This letter is many Bible Promises from God to you. Read the Bible as if was written to you because it was.
To My precious child:
Because I knew even before I created the earth that you would accept
My love for you, and that you would seek to know Me thus…
In the beginning I created the heavens and the earth. Then at the
right time and in the right place I created you. I created your
inner most being, I created every part of you, I knit you together
in your mother's womb. You were carefully and wonderfully made; my
works are wonderful, and you My precious child are my work. My eyes
saw your unformed body. All the days planned for you were written in
my book before one of them came to be. How precious are my thoughts
for you, How great is the number of them! If you were to count them,
they would outnumber the grains of sand.
Listen to me, My precious child; I created you and have cared for
you since before you were born. I will be your God throughout your
lifetime, until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will
care for you. I will carry you along and save you. I will carry you
in my arms, holding you close to my heart. For I know the plans that
I have for you plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to
give you hope and a future.
My precious child there are some times of suffering in your life.
But the temporary suffering of this life does not compare to the
glory that shall be revealed in you. Know this that I am with you
and I will help you. Your help comes from me, I am the God who
created the heavens and the earth, and the one who created you. I
will never leave you, I will never reject you. When your parents
fail you I will pick you up, hold you close, and adopt you. Nothing
can ever separate you from my love for you. When you are in trouble
and distress my love is with you. When you are persecuted my love is
with you. When you are hungry and cold and naked my love is with
you, I am always with you. When you are in danger and threatened
with death my love is with you, I will be with you forever.
My precious child know that nothing can separate you from my love,
no matter how high you go, no matter how deep you sink, nothing in
life and not even death can separate you from Me, and My love for
you. No demon or any other power in hell can separate you from my
love. My love for you is revealed through Christ Jesus your Lord. In
all things and every situation you will have victory, you will
conquer, because the victory of Christ Jesus is your victory.
But now, My precious child, I the LORD, who created you and formed
you, says: Do not be afraid, for I have purchased you. I have called
you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters and great
trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of
difficulty, they will not over flow you. When you walk through the
fire, you will not be burned. I command you to be strong and
courageous! Do not be afraid; do not be dismayed, for I, the LORD
your God will be with you everywhere you go.
My precious child, know that everything will work together for your
good, because you love me. You have been called according to my
purpose. For I knew you before you were born and I predestined you
to be conformed to the likeness of my Son, Jesus Christ. This is
your destiny, and this is your purpose, that you become one with my
Son Jesus, and thus one with me. I created you in my image so that
you and I can express love to each other. The most intimate
relationship you can have is with me because you and I are becoming
one. You and your brothers and sisters that believe in me are
becoming one with Jesus, and thus one with me. You in me, and me in
you, together, unified by my love for you. You were designed for
this purpose, nothing else will ever satisfy your deepest needs,
your deepest desires, only I can. Because you seek to know me I
satisfy your heart with love, joy, and peace that only I can give
you.
My precious child if you should forget me, and enter into sin, and
not turn back to Me on your own then I will punish you. Because your
sin will separate you from feeling My presence, and My influence,
and I want you to return to your first love, the One who loves you.
I the Lord discipline those I love, and I punish everyone who I
accept as my child. Just as a good Father disciplines His children
to turn them away from a dangerous path, so I shall discipline you
for your good, that you may share in My holiness. No discipline
seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it
produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have
been trained by it.
My precious child, When you confess your sins, I am faithful and
just and will forgive you of your sins and cleanse you from all
unrighteousness. In repentance and resting in Me is your salvation,
in quietness and trusting Me is your strength. I will create in you
a clean heart and renew a right spirit within you. I will not send
you away from My presence, and I will not take My Holy Spirit from
you. I will restore again the joy of your salvation, and make you
willing to obey Me. Then you will teach My ways to sinners, and they
will return to Me also. Humble yourself, therefore, under My mighty
hand, that I may lift you up at the right time.
My precious child do not forget all my benefits, I forgive all your
sins and heal all your diseases, I rescue your life from the pit of
destruction and crown you with love and compassion. I satisfy your
desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the
eagles. I The LORD work righteousness and justice for all the
oppressed; I The LORD am compassionate and gracious, slow to anger,
abounding in love. I will not always accuse, nor will I harbor my
anger forever; I do not treat you as your sins deserve or repay you
according to your iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above
the earth, so great is My love for you because you fear Me; as far
as the east is from the west, so far have I removed your
transgressions from you.
My precious child, call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you
great and mighty things, which you do not know. Always pray to Me
about your every concern, pray from your mouth and pray from your
heart, I hear every thought that you think. Everything that you care
about, I care about also because it concerns you. Cast all your
cares and anxiety on Me because I love you. Trust in Me, the LORD
YOUR GOD, with all your heart, do not depend on your own
understanding; In everything acknowledge Me, And I will direct your
paths. Do not worry about anything, but in everything big or small,
by prayer, with thanksgiving, present your requests to Me, the Most
High God. And I will give you My peace in your heart, peace that is
beyond all human understanding, and it will guard your heart and
your mind in Christ Jesus. Always be joyful. Keep on praying always.
No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is My will for
you because you belong to Me.
My precious child, Study My Book of law and truth, the Holy Bible,
do not let My words depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and
night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it.
