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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!! 51 YRS OLD TODAY!!(Jan,3rd)
Jan 02, 2007 | 10:22PM
Hosted by Sparkle TagsI decided to give myself this Beautiful Birthday Picsince today I turned 51!!
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Marjorie Mae Wallace Nov.28,1928-Dec.25, 2006 (Birth Mom)
Dec 28, 2006 | 9:54AM
My Mother Who Is No Longer Among Us
In tears we saw you sinking,
And watched you pass away.
Our hearts were almost broken,
We wanted you to stay.
But when we saw you sleeping,
So peaceful, free from pain,
How could we wish you back with us,
To suffer that again.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God took you home.
If Roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother's arms
and tell her they're from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for awhile.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
but there's an ache within my heart
that will never go away.
Don't think of her as gone away
Her journey's just begun
Life holds so many facets
This earth is only one
Just think of her as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years
Think how she must be wishing
That we could know, today
Now nothing but our sadness
Can really pass away
And think of her as living
In the hearts of those she touched
For nothing loved is ever lost
And she is loved so very much.
My Birth Mom Passed away Dec 25 th 2006 at age 78 from Alziheimers I never got to meet her
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The Christmas Guest
Dec 21, 2006 | 11:09AM
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"The Christmas Guest"
It happened one day near December's end
Two neighbors called on an old-time friend
And they found his shop so meager and lean Made gay with a thousand boughs of green.
And Conrad was sitting with face ashine
When he suddenly stopped as he stitched a twine
And he said "Old friends at dawn today
When the cock was crowing the night away
The Lord appeared in a dream to me
And said "I am coming your guest to be"
So I've been busy with feet astir
And strewing my shop with branches of fir.
The table is spread and the kettle is shined
And over the rafters the holly is twined
And now I'll wait for my Lord to appear
And listen closely so I will hear His step
As He nears my humble place
And I open the door and look on His face
So his friends went home and left Conrad alone
For this was the happiest day he had known.
For long since his family had passed away
And Conrad had spent many a sad Christmas day
But he knew with the Lord as his Christmas guest
This Christmas would be the dearest and best.
So he listened with only joy in his heart
And with every sound he would rise with a start
And look for the Lord to be at his door
Like the vision he had a few hours before.
So he ran to the window after hearing a sound
But all he could see on the snow-covered ground
Was a shabby beggar who's shoes were torn
And all of his clothes were ragged and worn.
But Conrad was touched and he went to the door
And he said "Your feet must be frozen and sore
I have some shoes in my shop for you
And a coat that will keep you warmer too."
So with grateful heart, the man went away
But Conrad noticed the time of day
He wondered what made the Lord so late
And how much longer he'd have to wait.
When he heard a knock he ran to the door
But it was only a stranger once more
A bent old lady with a shawl of black
With a bundle of kindling piled on her back.
She asked for only a place to rest
But that was reserved for Conrad's great guest
But her voice seemed to plead "Don't send me away
Let me rest for awhile on Christmas day."
So Conrad brewed her a steaming cup
And told her to sit at the table and sup
But after she left he was filled with dismay
For he saw that the hours were slipping away.
And the Lord hadn't come as He said He would
And Conrad felt sure he had misunderstood
When out of the stillness he heard a cry
"Please help me, and tell me where am I!"
So again he opened his friendly door
And stood disappointed as twice before
It was only a child who had wandered away
And was lost from her family on Christmas day.
Again Conrad's heart was heavy and sad
But he knew he should make the little girl glad
So he called her in and wiped her tears
And quieted all her childish fears.
Then he led her back to her home once more
But as he entered his own darkened door
He knew that the Lord was not coming today
For the hours of Christmas had passed away.
So he went to his room and knelt down to pray
And he said "Dear Lord, why did You delay?
What kept You from coming to call on me?
For I wanted so much Your Face to see."
When soft in the silence, a voice he heard
"Lift up your head, for I kept my word
Three times my shadow crossed your floor
Three times I came to your lowly door.
For I was the beggar with bruised, cold feet
I was the woman you gave something to eat
And I was the child on the homeless street.
Three times I knocked; three times I came in
And each time I found the warmth of a friend
Of all the gifts love is the best
I was honored to be your Christmas guest."
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Gordon Shumway Dec1 1952-Nov.24 2006
Dec 20, 2006 | 9:45AM
 
When your light goes out upon this earth,
I'll look up to the sky;
It will twinkle there in a million stars,
Like it did here in your eyes.
And when your flame no longer burns,
To warm my every day;
I will bask in the warmth of your memory,
That will never go away.
Then when your laughter no longer rings,
I'll listen deep within;
For it will be the sweetest gift,
'Twas left here by my friend.
So rest in peace in the arms of God,
My precious, faithful friend;
You'll be in the joy of each memory,
Long after your journey's end.
Allison Chambers Coxsey
1996
This is In Memory of Some one Very Special to Me...
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Merry Christmas!
