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January/February News
January 2010
Happy Birthday to:
Shannon Parish on the 3rd
Nina Rowan on the 7th
Alexis Evarts/Dottie Cernik/James Darlington on the 8th
Diane Crinoli on the 10th
Duke Moore on the 12th
Joanne Romano/Jenna Schuler on the 13th
Kenny Holliday/Susan Hager on the 15th
Gabi Melin on the 16th
Rachel Chalmers on the 17th
Marty Smith on the 18th
Jami Childers-Rood on the 19th
Alan Hyman on the 24th
Jill Howard/Richard Atkinson on the 26th
Joy Leach/Todd Moyer/Andrea Noorthook on the 27th
Woody Perenell on the 31st
“Wishing you all the great things in life, hope this day will bring you an extra share of all that makes you happiest.”
~ blessings for the year ahead to all of our January Babies!
February 2010
Happy Birthday to:
Kathy Sanders on the 2nd
Andie Dorenzio/Dave Kitabijian on the 7th
Sharon Natwall/Scott Parish/Wendy Hausler/Nikki Meyer on the 8th
Dad/Noah Osborne on the 9th
John Prykowski on the 10th
Sheila Bracewell on the 14th
Kyrstin Hunter/Sean Cowart on the 16th
Yvonne Greene On the 17th
Bill Keith on the 19th
Robert Fehr on the 21st
Taylor Trail on the 22nd
Bryan Tebbe on the 23rd
Jim Mossop on the 24th
Jake Kulwicki on the 25th
“May each and every passing year bring you wisdom, peace and cheer.”
~ blessings for the year ahead to all of our February Babies!
THIS MONTH IS A SPECIAL READING of:
The Wooden Bowl
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year - old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult.
Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. "We must do something about father," said the son. "I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor." So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner.
Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.
The four-year-old watched it all in silence. One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?" Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and went back to work.
The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears ran down their cheeks.
Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done. That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.
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I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, ~ life does go on and it will be better tomorrow.
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles a few things: the elderly, family pets, those of lesser ability than oneself, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
I've learned that, regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.
I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life.." ~ I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, and doing good work, happiness will find you
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.
People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
May you all have a wonderful 2010 and may God Bless You all with happiness and success to get you through the trials that may come your way.
With Much love ~ Debrann