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[teartracks]

Carolyn,

This October will be the second anniversary of my understanding  the principle outlined in that little poem.   On crying out for understanding,  I heard the quietest, the loudest, the clearest, most distinct voice there is giving me the answer.  I passed through another and one of the most important veils to understanding in my life.  Looking through my tears of gratitude and joy, driving down I 75.  Anothr precept.  We build with them one on another and another and another. 

This was a good way to start my day. 

Thanks,

tt

[Certain Hope]

You're welcome (((((tt)))))

Still working on it, here...  I mean, I get it, and then lose track again.
And I see that I've posted Broken Dreams three times since originally joining the board... lol.
Clearly, it is a favorite... and I'm always thankful, too, when it comes back to mind. First heard it on an Elizabeth Elliot program about 10 years ago... Gateway To Joy.
Learned alot there.
Happy weekend, tt.

Love,
Carolyn

[Sela]

Thankyou Carolyn for that little gem!  I have not seen it before.

((((((TT)))))

Sela

[Certain Hope]

Teddy Roosevelt said:

"The things that will destroy America are ~

prosperity at any price,

peace at any price,

safety first instead of duty first,

the love of soft living,

and the get rich quick theory of life."

A blessed July 4th .... and if you don't live in the US... happy Friday!!

Carolyn

[Izzy_*now*]

Thank you Carolyn

We were 400 years old on July 1st

In 14 hundred and 92
Columbus sailed the ocean blue
and Now! How old are you?

[Certain Hope]

Whoopsie...   And a belated Happy Birthday to Canada!

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

((((((((Izzy))))))))  I have a fondness for the Maple Leaf, too!


edited to remove sign of stupidity.. lol

[Izzy_*now*]

Thank you Carolyn

If I could have heard you actually singing that to me, I'd'a cried. I am patriotic , and as well for USA

I was down through Washington State to Oregon, in 2001, in the Fall, and I was always belting out "God Bless America" because I knew all the words and I didn't care that I was off pitch.

Here I heard the fireworks, just 3 blocks away, but the N being a kid, always went, might still, so I stay home. Well there it is, a control thing but maybe again not....but I want to view the fireworks with someone who is a friend. I can hear but not see and the crowds are impossible to manouever

[teartracks]

Hi,


"The dignity of man is not shattered in a single blow, but slowly softened, bent, and eventually neutered. Men are seldom forced to act, but are constantly restrained from acting. Such power does not destroy outright, but prevents genuine existence. It does not tyrannize immediately, but it dampens, weakens, and ultimately suffocates, until the entire population is reduced to nothing better than a flock of timid, uninspired animals, of which the government is shepherd."

                    - Alexis de Tocqueville

tt

[Sela]

Iz, sorry to butt in but it's Quebec City that is 400 years old.

Canada became a self-governing  country July 1st, 1867 and so was 141 years old on July 1 this year.

A Belated Happy Birthday to our neighbours and ourselves!!

Sela

[Certain Hope]

LOL

Thanks Sela.

How in the world I read 400 and got bi centennial out of it is beyond me, anyhow.

LOL

going back to edit! 

[Izzy_*now*]

hi Sela.

Someone said it wrong on the radio then, becasue I knew 1867 and then tried to figure what was wrong.

Thank you

Izzy

EDIT in: or I listened wrong.................   

[Izzy_*now*]

LOL
Thanks Sela.

How in the world I read 400 and got bi centennial out of it is beyond me, anyhow.
LOL

going back to edit! 

Carolyn Ya Ya Ya! Now blow out the candles!

Iz

[teartracks]

Sela,

You hugged me.  Thank you!

Hugs right back to you. 

Did you start this thread?

tt

[Certain Hope]

LOL
Thanks Sela.

How in the world I read 400 and got bi centennial out of it is beyond me, anyhow.
LOL

going back to edit! 

Carolyn Ya Ya Ya! Now blow out the candles!

Iz

Ohhhhkayyy.... but if I fall over in a heap, you're responsible, Missy IzzyBelle!

Just cuz I sang before and made you cry is no reason to get rough with me...
lol

Hugs,
Carolyn

[Izzy_*now*]

Carolyn