Dec 11, 2006 | 11:25AM
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To be a Singer ( My Lifelong Dream)
May 25, 2006 | 12:38PM
I'm not sure how many of you enjoy listening to Gospel & Country Music.. these both have inspired me since the tender age of 2 yrs old.. I grew up in a Christian Foster home.. my Foster parents took me to Church every Sunday & as long as I can remeber there wasnt a song that we sung that I didnt know off by heart with out looking at the Hymn Book... I have always had the talent for singing & writing music...I have played many different instruments throughout my life.. I have been told that I am very "musically inclined"& that is very true....I could carry a tune from the time I could talk...Every Saturday night I'd turn on the radio & listen to the Grand Ole Opry & sing right along with them... Sunday nights were Gospel nights for me & I could be seen singing along with the songs they were singing..My parents had a old reel to reel tape player & after my dad retired from Farming we had a friend from our Church make a cassette of all the family members & my voice is on it with me singing at age 2 & age 4... that tape I will never part with, its the only link to my history as a wee child.. My foster family is gone now.. I know they r looking down on me from Heaven these days... I have been blessed with a wonderful talent that I can never show because no one ever listened or believed in the dream I had of becoming a Country & Gospel singer.. Im too old now to fulfil my dream.. I will always have that dream pondered in my heart for the years I have remaining on this earth... I hope that if you child or childern have a talent of some kind ,please Guide them in the right direction & listen to what their dreams are & what they want to become when they r old enough to understand...
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Update on Buddy
May 17, 2006 | 9:09AM
I want to thank each & everyone of you for your concerns & prayers during Buddy's illness.. Your Prayers worked!! Buddy is back to his little ole self again! Barking, whining etc... he is now out in the back yard with Gerry & enjoying the sunshine... He has started to eat as well.. what ever it was that he had disappeared as quickly as it had hit him... his eyes are still a little sensitive yet but they r opening a bit more now... He has got this idea that "mommy" is gonna let him run again ...Not!! he can go out in the back yard or be on his lead out front.. Buddy wishes to thank you all & sends doggie slurps & woofs... he also sends this to all the ladies in Grab...I am so glad that I have the dearest & bestest friends here on Grab!!  From Buddy
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Buddy
May 16, 2006 | 2:50PM
This is our precious "baby" Buddy he is 6 yrs old & just all of a sudden he became very very ill we don't know how he became ill we cant afford to take him to a Veterinarian becuz I am on a Disability Pension & we cant find a vet who would be willing to take payments.. Buddy also cant open his eyes to much we have had to use a warm cloth or a warm teabag to keep his eyes from closing competely shut...Gerry(aka Panther2006) & I are at a loss as to what has done this to him..we hope for a miracle for him but we are leaving that in God's hands now.. Please say a little prayer for Our Buddy.. & whatever God has planned for Buddy we will accept it but for now hes here at home & we are making him as comfortable as we can til that time comes...
Cathy
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Please Pray for Constable John Atkinson's Family
May 06, 2006 | 12:43PM
On May 5th 2006 Constable John Atkinson of the Windsor Ontario Canada Police Force, was gunned down while investigating a suspicous activity at a Mac's Milk Convienent Store.The shootout took place not to far from where I live.. There were many witnesses that saw the event unfold before them.Two teenagers both 18 yrs old have been arrested in connection with the murder of Constable John Atkinson.. John was a 15 yr veteran with the police force... John was 37 yrs old.. He leaves a wife Shelley & a son Mitchell age 9 & Nicole age 7 (her birthday is today & her daddy died before he could celebrate it with her).John was a man who loved his job & getting up everyday to go to work.. he always put his family first before others. This is a shock to our Community because there hasnt been a murder like this in 120 yrs of the Police Force in Windsor.. we have a very low gun crime & this city is at awe & bewilderment as to why this Young Officer was gunned down so easily & so quickly. John will be missed by many who knew him & he will be always remebered as the "Good Cop" that everyone liked... Please pray for this family & for the Families of the Windsor Ontario Canada Police Force & that the young men who committed this awful crime be brought to justice & that they pay the price for murdering a Police Officer.
Cathy
http://www.legacy.com/can-windsor/Guestbook.asp?Page=GuestBook&PersonID=17646498
this is the link to the GuestBook for Constable John Atkinson if you wish to leave a message for his Family
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My Dearest Friends...
Apr 29, 2006 | 7:42PM
Today I type with feel on my keyboard.. my eyes no longer see the keys to type but I thank God that I am able to feel the bumps on my keypad so that i can write this to you all... I felt my way around today doing some more Braille reading & making my self a hot tea by having one of my fingers near the top of the cup so I knew where to stop pouring the water... lucky for me i know how to make my tea just right... I cooked supper tonight with the help from Gerry & he was more than willing to guide me through the cooking part... I want to take this oppotunity to thank you all for being my friends.. I know that it wont be any less easy for me but with the help from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.. I will soon be able to master alot of things... Right now.. all i see is darkness... I plan on getting a talking computer to aid me in my daily routine of checking up on my friends here at Grab...so I hope that I will be a lucky shamrock & get with the flow of feeling my way around... Least I can smell the flowers etc outside... & hear the chirping of our feathered friends... God Bless each & everyone of you for sticking by me & for welcoming me into your circle of friends....
Love always your dearest Grab friend
Cathy
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Update from the blog(My Sight)
Apr 25, 2006 | 10:58AM
Well today was a good day... I had my first Braille lesson & the teacher said I was a fast learner...It was amazing how I could learn so quickly...she left me the book so I could practise my learning ability to read Braille... I learned to read the first 5 letters of the Alphabet & to put some of those letters to words.. She said it wont take long before I'm reading Braille real good.. I have a series of lessons to go through & once I have that all down real well then it will be working with other things to get my "sixth sense" (doing things by touch & feel) I know it wont be easy when I do loose my sight for good... but starting early to read braille will help me in the near future & I will be able to Benefit from the lessons etc... she will be coming to see me every 2 weeks... so I will be all ready for her when she does come again & to show her what I have accomplished while on my own... I will keep you all posted on my progress with what I am doing etc....
Huggles to all
Have a Great Day!!!
Cathy
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For Karen Thanks for the Wonderful Friendship!!
Apr 25, 2006 | 10:42AM
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