Moms Pumpkin Soup

"Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good. God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and Justice for all! Amen!"

"Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby I heard a woman remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice-cream! Why, I never!"

Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?" As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentle man approached the table.

He winked at my son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer."

"Really?" my son asked

"Cross my heart." Then in theatrical whisper he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes."

"Naturally, I bought my kid's ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment and then did something I will remember the rest of my life.

He picked up his sundae and without a word walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes and my soul is good already."

One day as I was picking the toys up off the floor
I noticed a small hand print on the wall beside the door.

I knew that it was something that I'd seen most every day but this time when I saw it there I wanted it to stay.

Then tears welled up inside my eyes, I knew it wouldn't last for every mother knows, her children grow up way too fast.

Just then I put my chores aside and held my children tight.

I sang to them sweet lullabies and rocked into the night.

Sometimes we take for granted all those things that seem so small.

Like one of God's great treasures..... a small handprint on the wall.

Moses and the people were in the desert, but what was he going to do with them? They had to be fed, and feeding 2 or 3 million people requires a lot of food.

According to the Quartermaster General in the Army, it is reported that Moses
would have to have 1,500 tons of food each day. Do you know that to bring that
much food each day, two freight trains each a mile long would be required!

Besides you must remember, they were out in the desert, and they would have to
have firewood to use in cooking the food. This would take 4,000 tons of wood
and a few more freight trains, each a mile long, just for one day.

And just think, they were forty years in transit. Oh, yes, they would have to have water. If they only had enough to drink and wash a few dishes, it would take 11 million gallons each day, and a freight train with tank cars 1,800 miles long, just to bring water!

And then another thing: They had to get across the Red Sea in one night. If
they went on a narrow path, double file, the line would be 800 miles long and
would require 35 days and nights to get through. So, there had to be a space in
the Red Sea, 3 miles wide so that they could walk 5,000 abreast to get over in
one night.

But then another problem: Each time they camped at the end of the day, a campground two-thirds the size of the state of Rhode Island was required, or a
total of 750 square miles. Think of it! This space just for nightly camping.

Do you think Moses figured all this out before he left Egypt? I think not!

You see, Moses believed in God. God took care of these things for him.

Now, do you think God has any problem taking care of all your needs??

All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Noah's Ark.

1. Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.

2. Stay fit. When you're 600 years old, someone might ask you to do something
REALLY big.

3. Don't listen to critics -- do what has to be done.

4. Build on high ground.

5. For safety's sake, travel in pairs.

6. Two heads are better than one.

7. Speed isn't always an advantage. The cheetahs were on board, but so were
the snails.

8. If you can't fight or flee -- float!

9. Take care of your animals as if they were the last ones on earth.

10. Don't forget that we're all in the same boat.

11. When the doo-doo gets really deep, don't sit there and complain -- shovel!

12. Stay below deck during the storm.

13. Remember that the ark was built by amateurs and the Titanic was built by professionals.

14. If you have to start over, have a friend by your side.

15. Remember that the woodpeckers INSIDE are often a bigger threat than the
storm outside.

16. Don't miss the boat.

17. No matter how bleak it looks, there's always a rainbow on the other side.

You may have noticed that there is an additional box at the bottom of the right column in this blog. Yes, I decided to add a new tool to allow all of my blog readers reading quotes and thoughts in their native language.

I personally think that somehow, reading this kind of stories in my own language leads me to a new journey of exploring a different point of view when compared to the original rhyme found in the raw text. As a result, I could find some new invaluable values hidden somewhere inside the actual text and that's one thing that makes me enjoying quotes and inspirational words.

What about you, friends?

PS: Special thanks to Sodeve for his excellent tips on how to use this translator tool.

A store owner was tacking a sign above his door that read "Puppies For Sale." Signs like that have a way of attracting small children and sure enough, a little boy appeared under the store owner's sign."How much are you going to sell the puppies for?" he asked.


The store owner replied, "Anywhere from $30 to $50."

The little boy reached in his pocket and pulled out some change. "I have $2.37," he said. "Can I please look at them?"

The store owner smiled and whistled and out of the kennel came Lady, who ran down the aisle of his store followed by five teeny, tiny balls of fur. One puppy was lagging considerably behind.

Immediately the little boy singled out the lagging, limping puppy and said "What's wrong with that little dog?"

The store owner explained that the veterinarian had examined the little puppy and had discovered it didn't have a hip socket. It would always limp. It would always be lame.

The little boy became excited. "That is the little puppy that I want to buy."

The store owner said, "No, you don't want to buy that little dog. If you really want him, I'll just give him to you."

The little boy got quite upset. He looked straight into the store owner's eyes, pointing his finger, and said, "I don't want you to give him to me. That little dog is worth every bit as much as all the other dogs and I'll pay full price. In fact, I'll give you $2.37 now, and 50 cents a month until I have him paid for."

The store owner countered, "You really don't want to buy this little dog. He is never going to be able to run and jump and play with you like the other puppies."

To this, the little boy reached down and rolled up his pant leg to reveal a badly twisted, crippled left leg supported by a big metal brace.

He looked up at the store owner and softly replied, "Well, I don't run so well myself, and the little puppy will need someone who understands!"

I am posting a little bit different stuff this time. A friend of mine has just created her very first song album. Well done, my friend. After so much pain and sorrow, her album apparently has been giving me so much blessings and encouragements while walking in my hard days and difficult moments.

I put one of the song here with the same hope, you'll be blessed and will have a brighter day from now on.



It's a combination of jazz, indie, and pop rhythm by the way. Very nice song!

If you like this song, please send her some comments to her email. I also welcome you to post your comments in this blog.

The strength of a man isn't seen in the width of his shoulders.
It's seen in the width of his arms that encircle you.

The strength of a man isn't in the deep tone of his voice.
It's in the gentle words he whispers.

The strength of a man isn't how many buddies he has.
It's how good of buddies he is with his children.

The strength of a man isn't in how respected he is at work.
It's in how respected he is at home.

The strength of a man isn't in how hard he hits.
It's in how tender he touches.

The strength in a man isn't in the hair on his chest.
It's in his Heart...that lies within his chest.

The strength of a man isn't how many women he's loved.
It's in can he be true to one woman.

The strength of a man isn't in the weight he can lift.
It's in the burdens he can carry.

In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock.

Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way.

Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded.

After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been.

The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway.

The peasant learned what many of us never understand.

Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.

Springs here; time to plant!!

Plant Three Rows of Squash:

1. Squash gossip and criticism
2. Squash negative thinking
3. Squash indifference and intolerance

Plant Seven Rows of Peas:

1. Prayer
2. Promptness
3. Persistence
4. Politeness
5. Preparedness
6. Purity
7. Patience

Plant Seven Heads of Lettuce:

1. Let us be unselfish and loyal
2. Let us honor our commitments
3. Let us see the good in others
4. Let us be sure of ourselves
5. Let us be obedient to the truth
6. Let us share our good fortune
7. Let us love and support one another

No Garden is Complete Without Turnips:

1. Turn up with a smile, even when things are difficult
2. Turn up with determination to do your best.