Then you will be prosperous and successful. My words are Spirit and
they are Life. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask
whatever you will, and it will be given you. For the word of God is
living and powerful. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it
penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it
judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. The most important
thing you will ever own is your Bible because it gives you knowledge
of Me, The Most High God. It makes the poor rich, it gives hope to
the hopeless, faith to the fearful, food to the hungry, water to the
thirsty, love to the despised, comfort to the lonely, freedom to the
prisoner, health to the sick, light in the darkness, and life to the
dying.
My precious child I have set up circumstances and situations in your
life to cause you to seek Me and find Me. I desire that you know Me.
I am The Lord your God, full of compassion, and gracious, slow to
anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. Let not the wise man
glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor
let the rich man glory in his riches; But My precious child glory in
this, That you understand and know Me, That I am the LORD,
exercising compassion, lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness
in the earth. For in these I delight and take pleasure.
All things are created for My pleasure and My pleasure is to show
forth loving compassion. I have compassion on the poor and needy,
and I am a Father to the fatherless, I help them, and I defend them.
Far below Me are the heavens and the earth, I stoop to look down,
and I lift the poor from the dirt and the needy from the garbage
dump and I set them among princes. My precious child I want you to
do these things also, have compassion on the poor and needy and help
them, this is what it means to know Me. For I am Love, and when you
live in love, you live in Me, and I live in you. Loving compassion
is good, and this is what I require from you, to do what is right,
to love compassion, and to walk humbly with your God.
As a father has compassion on his children, so I your LORD have
compassion on you because you fear Me; for I know how you were
formed, I remember that you are dust. Forever and ever My love is
with you because you fear Me, and My righteousness with your
children's children; with those who keep My covenant and remember to
obey My laws. My law is to love. You shall love the LORD your God
with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.
This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it:
You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments
all of My laws are based. When you walk in love you are obeying all
My laws. When you walk in Love you are walking in My Holy Spirit for
I AM LOVE!
My precious child come and live in My shelter, in the protection of
the Most High God, you will find rest in the presence of the
Almighty. You will say, "This I declare of the LORD: He alone is my
refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I am trusting him." My
precious child I will rescue you from every trap and protect you
from the fatal plague. I will shield you with My wings. I will
shelter you with My feathers. My faithful promises are your armor
and protection. Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor
fear the dangers of the day, nor dread the plague that stalks in
darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday. Though a thousand
fall at your side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these
evils will not touch you. But you will see it with your eyes; you
will see how the wicked are punished.
Because you My precious child make the LORD your refuge, because you
make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague
will come near your dwelling. For I order My angels to protect you
wherever you go. They will hold you with their hands to keep you
from striking your foot on a stone. You will trample down lions and
poisonous snakes; you will crush fierce lions and serpents under
your feet!
My precious child, My servant, and My friend, whom I have chosen, I
have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am
with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen
you and help you; I will hold you up with my righteous right hand.
All who come against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those
who oppose you will be as nothing and perish. Though you search for
your enemies, you will not find them. Those who wage war against you
will be as nothing at all. For I am the LORD, your God, who takes
hold of your right hand and says to you, do not fear; I will help
you. Do not be afraid, for I myself will help you declares the LORD,
your Redeemer. You will rejoice in the LORD and glory in the Holy
One of Israel.
My precious child, when you asked Me to forgive your sins and come
into your heart I sent My Holy Spirit into you to comfort you, to
give you power, and as proof to you that I have adopted you as My
child. The Holy Spirit shall lead you into all truth because He
shall testify of Jesus, and He will give you power to testify of
Jesus. I will speak to you through My Holy Spirit that is in you, He
will tell you what is right and wrong, what is love and hate. My
Holy Spirit is a gentle whisper inside your heart telling you the
path to walk in. If you walk in My Spirit you will walk in love, you
will not sin. And you will see great and mighty things happen before
you, they will not be accomplished by strength, nor by outside
force, but by My Spirit says the LORD ALMIGHTY. Through My Holy
Spirit I shall give you supernatural gifts that you may be blessed,
and that you shall bless others through demonstrating My love for
them. My Holy Spirit will be with you through out your whole life,
and after I will receive you into My glory.
I your LORD say to you I will rescue you because you love me. I will
protect you because you trust in my name. When you call on me, I
will answer; I will be with you in trouble. I will rescue you and
honor you. I will satisfy you with a long life and give you my
salvation. Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you,
and you shall glorify Me. It is your destiny.
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Tips for Selecting the Best Gift for Your Boyfriend
By Jen Marconi
Have you been looking all over for the perfect gift for your
boyfriend or possibly a special man in your life? Locating the best
suited gift item for your man could be a hard task specifically if
the man you know happens to be picky. Perhaps he may even be the
type of guy that has the latest gadgets already. Don't let this
small fact concern you! Deciding on a gift to buy for your boyfriend
can be easy and simple. Begin using these basic guidelines to help
you decide upon a gift for your boyfriend, partner, dad or any guy
you may know.
Do not give out routine "guy gifts" such as a tie, cufflinks or even
pajamas. Giving your man a common "guy gift" is usually viewed as
impersonal and can even show that you have not taken some time to
truly show an interest in just what your boyfriend would prefer as a
gift. Be sure to find out what his favorite fragrance of cologne is
or the particular brand of tools that he uses prior to giving him a
gift. Giving your boyfriend something you know that he uses shows
that you are interested in the things he enjoys and that you really
care.
Instead of giving you man some boring old cash gift, why not
consider a stack of lotto tickets inside a nice card as an
alternative? Or perhaps even better, silver or gold coins which can
be saved as a collector's item. The very best gifts for a boyfriend
or any man are generally gift items that you know he really wants
and will be used quite often. Always try to ensure that the gift
item you choose is not only wanted but also efficient and practical
enough to be used over and over.
