• Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.
• "When you can finally get to a point of understanding where you realize that forgiveness is not something that you are giving to somebody else, but that it's a spiritual transaction that happens between you and your God, it's something that is freeing, and that's a gift from God. Otherwise, you're just constantly tied to whatever hurt you forever." KRISTIN ARMSTRONG
• Friends are angels who lift our feet when our own wings have trouble remembering how to fly. -unknown
• You don't have to be happy to laugh. You become happy because you laugh. --Barbara Johnson
• Real friends are those who, when you've made a fool of yourself, don't feel that you've done a permanent job.--Erwin T. Ran...

• You say: 'It's impossible'

God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27) You say: 'It's not worth it' God says: 'It will be worth it' (Roman 8:28) You say: 'I'm too tired' God says: I will give you rest (Matt 11:28-30) You say: 'I'm afraid' God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7) You say: 'I'm always worried and frustrated' God says: Cast all your cares on ME (1 Peter 5:7) You say: 'I'm not smart enough' God says: I give you wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:30) You say: 'I'm not able' God says: I am able (2 Corinthians 9:8 You say: 'Nobody really loves me' God says: I love you (John 3:1-6 & John 3:34) You say: 'I can't go on' God says: My grace is sufficient (2Corinthians 12:0 & Psalm 91:15) You say: 'I can't figure things out' God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6) You say: 'I can't do it' God says: You c...

• Deer and rabbits will not eat these plants:

DEER--Wild columbine, Canadian wild ginger, Dutchmen's breeches and ostrich fern (all of which are native Iowa plants). RABBITS--(annuals) ageratum, wax begonia, vinca, spider flower, geranium...(perennials)lady's mantle, columbine, astilbe, garden mum, bleeding heart, hardy geranium, daylily, siberian iris, bee balm, daffodil and peony.

• Daffodil alert

Daffodils contain a crystallized enzyme that is toxic to other plants: the liquid that emerges from the stem when they are cut is that enzyme seeping out so don't mix daffodils w/other cut flowers.

• Prolife Across america "The Billboard People"

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• Do you believe that God always desires the best for you?

Father I give you permission to lead me. Father I ask that you give me the heart that is ready to receive your will.

• Are you willing to allow God to lead you in all things?
• Are you willing to stop trying to control your life and your agenda?

• Rodeo work/women's Legion Auxillary

Run a concession 10-12 (15?)people 6:30pm Linda Reilley 712-374-3024 (Dennis?) Carry Pop/Popcorn in stands about 6 kids

• Fun Pasta Fundraising, 800-247-0188

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• 18 days a baby's heart begins to beat
• 43 days brain coordinates movements
• 8 wks has permanent, individual fingerprints
• 10 weeks sense of touch (comfort/pain)
• 12 weeks a baby can smile, suck his/her thumb, and make a fist
• Adoption: Over 2 million couples wait to adpot--and that includes children of all races and those with special needs.
• Day 1 All human chromosomes are present and a unique human life begins.
• Day 22 the baby's heart begins to beat with the child's own blood-often a different type than the mother's
• Week 6 At this stage, brain waves can be detected. The child's mouth and lips are present and fingers are forming.
• Week 8 At this stage, every organ is in place. Bones and unique fingerprints begin to form

• "Were we to be directed from Washington when to sow and when to reap, we should soon want bread." THOMAS JEFFERSON

• Year of the Priest 2010

Dear Lord, we pray that the Blessed Mother wrap her mantle around Your priests and through her intercession strengthen them for their ministry. We pray that Mary will guide Your priests to follow her own words, "Do whatever He tell you" (Jn2:5) May Your priests have the heart of St. Joseph, Mary's most chaste spouse. May the Blessed Mother's own pierced heart inspire them to embrace all who suffer at the foot of the cross. may Your priests be holy, filled with the fire of Your love seeking nothing but Your greater glory and the salvation of souls. Amen

• Blessing Prayer for Families

Father, we bless You for this our family. Keep us strong and united in Your love. May all our quarrels be little ones, and our forgiveness great. Unite us one day w...

• Life is as fragile as our fears, as strong as our courage.