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Howdy Folks and Good Day!
Here’s a quick reminder to get any stories, dedications, or a special “thank-you”
for your Mom, Dad or those who helped raised you in ASAP! We need them by the end of day
tomorrow! Please e-mail your story for
the Moms & Dads Special Edition to us now and be sure to put “For
Moms & Dads Special Edition” in the subject line.
I recently saw a statistic that 80% of Americans were raised in “dysfunctional” families. Translated: a lot of us probably don’t have the same idea as Hallmark about our Moms and Dads. But I also remember another quote from musician Big Paul Small. “Our parents are just people who happened to have some kids.” Translated: give them a break!
Not one of us is perfect. And when we truly accept this and accept others for who they are, life becomes a lot easier to live! Holding grudges takes a lot of energy. I know, I’ve had a lot of experience at it. I’ve also had a lot of experience in letting go and forgiving… Not only forgiving, but accepting and embracing people for who they are. Let me reassure you, accepting our parents and embracing them for who they are is much more rewarding.
I’ve heard several people say they just wanted to do what was necessary to keep their side of the street clean so they wouldn’t have any regrets. Having been at the bedside of loved ones who have passed, I can truthfully share with you that unless we learn to embrace our parents, ourselves, and those we care about through the eyes and intent of love, there will come a time when we do have regrets. No matter how clean our street is we’ll wish we had said the words we couldn’t quite muster up like “I love you.” Or “I forgive you.” Or even “Thank you.” Or “I know you did the best you could and I really respect and honor you for that.”
As children, we seek approval from our parents. Many of our parents were still seeking approval from their parents and didn’t know how to give their approval to us. In fact, many parents still need acceptance and approval from us, their children. It’s such an easy gift to give, yet its impact is huge.
Let your parents know you love, respect, accept and embrace them as they are. They need to know it as much as we need to know they feel the same about us. Don’t wait for them to make the first move. When we live through Love cherishing our parents – even with all their quirks, whackiness, and perceived shortcomings – is quite simple. And much easier than holding onto all those grudges.
This Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day) let your parents know you love them for who they are. Let them know you appreciate them in the here and now and can see them for the incredible human being God created them to be outside of the realm of just being your parents. You may be surprised at the results.
FYI, if you act today you still have time to get a card or letter in the mail and get it there by Saturday!
With Peace, Love, Happiness, Health, and Prosperity…
Rev. Jeanette
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(Fill in the blanks.) Today, I
desire and experience…
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I also affirm the following positive reality:
“I take each breath and every
step in Love and Light.
I am safe, protected and blessed!”
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“Dear One, who is it you will not
talk to? Who is it you will not forgive,
dead or alive? It is time for closure!”
— © Kryon
in Everyday
Positive Thinking by Louise Hay
3.
What
is Soul Magic?
Have you experienced coincidences, God incidents, or synchronicity? Or looked at something and were overcome with its beauty or loveliness? Have you ever been awash in gratitude or had one of those “a-ha!” moments?
Then you’ve experienced Soul Magic! Big or small, Soul Magic moments are those moments that touch our soul and feel almost magical.
Sometimes it’s hard to put our finger on what makes them special because it’s more of a feeling than the event itself. That doesn’t make it any less real! We’d like you to join us in paying attention to the Soul Magic and every day miracles in your life. Acknowledge them. Write them down. And then send them in to SFPNN.
As the editor of SFPNN, I would like to personally invite you to share your Soul Magic experiences with us.
You don't have to be a professional writer, just talk into the page and tell us your story! E-mail: SOUL MAGIC
4. Soul Magic
REFLECTIONS ON THE
By Rev. Scott Allen Russell
I write as the observer. I watch as ego attempts to cloud the mind with fear. I watch as ego presents its erase board charts-and-graphs concerning the level of fear we should be maintaining at this stage of the adventure.
The biggest changes are about to happen; new events, new friends, new adventures, and when that takes place, other situations and conditions we’ve become familiar with must end. The focus ego goes to is the focus on lack.
What will be missing?
It seems to be negotiating as to the degree of fear it can be allowed to feel:
Okay, everything’s going
to be great…but what about the next few weeks?
Can I be scared about that...?
What about a paycheck? How are we gonna…?
How is up to God.
My part has been, and is being taken care of.
Phone calls have been made, forms have been filled out; all the “real world” business has been seen to.