If you're on a tight budget deciding on a present within a certain
dollar amount is reasonable. You don't want to buy an extravagant
gift item just to have it brought back because your boyfriend
thought it was too expensive. You may want to consider alternative
presents as well. A suitable homemade gift or home-cooked snacks are
often treasured and appreciated more than some expensive gift bought
in a store. Quite often the most basic presents, for example a
handmade greeting card with a sincere letter or simply an item of
emotional or sentimental worth may be the most suitable gifts for
your boyfriend.
Novels are a superb present as well. You should select a novel based
on what type of books your boyfriend already reads or a particular
author that he may be fond of. You can also choose to read the novel
with each other and then afterwards discuss your thoughts and
feelings about the book. If your boyfriend is not a big reader of
novels consider a magazine or periodical subscription based on his
interests, passion or even his profession.
If you are ever in any doubt about what type of gift to select then
just ask him! A guy will let you know exactly what he wants. If you
would like to surprise your boyfriend you can easily talk to a
family member or his closest friend to figure out what your
boyfriend would desire to receive as a present.
Gift giving can be quite a pleasurable and also joyous moment. Make
sure to continue to keep these suggestions on your mind when
choosing the best gifts for your boyfriend. Simply take notice of
the products or items that your boyfriend may mention or be aware of
the products he makes use of and this will help you figure out
exactly what the perfect gift should be.
It seems as though a new product comes out on the market everyday
and it can be a challenge to select gifts for boyfriend, father,
brother or any man in your life. To get help selecting the best gift
and finding out what the hottest trends are click the link here for
the coolest in gifts for boyfriend!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jen_Marconi
Have you been looking all over for the perfect gift for your
boyfriend or possibly a special man in your life? Locating the best
suited gift item for your man could be a hard task specifically if
the man you know happens to be picky. Perhaps he may even be the
type of guy that has the latest gadgets already. Don't let this
small fact concern you! Deciding on a gift to buy for your boyfriend
can be easy and simple. Begin using these basic guidelines to help
you decide upon a gift for your boyfriend, partner, dad or any guy
you may know.
Do not give out routine "guy gifts" such as a tie, cufflinks or even
pajamas. Giving your man a common "guy gift" is usually viewed as
impersonal and can even show that you have not taken some time to
truly show an interest in just what your boyfriend would prefer as a
gift. Be sure to find out what his favorite fragrance of cologne is
or the particular brand of tools that he uses prior to giving him a
gift. Giving your boyfriend something you know that he uses shows
that you are interested in the things he enjoys and that you really
care.
Instead of giving you man some boring old cash gift, why not
consider a stack of lotto tickets inside a nice card as an
alternative? Or perhaps even better, silver or gold coins which can
be saved as a collector's item. The very best gifts for a boyfriend
or any man are generally gift items that you know he really wants
and will be used quite often. Always try to ensure that the gift
item you choose is not only wanted but also efficient and practical
enough to be used over and over.
If you're on a tight budget deciding on a present within a certain
dollar amount is reasonable. You don't want to buy an extravagant
gift item just to have it brought back because your boyfriend
thought it was too expensive. You may want to consider alternative
presents as well. A suitable homemade gift or home-cooked snacks are
often treasured and appreciated more than some expensive gift bought
in a store. Quite often the most basic presents, for example a
handmade greeting card with a sincere letter or simply an item of
emotional or sentimental worth may be the most suitable gifts for
your boyfriend.
Novels are a superb present as well. You should select a novel based
on what type of books your boyfriend already reads or a particular
author that he may be fond of. You can also choose to read the novel
with each other and then afterwards discuss your thoughts and
feelings about the book. If your boyfriend is not a big reader of
novels consider a magazine or periodical subscription based on his
interests, passion or even his profession.
If you are ever in any doubt about what type of gift to select then
just ask him! A guy will let you know exactly what he wants. If you
would like to surprise your boyfriend you can easily talk to a
family member or his closest friend to figure out what your
boyfriend would desire to receive as a present.
Gift giving can be quite a pleasurable and also joyous moment. Make
sure to continue to keep these suggestions on your mind when
choosing the best gifts for your boyfriend. Simply take notice of
the products or items that your boyfriend may mention or be aware of
the products he makes use of and this will help you figure out
exactly what the perfect gift should be.
It seems as though a new product comes out on the market everyday
and it can be a challenge to select gifts for boyfriend, father,
brother or any man in your life. To get help selecting the best gift
and finding out what the hottest trends are click the link here for
the coolest in gifts for boyfriend!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jen_Marconi
Thursday, July 28, 2011
How to Act Normal Around Your Crush
Sometimes it's hard to act like yourself around your crush!
If you want to know how, well read this article!
1. Be fun! If you act stiff or harsh and he/she has feelings for you,
he/she may reconsider them.
2. Don't claim all the attention for yourself. If you want to, talk to
him and ask about his life. Let him ask about yours and just relax.
3. Forget yourself when in conversation with him. Just listen to what
he says, let it soak in, and feel his emotions by mirroring his
facial expressions. But let him finish what he's saying before you
ask questions. Nobody likes an interrupter. Look also into his/her
eyes deeply for him/her to appreciate how sincere you are in
listening to him/her. Remember that understanding is quite
significant.
