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Comment by jan on July 28, 2009 at 12:16pm

That is so lovely Maducks, thank you for posting it.

Comment by WS on July 28, 2009 at 12:16pm

Maducks' post reminds me of that Ohenry story The Last Leaf. If you have never read it, it is a very short story and is well worth your time! You canfind it here:

http://www.online-literature.com/o_henry/1303/

Comment by Maducks on July 28, 2009 at 12:11pm

I received this in an email today and wanted to share it with you all. Hope you enjoy it. Blessings, Maducks

Change Your Thinking (compasion at it's best)

It will take just 37 seconds to read this and change your thinking.

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room.

One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs.

His bed was next to the room's only window.

The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.

The men talked for hours on end.

They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation..

Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.

The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.

The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake.

Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.

As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene.

One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by.

Although the other man could not hear the band - he could see it in his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.

Days, weeks and months passed.

One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep.

She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.

As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.

Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside.
He strained to slowly turn to look out the window besides the bed.


It faced a blank wall.


The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window.

The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall.

She said, 'Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.'


There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.

Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled.

If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy.

Today is a gift, that is why it is called The Present.'


The origin of this is unknown, but it brings good luck to everyone who passes it on.

I pray you will share this with all your friends to whom you wish God's blessings.

Comment by Maducks on July 27, 2009 at 11:05am

Monday Glitter Comments And Graphics

Comment by Tina on July 27, 2009 at 3:22am

</ Happy Monday to everyone, Live Well,

Comment by Steve Spracher on July 24, 2009 at 5:47am

Thanks for the invitation, Maggie, and good morning everyone... back for more in a few hours - have a great day

Comment by Samson on July 23, 2009 at 6:03pm

Maggie, Thank you for the invitation. Also, thank you for your comments...

Comment by WS on July 23, 2009 at 3:12pm

I notice she had a new name two days ago, but that one is gone now too!

Comment by GIL on July 23, 2009 at 5:05am

Keith, I did call london police. The problem is that there hasn't been a crime until you send the money. We tried to set up something to do just that but it all came apart before it happened. A member told me about a woman named tessy and 4 minutes later her profile was gone. I think we all owe it to each other to expose as many of these people as possible. I wish I knew how to set up a spot here where everyone could come to expose these people. Its just the fact I dont want to accuse someone falsely and there is no real way to check. I guess they could repot it if only truely scammed.
Your thoughts?

Gil

Comment by Keith J. Oldknow on July 22, 2009 at 9:58pm

Gil - There is another gentlemen who recognized he was being scammed and even contacted the police in England with the address that he got somehow. They, the police, said she was already under investigation and that they were close to catching her in a "trap". His name is Gus and was in the group for "Photography", if you want to follow-up with him. She, justina marie frenz, has not contacted me since I started probing her for information that she would not give up. It is truely a shame that such people would prey on other's in such a malicious way. Thanks for your efforts, Gil. Keith O.

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