A Letter From Heaven – Ruth Ann Mahaffey

January 2, 2015 | Newbloggycat

♡ A warm tribute to the family and friends of those on board flights MH370, MH17 and QZ8501.

To my dearest family, some things I’d like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I’m writing this from heaven.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there’s no more tears of sadness;
Here, is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I’m out of sight.
Remember that I’m with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, I welcome you.
It’s good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they’ll be here later on.

I need you here so badly, you are part of my plan.
There is so much that we can do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you….in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn’t understand.

But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I’m closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I’d like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who is in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night….My day was not in vain.
And now I’m contented… that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick them up, as on your way you go.

When you’re walking down the street and you’ve got me on your mind;
I’m walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when its time for you to go…from that body to be free.
Remember you’re not going…you’re coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey

Joke of the day – Law student

January 2, 2015 | Newbloggycat

What do you call a law student who tries to sue himself?

Self tort.

Recipe for a Happy New Year

January 1, 2015 | Newbloggycat

Take twelve whole months.

Clean them thoroughly of all bitterness,
hate, and jealousy.

Make them just as fresh and clean as possible.

Now cut each month into twenty-eight, thirty, or
thirty-one different parts,
but don’t make up the whole batch at once.

Prepare it one day at a time out of these ingredients:

Mix well into each day one part of faith,
one part of patience, one part of courage,
and one part of work.

Add to each day one part of hope,
faithfulness, generosity, and kindness.

Blend with one part prayer, one part meditation,
and one good deed.

Season the whole with a dash of good spirits,
a sprinkle of fun, a pinch of play,
and a cupful of good humor.

Pour all of this into a vessel of love.

Cook thoroughly over radiant joy,
garnish with a smile,
and serve with quietness, unselfishness,
and cheerfulness.

You’re bound to have a happy new year.

~ Author Unknown ~

Joke of the day – Romantic duck

January 1, 2015 | Newbloggycat

I’m in a Chinese restaurant and this duck comes up with a red rose and says: “Your eyes sparkle like diamonds.”

I said: “Waiter, I asked for a-ROMATIC duck.”

My New Year Solutions – Rangoo Srinivas

December 31, 2014 | Newbloggycat

My New Year Solutions, Not Resolutions
This year I want to be a monkey

Jumping from tree to tree
Next year I can be a donkey

Braying from sky to sea.
Every year I want to change
And experience something new
I wish I am something strange

Like the disappearing dew.

I want to feel the life of a lion king

Sitting inside its majestic skin
Turning into a peacock I will sing
And be a cuckoopea Siamese twin

Why can’t I be a bubble?
Blow away and disappear
Instead of getting into trouble

Making resolutions every year.

– Rangoo Srinivas

Quote

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

― Harriet Tubman

Quote

“There is a saying in Tibetan,
‘Tragedy should be utilized as
a source of strength.’
No matter what sort of difficulties,
how painful experience is,
if we lose our hope,
that’s our real disaster.”

― Dalai Lama

Joke of the day – The skunk

December 28, 2014 | Newbloggycat

What did the judge say when the skunk walked in the courtroom?

Odor in the court.

Joke of the day – Two peanuts

December 27, 2014 | Newbloggycat

Two peanuts walk into a bar, and one was a salted.

Quote

“If we tend to the things that are important in life, if we are right with those we love, and behave in line with our faith, our lives will not be cursed with the aching throb of unfulfilled business. Our words will always be sincere, our embraces will be tight. We will never wallow in the agony of ‘I could have, I should have’. We can sleep in a storm. And when it’s time, our goodbyes will be complete.”

― Mitch Albom