Archive for the ‘Chuck and Susan’ Category
A Death Certificate shows that we died
Pictures show that we lived!
Have a seat. Relax . . .
And read this slowly.
That just because two people argue,
It doesn’t mean they don’t love each other.
And just because they don’t argue,
It doesn’t mean they do love each other.
I Believe…
That we don’t have to change friends ifWe understand that friends change.
I Believe….
That no matter how good a friend is,
they’re going to hurt you every once in a while
and you must forgive them for that.
I Believe…
That true friendship continues to grow,
even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.
That you can do something in an instant
That will give you heartache for life.
I Believe….
That it’s taking me a long time
To become the person I want to be.
I Believe…
That you should always leave loved ones with
Loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
I Believe….
That you can keep going long after you think you can’t.
I Believe….
That we are responsible for what
We do, no matter how we feel.
I Believe…
That either you control your attitude or it controls you.
I Believe…
That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs
to be done, regardless of the consequences.
I Believe….
That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time
.I Believe….
That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you’re down
will be the ones to help you get back up
I Believe…
That sometimes when I’m angry
I have the right to be angry,
But that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel.
I Believe….
That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you’ve had
And what you’ve learned from them and less to do with how many
birthdays you’ve celebrated.
I Believe….
That it isn’t always enough,
to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I Believe…
That no matter how bad your heart is broken
the world doesn’t stop for your grief.
I Believe….
That our background and circumstances
may have influenced who we are,
But, we are responsible for who we become.
I Believe…
That you shouldn’t be so eager to find
Out a secret. It could change your life Forever.
I Believe….
Two people can look at the exact same
Thing and see something totally different.
I Believe…
That your life can be changed in a matter of
Hours by people who don’t even know you.
I Believe…
That even when you think you have no more to give,
When a friend cries out to you –
you will find the strength to help.
I Believe…
That credentials on the wall
do not make you a decent human being.
I Believe…
That the people you care about most in life
are taken from you too soon.
The happiest of people don’t necessarily have the best of everything;
They just make the most of everything they have.
That you should share this with
all of the people that you believe in, I just did.
“…millions of U.S. citizens safely visit Mexico each year (including tens of thousands
who cross the land border daily for study, tourism or business and nearly one million U.S.
citizens who live in Mexico…”
Although I greatly appreciate the concern and prayers of our friends and family members, please remember that violence and crime are not strangers to our ‘home’ towns. In past years I have woke up to the sounds of gun fire while living in Chico or police helicopters hovering over the neighborhood looking for armed criminals in Ranch Cordova. I was born and raised East of LA and delivered parts for my father’s business in many rough neighborhoods. I traveled the US shortly after the Chicago Riots and just barely missed out being in Israel during the battles of 73. Bad things happen everywhere. We are in God’s hands here or in the USA. Please don’t fret over current events. We serve a BIG God and he is here in San Felipe with us.
The Storm
They were together in the House. 
Just the two of them.
It was a cold, dark, stormy night. The storm had come quickly and
each time the thunder boomed he watched her jump.
She looked across the room and admired his strong
appearance…and
wished that he would take her in his
arms, comfort her and protect her from the storm.
Suddenly, with a pop, the power went out… She screamed…
He raced to the sofa where she was cowering.
He didn’t hesitate to pull her into his arms.
He knew this was a forbidden union and expected her to pull back.
He was surprised when she didn’t resist but instead clung to him.
The storm
raged on…
They knew it was wrong…
Their families would never understand… So consumed were
they in their FEAR that they heard no opening of doors…
just the faint click of a camera……
Now that you have smiled today, won’t you please help someone else?
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Chuck’s Activities
Chuck’s activities can be summed up in a picture better than words… watch the video and see for yourself.
Susan’s Activities
Two months into my retirement and two months to go until until Chuck’s. My days are flying by. They are occupied with three occupations: getting fit, learning about starting up an online business and domestic tasks… you know, like shopping, cooking and sometimes even housework.
My personal health goal is to do at least one activity a day that contributes to a healthier and fitter body. To that end, Staci and I have signed up at the local gym and we are attending yoga classes, sometimes together, sometimes alone. I have also started to participate in a water aerobics class. I don’t always make one or the other but when I don’t, I do a session on the stationary bike in the living room and listen to my NLP
On the web I am having a blast! I have half dozen “blogs” going. My favorites are So Where To From Here, Cheaper Living Tips, Thinking About Losing Weight, and of course the Staci’s Fan Club. They all have growing traffic counts and I am starting to get inquires for other site owners and advertisers who think they are worth soliciting for ad space. Note… anytime you click through to a product or web site from one of my pages you add a few cents to my retirement travel fund and I thank you profusely for your contributions. So feel free to access Amazon, Amway or Google from my web sites!
Just for fun… Cross Your Eyes
Stereoscopic Images
You may or may not agree with me on this subject.
I must admit that my beliefs have been severely tested in the past when a woman I knew and cared about was faced with this choice. It is always harder when the subject affects someone close to you. I offer only my love and prayers for those who have in the past made this choice. I know they did not do so lightly without agonizing over the consequences.
I am posting this video not as a judgment on those who have chosen abortion in the past, but in hopes that it will help someone not make that chose in the future. There are other options.
If you know of someone in need of help finding another option, please feel free to write me at susan@fromthedeck.net. I am not personally involved in any group or organization related to this topic but I will do what I can to locate the help they need.
If you do agree, check out RedEnvelopeDay.Com.
It’s all a matter of perspective, isn’t it? Nick Vujicic is a man who can teach us all something. Thanks to my cousin Brian for sharing this video with me….
Now I share it with you.