To kill an American

Think carefully before you even consider doing it!





An Australian on Americans


Written by an Australian Dentist

To Kill an American

You probably missed this in the rush of news, but there was actually a report that someone in Pakistan had published in a newspaper, an offer of a reward to anyone who killed an American, any American.

So an Australian dentist wrote an editorial the following day to let everyone know what an American is . So they would know when they found one. (Good one, mate!!!!)

'An American is English, or French, or Italian, Irish, German, Spanish , Polish, Russian or Greek. An American may also be Canadian, Mexican, African, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Australian, Iranian, Asian, or Arab, or Pakistani or Afghan.

An American may also be a Comanche, Cherokee, Osage, Blackfoot, Navaho, Apache, Seminole or one of the many other tribes known as native Americans.

An American is Christian , or he could be Jewish, or Buddhist, or Muslim. In fact, there are more Muslims in America than in Afghanistan . The only difference is that in America they are free to worship as each of them chooses.

An American is also free to believe in no religion.. For that he will answer only to God, not to the government, or to armed thugs claiming to speak for the government and for God.

An American lives in the most prosperous land in the history of the world.



The root of that prosperity can be found in the Declaration of Independence , which recognizes the God given right of each person to the pursuit of happiness..

An American is generous.. Americans have helped out just about every other nation in the world in their time of need, never asking a thing in return.

When Afghanistan was over-run by the Soviet army 20 years ago, Americans came with arms and supplies to enable the people to win back their country!

As of the morning of September 11, Americans had given more than any other nation to the poor in Afghanistan .



The national symbol of America , The Statue of Liberty , welcomes your tired and your poor, the wretched refuse of your teeming shores, the homeless, tempest tossed. These in fact are the people who built America

Some of them were working in the Twin Towers the morning of September 11 , 2001 earning a better life for their families... It's been told that the World Trade Center victims were from at least 30 different countries, cultures, and first languages, including those that aided and abetted the terrorists.



So you can try to kill an American if you must. Hitler did. So did General Tojo, and Stalin , and Mao Tse-Tung, and other blood-thirsty tyrants in the world.. But, in doing so you would just be killing yourself . Because Americans are not a particular people from a particular place. They are the embodiment of the human spirit of freedom. Everyone who holds to that spirit, everywhere, is an American.







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Diplomatic handshake

Cordially, Michele Obama

Thanks so much......

For only the second time in my adult life, I am not ashamed of my country. I want to thank the hard working American people for paying $242 thousand dollars plus additional expenses for my vacation in Spain. My daughter Sasha, several long-time family friends, my personal staff and various guests had a wonderful time. Honestly, you just haven't lived until you have stayed in a $2,500.00 per night suite at a 5-Star luxury hotel. We only booked 70 rooms for our friends, staff and family. Thank you also for the use of Air Force 2 and the 70Secret Service personnel who tagged along to be sure we were safe and cared for at all times.


Air Force 2 only used 47,500 gallons of jet fuel for this trip and carbon emissions were a mere 1,031 tons of CO2. It costs only $11,500 per hour to operate Air Force 2 and each additional plane for the other members of our party group. These are only rough estimates, but they are close (who's counting?). That's quite a carbon footprint as my good friend Al Gore would say, so we must ask the American citizens to drive smaller, more fuel efficient cars and drive less too, so we can lessen our combined carbon footprint.


I know times are hard and millions of you are struggling to put food on the table and trying to make ends meet. I do appreciate your sacrifice and do hope you find work soon. I was really exhausted after Barack took our family on a luxury vacation in Maine a few weeks ago. I just had to get away for a few days. Will write more from Martha's Vineyard where we will spend our sixth vacation this year with more of our family and friends.



Cordially,

M. Obama

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Happy Birthday America

 
I find it amazing that this photo, taken so many years ago, actually still exists!

And now, someone has put it online for all of us to see. This INCREDIBLE picture

was taken in 1918.   It is 18,000 men preparing for war in a training camp at Camp Dodge, in Iowa.

EIGHTEEN THOUSAND MEN!!!!! What a priceless gift from our grandfathers!?


FACTS:?
Base to Shoulder: 150 feet
Right Arm: 340 feet
Widest part of arm holding torch: 12 1/2 feet
Right thumb: 35 feet
Thickest part of body: 29 feet
Left hand length: 30 feet
Face: 60 feet
Nose: 21 feet
Longest spike of head piece: 70 feet
Torch and flame combined: 980 feet
Number of men in flame of torch: 12,000
Number of men in torch: 2,800
Number of men in right arm: 1,200?
Number of men in body, head and balance of figure only: 2,000
Total men: 18,000

Thanks To ALL Who Served And Are Serving.

