Have You Forgotten?
As you are or have celebrated this “Labor Day” weekend, have you forgotten why you have the freedom to do so and why others, didn’t have the chance to be with family and friends? September 11, 2001, will never be forgotten for most people, but as time goes by, some of the horrible memories may have faded.
Did you know that everything in America today, is the result of sacrifices by someone else? Beginning with our founding forefathers,the Civil Wars, the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts, Desert Storm, and the wars fought today all around the world including Iraq and Afghanistan, there have been men and women who have “given ALL” for our freedom. Our freedoms are constantly threatened and truly are worth fighting for, still today.
Living in the United States of America has definitely had its issues in the past, and yes, NOW!
How can we go on much longer as we have recently?
With all it’s difficulties, it’s still the BEST place to live. If not, why would so many have immigrated here? If not, why do people still come? If not, why do so many want to destroy the USA? Even to the point of becoming citizens to destroy the USA, from within?
It is time to see a visual again of all the lives loss on Sept. 11, 2001 on American soil to believe America is worth fighting for–here and abroad–where ever the battlefield may be, so we don’t lose the freedoms we have.
“If you are not willing to do everything in your power to defend this Great Nation, even taking up arms if it is necessary, then who will? If you will not defend America, that is your choice - but sit in silence and do not criticize those brave and valiant individuals who have the sense of duty, the measure of courage and the determination of heart to protect America”.-copied.
I will never ever forget where I was and what I was doing the morning the towers fell and the morning innocent people went to work or took a trip by plane to die at the hands of terrorists. For days after that tragedy, you couldn’t even find an America flag to purchase–do you have one up today? If you don’t, please get one, put it up, and fly proudly, the flag of the United States of America.
People were wearing red, white and blue or the flag lapel pin for days, weeks, and months after the terrorist attack. Churches for once, were full.People were publicly praying not just privately in their homes and churches. The past few months, the churches I have been to were as vacant as I have ever seen in my lifetime. Where are the people? Are they somewhere on their knees (while on a three month vacation) praying for this country that is so desperate in need of a revival and an awakening? I sure hope so.
Two things did come from the tragedy of September 11, 2001. People unified around the world, in America, and in our communities crying out to God. Isn’t it time we do the same NOW?
We can’t continue down the same path as we have traveled for the past two years. We NEED a change. Let it be heard in November when you go to vote. BUT Don’t wait til November, Let God hear your cry for a change NOW!!
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14.
People often turn to a song to help them express how they feel. “Have you forgotten?” Watching the video, makes it clear, we can’t FORGET and we must FIGHT for OUR COUNTRY!!
Praying for families, our children, out seniors, our government, and our land!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCJsEPP0GfM&feature=player_embedded
Relaxation
Relaxation often comes with just needing to get away from one’s normal surroundings. Without realizing it, unconsciously, your mind is thinking not only what you need to be doing next but what you are not doing as you are trying to relax.
There are two places I can go to just forget the world as we know it. The beach is a place where I feel totally “free”. I hear the surf, smell the ocean air, see the birds flying, and watch the waves come in and go out effortlessly it seems. The cares of the day and yesterday and thoughts of responsibility just vanish.
Another place I feel that is on the golf course. The score isn’t important to me. It’s being among nature, where it’s quiet and peaceful! The green grass, the animals you can see scurrying around, the tranquility, and the beautiful sky are nice.
These places help me find the relaxation/stress-free mode my mind and body needs.
Couple the surroundings with a lifetime friend(s) and it’s priceless!
Take a few minutes to enjoy the surf, today! Your mind and body will be glad you did!
Life is like a box of chocolates!
Life and Business is “like a box of Chocolate, you never know what you will get from it”. Thank you Forrest Gump for being able to use chocolates as a comparison in life and business.
Life offers each of us the same 24 hours in a day. How we spend that time is a choice–it’s entirely UP to us. We can spend it sleeping, listening to music, watching television, working, getting an education, playing golf, and spending it with family or friends..
If you are a home based business owner, you need to enjoy the flexibility of working from home yet find a balance between work and the other things in life you enjoy. You have to “work” even if it’s a “fun” job. If your store is not open, you will not have any sales and no sales = no money.
As a CEO of your own company, regardless of what it is, you must set guidelines, hours, goals, and work if you will earn an income. You can be a hobbyist and do little to nothing. You can earn a part-time income to add a little play money or meet the payments on a particular bill incurred. Or you can produce a nice full-time income by working and investing 10-15 hours a week into your business. A full time income in exchange for 15 hours is a good investment in your time.
Another important thing to remember is to be prepared and ready for business at all times. When you leave home, be prepared to conduct business while you are out and about. The largest sale or best show of the month could practically appear out of no where while you’re at the bank making a deposit, picking up stamps at the post office, and during general errands or shopping. Be neat and know people are watching you. A person will know in less than ten minutes if you’re the person they want to do business and form first impressions in a minute or less. To make a great first impression be sure to focus the conversation on the person you are speaking to, listening attentively to them, and making it about their needs and wants. When you focus on others and “not me”, you will find success stories more often in business and all areas of your life.
Be enthusiastic, full of energy, pleasant, considerate, prepared, understand the value you have to offer, and be confident. Rehearse any common questions that usually arise so you not only know the answers but they roll smoothly right off your lips. Know what you offer and the value of what you offer. Be passionate in sharing your business opportunity and your products.
Since our businesses are like boxes of chocolates, have and “be” the best selection of chocolates there is to offer. Know who you are and what you have to offer. As people are looking to make a selection, of who to do business with, let them want to do business with you.
Who would you rather do business with?
I sell _______. They’re great do you need some? Do you want to do a show?
