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driverdan
7/3/2008 5:05 pm |
Life, I decided, is a gift. I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I sometimes despair over my body, the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken back by that old person that lives in my mirror but I don't agonize over those things for long. I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my beautiful loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed. (i make my bed)  . I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging. Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM and sleep until noon? (i`m guilty!) . I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50's, 60's & 70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love. I will! I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set. They, too, will get old. I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things.. (this is a key one to remember) .Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong. So, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day. ~UNKNOWN~ MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART! MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE A RAINBOW OF SMILES ON YOUR FACE AND IN YOUR HEART FOREVER AND EVER! here`s another one that spoke to me. YIKES! some of theses,.. i think their watching me  ha ha ha a...(note picture)
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7/3/2008 5:49 pm |
I love my type of life no matter what comes my way. I know I'll learn and grow from each step, happy or painful. And how I grow from those moments is totaly up to me. I have little time for self pity. Self pity gets you two things; more self pity and a six months supply of little blue pills. Have a Lovely safe 4th, Dan. Love & Hugs I don't play it safe. If I wanted to stay safe.. I would have stayed in my mother's womb.
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 7/3/2008 5:52 pm |
Life is a beautiful gift  Take care of you and yours
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7/3/2008 5:56 pm |
I've started, during bedtime prayers, to have my boys recite at least 3 things they're thankful for that day. Three blessings to remind them that they have much to be grateful for, to instill in them the notion that life can be wonderful if you take time to focus on the good. Hugs to you, Pilgrim Dan. I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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7/3/2008 7:14 pm |
Life is too precious and too short to feel sorry for ones life and the way it is turning out. Each of us has the ability and power to change which road we travel. True some of us have not had the chance to live to a ripe old age. But I find comfort in knowing they had done their mission here and were sent home to their Maker. Each of us has a mission here on Earth, we may not know what it is but when our time is up, its up. I personally will feel no regret for I try to live life to its fullest each day. Some days are more successful than others but each morning I am grateful that I awake because I know I am still here to do God's work. Our time here is not guaranteed so we must make the most of it. May you and yours have a wonderful holiday
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7/3/2008 8:24 pm |
MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART! MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE A RAINBOW OF SMILES ON YOUR FACE AND IN YOUR HEART FOREVER AND EVER! also amigo   (¯`v´¯) `*.¸.*´ ¸.•´¸.•*¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•´ .•´ ¸¸.•¨¯`•smile and be happy always
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7/3/2008 9:15 pm |
A light, happy, post And I like the thoughts expressed here. I am guilty of reading and playing on the computer until all hours..and sleeping till noon more often than I care to admit to  ha!ha! Andalot of the others too And enjoying myself all the way Wishes forhappiness, love, peace and hugs~Nancy Pets leave their  on our  forever.
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7/3/2008 10:59 pm |
Well said! Happy 4th to you Dan! If you can't convince them, confuse them!
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7/3/2008 11:33 pm |
Lovely post muppet Have a good weekend Treat me with respect and I'll treat you the same
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7/4/2008 1:51 am |
I love my type of life no matter what comes my way. I know I'll learn and grow from each step, happy or painful. And how I grow from those moments is totaly up to me. I have little time for self pity. Self pity gets you two things; more self pity and a six months supply of little blue pills. Have a Lovely safe 4th, Dan. Love & Hugs so true my friend life is meant to be lived the good and the bad,.. how we deal with it is up to us thats why this post made me smile. i like my grey hair it means i have been around also seen a thing or two in my time. thank god he let me stay for the ride when he is ready for me i am ready to see him too god bless dear cat have a great 4th too my dear friend peace love happiness hugs god bless you and all your loved ones cat dan
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7/4/2008 1:53 am |
Life is a beautiful gift Take care of you and yours so happy to see you, i`m glad your computer problem is over have a great 4th with your loved ones peace love happiness hugs god bless you and all your loved ones marydan
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7/4/2008 1:58 am |
I've started, during bedtime prayers, to have my boys recite at least 3 things they're thankful for that day. Three blessings to remind them that they have much to be grateful for, to instill in them the notion that life can be wonderful if you take time to focus on the good. Hugs to you, Pilgrim Dan. so beautiful to instill this with your loved ones,.. they will be grateful to you and "P" amen share the good always the bad finds its way in our lives too but your little ones will see how you react and by this they know how to react when it comes. have a great weekend mapilgrim thank you for visiting with me god bless you and all your loved ones peace love happiness hugs cheers ! big cup o chocodan
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7/4/2008 2:04 am |
