August 2003

Week One

With words that speak in deepest praise,
I thank God for His loving ways;
For strength of body, limb, and mind, The joy in doing what I find.
I thank God for my home and friends,
And other blessings that He sends.
I may not see with perfect eyes,
But each new day holds glad surprise!
I thank God for what comes to me,
And trust Him more--what is to be.
~ T.B.

Week Two

"No matter what your lot in life may be, build something on it."
~ Author Unknown

Week Three

Help Yourself To Happiness

~ Author Unknown

Everybody, everywhere seeks happiness, it's true,
But finding it and keeping it seems difficult to do,
Difficult because we think that happiness is found
Only in the places where wealth and fame abound---
And so we go on searching in "palaces of pleasure"
Seeking recognition and monetary treasures,
Unaware that happiness is just a "state of mind"
Within the reach of everyone who takes time to be kind---
For in making OTHERS HAPPY we will be happy, too,
For the happiness you give away returns to "shine on you.

Week Four

Recipe For Friendship

~ Author Unknown

Take two heaping cups of patience,
One heart full of love,
Two handfuls of generosity,
A dash of laughter and
One headful of understanding.
Sprinkle generously with kindness
And plenty of faith and mix well.
Spread over a period of a lifetime
And serve everybody you meet.

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