Pray For Our Troops And Leaders.
God Bless America, Land That I love

Does my American Flag offend you?

prayer of gratitude

A Prayer of Gratitude
By Max Ehrmann
Let me do my work each day;
And if the darkened hours of despair overcome me,
May I not forget the strength that comforted me
In the desolation of other times.

May I still remember the bright hours that found me
Walking over the silent hills of my childhood,
Or dreaming on the margin of the quiet river,
When a light glowed within me,
And I promised my early God to have courage
Amid the tempests of the changing years.

 
Spare me from bitterness
And from the sharp passions of unguarded moments.
May I not forget that poverty and riches are of the spirit.

Though the world may know me not,
May my thoughts and actions be such
As shall keep me friendly with myself.

Lift my eyes from the earth,
And let me not forget the uses of the stars.

Forbid that I should judge others,
Lest I condemn myself.
Let me not follow the clamor of the world,
But walk calmly in my path.

 
Give me a few good friends who will love me for what I am;
And keep ever burning before my vagrant steps
The kindly light of hope.
And though age and infirmity overtake me,
And I come not within sight of the castle of my dreams,
Teach me still to be thankful for life,
And for times olden memories that are good and sweet;
And may the evening's twilight find me gentle still.

About the Author: Max Ehrmann (1872-1945) was an attorney and businessman of Terre Haute, Indiana, best known for his 1927 prose poem "Desiderata."

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EMBRACING IMPERFECTION

TIME FOR A LITTLE PRAYER & REFLECTION


When I was a little girl, I could remember, my mom making breakfast and dinner for us.

And I remember one night in particular, when she had made dinner after a long, hard day at work.

On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of vegetables, salad and burned chappati in front of my dad.

I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed'

Yet all my dad did was, to reach for his chappati, smile at mom and ask me how my day was at school.

I don't remember what I told him that night, but, I do remember watching him smear chutney on that chappati and eat every bite?


When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the chapati.

And I'll never forget what he said. Baby, I love burnt chapati.

Later that night, I went to kiss daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his chapati burnt.

He wrapped me in his arms and said,

Dear , your momma put in a hard day at work today and she's real tired, And besides, a little burnt chappati never hurt anyone.

You know life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people.


I am not the best housekeeper or cook.

What I'v learnt over the years Is that learning to accept each other's faults

And choosing to celebrate each other's difference Is one of the most important keys

for creating a healthy growing And lasting relationship.

And that's my prayer for you today, that you will learn to take The good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your life

And lay them at the feet of God Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able To give you a relationship Where burnt chappati isn't a deal-breaker"

We could extend this to any relationship.

God's Wings

A little something to put things in perspective... An article in National Geographic several years ago provided an interesting picture of God's wings. After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno's damage. One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree. Somewhat sickened by the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick. When he gently struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their dead mother's wings. The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had carried her offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered them under her wings; instinctively knowing that toxic smoke would rise. She could have flown to safety but had refused to abandon her babies. Then the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her small body, the mother had remained steadfast. Because she had been willing to die, so those under the cover of her wings would live. "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge." (Psalm 91:4) Being loved this much should make a difference in your life. Remember the One who loves you, and then be different because of it!

Where God Wants Me


One day I happened to call a man on business whom I will probably never talk to again, but this day God wanted me to talk to him.

He was head of security at a company that had invited the remaining members of a company who had been decimated by the attack on the Twin Towers to share their office space. With his voice full of awe, he told me stories of why these people were alive and their counterparts were dead.

All the stories were just little things.

You might know about the head of the company who got in late that day because his son started kindergarten.

Another fellow was alive because it was his turn to bring donuts.

The one that struck me was the man who put on a new pair of shoes that morning.

He took the various means to get to work, but before he got there, he developed a blister on his foot. He stopped at a drugstore to buy a Band-Aid. That is why he is alive.

So, Now when I am stuck in traffic, miss an elevator, turn back to answer a ringing telephone... all the little things that annoy me... I think to myself, this is exactly where God wants me to be at this very moment. May God continue to bless you with all those annoying little things.


A Tiny Voice Inside

Have you ever been just sitting there and all of a sudden you feel like doing something nice for someone you care for...

