Thanks and Giving
November 23, 2009 by David Ritter
Thanksgiving time is upon us once again. Let us remember that this is not only a time for “Thanks” to family and those true friends that will always be a part of your life, whether near or far. This is also a time for “Giving” to those whose needs are greater than yours. Take the time to thank those who have supported you, in your journey and make the time to give to those whose journeys have been derailed. We all have an angel, that deserves our thanks and we should all give that same spirit to those still searching for their angels. Many times the “Thanks” and the “Giving” are much closer than you realize.
Peace & Joy,
Dave
Give your loved ones the time they deserve
June 23, 2009 by Editor
After 17 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, “I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.”
The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been alone for 20 years, but the demands of my work and my two boys had made it possible to visit her only occasionally. That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie.
“What’s wrong, aren’t you well,” she asked? My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news.
“I thought it would be pleasant to spend some time with you,” I responded. “Just the two of us.” Read more
An angel walked the beat on Highway 109
April 14, 2009 by Editor
A drunk man in an Oldsmobile
They said had run the light
That caused the six-car pileup
On 109 that night…
When broken bodies lay about
And blood was everywhere,
The sirens screamed out eulogies,
For death was in the air.
A mother, trapped inside her car,
Was heard above the noise;
Her plaintive plea near split the air:
Oh, God, please spare my boys!
She fought to loosen her pinned hands;
She struggled to get free,
But mangled metal held her fast
In grim captivity…
Her frightened eyes then focused
On where the back seat once had been,
But all she saw was broken glass and
Two children’s seats crushed in. Read more
