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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

2011!

This morning while driving to meet the kids to pick up Adler, the radio was talking about why people say Two Thousand Eleven (2011) when it is Twenty Eleven? It makes sense, we never did say One thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Nine (1999) did we?
I thought that this picture summed up our Holidays! We ate until we couldn't eat another bite. We had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. I hope it was the same for all of you. Adler took in the festivities in style. He seemed to enjoy all of it but did get a little off schedule. Once again, Terry and I were blessed to able to see all of our Family through the holidays. I am glad that we all live within driving distance. The best part of my week seems to be keeping Adler. I enjoy it immensely! It seems to help me forget all of the other "Junk". I am so happy to help out. Not sure who is helping who. Terry and I have been making a few trips to OKC to see a new Doctor, Dr. Barry S. Rogers DO. NMMOMM ( how's that for a mouth full!) he seems to be making some progress. Before Christmas, they sent off several tests, concluding that I have Limes Decease and an elevated Vit. D. This Friday, I will meet with Dr. Rogers and start a regiment of medicine that will hopefully fight off the infection and help reduce the inflammation in my body (keeping my fingers crossed). I think of my self as a Realistic. I try not to make but a few New Years Resolutions, hoping that I won't have to admit failure. They are to get more sleep and educating myself more on what's happening around us. Terry and I have started watching Glen Beck and Bill O'Reilly every evening. The tough one will be getting more sleep, I have always had a problem with sleep. I'm slowing realizing that it's one of the healthiest choices I can make for myself and Terry. I will also continue to deepen my relationship with my Bible and God. I have enjoyed my journey I started this past year and am excited to continue on. The kids seem to be busy with work, school and daily activities. Izzy, seems to be accepting the fact that she now shares her days with Mom (GMa). If possible she remains constant about staying close by and laying between Adler and I as much as possible. Wishing everyone a wonderful New Year or as we need to say "Twenty Eleven"! Check out the pictures, mostly of Adler, of course.
God Bless You.
~DEO VOLENTE~

I'M JUST SAYING...

YOU CANNOT BE HAPPY AND BE SELFISH!

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REMIND YOURSELF THAT IT'S OK NOT TO BE PERFECT.

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THINK WITHOUT LIMITS.

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THE MORE YOU PRAISE AND CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE, THE MORE THERE IS IN LIFE TO CELEBRATE.

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YOU MUST BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD.

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NO ACT OF KINDNESS, HOWEVER SMALL, IS EVER WASTED.

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SOMETIMES YOUR JOY IS THE SOURCE OF YOUR SMILE, BUT SOMETIMES YOUR SMILE CAN BE THE SOURCE OF YOUR JOY.

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PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE. PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE. PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!

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HAPPINESS IS THE EXPERIENCE OF LIVING EVERY MINUTE WITH LOVE, GRACE AND GRATITUDE.

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THINK LOVINGLY, SPEAK LOVINGLY, ACT LOVINGLY.

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DREAM AS IF YOU'LL LIVE FOREVER, LIVE AS IF YOU WON'T.

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CREATE PEACE FOR YOURSELF.

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SAY HELLO TO A STRANGER. :)

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EVERY SMILE :) MAKES YOU A DAY YOUNGER!

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LOVE CURES PEOPLE-BOTH THE ONES WHO GIVE & THE ONES WHO RECEIVE.

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FORGET THE POTHOLES IN THE ROAD & CELEBRATE THE JOURNEY INSTEAD!

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WHATEVER YOU DO,
WORK AT IT WITH ALL YOUR HEART.

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THERE IS A PURPOSE TO EVERY PROBLEM.

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GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES.

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A BIBLE THAT IS FALLING APART USUALLY BELONGS TO SOMEONE WHO IS NOT.

PONDER...

The better you know God, the more you will trust Him.

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Although you cannot change the past, God can help you change what your doing with it. The changes He makes in you can certainly change the future.

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Where we love is home - where our feet may leave but not our hearts.
Oliver W. Holmes

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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
Ralph W. Emerson

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Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9

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Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul and sings the tune without words and never stops at all.
Emily Dickenson

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May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, enough hope to make you happy.
Author Unknown

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Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.
Og Mandino

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In the rush of daily living it is easy to forget all the remarkable people, real or ficitonal, who have been part of your life. But if you just imagine they are near for a moment, you will realize that anyone who ever touched your heart is always with you, patiently waiting to emanate warmth and support whenever you remember to think of them.
Barbara Sher

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Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.
Marcel Proust

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Where there is faith, there is love;
Where there is love, there is peace;
Where there is peace, there is God;
And where there is God; there is no need.
Leo Tolstoy

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Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.
Denis Waitley

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Every now and again take a good look at something not made by hands-a moutain, a star, the turn of a stream. There will come to you wisdom and patience and solace and, above all, the assurance that you are not alone in the world.
Sidney Lovett

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Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is bliss, taste it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it.
Mother Teresa