THAT'S GOD... He talks to you through the Holy Spirit.

Have you ever been down and out and nobody seems to be around for you to talk to...

THAT'S GOD... He wants you to talk to Him.


Have you ever been thinking about somebody that you haven't seen in a long time and then next thing you know you see them or receive a phone call from them...

THAT'S GOD... there is no such thing as "coincidence."

Have you ever received something wonderful that you didn't even ask for, like money in the mail, a debt that had mysteriously been cleared, or a coupon to a department store where you had just seen something you wanted, but couldn't afford...

THAT'S GOD... He knows the desires of your heart...


Have you ever been in a situation and you had no clue how it is going to get better, but now you look back on it...

THAT'S GOD...
 He passes us through tribulation to see a brighter day...
Do you think that this E-Mail was sent to you by chance?
I was thinking of You! Please pass this along and share the Power of God... In all that we do, we should totally give HIM thanks and our blessings will continue to multiply.

This message was sent to me by a close friend and please pass it on to all of your good friends.


Keep this going for an eternity.


NOW THAT'S GOD!!

THE SENILITY PRAYER

THE SENILITY PRAYER :




Grant me the senility to forget the people

I never liked anyway,

The good fortune to run into the ones I do, and

The eyesight to tell the difference., . . .
And remember this:


"You don't stop laughing because you grow old,

You grow old because you stop laughing!!!"

Five(5) lessons about the way we treat people

1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.

During my second month of college, our professor 

Gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student

And had breezed through the questions until I read
The last one:
"What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?"
Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the 
Cleaning woman several times. She was tall,
Dark-haired and in her 50's, but how would I know her name?
I handed in my paper, leaving the last question
Blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if 
The last question would count toward our quiz grade.
"Absolutely, " said the professor.. "In your careers,
You will meet many people.  All are significant. They
Deserve your attention and care, even if all you do 
Is smile and say "hello.."
I've never forgotten that lesson.. I also learned her
Name was Dorothy.
 
2. - Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American
Woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway
Trying to endure a lashing rain storm. Her car had
Broken down and she desperately needed a ride.
Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. 
A young white man stopped to help her, generally
Unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960's. The man
Took her to safety, helped her get assistance and
Put her into a taxicab.
She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his
Address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a
Knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a
Giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A 
Special note was attached.
It read:
"Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway
The other night. The rain drenched not only my
Clothes, but also my spirits.  Then you came along. 
Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying
Husband's' bedside just before he passed away... God
Bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving
Others."
Sincerely, 
Mrs. Nat King Cole.
 
3 - Third Important Lesson - Always remember those
Who serve.

In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less,
A 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and
Sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in 
Front of him.
"How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked. 
"Fifty cents," replied the waitress.
The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and
Studied the coins in it.
"Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired.
By now more people were waiting for a table and the
Waitress was growing impatient.. 
"Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied.
The little boy again counted his coins.
"I'll have the plain ice cream," he said.
The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on
The table and walked away The boy finished the ice
Cream, paid the cashier and left..  When the waitress
Came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the 
Table.  There, placed neatly beside the empty dish,
Were two nickels and five pennies..
You see,  he couldn't  have the sundae, because he had
To have enough left to leave her a tip.

4 - Fourth Important Lesson. - The obstacle in Our Path
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a Roadway.
Then he hid himself and watched to see if
Anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the
King's' wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by
And simply walked around it.. Many loudly blamed the
King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did
Anything about getting the stone out of the way.
Then a peasant came along carrying a load of
Vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the
peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the
stone to the side of the road. After much pushing
and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed
a purse lying in the road where the boulder had
been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note
from the King indicating that the gold was for the
person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The
peasant learned what many of us never understand! Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve
our condition.

5 - Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When it Counts... 
Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a
hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who
was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only
chance of recovery appeared to be a blood
transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had
miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the
illness. The doctor explained the situation to her
little brother, and asked the little boy if he would
be willing to give his blood to his sister.
I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a
deep breath and saying, "Yes I'll do it if it will save
her." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed
next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheek. Then his face
grew pale and his smile faded.
He looked up at the doctor and asked with a
trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away".
Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the
doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his
sister all of his blood in order to save her.
Now you have choices.
Most importantly.... "Work like you

don't need the money, love like you've never been
hurt, and dance like you do when nobody's watching.

of Happiness

More pithy tenets to inspire you to a better and happier life.....