Life is too precious and too short to feel sorry for ones life and the way it is turning out. Each of us has the ability and power to change which road we travel. True some of us have not had the chance to live to a ripe old age. But I find comfort in knowing they had done their mission here and were sent home to their Maker. Each of us has a mission here on Earth, we may not know what it is but when our time is up, its up. I personally will feel no regret for I try to live life to its fullest each day. Some days are more successful than others but each morning I am grateful that I awake because I know I am still here to do God's work. Our time here is not guaranteed so we must make the most of it. May you and yours have a wonderful holiday amen my friend god bless you and all you love true enough the time god gives us here should not be waisted, live love laugh as much as possible i honestly believe this have a great 4th weekend mrsart thank you for visiting with me and sharing thoughts i enjoy it and your friendship very much peace love happiness hugsdan
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7/4/2008 2:06 am |
MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART! MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE A RAINBOW OF SMILES ON YOUR FACE AND IN YOUR HEART FOREVER AND EVER! also amigo thank you, i enjoy your friendship mucho mucho peace love happiness hugs have a great weekend amiga belle god bless you and all your loved ones dan
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7/4/2008 2:08 am |
A light, happy, post And I like the thoughts expressed here. I am guilty of reading and playing on the computer until all hours..andsleeping till noon more often than I care to admit to ha!ha!Andalot of the others too And enjoying myself all the wayWishes forhappiness, love, peace and hugs~Nancy smiling here a lot thank you for visiting with me yip me too the puter all night its ok though i sleep in the day have a fun weekend my friend i am glad to see you god bless you peace love happiness hugs dan
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7/4/2008 2:09 am |
Well said! Happy 4th to you Dan! thank you my friend i wish you and yours a great 4th too peace love happiness dan
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7/4/2008 2:13 am |
Lovely post muppet Have a good weekend leader thank you i wish you and all your loved ones a great weekend too peace love happiness hugs god bless you my muppetdan 
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7/4/2008 2:57 am |
i agree, life indeed is a gift... every moment needs to be savored and enjoyed... a nice topic, thanks for sharing..
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7/4/2008 3:04 am |
This one reminds me of something George Carlin would have written. what a terrific loss to the entire world of comedy the day he passed but what an amazing impact he made for so many over the years including me. I found the real purpose of my life when my child was born as you know dan. It all comes together bit by bit and you can either run for the hills or embrace the challenges given to you. I am glad i embraced the challenge given to me and for sure i have seen a hard road in this dance i call my life but i am also blessed with this as well. It just made me a more dynamic woman and stronger mother in many ways. Helping lil britches overcome the autism and his multiple disabilities has been nothing less than a miracle in the making and i remind him to NEVER forget that he can do anything he wants to in LIFE as long as he puts his mind to it. Watching and enjoying every day with my son seeing him become a little person with good morals, values, and really caring for other people just makes my heart sing thinking WHOA! i really LIKE the son and young MAN he is becoming! for this i am truly blessed! Waving to you dear friend and i took some time going back thru your blog this morning. I do hope your leg is healing. Cellulitis is horrible. Have you tried the hyperbaric oxygen chamber for this? they say it works and i have seen many people in tremendous pain with that. had knee surgery and it did not go well. BIG SIGH! I am doing the PT on my own now. Primadonna surgeons! gotta love em!!!  treat you like a number, move em in...move em out. NOT THIS WOMAN! i reported him to medicare. The healing has been slow and i have been down for almost a month but wanted to stop by and say hello dear friend! its good to see you! Life is short....play HARD!!!
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7/4/2008 3:23 am |
sound bit funny sound bit sad sound bit happier you are Life goes on than what ever happen always smile and be happy take good care of yourself Somewhere some1 dream of your smile & find your presence in life so worthwhile.
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7/4/2008 3:44 am |
No matter how tough life is at times, I am lucky to be doing okay I love those who are in my life today. Thanks for the great post Dan! hugs!
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7/4/2008 5:00 am |
awesome!! excellent post i would say.. the reality of life is that we should deal with the circumstances as they come. we have to do the best that we can.. and yes, we have to try to stay in a positive mindset... Dan, thanks for sharing this.. another lesson learned!! thanks a lot!! have a wonderful weekend!! JuSt An OrDiNaRy GiRl WiTh XtRa OrDiNaRy DrEaMs! 
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7/4/2008 12:05 pm |
Dan my friend good to see you again wishing you a wonderful weekend full of love and happiness for you and yours its your heart that makes you who you are my friend keep on caring and sharing my friend straight from the heart 
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7/4/2008 12:58 pm |
HAPPY JULY 4TH !Have a great time,Dan! (hmm,any extra cookies left there?!) Your smile and eyes,your way of thinking,your insight and sensitivity make you one of the most wonderful persons I've ever met.You know the best...recipe in life:to be yourself. Life has so many&different faces,it's mixture of our dreams,goals, choices,fears,failures,tears...,but the final result shouldn't be just much ado about nothing. Thanks for your lovely posts&pics,dear friend!And never lose HOPE because there's always  !
