Can I borrow $25?

A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 13-yearold son waiting for him at the door.SON: 'Daddy, may I ask you a question?'DAD: 'Yeah sure, what it is?' replied the man.SON: 'Daddy, how much do you make an hour?'DAD: 'That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?' theman said angrily.SON: 'I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make anhour?'DAD: 'If you must know, I make $50 an hour.'SON: 'Oh,' the little boy replied, with his head down.SON: 'Daddy, may I please borrow $25?'The father was furious, 'If the only reason you asked that is so youcan borrow some money to buy a silly toy / A game from a game store or some other nonsense, thenyou march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about whyyou are being so selfish. I don't work hard everyday for such childishfrivolities.' The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy'squestions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money? Afterabout an hour or so, the man had calmed down , and started to think:Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $25.00 andhe really didn't ask for money very often. The man went to the door ofthe little boy's room and opened the door. 'Are you asleep, son?' Heasked. 'No daddy, I'm awake,' replied the boy. 'I've been thinking,maybe I was too hard on you earlier' said the man. 'It's been a longday and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $25 youasked for.'The little boy sat straight up, smiling. 'Oh, thank you daddy!'He yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpledup bills. The man saw that the boy already had money, started to getangry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and thenlooked up at his father. 'Why do you want more money if you alreadyhave some?' the father grumbled.! Because I didn't have enough, but nowI do,' the little boy replied. 'Daddy, I have $50 now. Can I buy anhour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like tohave dinner with you.'The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and hebegged for his forgiveness. It's just a short reminder to all of youworking so hard in life. We should not let time slip through ourfingers without having spent some time with those who really matter tous, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $50 worth ofyour time with someone you love.

If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easilyreplace us in a matter of hours. But the family & friends we leavebehind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.

Ice Tea

I wonder, are they really that happy?

PEOPLE COME INTO YOUR LIFE FOR A REASON

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant . Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime.

Economic Stimulus Payments Schedule

So have you received your IRS MONEY YET? If not here is the schedule.

This is a schedule of when the money will be sent. If you have any question here is contact numbers listed below.Should you require additional assistance, you can:1. Go to the IRS Web site, www.irs.gov.

There is a page devoted to news about the stimulus payments. 2. Call the IRS at 1-866-234-2942.

DIRECT DEPOSIT

Last two SSN digits:
Payment will be transmitted:

00 through 20April 28
21 through 75 May 5
76 through 99 May 12

PAPER CHECK
Last two SSN digits:
Payments will be mailed by:00 through 09May 9
10 through 18 May 16
19 through 25 May 23
26 through 38May 30
39 through 51 June 6
52 through 63 June 13
64 through 75 June 20
76 through 87 June 27
88 through 99 July 4

Edwards Endorse Obama

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards endorsed his ex-rival Barack Obama. Edwards appeared with Obama in Grand Rapids, Mich., Wednesday evening and made the announcement himself. "Democratic voters have made their choice, and so have I," Edwards said.

Just A Mom

A woman, renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk 's office, was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. 'What I mean is, ' explained the recorder, 'do you have a job or are you just a ...?' 'Of course I have a job,' snapped the woman. 'I'm a Mom.' 'We don't list 'Mom' as an occupation,
'housewife' covers it,' Said the recorder emphatically. I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself
in the same situation, this time at our own Town Hall. The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient, and possessed of a high sounding title like, 'Official Interrogator' or 'Town Registrar.' 'What is your occupation?' she probed. What made me say it? I do not know. The words simply popped out. 'I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.' The clerk paused, ball-point pen frozen in midair and looked up as though she had not heard right. I repeated the title slowly emphasizing the most significant words.. Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written, in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire. 'Might I ask,' said the clerk with new interest, 'just what you do in your field?' Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice, I heard myself reply, 'I have a continuing program of research, (what mother doesn't) In the laboratory and in the field, (normally I would have said indoors and out). I'm working for my Masters, (first the Lord and then the whole family) and already have four credits (all daughters). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities, (any mother care to disagree?) and I often work 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.' There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door. As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants -- ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model, (a 6 month old baby) in the child development program, testing out a new vocal pattern. I felt I had scored a beat on bureaucracy! And I had gone on the official records as someone more
distinguished and indispensable to mankind than 'just another Mom.'
Motherhood!

What a glorious career! Especially when there's a title on the door. Does this make grandmothers 'Senior Research associates in the field of Child Development and Human Relations' And great grandmothers 'Executive Senior Research Associates?' I think so!!!

I also think it makes Aunts '

Associate Research Assistants.' Please send this to another Mom, Grandmother, Aunt,
And other friends you know.
May your troubles be less,
Your blessing be more,
And nothing but happiness come through your door!
AMEN!!

LORD, THEY'RE FINALLY TOGETHER

She married and had 13 children. Her husband died. She married again and had 7 more children. Again, her husband died. But, she remarried and this time had 5 more children. She finally died after having 25 children. Standing before her coffin, the preacher prayed for her. He thanked the Lord for this very loving woman and said, " Lord, they're finally together." One mourner leaned over and quietly asked her friend, " Do you think he means her first, second or third husband? "

The friend replied, " I think he means her legs