Begin Again

I pray that 2011 will be a much better year for my family and myself...Hospitals and doctors became our family but not by choice. My honey had four operations on his face for a bacteria that was eating his facial bones and tissue. Last week the doctor said they believe they are on the winning side now..I so hope they are right!

Christmas Day started with a fire in my recently remodeled homestead. Once again we were lucky...The fire was contained and my fire extinguisher from my catering business sure came in handy. It will be a big job but everything can be replaced....Thankfully no one was hurt.

But on a high note...all the family was together and we shared our love regardless of the horrid year. That's what really matters.

I haven't been able to write for ages but I hope the new year will provide me with time for one of my greatest pleasures.

I wish each and everyone of you only good things and much happines, laughter and love.

Happy New Year to all of you..

adewpearl: Carol, I am so relieved to hear the doctors think you and your husband are now on the winning side of things, and I'm also glad the Christmas fire was contained. I truly look forward to your getting a chance to write for us again :-)

January 1, 2011 at 12:47PM

misscookie: Please forgive me my memory is not good you know I was thinking of you. and thought i check up on you it's been swhile I'm so sorry sbouty your hudband and give thanks to God he is doing well. How are you holding up my friend . my prayers are with you and yours always. Cookie.

February 13, 2011 at 3:45PM

misscookie: Hello, I just wanted to send you a happy shout out and to wish you a Happy Mother's Day. I pray you and yours are doing well Your friend Cookie.

May 7, 2011 at 7:44AM

misscookie: Something to make you smile my friend. Images are not displayedDisplay Images I thank God for my handicaps, for, through them, I have found myself, my work, and my God. Helen Keller --- : Subject: Fw: Fw: Old People I'm not saying you're old! Makes ME proud to say I'm OLD! I never really liked the term "Old Person" but this makes me feel better about it. I got this from an "Old Person" friend of mine! OLD PERSON PRIDE I'm passing this on as I did not want to be the only old person receiving it. Actually, it's not a bad thing to be called, as you will see. Old People are easy to spot at sporting events; during the playing of the National Anthem. Old People remove their caps and stand at attention and sing without embarrassment. They know the words and believe in them. Old People remember World War II, Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal , Normandy and Hitler. They remember the Atomic Age, the Korean War, The Cold War, the Jet Age and the Moon Landing. They remember the 50 plus Peace-keeping Missions from 1945 to 2005, not to mention Vietnam .. If you bump into an Old Person on the sidewalk he will apologize. If you pass an Old Person on the street, he will nod or tip his cap to a lady. Old People trust strangers and are courtly to women. Old People hold the door for the next person and always, when walking, make certain the lady is on the inside for protection. Old People get embarrassed if someone curses in front of women and children and they don't like any filth or dirty language on TV or in movies. Old People have moral courage and personal integrity. They seldom brag unless it's about their children or grandchildren. It's the Old People who know our great country is protected, not by politicians, but by the young men and women in the military serving their country. This country needs Old People with their work ethic, sense of responsibility, pride in their country and decent values. We need them now more than ever. Thank God for Old People. Pass this on to all of the "Old People" you know. I was taught to respect my elders. It's just getting harder to find them.

June 30, 2011 at 6:09PM

RobinWrites: I'd love to read some more of your work - miss your wonderful stories. Hope this year has been better!

August 29, 2011 at 3:47PM

misscookie: ----------Original Message---------- From: Miss Cookie Date: Dec 22, 2011 5:31:37 AM Subject: W/ T Hello, W-Guilt is the most heavyest yeast drug in life...Amen T- Nor can you give yourself to anyone totaly and completely. Stay opn praying ground. Friday W -Glory to god in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!... amen T -Think of how many angels there must be- the sky was filled with great shinning multitude that bethlehem night when the shepherds gazed at the sky in wonder Stay on praying ground B safe be blessed, Seasons Greeting .

December 22, 2011 at 5:51AM

misscookie: Just wanted to give you a shout out to see how youy and hubby doing. take care I miss you much.

April 30, 2012 at 5:09AM

misscookie: From: Miss Cookie Date: Nov 22, 2012 6:18:20 AM Subject: W/ T To: Peace God be with you. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOURS.