4. Be friends with his friends. Talk to them like a buddy. They'll
remember you as a 'cool chick' and they'll speak highly of you to
your crush. No flirting though! You don't want them to think you're
easy or develop a crush on you!
5. Another tip to help a conversation go along smoothly is to say:
"mhmm" and "yeah". Try to be agreeable when you can. This will make
him want to continue talking to you. And it's an ego boost too;
he'll be happy that you're interested.
6. Make sure to be genuinely interested in what he's saying. It's not
hard to spot a phony. Just think about what he's telling you, and
forget you're even there. Let your mind do the work for you.
7. Don't obsess. If your friends always hear how you think he's the
best thing in the world, they could let it slip. Think of him as a
friend, and he'll like you.
8. If you were friends with him first and you're just developing
feelings for him, don't spring it on him suddenly because he might
not be experiencing the same emotions for you, yet. Just play it
cool and flirt a little.
9. Don't be afraid to be yourself with a pinch of wild.(This is for
popular, brave, and pretty chicks like my self) Don't be afraid to
call a little attention on yourself. Boys like outgoing slightly
wild chicks but know when enough is enough. Don't go over the top,
remember most guys'll be scared when a crazed girl is running at
them. But don't be afraid to be yourself! HONESTY is the best
policy.
TIPS
* If you practice (or learn how to practice) making friends or groups
of friends, in general, this will help you in the crush department
as well. Learning from both types of relationships feed on each
other.
* Make sure you're building things in your life and learning to do
things to make you more competent.
* Pay attention to what other people are saying about your crush. You
won't have to agree with what they say, but keep an open ear.
* Trying to act "cool" and "mysterious" normally backfires and makes
you look like a jerk or a weirdo, depending on how hard you tried.
* Talk to his friends too, they're just people. Ask them about
themselves and be their friend. They'll remember you and think
you're cool, and they'll probly tell your crush how cool you are.
Just don't flirt with them, if you want to have a thing with your
crush. :)
* Don't forget to breathe! Talking to your crush might make you a
little jittery but you'll be less to stutter and make it obvious
that you like him.
WARNING
* Never flirt excessively, most boys find this unattractive.
* It's okay to stare at him inconspicuously, but if he starts to turn
his head toward you, look away (But not too quickly, or he will get
suspicious).
* If you remain too distanced for too long, your chances at having a
more-than-friends relationship with your crush will diminish.
* Avoid an overactive imagination about a crush (yeah, this stinks,
but trust me, I know)...fill your time with (at least several) other
things along the way. Being careful not to let a crush become the
biggest thing in the world is important. Not only will it possibly
affect the other parts of your life, it might also cause you to
overly embarrass yourself in front of your crush.
* (Learn to) Live life well--this will be more important than (or the
bigger picture for) finding the perfect mate. If you prepare to BE a
more perfect mate and friend, you'll probably also find a more
person(s) and a mate to spend time or a life-time with
(though don't be afraid to have "less perfect" people in your life
either--you'll be surprised). Every challenge (including crushes)
you meet along the way is an opportunity to grow wiser and build
towards a more exciting future and life.
* Don't worry that you can never be perfect (none of us can) for that
perfect person (they won't be)...but you can get close if you dig
deep! (Then on the other hand...they'll have to strive for it if
they want to achieve...and it might not be your idea of perfect, but
look for the most compatible you can.) It's the idea of it that
helps make the journey along the way so much better. So relax...
If you want to know how, well read this article!
1. Be fun! If you act stiff or harsh and he/she has feelings for you,
he/she may reconsider them.
2. Don't claim all the attention for yourself. If you want to, talk to
him and ask about his life. Let him ask about yours and just relax.
3. Forget yourself when in conversation with him. Just listen to what
he says, let it soak in, and feel his emotions by mirroring his
facial expressions. But let him finish what he's saying before you
ask questions. Nobody likes an interrupter. Look also into his/her
eyes deeply for him/her to appreciate how sincere you are in
listening to him/her. Remember that understanding is quite
significant.
4. Be friends with his friends. Talk to them like a buddy. They'll
remember you as a 'cool chick' and they'll speak highly of you to
your crush. No flirting though! You don't want them to think you're
easy or develop a crush on you!
5. Another tip to help a conversation go along smoothly is to say:
"mhmm" and "yeah". Try to be agreeable when you can. This will make
him want to continue talking to you. And it's an ego boost too;
he'll be happy that you're interested.
6. Make sure to be genuinely interested in what he's saying. It's not
hard to spot a phony. Just think about what he's telling you, and
forget you're even there. Let your mind do the work for you.
7. Don't obsess. If your friends always hear how you think he's the
best thing in the world, they could let it slip. Think of him as a
friend, and he'll like you.
8. If you were friends with him first and you're just developing
feelings for him, don't spring it on him suddenly because he might
not be experiencing the same emotions for you, yet. Just play it
cool and flirt a little.
9. Don't be afraid to be yourself with a pinch of wild.(This is for
popular, brave, and pretty chicks like my self) Don't be afraid to
call a little attention on yourself. Boys like outgoing slightly
wild chicks but know when enough is enough. Don't go over the top,
remember most guys'll be scared when a crazed girl is running at
them. But don't be afraid to be yourself! HONESTY is the best
policy.
TIPS
* If you practice (or learn how to practice) making friends or groups
of friends, in general, this will help you in the crush department
as well. Learning from both types of relationships feed on each
other.
* Make sure you're building things in your life and learning to do
things to make you more competent.
