Thoughts On Christmas

Christmas is forever, not for just one day,
for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away
like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf.
The good you do for others is good you do yourself...

~Norman Wesley Brooks~ 

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. 

~Norman Vincent Peale~

Christmas Gift Suggestions

To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.

Written in Early Spring

Written in Early Spring

I heard a thousand blended notes

While in a grove I sat reclined,

In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts

Bring sad thoughts to the mind.

To her fair works did Nature link

The human soul that through me ran;

And much it grieved my heart to think

What Man has made of Man.

Through primrose tufts, in that sweet bower,

The periwinkle trail'd its wreaths;

And 'tis my faith that every flower

Enjoys the air it breathes.

The birds around me hopp'd and play'd,

Their thoughts I cannot measure,—

But the least motion which they made

It seem'd a thrill of pleasure.

The budding twigs spread out their fan

To catch the breezy air;

And I must think, do all I can,

That there was pleasure there.

If this belief from heaven be sent,

If such be Nature's holy plan,

Have I not reason to lament

What Man has made of Man?

~William Wordsworth~

In Sickness and In Health

See how faith and love can remain strong through the challenges and the changing seasons of our lives. 

(Please click the link below or copy and paste in your browser to watch a very beautiful video about true love in action ...)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_yOAHISi8I

What Really is Christmas?

A young girl with true Christmas spirit quietly teaches her preoccupied family the true meaning of Christmas.

President Thomas S. Monson, Prophet of the Lord Jesus Christ, shares his testimony of how to put Christ back into Christmas.

(Please click the link below to watch the video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXXwtFWpAI8 

May the Spirit of Jesus Christ dwell in our hearts and homes this Christmas season!

How Do You Keep the Music Playing?

How do you keep the music playing?

How do you make it last?

How do you keep the song from fading too fast?

How do you lose yourself to someone?

And never lose your ways

How do you not run out of new things to say?

And since we know we’re always changing

How can it be the same?

And tell me how year after year

You’re sure your heart will fall apart

Each time you hear his name.

I know the way I feel for you

It’s now or never

The more I love the more that I’m afraid

That in your eyes I may not see forever..

Forever…

If we can be the best of lovers

Yet be the best of friends,

If we can try with everyday to make it better as it grows

With any luck, then I suppose

The music never ends.

I know the way I feel for you

It’s now or never!

(How do you keep the music playing?)

The more I love the more that I’m afraid

(How do you make it last)

That in your eyes I may not see forever

Forever…

(How do you keep the song from fading, keep the song from fading too fast)

If we can be the best of lovers

Yet be the best of friends

If we can try with everyday to make it better as it grows

With any luck, then I suppose

The music never ends.

Beautiful In My Eyes ...

You’re my peace of mind in this crazy world.

You’re everything I’ve tried to find, your love is a pearl.

You’re my Mona Lisa, you’re my rainbow skies,

and my only prayer is that you realize

you’ll always be beautiful in my eyes.

The world will turn and the seasons will change,

and all the lessons we will learn will be beautiful and strange.

We’ll have our fill of tears, our share of sighs.

My only prayer is that you realize

you’ll always be beautiful in my eyes.

You will always be beautiful in my eyes.

And the passing years will show

that you will always grow ever more beautiful in my eyes.

When there are lines upon my face from a lifetime of smiles,

and when the time comes to embrace for one long last while,

we can laugh about how time really flies.

We won’t say goodbye ’cause true love never dies.

You’ll always be beautiful in my eyes.

You will always be beautiful in my eyes.

And the passing years will show

that you will always grow ever more beautiful in my eyes.

The passing years will show that you will always grow

ever more beautiful in my eyes.

Ten on Tuesday: 10 Great Things About the Holidays!

1. Remembering and celebrating the reason for the season – the birth of the Savior Jesus Christ!

2. There’s peace and harmony between family members and friends … even in the office. People tend to be more patient and understanding towards others.

3. In the spirit of gift-giving, giving is more important than receiving ...

4. Food!

5. Vacation!

6. Meeting old friends during reunions and gatherings

7. Making new friends

8. Seeing family members from afar

9. Bonus!

10. Shopping!

Ten on Tuesday: 10 Things I Want, But Would Not Buy For Myself!

This is really interesting! … because I know I want these ten things, it’s just that I want someone else to buy them for me ha ha ha!

Paging Santa Claus! It’s almost Christmas =)

Here goes my list:

1. A Diamond Ring – I want my hubby to buy me one, and give it to me on our 25th Wedding Anniversary … That’s November of next year ha ha ha!

2. A nice new Car (preferably a black Honda CRV =>) I can drive when I go to work or when I do errands …

3. 10 Louis Vuitton Bags - I think more than the fact that I can’t afford it, even if I have the money, I wouldn’t …

4. A gun. Or better yet, guns! Like a sniper rifle and a 9 mm he he he ...

5. An iPhone

6. A Mac

7. Expensive jewelries

8. A Water Bed

9. An original Gucci Watch

10. A liposuction ha ha ha!

Ten on Tuesday: 10 Things I’m Thankful For!

1. My Savior
2. My Husband Romel
3. My children Myco, Ella, April, Sarah, and Romelson
4. My parents Alex and Cora
5. My Sisters Charry and Carla
6. Mama Meling and Merolyn
7. my church
8. my friends
9. my talents and skills
10. the blessing of good health for me and my whole family

Ten on Tuesday: 10 Things You Wish You Knew How To Do …

1. Play the piano

2. Tap dance

3. Yoga

4. Mental Math

5. Sew dresses

6. Gymnastics

7. Figure Skate (HA HA HA!)

8. Taekwondo

9. Fencing

10. Swim like a pro!