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Love come softly, brush against my heart
Yearning for its closeness, not ever to depart
In God’s Infinite Wisdom, I place my life,
And trust for tomorrow, what be, what might
Whatever path this love may go
It carries with it the willingness,
to let it go
And hope that one day, it will again, brush against my heart ....
To stay forever.
Karen A. 05/30/06 
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FOTO FRIDAY - SCARY GRANDPA
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Oct 30, 2009 2:39 pm
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I took this picture of a friend of mine last Halloween! I got a kick out of his t-shirt as well.
Don't think I'd want to run into this guy in a dark ally!!
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ABOUT FOTO-FRIDAY, BUT NOT A PICTURE ...... YET
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Oct 23, 2009 10:45 am
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Okay, I have gone through my pictures and I can't come up with a single one that made me really laugh. I'm heading out in a few minutes, camera in hand, and I'm gonna see if I can capture something out in the world today. Wish me luck, cause if I don't come across anything, I will be forced to post a picture I took of myself last night, and you don't wanna see that! 
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I'M SORRY, I CAN'T KEEP QUIET ABOUT THIS ANY LONGER!
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Oct 19, 2009 10:04 am
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Is anyone else tired of seeing those ugly teeth advertisements flashing in front of their face on this site! Oh my gosh! Actually, not all of the teeth are ugly, but come on! If I wanted to see that many rows of teeth at one time (or lack of) I'd have gone into the dental profession. Does anyone take time to read the ad that goes along with the pictures? If you are like me, if you can you scroll down the page far enough that the picture is removed from sight.
I'm all for good dental hygiene and ways to make my teeth look better, but this is getting to be a little over the top for me. Its not just the ads on SFF either ..... I am seeing them all over the place! Arrrrrggggg!!!!!!!
Okay, ......
Now that I got that off my chest, how is your day going? 
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FOTO FRIDAY - STILL LIFE OR THE DAY THE CABLE DIED!
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Oct 16, 2009 11:28 am
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As I write this, I am waiting ….. time waits for no one, right? I thought a picture of my kitchen clock would be a good subject for this foto Friday theme. Little did I know that “time” would be a major factor in the whole scheme of things today, and this picture is more than appropriate.
First, let me give you a little history about this clock. Anyone want to take a gander at how old it is? Well, I got it second hand myself back in 1971.
My friend Jim had got his orders for Ft. Lewis, Washington, and he and his wife were selling a lot of their household items. This clock just hollered at me to take it. It blows me away that it has graced my kitchen walls for 38 years! You’d think I’d have grown tired of it by now, but I still like it. Besides, it won’t be too long and I should be able to call it an antique, right?
Now for the significance of the clock today in reference to “time.” This morning (Thursday) when I went to sign on the internet I kept getting this message that the server could not be found. “Hmmmm,” I said, “what’s up with this?” Then I tried to make a phone call, and my phone had no dial tone. I was beginning to feel a small sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I turned on my T.V. and all I got was snow and that horrible loud obnoxious sound that comes when there is no connection. My greatest fears were coming true. No Cable! That means, No T.V., no phone, and horrors upon horrors, no internet! I quickly called my cable service and was informed that a tech would not be able to come out until the next day, but thankfully, before noon. (We’ll see) I thanked her, laughed and said “Okay, I think I can get through this.”
Well, I did survive. It wasn’t easy, and it was sure an eye-opener for me. The weather wasn’t all that great, so I didn’t want to pass the time running around in the rain. The good news is that when going through some of my cd’s and dvd’s looking for something to play on my computer, I came across a couple of Hoyle game disks that I didn’t realize I still had. They had not been loaded up onto my computer when I got the new one. Well, hurrah, I loaded them onto my computer and voila, I had some new games to play to pass the time. I also watched an old, old movie with Nick Nolte in it. I couldn’t find info on the date of the movie, but his part was very small, so I figured it must have been one of his first.
The tech arrived this morning, even earlier than anticipated, and just as I thought, the problem stemmed from all the rain we had the past couple of days. No charge to me, thank goodness.
It’s a quiet world out there without T.V., phone and internet! However, I think its time I began to wean myself a little so it’s not such a shock to my system when/if it happens again!
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HE KNOWS MY NAME
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Oct 4, 2009 10:54 pm
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I spent a very refreshing and glory filled weekend with other women, in fellowship, eating good food, and being fed from the Word. I came away with renewed hope in my future, in my trust and love for a God who Knows My Name.
The end of the retreat ended with one of the most beautiful and emotional events … a “taste” of what it will be like to sit at the Banquet Table with My Lord Jesus Christ. As we waited in the foyer of the church, talk was about our curiosity as to what was in store for us when it came time to enter into the sanctuary where our meal was being made ready.
When the time came, we were instructed to go quietly to the banquet table and look for our name card. As we entered, the following song was playing as we all silently made our way around the table that was set for royalty.
He Knows My Name
I have a Maker
He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in his hands
I have a Father
He calls me His own
He'll never leave me
No matter where I go
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And He hears me when I call
Candles were lit, and the table was set with beautiful china and goblets. At the head of this banquet table a robe and gold grown covered the chair, in anticipation for the One Who Had Invited Us. I am sure there was not a dry eye as each woman took her place at the table. Oh what a wonderful day it will be when we do finally see Jesus, sitting at the head of the table, beckoning us to come and sit and sup with him.
