Those We Love Don't Have to Be Like Us

First, quickly, the winner for May's drawing of an autographed copy of either Thin Ice, Jake's Return or Ashton's Secret is Linda Rettstatt, who writes for women, stories of strength, love, humor and hope. If you missed her interview, it's here. Congratulations, Linda, and thanks for being one of my guest authors!

Although it's Sunday, inspiration is not coming today because I have so many projects going (which is why I missed posting FWL on Friday--I was so wrapped up in a project I completely forgot what day it was). I'd rather complete my works in progress than try to start something new, so thanks to my friend Wendy, I have some wonderful pictures to share today.

Apparently this deer visits a cat near Harrisburg every morining, and the cat's human (can anybody really own a cat?) took pictures.

Enjoy, and have a blessed week. May all your friendships be this loving.

It's All About Gratitude

I got this from an email someone sent me this week, but unfortunately all the pretty pictures didn't copy over here to the blogger.

No matter, the message is still as true. Happy Sunday!

Attitude
There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head.

'Well,' she said, 'I think I'll braid my hair today.'

So she did and she had a wonderful day.

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The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two hairs on her head.

'H-M-M,' she said, 'I think I'll part my hair down the middle today.'

So she did and she had a grand day.
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The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed she had only one hair on her head.

'Well,' she said, 'Today I'm going to wear my hair in a pony tail. '

So she did, and she had a fun, fun day.
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The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn't a single hair on her head.

'YAY!' she exclaimed. 'I don't have to fix my hair today!'

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Attitude is everything.

Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

Live simply,
Love generously,
Care deeply,
Speak kindly,
and pray continually.

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...

It's about learning to dance in the rain.