Encouragement Quotes

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This is a funny joke from a friend of mine in the UK. I hope you enjoy it.

Getting Married

Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, living in Devon, are all excited about their decision to get married.
They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding, and on the way they pass a chemist. Jacob suggests they go in.

Jacob addresses the man behind the counter: “Are you the owner?”

The pharmacist answers, “Yes.”

Jacob: “We’re about to get married. Do you sell heart medication?”

Pharmacist: “Of course we do.”

Jacob: “How about medicine for circulation?”

Pharmacist: “All kinds ”

Jacob: “Medicine for rheumatism?”

Pharmacist: “Definitely.”

Jacob: “How about suppositories?”

Pharmacist: “You bet!”

Jacob: “Medicine for memory problems, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s?”

Pharmacist: “Yes, a large variety. The works.”

Jacob: “What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antidotes for
Parkinson’s disease?”

Pharmacist: “Absolutely..”

Jacob: “Everything for heartburn and indigestion?”

Pharmacist: “We sure do.”

Jacob: “You sell wheelchairs and walkers and canes?”

Pharmacist: “All speeds and sizes.”

Jacob: “Adult incontinence pants?”

Pharmacist: “Sure..”

Jacob: “We’d like to use this store for our wedding presents list..

I watched a little of the Super Bowl, and it was interesting to see the game. I liked how when the Saints were down by 10 the announcers rattled off the stats about how no team could ever come back when down by 10 so early in the game. I guess everyone should have listened to them and turned off the televisions. I guess several on the Eastern side of the USA did that and went to shovel snow.

I always enjoy seeing the announcers proved wrong.

The Who half time show was fun to watch. They really looked like they were having fun and not just there for the money. I was hoping Roger Daltrey would not pass out on that harmonica solo. I was expecting him to collapse. Pete Townsend was highly energetic, and it was fun to watch him play.

I felt they started out a little rough, but got better as the show progressed. I was wondering if The Who will start a revival of the oldies with this performance. The have stood the test of time I would say. I think it was a good half time show that probably was suited to the people who could afford the tickets for the game.

The announcers at the half time show were obnoxious. I hope they could find a better way to fill time. I guess that is when a lot of driveways got shoveled. I think I started laundry rather than sit and listen to that. Wow! Do they listen to each other or just wait to jump in and shout at each other?

I did not watch the second half. I guess that was the best part of the game. Once again Congratulations to the Saints and all the fans who love the Super Bowl.

Here is one you might want to forward.

A group of 40 years old buddies discuss and discuss where they
should meet for dinner.
Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof
zum Lowen restaurant because the waitress’s there have low cut blouses and
nice breasts.

10 years later, at 50 years of age, the group meets again and
once again they discuss and discuss where they should meet. Finally it is
agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because the
food there is very good and the wine selection is good also.

10 years later at 60 years of age, the group meets again and once
again they discuss and discuss where they should meet. Finally it is
agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because they
can eat there in peace and quiet and the restaurant is smoke free.

10 years later, at 70 years of age, the group meets again and
once again they discuss and discuss where they should meet. Finally it is
agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because the
restaurant is wheel chair accessible and they even have an elevator.

10 years later, at 80 years of age, the group meets again and
once again they discuss and discuss where they should meet. Finally it is
agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because that
would be a great idea because they have never been there before.

With so many charities saying they will help Haiti, it is sometimes difficult to choose where to send your dollars to help. Many people around the world are feeling the effects of the economy, and to dip into their already tight budget to help those less fortunate might really be a sacrifice. However we do hear stories of people making extreme sacrifices to help those in Haiti.

Last night I heard there were lots of television stations having broadcasts as fund raisers. I did not watch television last night because I was sick and went to bed right after work. So I missed it.

Some people hesitate to give to a nation that is not their own feeling that charity begins at home. I am sure that every nation has a lot of need and charities to give to for homeless, hurting, starving, diseases, animals, and environment. We have to be compassionate to the suffering of those around the world no matter where we live.

If you can help with a donation here is a charity that has been helping in Haiti for years. This is an email that they sent to me. Other great charities are Doctors Without Borders. Visit their website to see how much of your money gets to the actual non administrative costs. Not a whole lot of charities will put that on their sites.

Once again if you have a blog and want to participate in Bloggers Unite for Haiti Click on the banner below.