* Pay attention to what other people are saying about your crush. You
won't have to agree with what they say, but keep an open ear.
* Trying to act "cool" and "mysterious" normally backfires and makes
you look like a jerk or a weirdo, depending on how hard you tried.
* Talk to his friends too, they're just people. Ask them about
themselves and be their friend. They'll remember you and think
you're cool, and they'll probly tell your crush how cool you are.
Just don't flirt with them, if you want to have a thing with your
crush. :)
* Don't forget to breathe! Talking to your crush might make you a
little jittery but you'll be less to stutter and make it obvious
that you like him.
WARNING
* Never flirt excessively, most boys find this unattractive.
* It's okay to stare at him inconspicuously, but if he starts to turn
his head toward you, look away (But not too quickly, or he will get
suspicious).
* If you remain too distanced for too long, your chances at having a
more-than-friends relationship with your crush will diminish.
* Avoid an overactive imagination about a crush (yeah, this stinks,
but trust me, I know)...fill your time with (at least several) other
things along the way. Being careful not to let a crush become the
biggest thing in the world is important. Not only will it possibly
affect the other parts of your life, it might also cause you to
overly embarrass yourself in front of your crush.
* (Learn to) Live life well--this will be more important than (or the
bigger picture for) finding the perfect mate. If you prepare to BE a
more perfect mate and friend, you'll probably also find a more
person(s) and a mate to spend time or a life-time with
(though don't be afraid to have "less perfect" people in your life
either--you'll be surprised). Every challenge (including crushes)
you meet along the way is an opportunity to grow wiser and build
towards a more exciting future and life.
* Don't worry that you can never be perfect (none of us can) for that
perfect person (they won't be)...but you can get close if you dig
deep! (Then on the other hand...they'll have to strive for it if
they want to achieve...and it might not be your idea of perfect, but
look for the most compatible you can.) It's the idea of it that
helps make the journey along the way so much better. So relax...
A Story of a Mother's Sacrificial Love in China Earthquake
"...Go to the Blue Sea, look along the shore,
At all the old white bones forsaken,
New ghosts are wailing there now with the old,
Loudest in the dark sky of a stormy day."
The last few verses of a famous poem " The Song of War-Chariots "
from Tang Dynasty have well described the situation there in Sichuan
earthquake. It is so painful to read about it, to talk about it, to
think about it or to write about it.
However, I really want to let people know about this touching story,
so I force myself to write it out and post it on AC.
When the rescuers reached the ruins of a young woman's house, they
saw her dead body through the cracks. But her pose was somehow
strange that she knelt on her knees like a person was worshiping;
her body was leaning forward, and her two hands were supporting by
an object. The collapsed house had crashed her back and her head.
With so many difficulties, the leader of the rescuer team put his
hand through a narrow gap on the wall to reach the woman's body. He
was hoping that this woman could be still alive. However, the cold
and stiff body told him that she had passed away for sure.
He and the rest of the team left this house and were going to search
the next collapsed building. For some reasons, the team leader was
driven by a compelling force to go back to the ruin house of the
dead woman. Again, he knelt down and used his had through the narrow
cracks to search the little space under the dead body. Suddenly, he
screamed with excitement," A child! There is a child! "
The whole team worked together; carefully they removed the piles of ruined objects around the dead woman. There was a 3 months old little boy wrapped in a flowery blanket under his mother's dead body. Obviously, the woman had made an ultimate sacrifice for saving her son. When her house was falling,
she used her body to make a cover to protect her son. The little boy was still sleeping peacefully when the team leader picked him up.
The medical doctor came quickly to exam the little boy. After he opened the blanket, he saw a cell phone inside the blanket. There was a text message on the screen. It said," If you can survive, you must remember that I love you." This cell phone was passing around from one hand to another. Every body that read the message wept. " If you can survive, you must remember that I love you." These words have echoed in my ears for days.
" Oh, God, please help China and save the souls of Chinese." I prayed.
I did not know how to end this article. I just heard a voice in my spirit. It said," My child, in your daily life, you must remember that I love you."
I know that it is my Lord, Jesus who is reminding me that he has made the ultimate sacrifice for me.
At all the old white bones forsaken,
New ghosts are wailing there now with the old,
Loudest in the dark sky of a stormy day."
The last few verses of a famous poem " The Song of War-Chariots "
from Tang Dynasty have well described the situation there in Sichuan
earthquake. It is so painful to read about it, to talk about it, to
think about it or to write about it.
However, I really want to let people know about this touching story,
so I force myself to write it out and post it on AC.
When the rescuers reached the ruins of a young woman's house, they
saw her dead body through the cracks. But her pose was somehow
strange that she knelt on her knees like a person was worshiping;
her body was leaning forward, and her two hands were supporting by
an object. The collapsed house had crashed her back and her head.
With so many difficulties, the leader of the rescuer team put his
hand through a narrow gap on the wall to reach the woman's body. He
was hoping that this woman could be still alive. However, the cold
and stiff body told him that she had passed away for sure.
He and the rest of the team left this house and were going to search
the next collapsed building. For some reasons, the team leader was
driven by a compelling force to go back to the ruin house of the
dead woman. Again, he knelt down and used his had through the narrow
cracks to search the little space under the dead body. Suddenly, he
screamed with excitement," A child! There is a child! "
The whole team worked together; carefully they removed the piles of ruined objects around the dead woman. There was a 3 months old little boy wrapped in a flowery blanket under his mother's dead body. Obviously, the woman had made an ultimate sacrifice for saving her son. When her house was falling,
she used her body to make a cover to protect her son. The little boy was still sleeping peacefully when the team leader picked him up.
