Today,while on my way to the bank,I decided to take the back roads and enjoy the snowy scenery.
Not far along my travels,I noticed a silver colored Ford,a little to close to the shoulder.
Driving past,listening to my car radio,I decided to turn around and take a closer look and see if the driver was in need.
I found the car,with tires still turning, and the driver trying to dig herself out of the snow pile,with her gloved hands.
The thought came that,though I could not do much,maybe my stopping would encourage some one else,more able bodied then myself, to offer more assistance.
True to form,within a minute or two,a gentleman stopped,though he could do nothing to help,did promise to make a call while reminding her to put the car in park,then driving off.
Lisa and I continued digging her wheels out of the icy,snowy pile,she with her gloved hands and me with my car scrapper.
Five minutes later her boyfriend showed up with a shovel,digging to unpack the much snowed in car.
Next an older gentlemen and his wife stopped and we all tried to push her out,this gentleman encouraging her to turn her tires straight,but being so badly entrenched,the car would go no where.
While Lisa boyfriend,went to get sand we continued to shovel,push and throw cardboard and car mats under the tires,hoping for just a little traction.
Next to our scene came a young man and his passenger,they offered to pull the car out with their chain.
Soon the mission was accomplished and her car was set free from it snowy,icy pit.
The driver still shook up and having feelings of low blood sugar was so grateful to us all for our help.
We all clapped and went our separate ways,happy to be of assistance.
What does this whole story tell us ?
First always stop,no matter how little you can do for another,sometimes even a simple word can make the situation better.
Second If all you can do is make a phone call for help,do it.
Third always listen to your inner voice,if it says turn around and help,then do so.
Fourth if you stop and try to help,others will do the same.
My personal belief is if someone steps forward it becomes part of human nature for others to also want to help.
Try to be the good Samaritan,even if its just words of encouragement and support.
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Friday, January 10, 2014
Punishing The People
Today it seems common place for politicians to get their programs through by punishing the people they are meant to serve.
Last summer when the government was shut down,the only people who got to suffer where the tax payers and tourist.
This week in New Jersey,Governor Christy found his own officials decided to punish the mayor of the adjoining town,who did not choose to support Christy,to 3 days of traffic jams off the George Washington Bridge.
The Governor said he was not involved in this scandal,seems the premise has become,if we don't get our political way,we will hurt the little people,those paying our salary and just trying to live their daily lives.
This all reminds me of days in history like the British or Roman Empire,where the leaders felt they where chosen by God himself, and they had the right to meet all their selfish needs,and hurt the serfs.
I do have to hand it to Governor Christy that he decided to take decisive action and fire those who at present seem to be involved.
The next point that needs to be asked here,is why have we become a nation of wimps?
People almost feel as if these politicians have the right to treat us badly and we just accept it.
We are the bosses and the politicians are the employees.
We give them the power to govern us,not to rule over us,like we are children.
The time has come for we the people, to enlighten our selves to the fact that we are to be treated with respect,we are not sheep to be lead to slaughter.
These 5 years, with Obama as president,has taught me,how people like Adolph Hitler, get there power,and that's because we are complacent and allow them take advantage of us.
It was never clear to me how someone so evil as Hitler,was able to grab everything he did,but I see now that it was really very easy,because people just kept agreeing and sooner or later he was a dictator,not a leader.
Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Whose to blame in the end?We are because we allow these people to mislead us and we pay no attention.
Proof of this,is the whole health care debacle we now face,its an embarrassment,and we are allowing it to happen, because we are more concerned about how much we can get for free.
Free is never really free,and we all pay the price in the end.
But how big of a price are we willing to pay?
Last summer when the government was shut down,the only people who got to suffer where the tax payers and tourist.
This week in New Jersey,Governor Christy found his own officials decided to punish the mayor of the adjoining town,who did not choose to support Christy,to 3 days of traffic jams off the George Washington Bridge.
The Governor said he was not involved in this scandal,seems the premise has become,if we don't get our political way,we will hurt the little people,those paying our salary and just trying to live their daily lives.
This all reminds me of days in history like the British or Roman Empire,where the leaders felt they where chosen by God himself, and they had the right to meet all their selfish needs,and hurt the serfs.
I do have to hand it to Governor Christy that he decided to take decisive action and fire those who at present seem to be involved.
The next point that needs to be asked here,is why have we become a nation of wimps?
People almost feel as if these politicians have the right to treat us badly and we just accept it.
We are the bosses and the politicians are the employees.
We give them the power to govern us,not to rule over us,like we are children.
The time has come for we the people, to enlighten our selves to the fact that we are to be treated with respect,we are not sheep to be lead to slaughter.
These 5 years, with Obama as president,has taught me,how people like Adolph Hitler, get there power,and that's because we are complacent and allow them take advantage of us.
It was never clear to me how someone so evil as Hitler,was able to grab everything he did,but I see now that it was really very easy,because people just kept agreeing and sooner or later he was a dictator,not a leader.
Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Whose to blame in the end?We are because we allow these people to mislead us and we pay no attention.
Proof of this,is the whole health care debacle we now face,its an embarrassment,and we are allowing it to happen, because we are more concerned about how much we can get for free.
Free is never really free,and we all pay the price in the end.
But how big of a price are we willing to pay?
Friday, December 27, 2013
FedEx couldn't make it?
