Donation

I just mailed a check to START II rescue squad.

Thanks to all of you who view the Google ads on my blog.

The dogs & cats send licks.

To Realize

To realize the value of a sister
Ask someone who doesn't have one
or one who has lost a sister.

To realize the value of ten years
Ask a newly divorced couple.

To realize the value of four years
Ask a graduate.

To realize the value of one year
Ask a student who has failed a
final exam.

To realize the value of one month
Ask a mother who has given birth
to a premature baby.

To realize the value of one week
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.

To realize the value of one hour
Ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.

To realize the value of one minute
Ask a person who has missed the train,
bus, or plane.

To realize the value of one second
Ask a person who has survived an accident.

To realize the value of one millisecond
Ask the person who has won a silver
medal in the Olympics.

To realize the value of a friend

or a family member
Lose one.

Time waits for no one.

Treasure every moment you have.

You will treasure it even more when you
can share it with someone special.

author unknown
reprinted from
The Oceanaire Beacon

Update on Dave

Dave came home on Thursday and he is recovering at home with his wife and pups. He is still experiencing a lot of pain.  We all hope the surgery was successful and his recovery is quick.

Keep praying for him. Thanks.

Peace & blessings to all

Tuesday, Jan 17

Dave is still in ICU.  He is in a tremendous amount of pain but he is holding his own.

Thanks for those prayers!