My part is to stay grateful for all, in all; for ingratitude will harden and burden me. Spirit knows the way is clear. Spirit knows fear is the absence of love.
And I Am Love.
God is not setting me up to take a fall. Only ego, if allowed, can make that perception.
See, I told you so… That is illusion.
I stand as the watcher, watching ego attempt to make its case before the court, that conditions do not merit the actions about to be
taken:
We’re not ready yet…This is
uncharted territory…
The
Provisions have been made. Commitments (which allow for the reception of the flow, and create the vessel in which to capture the “good” coming to us) have been made, and the Universe has demonstrated DAILY the way in which it is conspiring to help me in my mission to complete its pattern. Daily demonstrations in meeting the right person at the right time. Funding coming in from unexpected sources to provide for unexpected costs.
Synchronicity and Grace have been my constant companion since the firming-up of plans was made. There is nothing to fear.
This is the excitement
everyone talks and writes about. This is the “
Trust in the process comes with experience; the Trust that has never been violated, will not be violated this time. I remain forever grateful, forever serving.
Thank You.
Peace,
Scotty
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Love each other...
Feed each other...
(c) 2007 Rev. Scott Allen Russell
spiritual.warrior@yahoo.com
www.scottallenrussell.com
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1. attention Animal Lovers!
Share the Love of Your
Are you the proud parent of a “fur baby”?
Do you have a special fuzzy, feathered, or finned friend?
Have you encountered an animal that was truly special?
Or perhaps watched some of their antics that made you laugh?
Share your “Fuzzy Tale” with SFPNN!
E-mail your story (and a photo if you'd like) to “FUZZY TALES.”
We welcome all the tales you have to tell!
View the Fuzzy Tales at: http://www.sfpnn.com/misty.htm#FuzzyTales
2. Fuzzy Tales
Laser, the Therapist
By Nancy Kucik
The moment he reached his little paw through the cage bars at the humane society, I was a goner. I wasn't looking for another cat - I already had two - but was just stopping by to give the animals some attention. When the shelter volunteer, apparently knowing a sucker when she saw one, asked if I would like to hold him, there was no longer any doubt. He came home with me that day.
He was a gorgeous cat, a five-month-old blue-point Siamese with eyes like blue laser beams: thus, his name. Right from the beginning, it was obvious that Laser was an exceptional cat. He loved everyone - the other cats, visitors to the house, even the dog who later joined the household.
I first heard about animal-assisted therapy several months after we adopted Laser.
While most of what I heard was about dogs, it occurred to me that Laser would be perfect for this type of work. I signed up for the training class, and, after completing the preliminary requirements, Laser and I passed the test to become registered Delta Society Pet Partners®.
While he had always been a little lovebug at home, Laser found his true calling when we began to go on visits. Whether it was with sick kids at the children's hospital, seniors with Alzheimer's disease, or teens in a psychiatric unit, Laser always knew just what to do. He curled up on laps or beside bed-bound patients and happily snuggled close. He never tried to get up until I moved him to the next person. People often commented that they'd never seen a cat so calm and friendly. Even people who didn't like cats liked him!
One young man, who had been badly burned in a fire, smiled for the first time since his accident when Laser nestled under his lap blanket. A little boy, tired and lethargic from terminal leukemia, rallied to smile, hug Laser and kiss his head, and then talked endlessly about Laser after the visits. Several geriatric patients with dementia, who were agitated and uncommunicative prior to Laser's appearance, calmed down and became talkative with each other and the staff after a visit from my therapeutic feline partner. It has been our hospice visits, though, that I consider the most challenging and rewarding of all our Pet Partner® experiences.
One day, I got a phone call telling me about a hospice patient at a nearby nursing home who had requested a visit by a cat. At the time, only one cat – Laser - actively participated in the local program. Even so, my first inclination was to make some excuse not to do it. I have always had issues with death and dying, and a hard time talking about it to anyone, but I quickly realized how selfish I was being - the poor woman was dying, and all she asked was that I bring my cat to visit. I said yes.
A few days later, we made our first visit. Mrs. P. was ninety-one years old, and although her body was weak, her mind was still very sharp. It was a little awkward at first (what do you say to a perfect stranger who knows she's dying?), but Laser was a great conversation catalyst. He crawled into bed with her and curled up right next to her hip - exactly where her hand could rest on his back. She told me stories about the cat she and her husband had years ago.
"See you next week," she said as we got up to leave.
