Dear Precious Donnie,
Good morning.This was sent to me;
And I wanted to send it to you;
Because I want you to have a "Blue Ribbon" from me.:-)
Your love and caring and concern for me;
Has been so much of what has kept me going this last 16 months.
I know most of my strength comes from Jesus.
The "Jesus" in you __
And who you are __
Is a "very big" part of that.
Thanks Sis!...
You are so special.
I love you!
Love and prayers,
Barb
A teacher in New York decided to honor each of her seniors in high school
By telling them the difference they each made.
She called each student to the front of the class,
one at a time.
First she told each of them how they had made a difference to her and the class.
Then she presented each of them with a Blue Ribbon imprinted with gold letters,
Which read, "Who I Am Makes a Difference."
Afterwards the teacher decided to do a class project,
To see what kind of impact recognition would have on a community.
She gave each of the students three more ribbons,
And instructed them to go out and spread this acknowledgment ceremony.
Then they were to follow up on the results,
See who honored whom and report back to the class in about a week.
One of the boys in the class went to a junior executive in a nearby company,
And honored him for helping him with his career planning.
He gave him a Blue Ribbon and put it on his shirt.
Then he gave him two extra ribbons and said,
"We're doing a class project on recognition,
And we'd like you to go out,
Find somebody to honor,
Give them a Blue Ribbon,
Then give them the extra Blue Ribbon
So they can acknowledge a third person to keep this acknowledgment ceremony going.
Then please report back to me and tell me what happened."
Later that day the junior executive went in to see his boss,
Who had been noted, by the way, as being kind of a grouchy fellow.
He sat his boss down and he told him that he deeply admired him for being a creative genius.
The boss seemed very surprised.
The junior executive asked him if he would accept the gift of the Blue Ribbon,
And would he give him permission to put it on him.
His surprised boss said,"Well,sure."
The junior executive took the Blue Ribbon and placed it right on his boss's jacket above his heart.
As he gave him the last extra ribbon, he said,
"Would you do me a favor?
Would you take this extra ribbon and pass it on by honoring somebody else?
The young boy who first gave me the ribbons is doing a project in school,
And we want to keep this recognition ceremony going
And find out how it affects people."
That night the boss came home to his 14-year-old son and sat him down.
He said, "Son; the most incredible thing happened to me today.
I was in my office and one of the junior executives came in and told me he admired me,
And gave me a Blue Ribbon for being a creative genius.
Imagine, he thinks I'm a creative genius.
Then he put this Blue Ribbon that says;
"Who I Am Makes a Difference." on my jacket above my heart.
He gave me an extra ribbon and asked me to find somebody else to honor.
As I was driving home tonight,
I started thinking about whom I would honor with this ribbon
And I thought about you.
I want to honor you.
My days are really hectic,
And I know when I come home I don't pay a lot of attention to you.
Sometimes I scream at you for not getting good enough grades in school and for your bedroom being a mess,
But somehow tonight, I just wanted to sit here
And well, just let you know that you do make a difference to me.
Besides your mother, you are the most important person in my life.
You're a great kid and I love you!"
The startled boy started to sob and sob,
And he couldn't stop crying.
His whole body shook.
He looked up at his father and said through his tears,
"Dad, earlier tonight I sat in my room and wrote a letter to you and Mom
Explaining why I had killed myself
And asking you to forgive me.
I was going to commit suicide tonight after you were asleep.
I just didn't think that you cared at all.
The letter is upstairs.
I don't think I need it after all.
His father walked upstairs and found a heartfelt letter full of anguish and pain.
The envelope was addressed, "Mom and Dad".
The boss went back to work a changed man.
He was no longer a grouch;
But made sure to let all his employees know that they made a difference.
The junior executive helped several other young people with career planning,
And never forgot to let them know that they made a difference in his life...
One being the boss's son.
And the young boy and his classmates learned a valuable lesson.
Who you are DOES make a difference!!
Unknown*
Love Comes From "You" Lord Jesus
"My Sweet Sister"
This beautiful "Blue Ribbon"
Is certainly one for you;
To place over your loving heart.
You have been strong and faithful.
You have continued to walk in His light,
Through such tough, tough times this past year.
You have continued to love through "Him".
Reached out to others.
Never lost sight, never gave in,
Always remained steadfast in faith;
And always continued to look "Up"! (-:
Blue Ribbons should be worn by "Winners."
You are a "Winner!"
Continue to __
Go __ Grow __ and Glow __
In His Perfect Grace __
I Love You
__ My Friend __
__ My Sister-In-Law __
__ My Sister-In-Christ __
Together; let's place the beautiful
"Blue Ribbon"
At the foot of our precious Saviour's cross,
Where The real "Victor" of all "Victories" lies.
Because there at the cross He Knew we would fall.
And there He mercifully covers us all.
"In His Love,"
Donna.
Lord,You often remind us to love and care for our families first; only second to You.
Often times we are so busy and concerned trying to please others,
Outside our homes, that we forget those who are most important to us.
Perhaps we think our families should put up with our actions,
Because we are family,
And they should love us just the way we are, no matter what.
This must grieve You terribly Lord.
Forgive us Sir; for such sinful actions.
May we treasure these our loved one's,
Share their joys and hopes and dreams.
Teach us Father to show them "The Love"
We talk about so freely.
So that they will grow strong and secure in "You."
Lord we know we cannot have strong, loving, families.
Without following Your teachings, and sharing Your love.
You know our hearts..
My heart rejoices in "You."
Let our lives please You.
Little arms wrapped around my neck; with an "I Love You, Nan."
Tender hugs from a loving daughter, fills my heart with joy.
I treasure the look of pleasure and pride and love; the squeeze of his hand, from my "Best Friend", "Lover" "Mate" and "Husband".
Love softly drifts between us.
Love of sisters and brother, nieces and nephews, cousins...
When did I earn such love and honor?
I don't know ...
But I thank You for it Lord.
I am often reminded of the true value of it all.
Not riches, not material gain, nor houses and properties; jewels, elaborations or fame.
But my dearest friends and loved one's.
Together, loving and sharing our lives.
Thank You Lord.
Bless my family for many generations to come.
Love
From The Heart
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Hand-n-Hand