Todays Thought

Boop

It is only when we silent the blaring

sounds of our daily existence that we can

finally hear the whispers of truth that

life reveals to us, as it stands knocking

on the doorsteps of our hearts.

--K.T. Jong--


Hugs and God Bless,
Cherie

MJB

Prayer for Others
O God, the Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men; that thou wouldst be pleased to make thy ways known unto them, thy saving health unto all nations.

More especially, we pray for the Church; that it may be so guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life.

Finally, we commend to thy fatherly goodness all those, who are any ways afflicted, or distressed, in mind, body, or estate; that it may please thee to comfort and relieve them, according to their several necessities, giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions.
And this we beg for Jesus Christ his sake.Amen
Love and warm thoughts,MJB

Boop

Compassion is feeling
someone else's pain in your heart.
--unknown author--


Hugs and God Bless,
Cherie

Boop

The joy of brightening other lives, bearing
each others' burdens, easing other's loads
and supplying empty hearts and lives with
generous gifts becomes for us the magic of Christmas.
~W. C. Jones

Hugs and God Bless,
Cherie

MJB

"O, with what freshness,
what solemnity and beauty,
is each new day born;
as if to say to insensate man,
'Behold!
thou hast one more chance!
Strive for immortal glory"!....Harriet Beecher Stowe
Love and warm thoughts.MJB

KariLynn

This is from Max Ehrmann's "Desiderata"

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

Boop

He who has not Christmas
in his heart
will never find it under a tree.

--Roy L. Smith--


Hugs and God Bless,
Cherie

MJB

"Inside every older lady is a younger lady----wondering what the HELL happened!!!!!!"....C.H.Armstrong
Love and warm thoughts.MJB

MJB

"Inside me lives a skinny woman crying to get out. But I can usually shut her up with cookies."....Helen Hayes
Love and warm thoughts.MJB

MJB

"Middle age is when broadness of the mind and narrowness of the waist change places."...Author Unknown
Love and warm thoughts.MJB

beachcottage

"It is a funny thing about life;
if you refuse to accept anything but the best
you very often get it."
~ W. Somerset Maugham


xoxo,
Patti

beachcottage

We can only appreciate the miracle of a sunrise if we have waited in the darkness.

— Author unknown


xoxo,
Patti

MJB

"The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement."....Joy Kennedy
Love and warm thoughts.MJB

beachcottage

"Expect to have Hope rekindled.
Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways.
The dry seasons in life do not last.
The spring rains will come again." ...
~Sarah Ban Breathnach/

xoxo,
Patti

beachcottage

The capacity for hope
is the most significant fact of life

It provides human beings
with a sense of destination
and the energy to get started.--Norman Cousins

xoxo,
Patto

Sierra

Dear Patti:



sharing a prayer with you



He restoreth my soul: he leadeth

me in the paths of righteousness

for his name's sake



Missed you Patti

blessing upon you this

night and your family



Hugs, Dear Lady

MJB

Live in each season as it passes; breathe air,drink,taste the fruit , and resign yourself to the
influences of each. Let them be your only diet drink and botanical medicines... Henry David Thoreau

Love and warm hugs my friends MJB

beachcottage

Thank you Dear Sierra
that was just beautiful

xoxo,
Patti

In my hands I hold a candle
whose flame is small to see
And if I give but one light to you
my life is filled for me.
But...
In your hands you hold a torch
for many eyes to see
So hold it high that they may light
their candlewicks from thee.

by```The Prophet's Candle

beachcottage

"The secret of health for both mind and body
is not to mourn for the past,
worry about the future,
or anticipate troubles,
but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly."

- Buddha


xoxo,
Patti

MJB

"Don't tell God how big your problems are, tell
your problems how big your God is!"....Author Unknown
Love and warm thoughts.MJB

beachcottage

" We were all born with wings.
In times of doubt: spread them."
--- Kevin Meyers



xoxo,
Patti

beachcottage

"There's something wonderfully rewarding
in being part of an effort
that does make a difference." Unknown Author....

I posted this quote here back some time ago and truly believe it was written with us in mind my dear sisters.. ...It says it all....So simple and true... ...God bless each and everyone of you and your families..May the Lord hear all of our prayers today...May we continue to be there for one another no matter what.......Life is such and blessing and so are all of you... xoxo,
Patti

MJB

"A man's got to do what a man's got to do.A woman must do what he can't.....Rhonda Hansome
Love and warm thoughts.MJB

beachcottage

Life in itself is a chain of rainy days. But there are times when
not all of us have umbrellas
to walk under.

Those are the times
when we need people
who are willing
to lend their umbrellas
to a wet stranger on a rainy day.
I think I'll go for a walk
with my umbrella.


Sun-Young Park

xoxo,
Patti

Boop

There has been only one Christmas -

the rest are anniversaries.

--W.J. Cameron--


Hugs and God Bless,
Cherie

beachcottage

"Write the bad things
that are done to you
in sand,

carve the good things
that happen to you
on a piece of marble."

--Arabic Proverb

xoxo,
Patti

MJB

Believe in tomorrow
and what it will bring-
let a hopeful heart carry you through,
for things will work out
if you trust and believe
there's no limit
to what you can do!...Emily Matthews.
Merry Christmas with love and warm thoughts.MJB

MJB

Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades....Jacqueline Bisset
Love and warm thoughts.MJB

Boop

Hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier. ~Author Unknown

Hugs and God Bless,
Cherie

MJB

"I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion."...Billie Jean King
Love and warm wonderful thoughts.MJB