Or
I am a coach, mentor and kitchen specialist with ____________. . I help parents bring their families back to the table where real communication begins by showing them how, within their busy lifestyles, they can prepare meals in 30 minutes or less. I help others see how they can earn money without taking too much family time away from their families. The flexibility and commission plan ________ offers allows me to choose my own income level. What would you do with an extra $300, $500, or $800 a month? How would that impact your family’s life?
Which 30 second commercial sounds like one you prefer to hear more about or respond?
To Your Success in your business!
Be Amazing!
Yvonne
Flexibility and Minimal Investment
Pampered Chef has helped many people find the money they needed in financial situations whether they needed lots or a little extra money.
It has also helped those who needed fun, friendship, and adult time.
I am a coach and mentor with The Pampered Chef. I help parents bring their families back to the table where real communication begins by showing them, how within their busy lifestyles, they can prepare meals in 30 minutes or less.
I help others see how they can earn money without taking too much family time away from their families. The flexibility and commission plan Pampered Chef offers allows me to choose my own income level. What would you do with an extra $300, $500, or $800 a month? How would that impact your family’s life?
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Free Novatel MiFi 2200/Surf The Net Safely
A great way to keep the children safe while doing homework on the internet, is to control the internet.
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Operation Bandana, Supporting Our Military
Operation Bandana is a nationwide ministry, supporting our military men and women who are home and abroad serving our country.
A simple tangible item, the Psalm 91 Bandana, sent to them provides comfort, encouragement, peace and strength through God’s Word. They are also tangible items our men and women in the military can see as support and appreciation from the very people they are determined to protect. With God’s word printed on the bandana, the hope is there to make a kingdom difference in the lives of these men and women. These bandanas at a bulk rate of $3.50 each, serve many practical purposes for the military personnel such as a sweat cloth worn in and outside the helmet, a tourniquet, a cloth to wipe the sand from the eyes or glasses while also providing the word of God to believers and planting seeds to the unbeliever; providing them with one extra piece of armor, the armor of God.
How can you become involved in this ministry?
We are asking businesses, churches (regardless of denomination), individuals, youth groups, Scouts, a school or a classroom, etc to please join us in our effort to get a bandana in the hands of each man and woman deployed.
Decide to support out military, have a yard sale or doughnut sale, etc. to raise money, place a jar in the office or cafeteria to drop change in, yes it will add us and send us your donation in a check or money order made out to “Operation Bandana”.
September 11th is upon us once again. This is a great way to remember fallen Americans, by giving a gift of bandanas in memory of those who “gave all” on American soil.
“What better time to give a donation to Operation Bandanas than the month of November as we remember our veterans on Veterans Day. A gift to “Operation Bandanas” in honor of or in memory of a veteran, both past and present, would be a fine tribute to them. Perhaps your church and/or missions organization would promote our mission throughout October and November, receive an offering on the Sunday preceding or following Veterans Day. And as we celebrate Thanksgiving in November, giving a gift of thanks to those serving in uniform would be appreciated more than we’ll ever know.”–Mary Gray, founder of Operation Bandana.
Operation Bandana began in November 2006, initially to cover troops from Ft. Bragg, N.C. by a military wife and mother, Mary Gray. As the bandanas have gone out and word about this effort has spread, many soldiers, soldiers’ families and chaplains from other military installations have sought out the Psalm 91 bandanas through this effort. The mission has expanded to cover all of our military. The demand is far exceeding the supply. Your donation to this mission-so every military man or woman, who wants one, can have one–could make a difference.
I received a phone call Thursday evening, August 19th, 2010 (yesterday) from a soldier who recently returned home wounded in Afghanistan. He called wanting a phone number to personally thank Mary Gray for beginning this project. He said his bandana was what he believed to have saved his life. He was wearing it when shot. He said it is now covered in his blood. This young soldier from Camp LeJeune, NC wanted us to know how much the bandanas meant to the soldiers. We’ve received many letters and Mary’s received letters and calls but it was the first phone call I had personally received from a soldier. His call wanted me to shout to the world–We Need Bandanas! I did thank him for risking his life for me, my family and for protecting America.
For more information, on Operation Bandana, please contact Inez Owens
919-738-1209 oiowens@bellsouth.net or Yvonne Deatherage at 252-560-4073 yvonne@getyvonne.com.
Donations for the purchase of the bandanas will be greatly appreciated.
Bulk rate:$3.50 per bandana.
Donations: Checks are to be payable to: Operation Bandanas
Mail checks and/or forms to: Yvonne Deatherage, POBox 181 Pink Hill, NC 28572
Order forms can be downloaded here on our site–copy and paste—or one can be emailed to you.
Grilled Pizza
Grilled Pizza
Prepare your favorite Pizza dough and roll it out. Suggesting individual size pizzas, but feel free to roll it out to whatever size is easy for you to manage on the grill. Rub a little oil on the grill grate then add the pizza. Cook it for about 5 minutes, then flip it over. Add your toppings and cook and additional 5 minutes until the dough is done and the cheese is melted.
Bananas
Bananas…
As soon as bananas get more ripe than you like, peel them, break them into big chunks, throw them into a
freezer bag and into the freezer. Then, whenever the urge for a smoothie strikes, you are prepared.
Simple “Fruit” Dessert
Simple “Fruit” Dessert
Looking for a new simple twist in a dessert?
Let’s alter “vanilla pudding”.
Buy a large box of instant vanilla pudding, a can of fruit pie filling or fresh fruit, and granola.
Prepare the vanilla pudding according to the box. Before it sets, using a beautiful dotted martini glasses, stemware, or parfait glasses, layer the pudding and the fruit and for extra texture, add a scoop of granola between the layers.
Bon Appetite!