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Hello friends, well, I was at the hospital until 3 am. My best friend has cancer, and I got the call at about 8 pm that she wouldn't last much longer. I went and stayed with her last night. I know that she is in a better place now, but I have lost my best friend. I lost my mother to cancer 2 years ago. It seems like yesterday. My best friend helped me get through the loss of my mother. Now 2 years later, I have lost her. As I sat with her last night, everything that was happening was the same things that I watched with my mother. The sight and sounds of someone dying, are something that I wish no one had to see. Not only have I lost my best friend, but it has brought the death of my mother to the forefront. This is like living it all over again. The difference is now I have lost not only my mother, but my best friend too. I'm praying that her daughters and husband, will get through this. They are strong of faith and very good Christian people. Bad things happen to good people, Christians aren't exempt. I know that I will never understand why these things happen, but I will wonder. Please pray for me also, we have fought this together for almost 2 years, I'm feeling lost and a little afraid of what it's gonna be like without her. Pray for strenght, I am definitely going to need it. For peace, that I will be able to find it in my heart and mind. I know that she is in a better place, but I am selfish and didn't want to lose her. I need peace. Thank you friends for reading this. Also to all that say a prayer, may God bless you in all ways.Prayers are so important. Even though you all really don't know me or her, God does, and He hears all prayers. Thank you again for everything. Betty

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today, while thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an Angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready, in heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, for all life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for, so much yet to do, it seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, just even for awhile, I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized, that this could never be, for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne, He said, "This is eternity, and all I've promised you". Today for life on earth is past, but here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last, and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past. But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true. Though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn't do. But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free. So won't you take my hand and share my life with me? So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.

THIS WILL GIVE YOU CHILLS: AFTER A FEW OF THE USUAL SUNDAY EVENING HYMNS, THE CHURCH'S PASTOR SLOWLY STOOD UP, WALKED OVER TO THE PULPIT AND, BEFORE HE GAVE HIS SERMON FOR THE EVENING, HE BRIEFLY INTRODUCED A GUEST MINISTER WHO WAS IN THE SERVICE THAT EVENING. IN THE INTRODUCTION, THE PASTOR TOLD THE CONGREGATION THAT THE GUEST MINISTER WAS ONE OF HIS DEAREST CHILDHOOD FRIENDS AND THAT HE WANTED HIM TO HAVE A FEW MOMENTS TO GREET THE CHURCH AND SHARE WHATEVER HE FELT WOULD BE APPROPRIATE FOR THE SERVICE. WITH THAT, AN ELDERLY MAN STEPPED UP TO THE PULPIT AND BEGAN TO SPEAK. "A FATHER, HIS SON, AND A FRIEND OF HIS SON WERE SAILING OFF THE PACIFIC COAST ," HE BEGAN. "WHEN A FAST APPROACHING STORM BLOCKED ANY ATTEMPT TO GET BACK TO THE SHORE. THE WAVES WERE SO HIGH, THAT EVEN THOUGH THE FATHER WAS AN EXPERIENCED SAILOR, HE COULD NOT KEEP THE BOAT UPRIGHT AND THE THREE WERE SWEPT INTO THE OCEAN AS THE BOAT CAPSIZED." THE OLD MAN HESITATED FOR A MOMENT, MAKING EYE CONTACT WITH TWO TEENAGERS WHO WERE, FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE SERVICE BEGAN, LOOKING SOMEWHAT INTERESTED IN HIS STORY. THE AGED MINISTER CONTINUED WITH HIS STORY, "GRABBING A RESCUE LINE, THE FATHER HAD TO MAKE THE MOST EXCRUCIATING DECISION OF HIS LIFE: TO WHICH BOY WOULD HE THROW THE OTHER END OF THE LIFE LINE. HE ONLY HAD SECONDS TO MAKE THE DECISION. THE FATHER KNEW THAT HIS SON WAS A CHRISTIAN AND HE, ALSO, KNEW THAT HIS SON'S FRIEND WAS NOT. THE AGONY OF HIS DECISION COULD NOT BE MATCHED BY THE TORRENT OF WAVES. AS THE FATHER YELLED OUT, 'I LOVE YOU, SON!' HE THREW OUT THE LIFE LINE TO HIS SON'S FRIEND. BY THE TIME THE FATHER HAD PULLED THE FRIEND BACK TO THE CAPSIZED BOAT, HIS SON HAD DISAPPEARED BENEATH THE RAGING SWELLS INTO THE BLACK OF NIGHT. HIS BODY WAS NEVER RECOVERED. BY THIS TIME, THE TWO TEENAGERS WERE SITTING UP STRAIGHT IN THE PEW, ANXIOUSLY WAITING FOR THE NEXT WORDS TO COME OUT OF THE OLD MINISTER'S MOUTH. "THE FATHER," HE CONTINUED, "KNEW HIS SON WOULD STEP INTO ETERNITY WITH JESUS AND HE COULD NOT BEAR THE THOUGHT OF HIS SON'S FRIEND STEPPING INTO AN ETERNITY WITHOUT JESUS.. THEREFORE, HE SACRIFICED HIS SON TO SAVE THE SON'S FRIEND. " HOW GREAT IS THE LOVE OF GOD THAT HE SHOULD DO THE SAME FOR US. OUR HEAVENLY FATHER SACRIFICED HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON THAT WE COULD BE SAVED. I URGE YOU TO ACCEPT HIS OFFER TO RESCUE YOU AND TAKE A HOLD OF THE LIFE LINE HE IS THROWING OUT TO YOU IN THIS SERVICE." WITH THAT, THE OLD MAN TURNED AND SAT BACK DOWN IN HIS CHAIR AS SILENCE FILLED THE ROOM. THE PASTOR AGAIN WALKED SLOWLY TO THE PULPIT AND DELIVERED A BRIEF SERMON WITH AN INVITATION AT THE END. HOWEVER, NO ONE RESPONDED TO THE APPEAL. WITHIN MINUTES AFTER THE SERVICE ENDED, THE TWO TEENAGERS WERE AT THE OLD MAN'S SIDE. "THAT WAS A NICE STORY," POLITELY STATED ONE OF THEM,"BUT I DON'T THINK IT WAS VERY REALISTIC FOR A FATHER TO GIVE UP HIS ONLY SON'S LIFE IN HOPES THAT THE OTHER BOY WOULD BECOME A CHRISTIAN." "WELL, YOU'VE GOT A POINT THERE," THE OLD MAN REPLIED, GLANCING DOWN AT HIS WORN BIBLE. A BIG SMILE BROADENED HIS NARROW FACE. HE ONCE AGAIN LOOKED UP AT THE BOYS AND SAID, "IT SURE ISN'T VERY REALISTIC, IS IT? BUT, I'M STANDING HERE TODAY TO TELL YOU THAT STORY GIVES ME A GLIMPSE OF WHAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN LIKE FOR GOD TO GIVE UP HIS SON FOR ME. YOU SEE... I WAS THAT FATHER AND YOUR PASTOR IS MY SON'S FRIEND." Take 60 seconds & give this a shot. Let's see if Satan can stop this one! All you do is simply: 1) Say this small prayer for the person who sent you this, Father, God bless this E-mail sender in whatever it is you know he or she may be needing this day! Amen 2) Then send it on to say five other people. Within hours, five people have prayed for you, and you caused multitudes of people to pray to God for other people. Then sit back and watch the power of God work in your life for doing the thing that you know he loves. I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.

