Well, I would love to see you and Creationsfire(Karen) do another
duet...a very creative team I must say.

Wow, Chris that was really sweet of you to stop in and say
congratulations to your dad and LAMom!

very cool!

Cybear, that was very creative and bearific cute.
To the happy couple

Lawyers should never ask a Southern grandma a question if they aren't
prepared for the answer.

In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first
witness, a grand motherly, elderly woman to the stand. He approached her
and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?"

She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. I've known you
since you were a young boy, and frankly, you've been a big
disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, and you
manipulate people and talk about them behind their back s You think
you're a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize you never will
amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you."

The lawyer was stunned! Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across
the room and asked, "Mrs Jones, do you know the defense attorney?"

She again replied, "Why, yes, I do. I've known Mr. Bradley since he was
a youngster, too. He's lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem. He
can't build a normal relationship with anyone and his law practice is
one of the worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on his
wife with three different women. One of them was your wife. Yes, I know
him."

The defense attorney almost died.

The judge asked both counselors to approach the bench and, in a very
quiet voice, said, "If either of you idiots asks her if she knows me,
I'll send you to the electric chair."

Karen, Your poetry is a gift, incredible talent. Written from your
heart and soul

Really nice Whisper. Good to be able to express your
feelings.

Aw Cybear, a big bear hug to you.

Now, how awesome is this! What a cool read. Michael and Karen you flow
beautifully together!

ah, sending you hugs Whisper.

He is the way, the truth and the light
Amen
Very nice, SCG!

(Author Unknown)

Quilt Of Holes

As I faced my Maker at the last judgment, I knelt before the Lord along
with all the other souls. Before each of us laid our lives like the
squares of a quilt in many piles; an angel sat before each of us sewing
our quilt squares together into a tapestry that is our life. But as my
angel took each piece of cloth off the pile, I noticed how ragged and
empty each of my squares was. They were filled with giant holes. Each
square was labeled with a part of my life that had been difficult, the
challenges and temptations I was faced with in every day life. I saw
hardships that I endured, which were the largest holes of all.

I glanced around me. Nobody else had such squares. Other than a tiny
hole here and there, the other tapestries were filled with rich color
and the bright hues of worldly fortune. I gazed upon my own life and was
disheartened. My angel was sewing the ragged pieces of cloth together,
threadbare and empty, like binding air.

Finally the time came when each life was to be displayed, held up to
the light, the scrutiny of truth. The others rose; each in turn, holding
up their tapestries. So filled their lives had been. My angel looked
upon me, and nodded for me to rise. My gaze dropped to the ground in
shame. I hadn't had all the earthly fortunes. I had love in my life, and
laughter. But there had also been trials of illness, and wealth, and
false accusations that took from me my world, as I knew it. I had to
start over many times. I often struggled with the temptation to quit,
only to somehow muster the strength to pick up and begin again. I spent
many nights on my knees in prayer, asking for help and guidance in my
life. I had often been held up to ridicule, which I endured painfully,
each time offering it up to the Father in hopes that I would not melt
within my skin beneath the judgmental gaze of those who unfairly judged
me. And now, I had to face the truth. My life was what it was, and I
had to accept it for what it was.

I rose and slowly lifted the combined squares of my life to the light.
An awe-filled gasp filled the air. I gazed around at the others who
stared at me with wide eyes. Then, I looked upon the tapestry before
me. Light flooded the many holes, creating an image, the face of Christ.
Then our Lord stood before me, with warmth and love in His eyes. He
said, "Every time you gave over your life to Me, it became My life, My
hardships, and My struggles. Each point of light in your life is when
you stepped aside and let Me shine through, until there was more of Me
than there was of you."

"Let Your Light Shine"

sounds like the people I deal with at work!

You have captured the essence of a beautiful woman. Loved it!

All of our fears after having our hearts broken. Trust and believe all
is well.

and a very refreshing read...thanks for the cool walk.

Aaaaw, a big bear hug to you my friend

Wise and loving advice...thanks for a beautiful read LAmom!