Ann

Rich...this is a really good post! I was born on the 30th and I can relate to a lot of this.

70-year old George went for his annual physical. All of his tests came back with normal results. Dr. Smith said, "George, everything looks great physically. How are you doing mentally and emotionally? Are you at peace with yourself, and do you have a good relationship with God?" George replied, "God and me are tight. He knows I have poor eyesight, so he's fixed it so that when I get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, "poof" the light goes on, when I'm done, "poof" the light goes off." "Wow!" commented Dr. Smith, "That's incredible!" A little later in the day Dr. Smith called George's wife. "Ethel," he said, "George is doing fine. Physically he's great. But, I had to call because I'm in awe of his relationship with God. Is it true that he gets up during the night and "poof" the light goes on in the bathroom, and then when he is through "poof" the light goes off?" Ethel exclaimed, "Oh, my God! He's peeing in the refrigerator again!"

So very saddened to read of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Cindy...HIP HIP HORRAY !!! Your post has really made me smile!!!

Don, thanks to both you and Lucie for keeping us informed about our dear friend, Teri. I will be saying prayers that she will see continued improvement and will be back here with us very soon.

Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.--Anais Nin

Share some words of wisdom on ANY subject (not necessarily lc).Try things like loving others, being patient, etc. Something clear and definite that somebody can use. Examples: Don't buy pointed cabinet handles. They ALWAYS catch on your clothes and tear them or cause you to bounce backward like a rubber band. Buy handles with rounded edges or knobs instead. If you had an argument with your husband and he went to sleep like it didn't even bother him, be sure your feet are ice cold when you go to bed and zap him on his legs with your cold feet. PAYBACK TIME!!!

“It's not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something. May I suggest that it be creating joy for others, sharing what we have for the betterment of personkind, bringing hope to the lost and love to the lonely.” Leo F. Buscaglia 1924-1998

Ginny...I love the way you think. You know, I always do look at the baseboards...lol!

OK...this will be fun. I will describe something about someone. If the description fits you, post below my post and say this describes you. Then, post something for someone else to post below you. Example.... I would post..."This person has blonde hair." Then...someone with blonde hair would reply. "I have blonde hair." Then, they would give a description for someone to reply to...etc. OK...let's get going. This person loves to fish.

Geri...I definitely think this counts!!! Hey...it's officially Spring and you're officially Cleaning. So, that has to mean only one thing...Spring Cleaning!

I had an idea and I'm going to run with it. Let's post any positive quotes in this thread. Make sure you post the author, unless the name is unknown. Here goes...... Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. --Arnold Schwarzenegger

Prayers for Sean. What a good friend you are, Beth. You're so thoughtful. Anyone would be lucky to have you for a friend.

I definitely have to do my spring cleaning. I guess it's in my family roots, as my mom and grandma always were big into spring cleaning. I come from way back in the country and I think major spring cleaning was something that everybody does. To me, spring is as much a "frame of mind" as an actual season. When the calendar says it's officially Spring, I throw open the windows and start cleaning. I usually do these "deep" cleanings twice a year...Spring and just before Thanksgiving.

A friend emailed this to me, as I'm the mom of three boys! Don't know how I survived it...Ann a) For those with no children - this is totally hysterical! For those who already have children past this age, this is hilarious. c) For those who have children this age, this is not funny. d) For those who have children nearing this age, this is a warning. e) For those who have not yet had children, this is birth control. The following came from an anonymous Mother in Austin, Texas... Things I've learned from my Boys (honest and not kidding): 1.) A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 sq. ft. house 4 inches deep. 2.) If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller blades, they can ignite. 3.) A 3-year old Boy's voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant. 4.) If you hook a dog leash over a ceiling fan, the motor is not strong enough to rotate a 42 pound Boy wearing Batman underwear and a Superman cape. It is strong enough, however, if tied to a paint can, to spread paint on all four walls of a 20x20 ft. room. 5.) You should not throw baseballs up when the ceiling fan is on. When using a ceiling fan as a bat, you have to throw the ball up a few times before you get a hit. A ceiling fan can hit a baseball a long way 6.) The glass in windows (even double-pane) doesn't stop a baseball hit by a ceiling fan. 7.) When you hear the toilet flush and the words "uh oh", it's already too late. 8.) Brake fluid mixed with Clorox makes smoke, and lots of it. 9.) A six-year old Boy can start a fire with a flint rock even though a 36-year old Man says they can only do it in the movies. 10.) Certain Lego's will pass through the digestive tract of a 4-year old boy. 11.) Play dough and microwave should not be used in the same sentence. 12.) Super glue is forever. 13.) No matter how much Jell-O you put in a swimming pool you still can't walk on water. 14.) Pool filters do not like Jell-O. 15.) VCR's do not eject "PB & J" sandwiches even though TV commercials show they do. 16.) Garbage bags do not make good parachutes. 17.) Marbles in gas tanks make lots of noise when driving. 18.) You probably DO NOT want to know what that odor is. 19.) Always look in the oven before you turn it on; plastic toys do not like ovens. 20.) The fire department in Austin, TX has a 5-minute response time. 21.) The spin cycle on the washing machine does not make earthworms dizzy. 22.) It will, however, make cats dizzy. 23.) Cats throw up twice their body weight when dizzy. 24.) 80% of Men who read this will try mixing the Clorox and brake fluid. 25.) Women will pass this on to almost all of their friends, with or without kids.

Larry...you are just the sweetest guy!!! I love to hear you talk about your dear, sweet Alyce. She was one lucky lady to have you by her side...in sickness and in health.

I was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. I lived in the area for 32 years befroe becoming a Floridian. I can tell you that my blood still is orange....go Vols!!! Tina and Charlie will definitely understand this!!!

Three years is something to shout from the rooftops! So very happy that the two of you are celebrating this milestone. Hope Keith feels better very soon. Good luck for Tuesday. Will be thinking of you!

We love you Amie-Girl!!! Keep on posting!!!!

So very sorry to hear about your dad, Lynne. You have really had your share of sorrow. I'm just so very sorry. I have missed you and am very glad you're back with us!!!

(((((((((((Karen & Faith)))))))))))))))

Audrene...I am so very sorry that you lost your soulmate of 27 years. I lost my husband on December 15, 2002 to sclc. I know the pain and sorrow you are feeling and I am here to listen, should you need to talk.

We all know a lot about each other but...do we know where our members were born? Where were you born?

HAPPY SPRING TO ALL!!! Since today is the first day of spring, cleaning automatically comes to mind. My mother and grandmother were always very big on spring cleaning. Do you do major spring cleaning at your house???

Tell us about something particularly nice you have done for someone in the past 24 hours.