November 22, 2012 at 6:24AM

misscookie: From: Miss Cookie Date: Dec 19, 2013 5:09:17 AM Subject: W/ T Peace God be with you. W- You got to believe it before you receive it...Amen T -Hope springs eternal-Happiness spring everyone. Stay on prayin ground. Friday Peace god be with you. W- Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.. Amen. T - Remember God is always on time, He's worthy. Stay on prayin ground. Have a blessed and safe week end. Seasons Greeting to you and yours.

December 19, 2013 at 5:24AM

wchrog: Hello, You are cordially invited to participate in the forth - coming World Conference on Human Rights Organization (W C H R O G) against Child Protection & HIV/AIDS,EBOLA Treatment, Prostitution, Sex Work and forced Labor. Venue: Los Angeles California, U.S.A and Dakar Senegal SN, my Email: wchrog.joan@gmail.com The aim of the conference are to bring together researchers and practitioners in an effort to lay the groundwork for future collaborative research, advocacy, and program development as well as to educate social service, health care, and criminal justice professionals on human trafficking and the needs and risks of those victimized by the commercial sex industry. wchrog.joan@gmail.com Note that all interested delegates that requires entry visa to enter the United States to attend this meeting will be assisted by the organization, in obtaining visa in their passport. Free air round trip tickets to attend this meeting will be provided to all participants. The Workshop welcomes paper presentation from any interested participants willing to present papers during the meeting. For registration information you are to contact the conference secretariat via Email: wchrog.joan@gmail.com Please share the information with your colleagues.

April 23, 2015 at 11:07AM

Congratulations! Dreams Can Come True... won the contest "Aigner Chocolate Challenge"

Trybuck: Congratulations on this fine win! Hope things are better, Buck

November 22, 2010 at 11:31PM

Begin Again: Buck, I was sitting her waiting for a call from the University Hospital in Wisconsin when I got the message that I won..As a chocoholic, I was thrilled..what sweeter way to help lift my spirits and the $100 isn't bad either..Thanks for your kind thoughts...Carol

November 22, 2010 at 11:38PM

Belinda: Hi, Carol, I'm so glad you win this contest. (What did I say?... :))

November 23, 2010 at 5:19AM

IndianaIrish: Chocolatey congratulations to you, Carol! You're in my thoughts and prayers ... Karyn :>)

November 23, 2010 at 6:36AM

another jim: How cool is that, Carol?! I remember this little contest--seems it was posted ages ago!--and thought it was a great idea at the time. Aigner Chocolate came to the right place, it seems... I'm very happy for you. Congrats!

November 23, 2010 at 7:28AM

sunny39: Congratulations! What a winning entry!

November 23, 2010 at 9:30AM

lola29: Congratulations! Carol, your entry was awesome.

November 23, 2010 at 9:43AM

Writeaway...: Carol congratulations, this piece thoroughly deserved it, it was a winner by me!! :)

November 23, 2010 at 4:13PM

Begin Again: Can't thank each and every one of you enough for all the kindness. As a true chocolholic this contest seemed made for me...after all I always reach for the luscious treat when I am stressed, happy, sad, ...you got it...whenever and always...I'm thrilled that Aigner's chose my story and your kind thoughts are greatly appreciated. Carol

November 23, 2010 at 5:40PM

Sasha: CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am thrilled you won this contest. Your entry was awesome and you win tickles me pink.

November 23, 2010 at 7:17PM

Meshe Nair: Congratulations Carol!!! Our prayers are with you and your family.

November 23, 2010 at 9:36PM

misscookie: Hi my friend it's beeb awhile...A little tlo long ,How are you guys doing. My pfrayers are with you. I miss you, much.

April 3, 2011 at 4:48PM

misscookie: From: Miss Cookie Date: Aug 18, 2011 4:15:49 AM Subject: W/ T Hello, W - Be anxious for nothing but in everything in prayer and supplication with thanksgiving..Amen. T- It's better to recall something you wish you had said. Instead of somethingh you wish you hadn't. Stay on prayin grounds.

August 18, 2011 at 4:34AM