Your Birthdate: January 26

You lucked out the the skills to succeed in almost any arena. Put you in almost any business or classroom, and you'll rise to the top. You're driven and intense, but you also know when to kick back and cooperate. Your ability to adapt to almost any situation is part of what's going to make you a success. Your strength: Your attention to detail Your weakness: You can be a little too proud of your successes Your power color: Turquoise Your power symbol: Arrow pointing up Your power month: August

Hi friends, just wanted to say that I hope you all are having a great weekend. Stay safe, have fun and God bless you all. Time for me to go to work. Catch ya'll later.

Hello everyone, I just wanted to tell you all that I have posted some tributes in my stash. They are must see's. Please watch them and tell me what you think. Thanks so much.

I'm curious, how many of you on here, write poetry? Do you write about things that have happened to you in life, or someone you love, what inspires you to write poems? If you have a poem that you have written and would like to share, please post it. I like to read poetry. Anyone want to share?

I want to talk about the song that is on my page. It's by Celine Dion. She is my favorite female singer. I have lots of singers that I like, but Celine and this song has a special meaning to me. This song has so many painful and happy memories for me. I know that sounds crazy, but I'm going to try and explain. I have had depression for years, and when I would get really down, I could call my sisters, and they could talk me through the dark times. Thats 1 reason this song is so special. If you listen to all the words, you will see where this song has helped me so much. I also dedicate this song to my mother. She was the light in my darkest hours. She was my inspiration, and she loved me, no matter what. She stood by me, and made me who I am. I miss her so much. I dont think she ever really knew, just how special and loved, that she was. I will never stop missing her, but I do know, that someday, I will see her again. The 3rd reason this song is special for me, is because, I had this played at my wedding. I wanted my husband to know how special he was to me. He has seen me at my worst, and he still stands by me. He was there for me when I lost my mother, he comforted me through my nightmares after my mom died. He was the rope that kept pulling me back, when the grief overwhelmed me. I owe him. This song tells him that I love him, and I appreciate him for being there for me. For Better and worse. I hope you all will take the time to listen to this song, and the words. You will be surprised at how this song can come into play in your own life. I would appreciate feedback on this blog and song. Let me know what you think. Tell me how this song can be used in your life. Have a great day. Hugs to ya'll.