December 24, 200718 yr I know I am a day early but won't be around much the next few days. Down in Souther Illinois visiting family. Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to all. I love this board and this community. And here's to a successful New Year for all!
December 24, 200718 yr You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc. This is the first time I've ever heard this twist on the story. Gives you something to think about. Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband's employer's home. My friend, Arlene, was nervous about the weekend. The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, and cars costing more than her house. The first day and evening went well, and Arlene was delighted to have this rare glimpse into how the very wealthy liv e. The husband's employer was quite generous as a host, and took them to the finest restaurants. Arlene knew she would never have the opportunity to indulge in this kind of extravagance again, so she was enjoying herself immensely! As the three of them were about to enter an exclusive restaurant that evening, the boss was walking slightly ahead of Arlene and her husband. He stopped suddenly, looking down on the pavement for a long, silent moment. Arlene wondered if she was supposed to pass him. There was nothing on the ground except a single darkened penny that someone had dropped, and a few cigarette butts. Still silent, the man reached down and picked up the penny. He held it up and smiled, then put it in his pocket as if he had found a great treasure. How absurd! What need did this man have for a single penny? Why would he even take the time to stop and pick it up? Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at her. Finally, she could s tand it no longer! She casuall y ment ioned that her daughter once had a coin collection, and asked if the penny he had found had been of some value. A smile crept across the man's face as he reached into his pocket for the penny and held it out for her to see. She had seen many pennies before! What was the point of this? "Look at it." He said. "Read what it says." She read the words " United States of America" "No, not that; read further." "One cent?" "No, keep reading." "In God we Trust?" "Yes!" "And?" "And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin. Whenever I find a coin I see that inscription It is written on every single United States coin, but we never seem to notice it! God drops a message right in front of me telling me to trust Him? Who am I to pass it by? When I see a coin, I pray, I stop to see if my trust IS still in God at that moment. I pick the coin up as a response to God; that I do tr ust in Him. For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it is God's way of starting a conversation with me. Lucky for me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful! When I was out shopping today, I found a penny on the sidewalk. I stopped and picked it up, and realized that I had been worrying and fretting in my mind about things I cannot change. I read the words, "In God We Trust," and had to laugh. Yes, God, I get the message. It seems that I have been finding an inordinate number of pennies in the last few months, but then, pennies are plentiful! And, God is patient... Have a blessed day!!
December 24, 200718 yr Merry Christmas to all of Soxtalk Wish us luck, as it sounds like we are going to get our real Christmas present a day after Christmas.
December 24, 200718 yr Happy Ho Ho to all you Soxtalkers!!! I hope you all get what you want, and NOT what you deserve!
December 24, 200718 yr Merry Christmas...and for all of you wanting to share in my family's Christmas tradition, take a shot of tequilla on Christmas morn! You'll LOVE the gifts you do get and forget about the ones you don't.
December 25, 200718 yr QUOTE(Texsox @ Dec 24, 2007 -> 11:22 AM) You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc. . . . I read the words, "In God We Trust," and had to laugh. Yes, God, I get the message. It seems that I have been finding an inordinate number of pennies in the last few months, but then, pennies are plentiful! And, God is patient... Have a blessed day!! Now, forward this email to 10 people or we assume that you really hate God and then he will melt your eyes and send the locusts to your house. Edited December 25, 200718 yr by knightni
December 25, 200718 yr Cooking away. Sorry Soxy, but that huge hunk of beef going in the oven looks yummy
December 25, 200718 yr Well my 3 year crashed the bedroom at 4:45am to inform us that Santa in fact had arrived. I assembled all sorts of toys from 5am. And he has finally started to slow down just about a half an hour ago. When I called my father to inform him of this, he laughs and said Isn't payback a funny thing. Christmas has been great. Last night it was nice watching a room filled with my kids, their cousins enjoying the innocence of Christmas as under 6 year old kids. Merry Christmas to everyone, and have a great and joyous day. Nollaig Shona Dhuit!
December 28, 200718 yr A few days late - seems to be the norm these days :-) Hope everyone had a nice Christmas.
December 28, 200718 yr QUOTE(Steff @ Dec 28, 2007 -> 04:50 AM) A few days late - seems to be the norm these days :-) Hope everyone had a nice Christmas. Man, she sure does sleep a lot... Hope things are going well for you, Steff.
December 28, 200718 yr Author QUOTE(Steff @ Dec 27, 2007 -> 10:50 PM) A few days late - seems to be the norm these days :-) Hope everyone had a nice Christmas. Was hoping my name would be used for a boy, Steff. Freudian slip?
December 28, 200718 yr QUOTE(kapkomet @ Dec 28, 2007 -> 10:14 AM) Man, she sure does sleep a lot... Hope things are going well for you, Steff. We are soooo lucky in regards to her sleep habits. She's up to 5 a night on a regular basis. BTW, I sent you an email regarding the x-mas card. Seems no one in your state got our mail.
December 28, 200718 yr QUOTE(Brian @ Dec 28, 2007 -> 10:37 AM) Was hoping my name would be used for a boy, Steff. Freudian slip? Of course... :rolleyes.
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