A--Accept

Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.


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B--Break Away

Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.

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C--Create

Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.

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D--Decide

Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way.

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E--Explore

Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about yourself.

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F--Forgive

Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.

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G--Grow

Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.

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H--Hope

Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.

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I--Ignore

Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.

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J--Journey

Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.

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K--Know

Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.

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L--Love

Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's room for endless happiness.

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M--Manage

Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things in life.

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N--Notice

Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.

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O--Open

Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.

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P--Play

Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.

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Q--Question

Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.

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R--Relax

Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end.

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S--Share

Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over.

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T--Try
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish.

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U--Use

Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no value. Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.

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V--Value

Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.

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W--Work

Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance.

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X--X-Ray

Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the goodness and beauty within.

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Y--Yield

Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll find success at the end of the road.


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Z--Zoom

Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.


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Walk the street in anger

Ripple Effects

Each of the choices we make can cause a ripple effect in our lives.
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When things happen to us,it is the reaction we choose that can create the difference between the sorrows of our past and the joy in our future.


This is the things that we have to live by, make a choice at an instant of after prolong debating between should I or shouldn't I OR if I do this or that. Once the choice of action is made we have to live with it either good or bad and move on

The ripple effects of our choices brings about who we are and how we handle situations. Sometimes it is difficult sometimes it is a breeze. The effects can be satisfactory or digusting. What say you?

Sometimes in Life you think you have no hope....

 

 

Watch and learn..this actually breaks my heart.

the storm child

Storm Child


A little girl walked daily to and from school. Though the weather that morning was questionable and clouds were forming, she made her daily trek to the elementary school. As the afternoon progressed, the winds whipped up, along with thunder and lightning. The mother of the little girl felt concerned that her daughter would be frightened as she walked home from school, and she herself feared that the electrical storm might harm her child.

Following the roar of thunder, lightning, like a flaming sword, would cut through the sky. Full of concern, the mother quickly got into her car and drove along the route to her child's school. As she did so, she saw her little girl walking along, but at each flash of lightning, the child would stop, look and smile. Another and another were to follow quickly, each with the little girl stopping, looking at the streak of light and smiling.

Finally, the mother called her over to the car and asked, "What are you doing?" The child answered, "God just keeps taking pictures of me,"

Lord, help me to trust You as much as this little one, especially when the storms of life crash around me.

God Bless you today, whatever storm you are facing!!

MEANINGFUL RESOLUTIONS

To leave the old with a burst of song;
To recall the right and forgive the wrong;


To forget the things that bind you fast
To the vain regrets of the year that’s past;


To have the strength to let go your hold
Of the not worthwhile of the days grown old;


To dare go forth with a purpose true,
To the unknown task of the year that’s new;


To help your brother along the road,
To do his work and lift his load;


To add your gift to the world’s good cheer,
Is to have and to give a Happy New Year.


~ Author Unknown

If tomorrow never comes

For all those who have experienced the lost of loved ones or who lived through the sheer agony of sufferings, take the time to say I love you to all who you care for. Take the time to smell the roses, to say I'm sorry or just to make time with your family, friends and anyone who matters to you. We do not usually get a second chance in live, regardless of our status.

I have lost loved ones and regretted  it to this day for not having said "I love you" enough nor ask for forgiveness in whatever wrong that has been done, have spoken unkind words because this thing call LIFE takes us sometimes to places where we forget what matters most. So to all who cares and who have loved ones whether they are small of old, take the time, because tomorrow for each of us might not be ours.

With that said, I find this song to be so poignant and touches me by bringing me back and making me remember what matters most. The song might make you cry though. Enjoy and bring yourself to evaluate your life.

Garth Brooks - If Tomorrow Never Comes

by savankov

A Memo From God

To: YOU

Date: Today
From: God

Subject: YOURSELF

Reference: LIFE


I am God. Today I will be handling all of your problems. Please remember that I do not need your help. If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do not attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box. All situations will be resolved, but in My time, not yours. Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it. Instead, focus on all the wonderful things that are present in your life now.

- If you find yourself stuck in traffic; Don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.

- Should you have a bad day at work; Think of the man who has been out of work for years.

- Should you despair over a relationship gone bad; Think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.

- Should you grieve the passing of another weekend; Think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children.

- Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; Think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.

- Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror; Think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.

- Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking what is my purpose? Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity.

- Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities; Remember, things could be worse. You could be one of them!

- Should you decide to send this to a friend; Thank you, you may have touched their life in ways you will never know!