April 2005

Week One

Thoughts in a Garden

~ Helen Lowrie Marshall

Today, as I worked in my garden,
I thought what a fine thing 'twould be
If each of us could pluck the weeds
From our garden of memory.
If all the harsh and ugly thoughts
And every unkind deed
Could be tossed aside, and the barren spots
Replaced with fresh new seed.

And I though, if we could visualize
The memories would grow
Out of the seeds we're planting--
We'd live differently I know;
We'd have more time for things worthwhile,
The finer things, I'm sure,
And we'd plant the seed of a friendly smile
Where a frown-weed grew before.

We'd give less thought to life's humdrum cares
That seem to have no end,
And we'd learn the interest an hour bears
When invested in a friend.

And oh, I know if we could see--
As true as stars above--
What tomorrow's memories would be,
We'd have more time for love.

Week Two

The Vegetable Garden

~ Author Unknown

First plant five rows of peas:

  • Patience
  • Promptness
  • Preparation
  • Perseverance
  • Purity

Next plant three rows of squash:

  • Squash gossip
  • Squash criticism
  • Squash indifference

Then plant five rows of lettuce:

  • Let-us be faithful to duty
  • Let-us be unselfish
  • Let-us be loyal
  • Let-us be true to obligations
  • Let-us love one another

Week Three

There's Sunshine in a Smile

~ Helen Steiner Rice

Life is a mixture
Of sunshine and rain
Laughter and pleasure,
Teardrops and pain.

All days can't be bright.
But it's certainly true,
There never was a cloud the sun
Didn't shine through.

So just keep on smiling
Whatever betide,
Secure in the knowledge
God is always beside.

And you'll find when you smile
Your day will be brighter
And all of your burdens
Will seem so much lighter.

For each time you smile
You will find it is true
Somebody, somewhere
Will smile back at you.

And nothing on earth
Can make life more worthwhile
Than the sunshine and warmth
Of a beautiful smile.

Week Four

Hugs

The Perfect Cure for What Ails You
~ Author Unknown

No movable parts
No batteries to wear out
No periodic check-ups
Low energy consumption
High energy yield
Inflation proof
No monthly payments
No insurance requirements
Theft proof
Non-taxable
And, of course, fully returnable
Hugging is healthy
It relieves tension
Combats depression
Reduces stress
Inproves blood circulation
It's invigorating
It's rejuvenating
It elevates self-esteem
It generates good will
It has no unpleasant side effects
It is nothing less than a miracle drug!


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