Hi Anneke! I enjoyed being your secret sister for the month of March. You could say that I "cut my teeth on you". Poor Patty had to give me a crash course on creating graphics, sparkles and and just about everything else! I have been some kind of confused. (grin). When you first told me that you could not see a graphic I sent you, what did I do? I yelled, "Pattyyyyyyyyyy!!!!". What a lifesaving angel she is. (smile) She gave me the best advice. She said, "Settle down and just enjoy." And you know what? I did. I settled down and told myself, "Let the Games Begin!" I hope I gave you some pleasure along with giving you my friendship. Remember the Same Game? http://www.ishaah.com/Samegame.htm Who could forget the Bubble Wrap! http://fun.from.hell.pl/2003-11 24/bubblewrap.swf Inspiration http://www.geocities.com/emergingcourageous/ If I could catch a rainbow I would do it just for you       and share with you its beauty       On the days you're feeling blue.       If I could build a mountain       You could call your very own       A place to find serenity       A place to be alone       If I could take your troubles       I would toss them in the sea       But all these things I'm finding       are impossible for me.       I cannot build a mountain       Or catch a rainbow fair       But let me be what I know best-       A friend who's always there.       This is a Hug Certificate!! by Maya Angelou When I was in my younger days, I weighed a few pounds less, I needn't hold my tummy in to wear a belted dress. But now that I am older, I've set my body free; There's the comfort of elastic Where once my waist would be. Inventor of those high-heeled shoes My feet have not forgiven; I have to wear a nine now, But used to wear a seven. And how about those pantyhose- They're sized by weight, you see, So how come when I put them on The crotch is at my knee? I need to wear these glasses As the print's been getting smaller; And it wasn't very long ago I know that I was taller. Though my hair has turned to grey and my skin no longer fits, On the inside, I'm the same old me, It's the outside's changed a bit. But, on a positive note... I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life." I've learned that life sometimes gives you second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. "Just as the value of a precious stone is known by how well it reflects back the light that enters into it, so too is the worth of the human heart a reflection of the life it absorbs and transforms, and then gives back to others." Guy Finley 1. God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts. 2. Dear God, I have a problem, it's Me. 3. Growing old is inevitable ... growing UP is optional. 4. There is no key to happiness. The door is always open. 5. Silence is often misinterpreted but never misquoted. 6. Do the math ... count your blessings. 7. Faith is the ability to not panic. 8. Laugh every day, it's like inner jogging. 9. If you worry, you didn't pray ... If you pray, don't worry. 10. As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday. 11. Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape. 12. The most important things in your house are the people. 13 When we get tangled up in our problems, be still. God wants us to be still so He can untangle the knot. 14. A grudge is a heavy thing to carry. 15 He who dies with the most toys is still dead. As You Travel Through Life ... As you travel through life there are always those times When decisions just have to be made, When the choices are hard, and solutions seem scarce, And the rain seems to soak your parade. There are some situations where all you can do Is simply let go and move on, Gather your courage and choose a direction That carries you toward a new dawn. So pack up your troubles and take a step forward - The process of change can be tough, But think about all the excitement ahead There might be adventures you never imagined Just waiting around the next bend, And wishes and dreams just about to come true In ways you can't yet comprehend! Perhaps you'll find friendships that spring from new things As you challenge your status quo, And learn there are so many options in life, Perhaps you'll go places you never expected And see things that you've never seen, Or travel to fabulous, faraway worlds And wonderful spots in between! Perhaps you'll find warmth and affection and caring And somebody special who's there To help you stay cantered and listen with interest To stories and feelings you share. Perhaps you'll find comfort in knowing your friends Are supportive of all that you do, And believe that whatever decisions you make, They'll be the right choices for you. So keep putting one foot in front of the other, And taking your life day by day... There's a brighter tomorrow that's just down the road - Don't look back! You're not going that way ~ Author Unknown Today is no extra-special day and I have no particular reason for writing to you... I have no news to tell you.... nor any problems to discuss with you.... or gossip to tell you... It's only one of those happy moments... when I thought of you... and I would like to share these thoughts with you... MANY SMILES BEGIN BECAUSE OF ANOTHER SMILE... Always have good self esteem... Take care of your friends, especially those dearest to you... Take care of your body... But most of all find time to relax... From every walk of life we come to share our joy, dreams and tears. Lifting each other in spirit as we reach out our hands in friendship from sea to shining sea. - It is not wise to count your friends on a bright sunny day when the sky is blue and smiles come so easily. Instead wait for a storm, when the clouds are dark and the day grows cold. Laughter is not heard in your heavy heart. Then when a friend comes and stands beside you and lifts your spirits to the sky and laughter is in your heart, then she deserves the name...           "Friend" "There comes a time in your life when you realize that if you stand still, you will remain at this point forever. You realize that if you fall and stay down, life will pass you by. Life's circumstances are not always what you might wish them to be (at the moment). Rather than wondering about or questioning the direction your life has taken, accept the fact that there is a path before you now. Walk your path one step at a time. Keep your head up, and cast your dreams to the stars. Keep your belief in yourself and walk into your new journey. You will find it magnificent, spectacular, and beyond your wildest imaginings." ~ Author unknown ~ AND NOW FOR MY UNVEILING Well Anneke, this is where I bid you farewell for the month of March. It was my pleasure to spoil you as my Secret Sister in GFANS, and I do hope you had a nice time. I apologize for the large graphics; I still have much to learn. God Bless you, and love in friendship, P.S. Tell me, tell me, tell me!!! How did I give myself away??? I've got to improve on this cloak of invisibility! (laughing)