Please read this letter for updates to what Mission of Mercy is doing.

Is Haiti beyond hope?

Like much of the world, right now our focus at Mission of Mercy is on this devastated country. We’ve been in Haiti for years, and we will continue to be there to help people rebuild both their lives and their cities.

We have responded to this disaster. Our Medical Mercy team is running a trauma clinic in Port-au-Prince right now, supported and strengthened by your prayers.

For more up to date information and to see a video message on my past experiences in Haiti, go to our website www.missionofmercy.org/haiti now.

Thank you for continuing to pray with us as we minister to these desperate people.

Because One Child Matters,
Mark&Dee
Mark Plumier
President

PS. Dr. Beyda, our Medical Mercy director, is tweeting from the field as he can. You can read more about what they are seeing and experiencing here: www.missionofmercy.org/haiti

I applaud the Red Cross in Southern California for making it easy for people to donate to the Haiti earthquake relief efforts. It is just so sad to hear more and more reports coming from Haiti. The ships are off shore loaded with food, but since the infrastructure is so poor there is no telling when the food will get to the people. These are some of the reports that I have heard today while driving on the freeways of Southern CA.

The Red Cross has set up donation centers in convenient locations next to major freeways. During the week there was one set up in Pasadena, and today there was one set up where the Anaheim Angles have their stadium. The radio stations were giving great directions for anyone who wanted to pull off of the freeway for a few minutes and drive through to donate whatever they could.

The one in Pasadena raised over 100,000 dollars. I am not sure what was raised in Anaheim. All of the money is supposed to go to Haiti. The news was interviewing some of the people who had stopped to donate. One person said that they had intended to donate but had not done so yet. They heard the announcement on the radio and felt it would be a great way to teach their children about helping out people from other countries, and about donating.

That reminds me of me. Sometimes I will intend to donate then this or that happens and it never gets done. Finally I rationalize that they must have had enough help by now. Yikes. It is hard to believe I think like that sometimes. So I made sure to get my donations in to Haiti early.

What about you? Can you pass up on something that you might spend some money on this week and kick that money over to help the people in Haiti? I enjoy participating in Bloggers Unite events and they are having an event for bloggers to get together to publish about Haiti and how people can help that country out.

On the Bloggers Unite site there are a few places listed where you can donate. The Red Cross is a trusted organization. I recently donated to Mission of Mercy after hearing them being interviewed on my local Christian radio station. I like what they are doing. You can make a one time donation, or you can sponsor a child.

The calls are going out for help, and the warnings are going out about the scamming organizations. When you donate choose an organization you trust. Here is the link for Bloggers Unite. They have a charity mentioned that you can donate to. They already have medical teams in Haiti, and can probably use financial help to get critical supplies.

One other way you can help is to join in at Bloggers Unite and post about the needs in Haiti, so more people can find what you are saying and join in on helping.

My next series of posts are going to be about getting prepared for your Golden Years. I am not a doctor, or a lawyer, or working for an insurance company, but I might have some advertising on my blog to pay for the costs of maintaining it. I have not decided yet.

On December 15, 2009, my mother experienced her first ever heart attack. That was the last thing we ever expected to happen to my mother since she is the beacon of good health, or so we thought. I guess it is a good thing that we do not go through life thinking the worst possible things could happen to us. However my mother had worsening indigestion problems for about the last 6 months and was being tested for everything other than her heart with an EKG or other tests.

My parents are in an HMO and have medicare. They pay $15 for each prescription and on a limited income that is a killer. Hopefully this blog will give you words of encouragement for where to look and what to do to help your loved ones get bankrupt by today’s medical system.

I will be adding more posts soon.

I got this in an email and it brightened up my day, since I work in a very high performing school. We even were rewarded for being one of America’s Best Schools last year. However we are the lowest paid teachers in this area where I live. People say I should quit and go somewhere else. I guess this email tells why I do not.

Subject: What Do Teachers Make?

The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued, “What’s a kid going to
learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?”

To stress his point he said to another guest; “You’re a teacher, Bonnie. Be honest. What do you make, Bonnie?”

Bonnie who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied, “You want to know what I make?
(She paused for a second, then began…)

“Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could.

I make a C+ feel like the Congressional Medal of Honor winner.