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7/4/2008 4:18 pm |
i agree, life indeed is a gift... every moment needs to be savored and enjoyed... a nice topic, thanks for sharing.. welcome, thank you for sharing thoughts also for visiting with me wishing you a happy weekend god bless you and your loved ones peace love happinessdan
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7/4/2008 5:12 pm |
This one reminds me of something George Carlin would have written. what a terrific loss to the entire world of comedy the day he passed but what an amazing impact he made for so many over the years including me. I found the real purpose of my life when my child was born as you know dan. It all comes together bit by bit and you can either run for the hills or embrace the challenges given to you. I am glad i embraced the challenge given to me and for sure i have seen a hard road in this dance i call my life but i am also blessed with this as well. It just made me a more dynamic woman and stronger mother in many ways. Helping lil britches overcome the autism and his multiple disabilities has been nothing less than a miracle in the making and i remind him to NEVER forget that he can do anything he wants to in LIFE as long as he puts his mind to it. Watching and enjoying every day with my son seeing him become a little person with good morals, values, and really caring for other people just makes my heart sing thinking WHOA! i really LIKE the son and young MAN he is becoming! for this i am truly blessed! Waving to you dear friend and i took some time going back thru your blog this morning. I do hope your leg is healing. Cellulitis is horrible. Have you tried the hyperbaric oxygen chamber for this? they say it works and i have seen many people in tremendous pain with that. had knee surgery and it did not go well. BIG SIGH! I am doing the PT on my own now. Primadonna surgeons! gotta love em!!! treat you like a number, move em in...move em out. NOT THIS WOMAN! i reported him to medicare. The healing has been slow and i have been down for almost a month but wanted to stop by and say hello dear friend! its good to see you! so good to see you yes george was funny and will be missed. diane your great mom lil britches is blessed to have you and i know you feel the same about him thank you for thinking about me i getting better resting and taking meds. i sure hope your doing better yourself take care don't try and hurry your progress. god bless you and your loved ones peace love happiness hugs have a great 4th dan
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7/4/2008 6:52 pm |
sound bit funny sound bit sad sound bit happier you areLife goes on than what ever happen always smile and be happy take good care of yourself thank you, also for visiting with me have a great weekend my friend filled with peace love happiness hugs dan
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7/4/2008 6:57 pm |
No matter how tough life is at times, I am lucky to be doing okay I love those who are in my life today. Thanks for the great post Dan! hugs! thank you for visiting with me amen,.. i feel the same way always happy to see you have a fun weekend god bless you and all your loved ones peace love happiness hugs dan
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7/4/2008 7:05 pm |
awesome!! excellent post i would say.. the reality of life is that we should deal with the circumstances as they come. we have to do the best that we can.. and yes, we have to try to stay in a positive mindset... Dan, thanks for sharing this.. another lesson learned!! thanks a lot!!have a wonderful weekend!! thank you for visiting with me i smile when i see you think or feel the same way wishing you and your loved ones a great weekend filled with peace love happiness hugs god bless you daphnedan
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7/4/2008 7:07 pm |
Dan my friend good to see you againwishing you a wonderful weekend full of love and happiness for you and yours its your heart that makes you who you are my friend keep on caring and sharing my friend thank you for visiting with me wishing you a great weekend filled with peace love happiness god bless you and all you lovedan
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7/4/2008 7:25 pm |
HAPPY JULY 4TH !Have a great time,Dan!(hmm,any extra cookies left there?!) Your smile and eyes,your way of thinking,your insight and sensitivity make you one of the most wonderful persons I've ever met.You know the best...recipe in life:to be yourself. Life has so many&different faces,it's mixture of our dreams,goals, choices,fears,failures,tears...,but the final result shouldn't be just much ado about nothing. Thanks for your lovely posts&pics,dear friend!And never lose HOPE because there's always ! you bet there are a bunch of cookies here to share thank you so much for such kind thoughts shared bonnita i feel the same about you god bless you and all your loved ones every time you visit with me i feel happy because of your kindness and honesty wishing you a great 4th too thank you for sharing thoughts and visiting with me peace love happiness hugs dan
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7/4/2008 7:59 pm |
i love your positive outlook in life...thats an additional "pogi" points.. always...
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7/4/2008 8:57 pm |
 Wonderful, uplifting post. Muchly needed at this time. Thank you!
