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There are two ways to look at every situation in life

:friends:       There are two ways to look at every situation in life:   Is the cup half empty? Or is the cup half full?   It is amazing how our perception can be changed by our attitude.   For example, think about God and then look at these letters.   N-O-W-H-E-R-E   You can assume that God is NO WHERE.   Or you can believe that God is NOW HERE!       Follow this advice and you can improve your life:   Always remember that you are loved, even when it does
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God Is NO Stranger

God is no stranger in faraway places, He's as close as the wind that blows on our faces. It's true we can't see the wind as it blows, But we feel it around us and our heart surely knows, That God's mighty hand can be felt every minute.         There is nothing on earth, that God is not in. The sky and the stars, the waves and even the sea, The dew on the grass, the leaves on a tree, Are constant reminders of God and His nearness, Proclaiming His presence with crystal-like c
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Believe

With Faith at the heart of our lives, we are truly blessed. As pure as a rushing stream.. as dazzling as sunshine..as solid as a mounain..our belief will guide us, no matter where life may lead. If we have faith we know God's miracles have touched our hearts in times of trouble. God's beauty in our lives is that our Faith is at the center of our life having him there.   He is pure love "Believe all things are possible with God." In the worst moments in my life, I know friends will disa
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What makes me????????

Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its trouble, It empties today of its strength."   What makes me weak? My fears.....   What makes me whole? My God.   What keeps me standing? My faith.   What makes me compassionate? My selflessness..   What makes me honest? My integrity.   What sustains my mind? My quest for knowledge.   What teaches me all lessons? My mistakes.   What lift's my head high? My pride, not arrogance.   What if I can't go on? Not an option.  
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Positive Thoughts

"A pearl is a beautiful thing that is produced by an injured life. It is the tear [that results] from the injury of the oyster. The treasure of our being in this world is also produced by an injured life. If we had not been wounded, if we had not been injured, then we will not produce the pearl."           "Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy."         Thich Nhat Hanh         Stephan Hoeller          
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Dedicated to Joy Get Well Soon my friend

:friends:   What's In A Name?   She was born Priscilla so she told me, however, to all of us here on StrokeNet she is known as Joy Her actions, her dealings with others besides showing her caring nature she spreads her "Joy" to one and all Her giving to others and the patients she has worked with as a Nurse are very blessed. God sure gave the world his best when he put Joy in our lives Now, it is her time for us to give back to her Saying a daily prayer is
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Clay Balls

Clay Balls   A man was exploring caves by the Seashore. In one of the caves he found a canvas bag with a bunch of hardened clay balls. It was like someone had rolled clay balls and left them out in the sun to bake. They didn't look like much, but they intrigued the man, so he took the bag out of the cave with him. As he strolled along the beach, he would throw the clay balls one at a time out into the ocean as far as he could.
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Bustin Sammie Out PLAN IN FORCE AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT

Received an SOS from Sammie, she needs our help, she needs us to Bust her loose from her Hospital Bed. The plan is set, Easter Bunnies we shall be and carry our baskets which will hold the necessary tools to do the task. Stu's Basket will carry the files, Gary's Basket will carry the Jelly Beans to throw at people if they get in our way, Brian's Basket will carry the Easter Peeps that people of all ages just love and he can keep them yaking and keep their minds off of what their duties are, cu
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Dedicated to Sammie

Bustin Sammie Out   The StrokeNet Gang had their meeting scheduled for late last night and the plans are all set in motion We have Gary, Sue, Brian, Asha, Mary, Maria, Lenny, Mc, Stu and Tinker along with Plan Master Jan all set in place Sammie knows what she is to do For this is a plan that is sure to work The Foot Loose Bustin Out Plan is to begin Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 and everyone's watches are all set in tune No One is to be late as they must all be in place For t
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A Special Prayer for Steve Mallory

A Prayer Warriors Thoughts for Steve from the heart     There is a common thread here at StrokeNet that holds us together He is a strong, kind, gentle person whose love knows no end He had a dream to help others who were Stroke Survivors such as he He had a vision and with God's wisdom they worked together to start this wonderful group of individuals from all over the world You see, stroke knows no bounds It will strike anytime and anywhere With Steve's vision, his knowledge gi
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Prayers needed for my Special Friend, Lisa, Plse read the poem I had written for her years ago

I wanted to share a poem I had written for Lisa a few years ago after she took me away for the weekend with her two special children, Abby and Colin. She does such special things for me .... now the table has turned and she is in a fight for herself, the Beast Cancer... she is scheduled for surgery and that will be when we will all know what will be... We are very positive and know the power of prayer. So, Prayer Warriors get that positive energy and thoughts going out to her. She means the w
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My Mom, Mary Cochenour

:friends:My Mom   It's been thirty five years ago today since you went away How I wish I was there that day But I didn't know No one told me Mom Had I known, I would have done things so differently   I didn't have the maturity that I have now I was just a young kid The thought of dying would have never entered my mind I have my own demons and fight with the Beast We both had Beasts but yours was Cancer and mine was Brain Stem Stroke   The legacy of your Faith is what ge
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ONE SMALL STEP