I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their parents can’t make them sit for 5 without an iPod, Game Cube or movie rental.

You want to know what I make? (She paused again and looked at each and every person at the table.)

I make kids wonder.

I make them question.

I make them apologize and mean it.

I make them have respect and take responsibility for their actions.

I teach them to write and then I make them write. Keyboarding isn’t everything.

I make them read, read, read.

I make them show all their work in math. They use their God-given brain, not the man-made calculator.

I make my students from other countries learn everything they need to know about English while
preserving their unique cultural identity.

I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe.

I make my students stand, placing their hand over their heart, to say the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag, One Nation Under God, because we live in the United States of America.

Finally, I make them understand that if they use the gifts they were given, work hard, and follow their hearts, they can succeed in life… (Bonnie paused one last time and then continued.)

Then, when people try to judge me by what I make, with me knowing money isn’t everything,
I can hold my head up high and pay no attention because they are ignorant. You want to
know what I make?

I MAKE A DIFFERENCE. What do you make Mr. CEO?”

His jaw dropped and he went silent.

THIS IS WORTH SENDING TO EVERY TEACHER, EVERY CEO, EVERY PERSON YOU KNOW.

Friendship and Encouraging Email

This is one I have seen before but I am not sure if I have seen it all in one place.
It is great when it has pictures with it. Maybe I will find them and make it into
a presentation when I have some time.

GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED:

1) No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats..

2) When your Mum is mad at your Dad, don’t let her brush your hair.

3) If your sister hits you, don’t hit her back.
They always catch the second person.

4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.

5) You can’t trust dogs to watch your food..

6) Don’t sneeze when someone is cutting your hair..

7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.

You can’t hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.

9) Don’t wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.

10) The best place to be when you’re sad is Grandma’s lap.

GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:

1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree.

2) Wrinkles don’t hurt.

3) Families are like fudge…mostly sweet, with a few nuts

4) Today’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s nut that held its ground…

5) Laughing is good exercise. It’s like jogging on the inside.

6) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy..

GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD

1) Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional..

2) Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.

3) When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you’re down there.

4) You’re getting old when you get the same sensation from a
rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.

5) It’s frustrating when you know all the answers
but nobody bothers to ask you the questions.

6) Time may be a great healer, but it’s a lousy beautician

7) Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone.

THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE:

1) You believe in Santa Claus.
2) You don’t believe in Santa Claus.
3) You are Santa Claus.
4) You look like Santa Claus.

SUCCESS:

At age 4 success is . . . . Not piddling in your pants.
At age 12 success is . . . Having friends.
At age 17 success is . . Having a driver’s license.
At age 35 success is . . . ..having money.
At age 50 success is . . . Having money..
At age 70 success is . .. . Having a drivers license.
At age 75 success is . … . Having friends.
At age 80 success is . . .. Not piddling in your pants.

Pass this on to someone who could use a laugh.

Always remember to forget the troubles that pass your way;
BUT NEVER forget the blessings that come each day.

Have a wonderful day with many *smiles*

Take the time to live!!!
Life is too short.

Jesus is still the reason for the season. It is still amazing that all faiths celebrate this holiday, no matter how they adapt it, or what they call it. There is something special about this time of year. It is a shame though that most of us are not allowed to say Merry Christmas for fear of offending someone, losing our job, or some other negative outcome.

Jesus knew it would be like this and that is why he suffered and died for us.

Watch the video and pass it on. I intend to.

I got this in an email from the mother of one of my students. It was a surprise to get this from her. Sometimes we just have no idea who is thinking about us, and would care to send us something so positive.

The email also contains some things about sending this to other women to boost their self esteem. Isn’t it sad that so many people: men, women, and children need self esteem boosts? It seems there are just not enough kind words going around today.

Give some random acts of kindness today. Remember smiles are free to send but can bring a wealth of joy. **Author Rocque (as far as I know)

Now for the Maya Angelou quotes. Thanks for sharing these, Maya, and the person who sent it to me.

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was ‘exciting…’
Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day…..like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.

The audience laughed so hard they cried.. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this:
‘I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.’

‘I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.’

‘I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life.’

‘I’ve learned that making a ‘living’ is not the same thing as ‘making a life.’

‘I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.’

‘I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back…’

‘I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.’

‘I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.’

‘I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.’

‘I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn….’

‘I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.’