We visited every Sunday during the three months that followed, and a real friendship developed between us. Mrs. P. would excitedly exclaim, "Laser!" every time we appeared at her door and "See you next week!" every time we left.
She had been gradually getting weaker, but one week when we arrived to see her, I was distressed to see that her condition had deteriorated significantly. Still, she smiled and said, "Laser!" when we walked into the room.
She complained of being cold, even though the room was warm, and when Laser cuddled up close to her, she said, "Oh, he's so warm - it feels so good." We had a nice visit, even though Mrs. P. wasn't feeling very well. Her hand never left Laser's back.
As we left, she said her usual, "See you next week," and I hoped that was true.
The next Saturday, a phone call informed me that Mrs. P. was going downhill rapidly, and that she probably wouldn't live more than another few days. I asked if we should still come for our visit, and the nurse told me that she thought that would be wonderful.
When we arrived, it was obvious that Mrs. P. was dying. She was fading in and out of consciousness, but when she noticed that Laser and I were beside her bed, she smiled and whispered, "Laser."
She was having a very hard time breathing, so I told her not to try to talk; we would just sit quietly and keep her company. Laser took his spot on the bed next to her hip, and Mrs. P. rested her hand on his soft back. Neither of them moved from that position for the entire length of our visit. This time, when we got up to leave, Mrs. P. whispered, "Thank you." She knew that there would be no "next week" for us.
A couple of days later, I got the phone call telling me that Mrs. P. had died. I was sad - our weekly visits had been so wonderful - but I was glad that she was no longer in pain. I remembered how I had considered declining to make the hospice visits and was so grateful that I had not.
In our seventh year as a Pet Partner® team, Laser and I still make visits to several facilities. Laser, the little cat that nobody wanted, is as beautiful on the inside as he is on the outside, and he continues to brighten the lives of everyone he meets.
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© By Nancy Kucik, shared with permission from Pet Partners®
For more information on Pet Partners® Feline Therapists, please visit:
http://www.handinpaw.org/isthatacat.htm
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3. Tuesday Trivia
Failure: Carly Fiorina, a UCLA dropout, worked as a Hewlett-Packard shipping clerk.
Success: Carly Fiorina, appointed chief executive of Hewlett-Packard in 1999, became the first female chief executive of a blue-chip company.
— © The
Road to Success is Paved With Failure – by Joey Green
4.
God Given Daisies — by Carole Devecka
Adopt a Mom
There are many articles on adoption… Adoption of animals, adoption of babies, adoption of older children, and even "Adopt a Spot", a garden program where people pick a spot and plant a garden.
Today I suggest we start a program called "Adopt a Mom."
Throughout my adult life, children of all ages (but mostly little ones and teens) have adopted me and called me Mom. Some even sent cards that said "Happy Mother's Day to someone who is like a Mom to me"
There was a time, when many of them wore shirts that said "I'm Ms. Carole's adopted kid" and my own children wore shirts that said "I'm really Ms. Carole's kid" or "I'm Ms. Carole's real kid." It became a joke that stuck for a long, long time.
When I took some of these kids to nursing homes, I suggested that they “Adopt a Grandma or Grandpa.” Someone they could talk to, and send little notes and cards to and someone who would think they were the "Best kid on the block."
I seem to gravitate to the ages no one really wants to deal with: toddlers, teens, and the elderly. They each have something in common. People are easily annoyed with them and they can easily relate to the other. In many ways they really are the same. I guess we all are.
Everyone needs to feel “Special” to someone even if that someone is a pet.
Everyone needs to feel appreciated, even if they couldn't do the "Best" job, but they tried.
Everyone needs to feel the feeling of accomplishment, even if it's taking a few steps in the right direction, whether in therapy or in life.
The list goes on and on... and we really are more alike than we like to admit.
So if you have a Mother, appreciate her. Even if she doesn't remember things and sometimes acts like a troubled toddler or adolescent.
If you don't have a mother... adopt one! Adopt one today!
There are so many lonely people in this world and it is so easy to make someone feel good. It doesn't cost anything to give a smile, a hug, or have a talk ... and it is a gift that keeps on giving.
You will be the one who feels "Special."
Happy Mother's Day ... even if you are a "Mom" to fur or feather babies.
Have a Great Day!
— © Carole Devecka, God Given Daisies
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E-mail Carole at: CaroleDevecka@comcast.net
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