A Favorite Webpage

The Joy Page is a group of items that remind us of all that is good in the world. Some are amusing but many are poignant so you might want to have tissues handy....

 

Spare Time

As I wind down from having taught the Kidlets at home for so many years, I've been reading and sorting books, sewing a bit, cross-stitching a lot, and am learning hardanger. It's fun too! Needlecase is one of my favorite creations.

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A Special Section

For friends, a special section of poignant reminders of all we have to be grateful for in the world.  If you please, read the poem below first... it was very special to Son, and to our family. A reminder if you will of the struggles some work with on a daily basis....

For Friends of the Handicapped

Blessed are you who take the time
To listen to difficult speech,
For you help me to know that
If I persevere,
I can be understood.
Blessed are you who never bid me to "hurry up"
Or take my tasks from me
And do them for me,
For I often need time rather than help.
Blessed are you who stand beside me
As I enter new and untried ventures,
For my failures will be outweighed
By the times I surprise myself and you.
Blessed are you who asked for my help,
For my greatest need is to be needed.
Blessed are you who understand that
It is difficult for me
To put my thoughts into words.
Blessed are you who with a smile,
Encourage me to try once more.
Blessed are you who never remind me
That today I asked the same question twice.
Blessed are you who respect me
And love me just as I am.

--Anonymous

and the love continues...   

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