Beautiful Christian Sister.

Post 425 ~ ~ ~ Wednesday, 19th March, 2008.

Hi Everyone ~~ I hope you are all doing well and looking
forward to the Easter break just ahead of us. I am expecting
my son Geoff and his wife Joanne at the weekend, and they
are going to take me to my cousin's home in Bacchus Marsh
which is closer to Melbourne, than Shepparton is.

I spent last Easter with Michelle, and we are both looking
forward to it. Also, three other cousins, or maybe four, will
call in to see us both. A mini re-union, of sorts.

And I am happy to say that our heatwave seems to be over
and we have a few cooler days ahead for which we are all
very thankful.

My friend Barbara sent me the first item. Thanks Barbara.

Beautiful Christian Sister, by Maya Angelou.

A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ
that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.

When I say . . ."I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean
living". I'm whispering "I was lost, Now I'm found and
forgiven."

When I say . . ."I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride,
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say . . . "I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be strong,
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say . . ."I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success,
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say . . ."I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it.

When I say . . . "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say . . . "I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner, who received God's good grace.

Today is beautiful Christian Sister's Day.
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A couple of extra Irish jokes, from Lady Di. Thank you.

Six retired Irishmen were playing poker in O'Leary's
apartment when Paddy Murphy loses $500 on a single hand,
clutches his chest and drops dead at the table. Showing respect
for their fallen brother, the other five continue playing
standing up.

Michael O'Connor looks around and asks, "Oh, me boys, some
one has to tell Paddy's wife. Who will it be?"
They draw straws. Paul Gallagher picks the short one. They tell
him to be discreet, be gentle, don't make the situation worse.

"Discreet??? I'm the most discreet Irishman you'll ever meet.
Discretion is my middle name. Leave it to me."
Gallagher goes over to Murphy's house and knocks on the door.
Mrs. Murphy answers, and asks what he wants.

Gallagher declares, "Your husband just lost $500, and is afraid
to come home."
"Tell him to drop dead," says Murphy's wife.
"I'll go tell him," says Gallagher.
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Mary Clancy goes up to Father O'Grady after Sunday morning
service and she is in tears.
He says, "So what's bothering you, Mary, my dear ?"

She says, "Oh, Father, I've got terrible news. My husband
passed away last night."
The priest says, "Oh Mary, that's terrible. Tell me Mary, did
he have any last requests ?"

She says, "That he did, Father."
The priest says, "What did he ask, Mary ?"

She says, "He said, 'Please, Mary, put down that damn gun . .' "
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A plane is on its way to Melbourne when a blonde in Economy
Class gets up and moves to the First Class section and sits down.

The flight attendant watches her do this and asks to see her
ticket. She then tells the blonde passenger that she paid for
Economy and that she will have to go and sit in the back.

The blonde replies, "I'm blonde, I'm beautiful, I'm going to
Melbourne and I'm staying right here."

The flight attendant goes into the cockpit and tells the pilot
and co-pilot that there is some blonde bimbo sitting in First
Class that belongs in Economy and won't move back there.

The co-pilot goes back to the blonde and tries to explain that
because she only paid for Economy she is only entitled to an
Economy place and she will have to return to her seat.

The blonde replies, "I'm blonde, I'm beautiful, and I'm going
to Melbourne and I'm staying right here.

Exasperated the co-pilot tells the pilot that it was no use and
that he probably should have the police waiting when they
land to arrest the blonde woman that won't listen to reason.
The pilot says, "You say she's blonde? I'll handle this. I'm
married to a blonde. I speak blonde."

He goes back to the blonde, whispers in her ear, and she says,
"Oh, I'm sorry ~ I had no idea," gets up and moves back to
her seat in the Economy section. The flight attendant and
co-pilot are amazed and asked him what he said to make her
move without any fuss.

The pilot replied, "I told her First Class isn't going to
Melbourne."
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An older gentleman had an appointment to see the
Urologist who shared an office with several other doctors.
The waiting room was filled with patients. As he approached
the reception desk he noticed that the receptionist was a
large, unfriendly woman who looked like a Sumo wrestler.

He gave her his name. In a very loud voice, the receptionist
said, "Yes I have your name right here. you want to see the
doctor about impotence, correct ?"

All the patients in the waiting room snapped their heads around
to look at the very embarrassed man. He recovered quickly,
and replied in an equally loud voice.

"No, I've come to inquire about a sex change operation, but I
don"t want the same doctor who did yours !!!"
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Just one quote tonight as I am getting sleepy.

I used to believe that anything was better than nothng.
Now I know that sometimes nothing is better.
~ ~ ~ Glenda Jackson.

Sorry, I have to finish this now, but the sandman has
arrived at my place. I did some cooking today, some
corned beef and the usual pile of veggies. Take care of
yourselves and each other. Love and best wishes to
you all. Cheers, Merle.

Post 425 ~ ~ ~ Wednesday, 19th March, 2008.
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