The medical doctor came quickly to exam the little boy. After he opened the blanket, he saw a cell phone inside the blanket. There was a text message on the screen. It said," If you can survive, you must remember that I love you." This cell phone was passing around from one hand to another. Every body that read the message wept. " If you can survive, you must remember that I love you." These words have echoed in my ears for days.
" Oh, God, please help China and save the souls of Chinese." I prayed.
I did not know how to end this article. I just heard a voice in my spirit. It said," My child, in your daily life, you must remember that I love you."
I know that it is my Lord, Jesus who is reminding me that he has made the ultimate sacrifice for me.
Untiring Love
This is a true story that happened in Japan. In order to renovate the house, someone in Japan tear open the wall.
Japanese houses normally have a hollow space between the wooden walls.
When tearing down the walls, he found that there was a lizard stucked there because a nail from outside hammered into one of its feet.
He sees this, feels pity and at the same time curious, as when he checked the nail, it was nailed 10 years ago when the house was first built.
What happened? The lizard has survived in such position for 10 years!?!! In a dark wall partition for 10 years without moving,it is impossible and mind boggling.
Then he wondered, how this lizard survived for 10 years without moving a single step - since its feet was nailed!
So, he stopped his work and observed the lizard,what has it been doing and what has it been eating? Later, don't know from where appears another lizard,with food in its mouth... AHHH!
He was stunned and touched deeply. For the lizard that was stucked by nail, another lizard has been feeding it for the past 10 years...
Such a love, such a beautiful love!! Such love happened even on this tiny creature. What can love do? It can do wonders!! Love can do miracles!!
Imagine it has been doing it for a tiredsome 10 yrs, without giving up hope on its partner. Imagine what a small creature can do that a creature blessed with the brilliant mind can't.
I am touched when I heard this story. And started wondering the relationship between them: family, friends, lovers, brothers, sisters...... As the technology advances, our access to information become faster and faster. But the distance between human beings, was it getting closer as well? NEVER ABANDON YOUR LOVED ONES.
Japanese houses normally have a hollow space between the wooden walls.
When tearing down the walls, he found that there was a lizard stucked there because a nail from outside hammered into one of its feet.
He sees this, feels pity and at the same time curious, as when he checked the nail, it was nailed 10 years ago when the house was first built.
What happened? The lizard has survived in such position for 10 years!?!! In a dark wall partition for 10 years without moving,it is impossible and mind boggling.
Then he wondered, how this lizard survived for 10 years without moving a single step - since its feet was nailed!
So, he stopped his work and observed the lizard,what has it been doing and what has it been eating? Later, don't know from where appears another lizard,with food in its mouth... AHHH!
He was stunned and touched deeply. For the lizard that was stucked by nail, another lizard has been feeding it for the past 10 years...
Such a love, such a beautiful love!! Such love happened even on this tiny creature. What can love do? It can do wonders!! Love can do miracles!!
Imagine it has been doing it for a tiredsome 10 yrs, without giving up hope on its partner. Imagine what a small creature can do that a creature blessed with the brilliant mind can't.
I am touched when I heard this story. And started wondering the relationship between them: family, friends, lovers, brothers, sisters...... As the technology advances, our access to information become faster and faster. But the distance between human beings, was it getting closer as well? NEVER ABANDON YOUR LOVED ONES.
As the saying goes, " One will never appreciate and understand the value of another until he is gone."
Pinoy's Puppy Love Stories
Do you remember when you were younger? The days when you were in a
hurry to grow up kaya you started entering this relationship kahit
may mga gatas pa sa labi?
Well, I had my first bf when I was 11 - and it started we both liked
each other, MU ba, until it's like, "Oh, tayo na, ha?"
And when you look back nakakatawa nga kasi he picks me up before
classes start para sabay kami pumasok. And he'll pull my stroller...
hahaha! And uso kasi non yung bodyguard kaya he told me that he's
Kevin Costner and I'm Whitney Houston, haha!
And he gave me a bracelet pa non eh. And we talk to each other on
the phone every night helping each other with our assignments. And
we have codenames for each other pa so yun ang ilalagay namin sa mga
slum book.
Alala ko nagselos ako kasi he was flirting with my friend so
pinaselos ko rin siya by flirting with his friend.
Alam nyo yon, a love that is so innocent - nothing physical really
happened. It's just - you know - puppy love... that when you look
back, matatawa ka.
by: Keyah
Puppy love? pwede ba "puppy crush" na lang? *mag-imbento daw ng
term*
anyways, basta grade 5 naging classmate ko siya, dami may crush dun
eh ... sort of a hearthrob ... then he has a sister na lower batch
... naalala ko nung valentines day nung grade 6 (separate na girls
and boys sa school namin that time - morning classes ang girls and
afternoon ang guys), lahat nung girls was telling the little sis na
i-greet sila ng 'happy valentines day' dun sa bro ... i told her sis
na i-greet na lang din ako ... (kapal no? bata pa kasi eh - katuwaan
lang!) ... nyways, when i graduated grade 6, he gave me a gift -
weird thing, he gave it to my older brother pa! (well, that was what
my bro told me, basta nasa akin pa rin yung metal case na yun!)...
its like, i asked her little sis a favor once, and that time, he
asked my older brother to do a favor for him naman -- cute di ba?!?