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7/4/2008 9:03 pm |
Thank you for reminding me Dan that I need to be so very grateful for the moments I have, no matter what they are like...lol....I sometimes feel old, and wrinkled, but I know I darn well earned every one of them. It is so, so, so ,so ,so ....soooooooooo good to see your smiling face all over the blogs my big bro. I hope you are beginning to really feel much better, after the infection you got from the cut. You are in my prayers... Much love, big hugs Michelle 
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7/5/2008 12:31 am |
i love your positive outlook in life...thats an additional "pogi" points.. always... you know me peace love happiness hugs is what i live for god bless you and all our loved ones mi vidadan boo the phone hung up on us
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7/5/2008 12:32 am |
Wonderful, uplifting post. Muchly needed at this time. Thank you! your welcome thank you for visiting with me wishing you and your loved ones a great weekend filled with peace love happiness hugs daN
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7/5/2008 12:36 am |
Thank you for reminding me Dan that I need to be so very grateful for the moments I have, no matter what they are like...lol....I sometimes feel old, and wrinkled, but I know I darn well earned every one of them. It is so, so, so ,so ,so ....soooooooooo good to see your smiling face all over the blogs my big bro. I hope you are beginning to really feel much better, after the infection you got from the cut. You are in my prayers... Much love, big hugs what you feel when you see me is exactly what i feel when i see you i start smiling and am ready to laugh keep smiling sis god bless you and all your loved ones peace love happiness hugs always i am so happy to be here with you toodan
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7/5/2008 2:10 am |
As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I have learned to use the best, fluffy guest towels for myself, and don't feel guilty about it. I've learned that the christal glasses need to be washed anyway, if I use them or not. So I might as well use them, even tho it's only for water. I have learned that I can have a fun day by the beach, even tho the dishes are unwashed in the kitchen sink. I have learned that if I don't make my bed, I don't feel guilty. In fact, it's so much easier to have an afternoon nap Thank you my friend for reminding me that I should not feel guilty for not doing the things I should be doing  Wishing you lots of love, peace and happiness  Have a great weekend dear ... like your new colour scheme It's nice to be insane when No one is looking 
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7/5/2008 7:07 am |
This one reminds me of something George Carlin would have written. what a terrific loss to the entire world of comedy the day he passed but what an amazing impact he made for so many over the years including me. I found the real purpose of my life when my child was born as you know dan. It all comes together bit by bit and you can either run for the hills or embrace the challenges given to you. I am glad i embraced the challenge given to me and for sure i have seen a hard road in this dance i call my life but i am also blessed with this as well. It just made me a more dynamic woman and stronger mother in many ways. Helping lil britches overcome the autism and his multiple disabilities has been nothing less than a miracle in the making and i remind him to NEVER forget that he can do anything he wants to in LIFE as long as he puts his mind to it. Watching and enjoying every day with my son seeing him become a little person with good morals, values, and really caring for other people just makes my heart sing thinking WHOA! i really LIKE the son and young MAN he is becoming! for this i am truly blessed! Waving to you dear friend and i took some time going back thru your blog this morning. I do hope your leg is healing. Cellulitis is horrible. Have you tried the hyperbaric oxygen chamber for this? they say it works and i have seen many people in tremendous pain with that. had knee surgery and it did not go well. BIG SIGH! I am doing the PT on my own now. Primadonna surgeons! gotta love em!!! treat you like a number, move em in...move em out. NOT THIS WOMAN! i reported him to medicare. The healing has been slow and i have been down for almost a month but wanted to stop by and say hello dear friend! its good to see you!
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7/5/2008 8:14 pm |
As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I have learned to use the best, fluffy guest towels for myself, and don't feel guilty about it. I've learned that the christal glasses need to be washed anyway, if I use them or not. So I might as well use them, even tho it's only for water. I have learned that I can have a fun day by the beach, even tho the dishes are unwashed in the kitchen sink. I have learned that if I don't make my bed, I don't feel guilty. In fact, it's so much easier to have an afternoon nap Thank you my friend for reminding me that I should not feel guilty for not doing the things I should be doing Wishing you lots of love, peace and happiness Have a great weekend dear ... like your new colour scheme amen dear friend, enjoy ourselves as much as we can thank you for visiting with me and sharing smiles also on the colors god bless you and all your loved ones have a wonderful weekend toopeace love happiness hugs dan
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7/5/2008 8:22 pm |
I read a piece of his work a year ago and I must add I was inspired...thanks for sharing a familiar motivator have a great weekend peace love happiness hugsdan
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7/7/2008 11:24 am |
That's great! Thank you for sharing with us big bro.
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7/7/2008 4:39 pm |
That's great! Thank you for sharing with us big bro. your welcome thank you for visiting with me and sharing smiles peace love happiness hugs | ||