Friday ended up being a day which I never imagined would or could happen. I had invited Mary, the friend that I have been mentoring since her stroke. Her Birthday was on the big snow blizzard day and we had to cancel our plans to celebrate so we had rescheduled for the next day that would be nice. I had planned all sorts of special surprises for Mary. The day was quite warm yesterday, 60 degrees. How can we go from blizzard to 60 in one week? Go Figure. Well, I took my shower and got dres
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Snowy Days with Harley

:Clap-Hands: This is my Harley today..... He had a blast in the snow. It was a bit deep for him but he was a real Trooper. What an incredible lil guy. Gosh, I adore him, could you tell? Well, Gang, Round One ..... getting through the day. Had lost the power numerous times, Wayne's TV has completely died, good thing his new one is coming this week, if the snow cooperates. Our Washer and Dryer is coming the same day. Please snow stay away until a more convenient day for us. Pretty Plea
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Anybody got a shovel?

I so wanted to go to Church yesterday morning, had the alarm set, had my ride all set, and then WHAM, had to call Debbie and let her know I wouldn't need to have her come and get me, why you wonder? It was a sheet of ice, it had snowed and had sleet mixed in and whatever else ... it was not a pretty picture. I was upset .... but, I knew there was no way I could get down the ramp. Safety first was needed to be my decision. God knew the desire of my heart. I don't need a building to pray to my
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Today is the last day of the Month, Let's MARCH on with smiles on our faces and a happy heart

:happydance: :yikes: Here I am with my Happy Jan Dance and when I looked in the mirror today .... guess what I saw......... A different person. I told Wayne, WAYNE, COME HERE QUICK, he ran in and saw I was OK and said don't ever do that again, you scared me .... didn't know what was wrong, OOPS...... I didn't mean to do that, I was just so surprised at what I saw that I had to share it with him. Guess, I was projecting too much COME HERE QUICK. I told him I was sorry and I would never d
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End of the month, start of a new month

:beer: Goodbye February :happydance: Dancing the Irish jig for you .... HELLO, it's March, "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" Green Beer, fun times. But, the most important thing is the new me coming round.   :bookread: Ok, stay seated, News Flash,,,,News Flash,,,,News Flash,,,News Flash,,,News Flash,,,News Flash   I have prayed and prayed about trying to get this weight off. I am in a position where it is hard to exercise. But, I am trying to figure out what I can try to do. I have a tap
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Do I Watch Or DO I jump on?

OK: I've been at the train depot all day..... Finally, I asked myself that big question:   "It doesn't matter where the train is going, What matters is deciding to get on."   Do I just want to look at life as it is going by OR Do I want to get back on that merry-go-round and join in...   I truly have to ponder that thought for a bit. Things have just been very tough lately. I try really hard never to compare myself with others. Can't .... Strokes differ for everyone. I am an indivi
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Who Would Have Thought.....

What a week this has been, WOW, so many emotions I have felt and had to live through. Yesterday I broke my tooth. I went to the Dentist today to get it fixed. I hate to go to the Dentist. I hate hearing the buzzing of the drills, etc. I got into his chair, and he let the games begin. I try to be brave, unfortunately being at the Dentist he doesn't give you a lollipop if you are a good patient. (never any goodies.... heck he would get more business you would think, errrrr cavities?) You sho
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LIFE Is A GIFT...Life IS A JOURNEY

Life is a gift we're given each and every day. Dream about tomorrow, but live for today. To live a little, you've got to love a whole lot. Love turns the ordinary into the extraordinary.   Life
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Valentine's Day

Wow, yesterday was a day of love, surprise, and a special phone call.   I had gotten up and placed Wayne's Valentine's gifts on the table which is his routine every morning. He sits there and reads the paper while drinking his coffee. He likes to play the lottery and I had found some really special lottery tickets which said love, love, love on them and you would think they were real. They looked identical to a real lottery ticket. He said, wow, where did you get these? I told him when I
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Grandparents thoughts

Grandmas are moms with lots of frosting. ~Author Unknown     What a bargain grandchildren are! I give them my loose change, and they give me a million dollars' worth of pleasure. ~Gene Perret     Grandmothers are just 'antique' little girls ~Author Unknown     Perfect love sometimes does not come until the first grandchild. ~Welsh Proverb   A grandmother is a babysitter who watches the kids instead of the television. ~Author Unknown     Never have children, only grandchi
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Love Thoughts, might be a lil long but worth the read

:friends:     One day a young man was standing in the middle of the town proclaiming that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole valley. A large crowd gathered and they all admired his heart for it was perfect. There was not a mark or a flaw in it. Yes, they all agreed it truly was the most beautiful heart they had ever seen. The young man was very proud and boasted more loudly about his beautiful heart.       Suddenly, an old man appeared at the front of the crowd and
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