... but then, i decided to transfer to an all girls school so that
ends my "puppy crush" story!
The last time ive seen him was during our elementary graduation ...
after that, i havent heard anything from him na ... a day before my
18th bday party, i met some of my grade 6 classmates and i found out
na they still keep in touch with that guy, they even made a way so i
could speak with the guy on the phone on that day (it was my exact
bday), and so "kinilig" ako, after 5 years, nun ko lang uli narinig
voice niya! ... he was like telling me pa nga that he's looking for
a gf (i was supposed to volunteer myself eh - buti napigilan ko! )
... nyways, i invited him to come to my debut ... sadly though, he
wasn't able to come ... 2am after my party, he called to say 'sorry'
for not coming coz he attended another party daw and medyo nalasing
na ata siya ... oh well, yun sabi niya so ok lang ... and that was
the last time i heard from him ...
i wonder tuloy where na siya - code ko ata for him before is
BugsBunny! ... ...
by: MsJoelle
hurry to grow up kaya you started entering this relationship kahit
may mga gatas pa sa labi?
Well, I had my first bf when I was 11 - and it started we both liked
each other, MU ba, until it's like, "Oh, tayo na, ha?"
And when you look back nakakatawa nga kasi he picks me up before
classes start para sabay kami pumasok. And he'll pull my stroller...
hahaha! And uso kasi non yung bodyguard kaya he told me that he's
Kevin Costner and I'm Whitney Houston, haha!
And he gave me a bracelet pa non eh. And we talk to each other on
the phone every night helping each other with our assignments. And
we have codenames for each other pa so yun ang ilalagay namin sa mga
slum book.
Alala ko nagselos ako kasi he was flirting with my friend so
pinaselos ko rin siya by flirting with his friend.
Alam nyo yon, a love that is so innocent - nothing physical really
happened. It's just - you know - puppy love... that when you look
back, matatawa ka.
by: Keyah
Puppy love? pwede ba "puppy crush" na lang? *mag-imbento daw ng
term*
anyways, basta grade 5 naging classmate ko siya, dami may crush dun
eh ... sort of a hearthrob ... then he has a sister na lower batch
... naalala ko nung valentines day nung grade 6 (separate na girls
and boys sa school namin that time - morning classes ang girls and
afternoon ang guys), lahat nung girls was telling the little sis na
i-greet sila ng 'happy valentines day' dun sa bro ... i told her sis
na i-greet na lang din ako ... (kapal no? bata pa kasi eh - katuwaan
lang!) ... nyways, when i graduated grade 6, he gave me a gift -
weird thing, he gave it to my older brother pa! (well, that was what
my bro told me, basta nasa akin pa rin yung metal case na yun!)...
its like, i asked her little sis a favor once, and that time, he
asked my older brother to do a favor for him naman -- cute di ba?!?
... but then, i decided to transfer to an all girls school so that
ends my "puppy crush" story!
The last time ive seen him was during our elementary graduation ...
after that, i havent heard anything from him na ... a day before my
18th bday party, i met some of my grade 6 classmates and i found out
na they still keep in touch with that guy, they even made a way so i
could speak with the guy on the phone on that day (it was my exact
bday), and so "kinilig" ako, after 5 years, nun ko lang uli narinig
voice niya! ... he was like telling me pa nga that he's looking for
a gf (i was supposed to volunteer myself eh - buti napigilan ko! )
... nyways, i invited him to come to my debut ... sadly though, he
wasn't able to come ... 2am after my party, he called to say 'sorry'
for not coming coz he attended another party daw and medyo nalasing
na ata siya ... oh well, yun sabi niya so ok lang ... and that was
the last time i heard from him ...
i wonder tuloy where na siya - code ko ata for him before is
BugsBunny! ... ...
by: MsJoelle
Puppy love makes teenagers lose the plot
16:06 14 August 2007 by Roxanne Khamsi
Adolescents who claim they are "madly in love" might not be too far
off the mark: a new study suggests that they show almost manic
behaviours.
Serge Brand of the Psychiatric University Clinics in Basel,
Switzerland, and his colleagues surveyed 113 teenagers at around 17
years of age, asking them to complete questionnaires about their
conduct and mood and to keep a log of their sleep patterns. Of
those, 65 indicated they had recently fallen in love and experienced
intense romantic emotions.
The lovestruck teenagers showed many behaviours resembling
"hypomania" - a less intense form of mania. For example, they
required about an hour less sleep each night than teens who didn't
have a sweetheart. They were also more likely to report acting
compulsively, with 60% saying they spent too much money compared
with fewer than 30% of teenagers who were not in love.
Moreover, the lovestruck teens were more than twice as likely to say
they had lots of ideas and creative energy. Worryingly, they were
also more likely to say they drove fast and took risks on the road.
"We were able to demonstrate that adolescents in early-stage intense
romantic love did not differ from patients during a hypomanic
stage," say the researchers. This leads them to conclude that
intense romantic love in teenagers is a "psychopathologically
prominent stage".
They add that psychiatrists should take this information into
account when assessing adolescent patients who are having trouble
sleeping and are showing other behavioural changes.
The symptoms of hypomania overlap with those of mania, which is
diagnosed as bipolar disorder when accompanied by periods of
depression.
Journal reference: Journal of Adolescent Health (DOI:
10.1016/j.adohealth.2007.01.012)
Adolescents who claim they are "madly in love" might not be too far
off the mark: a new study suggests that they show almost manic
behaviours.
