Odessa Memorial Cemetery , Highway 129, Plot Number 69."

Citibank: "Sir, that's a cemetery!"

Family Member< I>: "What do you do with dead people on your planet???

Lemons and Sugar

I received this article in an e-mail from a friend and want to share it with you.

LEMONS and SUGAR

This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror
Where one could read it every day.
You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.

1. There are at least two people in this world
That you would die for.

2. At least 15 people in this world
Love you in some way.

3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you
Is because they want to be just like you.

4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone,
Even if they don't like you.

5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you
Before they go to sleep.

6. You mean the world to someone.

7. You are special and unique.

8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.

9. When you make the biggest mistake ever,
Something good comes from it.

10. When you think the world has turned its back on you
Take another look.

11. Always remember the compliments you received.
Forget about the rude remarks.

And always remember....
When life hands you Lemons,
Ask for Sugar and call me over!

Good friends are like stars.
You don't always see them,
But you know they are always there.

'Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Opens Another, Even Though
Sometimes It's Hell in the Hallway'

I would rather have one rose and a kind word
From a friend while I'm here
Than a whole truckload when I'm gone.

Courage For The Moment

My life verse is Philippians 4:13 I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHEN ME. This verse was used on our Church bulletin and Linda E Knight states "When our hearts are fixed on Jesus, no mountain seems too difficult, no challenge seems too great, no dream seems to high..because it isn't. When we keep our eyes on Jesus, we find the strength we need to keep going, to keep trying, to make it all the way..hand in hand with Him."

Hubby and I have two friends who in the past two weeks found out they have cancer. Both of them went to the hospital with very bad chest congestion. In the tests that followed cancer was found. For one it is overran cancer. As they were taking fluid off her lungs something came out that caused more tests. The cancer may have gone in to the colen. They will not be able to operate until a later date after they get all the fluid off the lungs. In the mean time they are starting kemo treatments to shrink the tumer on the ovaries. Our other friend has lymphoma cancer and they will start treatment today if He is free of all the fluid on His lungs. He has lost about 40 pounds so far.

The two of them have courage for the moment. Both have great faith in God and what every happens their eyes are on the Lord. That is courage and I pray God rewards each one with the strength to take each day with a smile and a laugh.

Phone Numbers When Needed

I received this from a cousin of mine and felt that this e-mail would help others. So here it is. Please enjoy

Emergency Telephone Numbers
These are more effective than 911
When -
You are sad, phone John 14
You have sinned, phone Psalm 51
You are facing danger, phone Psalm 91
People have failed you, phone Psalm 27
It feels as though God is far from you, phone Psalm 139
Your faith needs stimulation, phone Hebrews 11
You are alone and scared, phone Psalm 23
You are worried, phone Matthew 8:19-34
You are hurt and critical, phone 1 Corinthians 13
You wonder about Christianity, phone 2 Corinthians 5:15-18
You feel like an outcast, phone Romans 8:31-39
You are seeking peace, phone Matthew 11:25-30
It feels as if the world is bigger than God, phone Psalm 90
You need Christ like insurance, phone Romans 8:1-30
You are leaving home for a trip , phone Psalm 121
You are praying for yourself, phone Psalm 87
You require courage for a task, phone Joshua 1
Inflation's and investments are hogging your thoughts, phone Mark 10:17-31
You are depressive, phone Psalm 27
Your bank account is empty, phone Psalm 37
You lose faith in mankind, phone 1 Corinthians 13
It looks like people are unfriendly, phone John 15
You are losing hope, phone Psalm 126
You feel the world is small compared to you, phone Psalm 19
You want to carry fruit, phone John 15
Paul's secret for happiness, phone Colossians 3:12-17
With big opportunity/ discovery, phone Isaiah 55
To get along with other people, phone Romans 12
ALTERNATE NUMBERS
For dealing with fear, call Psalm 47
For security, call Psalm 121:3
For assurance, call Mark 8:35
For reassurance, call Psalm 145:18
ALL THESE NUMBERS MAY BE PHONED DIRECTLY.
NO OPERATOR ASSISTANCE IS NECESSARY.
ALL LINES TO HEAVEN ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY.
FEED YOUR FAITH, AND DOUBT WILL STARVE TO DEATH

God Bless Our Troops

Today we honor our Men and Women who joined the military to defend our country and our freedom. There are family members and friends we remember at this time who participated in wars, conflicts, and in peace times who have passed away. Also, we remember those now serving in the many branches of the military.

Just Love Them

Sorry I have not been on line, been busy teaching. Today I taught an Alternative class. These young people have been in serious trouble and they have been separated from their classmates. They were very well behaved until one young man had to push another young man's buttons. I was able to defuse the issue quickly. I hated to yell at the young man who had been picked on, but He was very upset. The Lord was in what I said to Him in private. I told Him to take deep breaths and to stand strong in not hitting back. Near the end of class I gave a lecture to the whole class on bulling. I told the one who did the pushing of the buttons that I thought it was very uncool. Then I told them about a young man who could not stop the hitting and what the consequences have been. Please pray for the ones you know who have had their buttons pushed that they can stand firm and not strike back.