Katie B

[Laurie]

Thanks for all that you do Katie... I'm so sorry to hear that you have been feeling sad and overwhelmed... I wish I could do something.

When I Read this you came to mind my friend...

>

>> > >There's one flaw in a woman ...

>> > >By the time the Lord made woman, he was into His sixth day of working

>> > >overtime. An angel appeared and said, "Why are you spending so much

>> time on

>> > >this one?"

>> > >And the Lord answered, "Have you seen My spec sheet on her?

>> > >She has to be completely washable, but not plastic, have over 200

>> movable

>> > >parts, all replaceable and able to run on diet coke and leftovers,

>> have a

>> > >lap

>> > >that can hold four children at one time, have a kiss that can cure

>> anything

>> > >from a scraped knee to a broken heart -- and she will do everything

>> with

>> > >only

>> > >two hands."

>> > >The angel was astounded at the requirements. "Only two

>> > >hands!?

>> > >No way! And that's just on the standard model?

>> > > That's too much work for one day. Wait until tomorrow to finish."

>> > >But I won't," the Lord protested. "I am so close to

>> > >finishing this creation that is so close to My own heart. She already

>> heals

>> > >herself when she is sick AND can work 18 hour days."

>> > >The angel moved closer and touched the woman. "But you have made her

>> so

>> > >soft, Lord." She is soft," the Lord agreed, "but I have also made Her

>>

>> > >tough.

>> > >You

>> > >have no idea what she can endure or accomplish."

>> > >"Will she be able to think?", asked the angel. The Lord

>> > >replied,

>> > >"Not only will she be able to think, she will be able to reason and

>> > >negotiate."

>> > >The angel then noticed something, and reaching out, touched the

>> woman's

>> > >cheek.

>> > > "Oops, it looks like you have a leak in this model. I told you that

>> you

>> > >were trying to put too much into this one."

>> > >

>> > >"That's not a leak," the Lord corrected, "that's a Tear!"

>> > >"What's the tear for?" the angel asked.

>> > >The Lord said, "The tear is her way of expressing her joy, her

>> sorrow, her

>> > >pain, her disappointment, her love, her loneliness, her grief and her

>> > >pride."

>> > >The angel was impressed. "You are a genius, Lord.. You

>> > >thought of everything!

>> > >

>> > >Woman is truly amazing."

>> > >

>> > >And she is!! Women have strengths that amaze men. They bear hardships

>> and

>> > >they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy.

>> > >They smile when they want to scream.

>> > > They sing when they want to cry.

>> > >They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous.

>> > >They fight for what they believe in.

>> > >They stand up to injustice.

>> > >They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a

>> better

>> > >solution.

>> > >They go without so their family can have.

>> > > They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.

>> > >They love unconditionally.

>> > >They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get

>> awards.

>> > >They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding.

>> > > Their hearts break when a friend dies.

>> > >They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when

>> they

>> > >think there is no strength left.

>> > >They know that a hug and a kiss can help to heal a broken heart.

>> > >Women come in all sizes, in all colors and shapes. They'll drive,

>> fly,

>> > >walk,

>> > >run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you.

>> > >The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning!

>> > >They bring joy and hope.

>> > >They have compassion and ideals.

>> > >They give moral support to their family and friends. Women have vital

>>

>> > >Things

>> > >to say and everything to give.

>> > >

>> > >However if there's one flaw in women, it is that they tend to forget

>> their

>> > >worth.

>>

[cathy]

Sounds exactly like Katie

[Tiny]

That's my Katie girl, to a "T"!