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THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE
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Sep 30, 2009 12:06 pm
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This morning when I woke up, I sat at the side of my bed for a few minutes to gain my perspective of where I was, what day it was, and who I was. I thought to myself “boy, it is really quiet.” I live right off of a main street of the city and it was still early enough, the morning work traffic had not begun. It then dawned on me why it was so unusually quiet. My air-conditioner was turned off. Thank goodness, we have finally entered into our fall season, and said good-by to the “so hot I need to turn the a/c on” weather. That A/C makes a lot of noise!
I really enjoy the silence. Whenever I’m watching TV and a commercial comes on, I push the mute button. Ah, so nice. Some of the commercials are so irritating, and even more so the longer they use them. Like the swiffer commercial “don’t you love me, baby” and the auto insurance guy saying “call 1 800 general NOW!!” Just typing it now irritates me!
I remember the year I was fourteen, and we had a devastating flood. The day the flood rains came we woke up to the sounds of big boulders tumbling down the raging river. It wasn’t so frightening at the time, but years after, whenever we had a heavy rain and heard that familiar sound, we couldn’t help but feel a little trepidation.
Years ago, living in Portland, I remember being woke up from a very sound sleep. Again, I lived right on a main street, and the night was quiet. Off in the distance I heard screaming, and realizing it was coming from a car traveling down the street, the screams got louder as the car got closer. As the car past my place I could tell it was going at an exceedingly fast speed, and the screaming I heard was coming from what sounded like a small child. The child was yelling for the driver to please slow down. It all happened so quick that I wasn’t able to get to the window in time to take note of the car, or a license plate. I’ve often wondered since whatever happened to the screaming child.
Okay, on to more pleasant sounds. As I sit here and type this, it is still fairly quiet around here, even though it’s close to noon. It’s been a little windy, so I hear my wind chimes. They have a very soothing affect on me.
I know I’ve written about this before too, but one of the most calming sounds for me is the sound of a buzz saw. It triggers very pleasant childhood memories of my Dad. It’s also been a long time since I’ve had the enjoyment of sitting on a wood stump, basking in a sunny spot in a wooded clearing, listening to the bees, and other flying bugs, as well as the soft sound of the wind blowing through the trees, and feeling a gentle peace within me.
I still feel good whenever I pick up the phone and hear my mother’s voice on the other end. Hers is such a cheerful one.
Last, but certainly not least, I remember visiting my grandmother years ago and sleeping in the room next to hers, I could hear her snoring. My grandmother could snore with the best of them. At first my thought was “how will I ever get to sleep?” and then I realized how blessed I was to still have her in my life, and her snoring took on a while different meaning.
Sounds, just like smells, can bring on all sorts of feelings and memories. How about for you?
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WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE KICK ME IN THE BUTT!!
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Sep 25, 2009 2:13 pm
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..... and tell me to wise up. I am so tired of dreaming dreams, and them not coming true. I am so tired of the story not going the way I wrote it.
I know, the solution is easy enough. Quit dreaming impossible dreams and writing my own scripts, right?
At this point, it is a specific incident that brought me to this place of frustration. However, its been a long standing habit with me in all aspects of my life, but mainly in the area of the heart.
Rationale thinking tells me to step back, don't rush in, don't try to make things happen. Some times, more times than not, my rationale thinking flies out the window.
I really feel like having a pity party and a good old fashion crying fit.
I thought if I wrote this out, shared my frustrated mind with you all, I'd feel better. Didn't work. I do know though that tomorrow will be a better day.
On another note, Fall is my favorite time of year. I wish I was out walking in this right now. I can almost smell the crispness and the falling leaves.
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FOTO FRIDAY - FURNITURE (up to interpretation)
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Sep 25, 2009 11:02 am
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What? you say. What in the world does this picture have to do with furniture? My folks had an old saying when us kids would whine cause there might not be a place to sit .... "Well, sit on your fist and lean back on your thumb!"
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FOTO-FRIDAY RECREATIONAL - My Joy Boys
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Sep 18, 2009 10:50 am
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As some of you know, I wasn’t blessed with motherhood. Therefore, as a result, I have all this bent up nurturing instincts in me that have had no place to be released. In my 20’s and 30’s I did have an outlet by way of friends who would let me take their kids for a few hours (to their relief) and I’d either take them back to my place for fun and games, or we’d go to the zoo, or the park for a picnic. My niece and nephew were around for only a few years in their very young years, so I wasn’t able to shower them with much nurturing either.
Thus, the story of my current favorite recreational activity has to do with being able to use up some of that stored up nurturing. I have developed a very nice friendship with a guy who has three grandsons. The oldest two are five and three, and they take turns staying overnight at their Papa’s house on a regular basis. Papa also brings them to church every Sunday for Sunday school, which they really love. The first time I met them, I had gone over to visit my friend and both boys were there. It was instant love on my part. I like to think it was on theirs too. I was sitting in the kitchen talking to my friend as he was preparing dinner and the youngest boy, Ayden, walked over and stood next to me. The next thing I knew, he had laid his head on my lap and I wrapped my arm around him and held him close to me. Talk about melting the heart. I was hooked right then and there.
Through the last couple of years, I have been invited to join in family bbq’s and outings, and even went on a camping trip this past summer. I hug and love on these two little boys, and enjoy every minute of time that I get to spend around them. Nothing tugs at my heart more than to hear them say “I love you Karen” or to have them run up to me after Sunday school to hug me and sometimes show me some piece of artwork they created that day.
The oldest, Ebin, started kindergarten this year, and yesterday I got to cheer on the sidelines as he participated in his schools cross country events. So far he has received two ribbons!
They have absolutely no clue as to the affect they have on me. I call them “My Joy Boys”
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