Serge Brand of the Psychiatric University Clinics in Basel,
Switzerland, and his colleagues surveyed 113 teenagers at around 17
years of age, asking them to complete questionnaires about their
conduct and mood and to keep a log of their sleep patterns. Of
those, 65 indicated they had recently fallen in love and experienced
intense romantic emotions.
The lovestruck teenagers showed many behaviours resembling
"hypomania" - a less intense form of mania. For example, they
required about an hour less sleep each night than teens who didn't
have a sweetheart. They were also more likely to report acting
compulsively, with 60% saying they spent too much money compared
with fewer than 30% of teenagers who were not in love.
Moreover, the lovestruck teens were more than twice as likely to say
they had lots of ideas and creative energy. Worryingly, they were
also more likely to say they drove fast and took risks on the road.
"We were able to demonstrate that adolescents in early-stage intense
romantic love did not differ from patients during a hypomanic
stage," say the researchers. This leads them to conclude that
intense romantic love in teenagers is a "psychopathologically
prominent stage".
They add that psychiatrists should take this information into
account when assessing adolescent patients who are having trouble
sleeping and are showing other behavioural changes.
The symptoms of hypomania overlap with those of mania, which is
diagnosed as bipolar disorder when accompanied by periods of
depression.
Journal reference: Journal of Adolescent Health (DOI:
10.1016/j.adohealth.2007.01.012)
Young at Heart
Real Life Love Stories
Puppy Love
by Anonymous
I has just completed 9th grade and going into 10th grade. It was
during the summer vacation. My best friend Myrtle (as we were
inseparable) had this cute boyfriend (let’s name him Jack) from 8th
grade and I was happy for her. Now I was the only one who knew that
she had something going on as a side dish but kept her secret safe.
During the vacation, Jack came to know through some friends about
her and questioned me. I said it was a lie and if he needs to know,
he should ask her, not me. I stayed out of it and refused to say
anything to Jack. He met me a couple of times at my cousin’s place
as his friend Tom was seeing my cousin. Since Jack came over, he
would keep grilling me and I would just refuse to say anything. In
the course of two weeks, the unexpected happened. We fell in love
with each other. It was my first time and my heart used to race when
I saw him coming.
I know this maybe wrong because she was my best friend. I told him I
would have to think about it. I approached my Mum and told her the
entire thing and asked if it was right to go around with him. She
told me if he has been cheated on by your friend then I should not
feel guilty at all. So I started going out with him but the guilt
was killing me so I went across to her place and told her. She asked
me to call it off immediately and I did. But that one month of not
seeing him, drove me crazy. I was totally and madly in love. The
tears would not stop and the pain would not go away.
Then school began and she started meeting him during the break (as
she was not allowed out of the house as her Mum was very strict).
And they had fights and he confronted her with having slept with
someone else and broke it off finally. She came back to school and
just would not talk to me. I was surprised as I didn’t do anything
to deserve her silence. I was doing exactly what she wanted and
stayed away from him even though it hurt.
He came later that evening to my place. The moment I heard his bike,
I knew we were meant to be together. I decided that LOVE would win
because friendship LOST earlier that day when she broke up with me,
for nothing. She was responsible for driving him away but drove me
away as well. Today, neither of us have ended up with Jack, and he
is married to someone else. But I realize today, it was not love but
PUPPY LOVE, a bunch of immature school girls and a friendship lost
which could have lasted a lifetime. I miss you Myrtle!!!
Written By
A Friend who misses A Friend
Puppy Love
by Anonymous
I has just completed 9th grade and going into 10th grade. It was
during the summer vacation. My best friend Myrtle (as we were
inseparable) had this cute boyfriend (let’s name him Jack) from 8th
grade and I was happy for her. Now I was the only one who knew that
she had something going on as a side dish but kept her secret safe.
During the vacation, Jack came to know through some friends about
her and questioned me. I said it was a lie and if he needs to know,
he should ask her, not me. I stayed out of it and refused to say
anything to Jack. He met me a couple of times at my cousin’s place
as his friend Tom was seeing my cousin. Since Jack came over, he
would keep grilling me and I would just refuse to say anything. In
the course of two weeks, the unexpected happened. We fell in love
with each other. It was my first time and my heart used to race when
I saw him coming.
I know this maybe wrong because she was my best friend. I told him I
would have to think about it. I approached my Mum and told her the
entire thing and asked if it was right to go around with him. She
told me if he has been cheated on by your friend then I should not
feel guilty at all. So I started going out with him but the guilt
was killing me so I went across to her place and told her. She asked
me to call it off immediately and I did. But that one month of not
seeing him, drove me crazy. I was totally and madly in love. The
tears would not stop and the pain would not go away.
Then school began and she started meeting him during the break (as
she was not allowed out of the house as her Mum was very strict).
And they had fights and he confronted her with having slept with
someone else and broke it off finally. She came back to school and
just would not talk to me. I was surprised as I didn’t do anything
to deserve her silence. I was doing exactly what she wanted and
stayed away from him even though it hurt.
He came later that evening to my place. The moment I heard his bike,
I knew we were meant to be together. I decided that LOVE would win
because friendship LOST earlier that day when she broke up with me,
for nothing. She was responsible for driving him away but drove me
away as well. Today, neither of us have ended up with Jack, and he
is married to someone else. But I realize today, it was not love but
PUPPY LOVE, a bunch of immature school girls and a friendship lost
which could have lasted a lifetime. I miss you Myrtle!!!
Written By
A Friend who misses A Friend