You will find here some of the many wonderful stories, poems and prayers that I got when I was a member of The Catholic Mother's Internet connection list. I hope you enjoy them.
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FRIEND IS A TREASURE
A friend is someone we turn to when our spirits need a lift.
A friend is someone we treasure, for friendship is a gift.
A friend is someone who fills our lives with beauty, joy, and
race.
A friend is someone who makes our world a better and happier
place
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**The ABC's of Friendship**
A friend. . .
(A)ccepts you as you are.
(B)elieves in you.
(C)alls you just to say hello.
(D)oesn't give up on you.
(E)nvisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts).
(F)orgives your mistakes.
(G)ives unconditionally.
(H)elps you.
(I)nvites you over.
(J)ust likes being with you.
(K)eeps you close at heart.
(L)oves you for who you are.
(M)akes a difference in your life.(N)ever judges.
(O)ffers support.
(P)icks you up when you're feeling down.
(Q)uiets your fears.
(R)aises your spirits.
(S)ays nice things about you, regardless of whether you're listening.
(T)ells you the truth when you need to hear it.
(U)nderstands you.
(V)alues you.
(W)alks beside you.
(X)-plains things you don't understand.
(Y)ells when you won't listen.
(Z)aps you back to reality.
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Recipe
for Friendship
Fold two hands together
And express a dash of sorrow
Marinate it overnight
And work on it tomorrow.
Chop one grudge in tiny pieces
Add several cups of love.
Dredge with a large sized smile
Mix with the ingredients above.
Dissolve the hate within you,
By doing a good deed,
Cut in and help your friend,
If he should be in need.
Stir in laughter, love, and kindness
From the heart it has to come,
Toss with genuine forgiveness
And give your neighbor some.
The amount of people served
Will depend on you,
It can serve the whole wide world,
If you really want it to
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Mother's Prayer
Dear Lord, it's such a hectic day,
With little time to stop and pray,
For Life's been anything but calm,
Since You called me to be a mom -
Running errands, matching socks,
Building dreams with matching blocks,
Cooking, cleaning and finding shoes
And other stuff that children lose,
Fitting lids on bottled bugs,
Wiping tears and giving hugs,
A stack of last week's mail to read -
So where's the quiet time I need?
Yet, when I steal a moment, Lord,
Just at the sink or ironing board,
To ask the blessings of Your grace,
I see then, in my small one's face,
That You have blessed me
All the while -
And I stoop to kiss
That precious smile.
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BE THANKFUL
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable
lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.
It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.