gixxxer351
02-03-2005, 10:43 AM
>A little something to put things in perspective...
>
>An article in National Geographic several years ago provided an
>interesting picture of God's wings. After a forest fire in Yellowstone
>National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess
>the inferno's damage.
>
>One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched
>statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree. Somewhat sickened by
>the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick.
>
>When he gently struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their
>dead mother's wings.
>
>The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had carried her
>offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered them under her wings,
>instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise. She could have
>flown to safety but had refused to abandon her babies. Then the blaze had
>arrived and the heat had scorched her small body. The mother had
>remained steadfast. She had been willing to die, so those under the cover
>of her wings would live.
>
>"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find
>refuge." (Psalm 91:4)
>
>Being loved this much should make a difference in your life. Remember the
>One who loves you, and then be different because of it.
>
>My instructions were to send this to people that I wanted God to bless
>and I picked you. Please pass this on to people you want to be blessed.
>Please read on.
>
>To realize the value of a sister
>Ask someone who doesn't have one.
>
>To realize the value of ten years:
>ask a newly divorced couple
>
>To realize the value of four years:
>Ask a graduate.
>
>To realize the value of one year:
>Ask a student who has failed a final exam.
>
>To realize the value of one month:
Ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby.
To realize the value of one week:
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.
To realize the value of one hour
Ask the lovers who are waiting to meet
>To realize the value of one minute:
>Ask a person who has missed the train, bus or plane.
>
>To realize the value of one-second:
>Ask a person who has survived an accident.
>
>To realize the value of one millisecond:
>Ask the person who has won a silver medal in the Olympics.
>
>Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have. You will treasure
>it even more when you can share it with someone special.
>
>To realize the value of a friend:
>Lose one.
>
>An article in National Geographic several years ago provided an
>interesting picture of God's wings. After a forest fire in Yellowstone
>National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess
>the inferno's damage.
>
>One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched
>statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree. Somewhat sickened by
>the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick.
>
>When he gently struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their
>dead mother's wings.
>
>The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had carried her
>offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered them under her wings,
>instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise. She could have
>flown to safety but had refused to abandon her babies. Then the blaze had
>arrived and the heat had scorched her small body. The mother had
>remained steadfast. She had been willing to die, so those under the cover
>of her wings would live.
>
>"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find
>refuge." (Psalm 91:4)
>
>Being loved this much should make a difference in your life. Remember the
>One who loves you, and then be different because of it.
>
>My instructions were to send this to people that I wanted God to bless
>and I picked you. Please pass this on to people you want to be blessed.
>Please read on.
>
>To realize the value of a sister
>Ask someone who doesn't have one.
>
>To realize the value of ten years:
>ask a newly divorced couple
>
>To realize the value of four years:
>Ask a graduate.
>
>To realize the value of one year:
>Ask a student who has failed a final exam.
>
>To realize the value of one month:
Ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby.
To realize the value of one week:
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.
To realize the value of one hour
Ask the lovers who are waiting to meet
>To realize the value of one minute:
>Ask a person who has missed the train, bus or plane.
>
>To realize the value of one-second:
>Ask a person who has survived an accident.
>
>To realize the value of one millisecond:
>Ask the person who has won a silver medal in the Olympics.
>
>Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have. You will treasure
>it even more when you can share it with someone special.
>
>To realize the value of a friend:
>Lose one.