So Christmas came and went and yet some people did not get the Christmas gifts promised by companies like Amazon.
How tragic,the world must now stop because some spoiled child could not get that perfect gift on that perfect day.
I'm sure this child will be scared for life.
I work in health and can tell you many people now days are self centered and arrogant.
Most believe their needs are the only ones to be met and no sympathy paid to the FedEx and Ups works who have worked 60 hour plus weeks to make your life acceptable.
There is no longer any such thing as empathy for others and the fact that everyone does not drop everything,the minute you walk into a room,is a clear indicator of this.
I can not tell you the number of times while at work,while on the phone with a doctor or writing an important message down,that people become indignant that i have not dropped the phone or looked up to acknowledge them.
Selfish self centered people,that is what this country has become and the fact that you feel your entire Christmas was ruined because certain,last minute gifts, did not make it to your doorstep,just goes to prove that people do not understand the true meaning of Christmas.
May be you should be glad you did not receive the gifts your precious child must have, because now,they can learn the lessons of patience and endurance.
Afluenza,that's what this whole country is turning into.
Recently a wealthy 17 year old, who has never had to answer for anything,took his car and ran over 4 people ,killing them and got let off because of this new thing called afluenza,or what used to be call spoiled rotten brat.
Political correctness does not allow us to say what we mean and call a shovel a shovel,I would say a spade a spade,but some one might be offended,even though a spade and shovel are both digging instruments.
This country is going into the toilet because people just think its all about them and their needs,just like the Cesar's of Rome.
To much opulence is never enough.
From cradle to grave everyone,including the government,has to protect and take care of people who are to spoiled to realize that maybe if you ordered your gift early and not two days before the holiday,this whole problem would not had affected you.
How tragic,the world must now stop because some spoiled child could not get that perfect gift on that perfect day.
I'm sure this child will be scared for life.
I work in health and can tell you many people now days are self centered and arrogant.
Most believe their needs are the only ones to be met and no sympathy paid to the FedEx and Ups works who have worked 60 hour plus weeks to make your life acceptable.
There is no longer any such thing as empathy for others and the fact that everyone does not drop everything,the minute you walk into a room,is a clear indicator of this.
I can not tell you the number of times while at work,while on the phone with a doctor or writing an important message down,that people become indignant that i have not dropped the phone or looked up to acknowledge them.
Selfish self centered people,that is what this country has become and the fact that you feel your entire Christmas was ruined because certain,last minute gifts, did not make it to your doorstep,just goes to prove that people do not understand the true meaning of Christmas.
May be you should be glad you did not receive the gifts your precious child must have, because now,they can learn the lessons of patience and endurance.
Afluenza,that's what this whole country is turning into.
Recently a wealthy 17 year old, who has never had to answer for anything,took his car and ran over 4 people ,killing them and got let off because of this new thing called afluenza,or what used to be call spoiled rotten brat.
Political correctness does not allow us to say what we mean and call a shovel a shovel,I would say a spade a spade,but some one might be offended,even though a spade and shovel are both digging instruments.
This country is going into the toilet because people just think its all about them and their needs,just like the Cesar's of Rome.
To much opulence is never enough.
From cradle to grave everyone,including the government,has to protect and take care of people who are to spoiled to realize that maybe if you ordered your gift early and not two days before the holiday,this whole problem would not had affected you.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Understand Where You Stand
St.James talks about how we need to not only pray but love our neighbor and live our faith.
Many people talk about a war on Christ and Christians.
True in the middle east,the Christan population out there are being imprisoned and killed for their beliefs.
80% of all religious persecution today, is happening to Christians.
We are lucky to live in this country,because at least we are free to practice our faith.
Recently in a GQ magazine,the patriarch of the duck dynasty show, gave an interview in which he espoused his religious,biblical beliefs of homosexuality, bestiality, casual and multiple partners sex and adultery.
As always the media spun it out of context and a gay rights group felt they were offended by what was said in the article.
We as Christians need to come to terms with the fact that we are "in the world,not of the world."
What does that mean?
Basically,don't expect the world to live by your christian standards because it is a fallen place,in which you morals and values will be ripped apart so as to make evil seem good and good seem evil.
If you as a christian speak out on the beliefs in the Bible,your words will be twisted and you will be considered crazy.
My priest Fr.Preble says "you are free to say what ever you want,but understand you will face consequences for you words and actions."
With that said know that taking a stand always means resistance and you must weigh out if you are willing to lose everything for you point of view.
We Christians know that the heat will be on but no matter if we have to lose it all our gain is greater then our earthly loss.
Just because critics want to silence you,does not mean you are wrong,this is where faith in God comes in.
Jesus said "the world will hate you,just as it hated me."
We are lucky to live in a country where its o.k. to speak out and if we feel we are losing our christian rights and values,9 time out of 10,it because we choose to remain silent.
In the end most people who believe as you do will band with you,just as they are trying to do with this duck dynasty patriarch.
If you feel you are being wronged then make it right,but know this saying you are christian means non violence and clearly understand that in the end you may lose all you have built up in this world.
But then again it was never about this world its about the next.
Many people talk about a war on Christ and Christians.
True in the middle east,the Christan population out there are being imprisoned and killed for their beliefs.
80% of all religious persecution today, is happening to Christians.
We are lucky to live in this country,because at least we are free to practice our faith.
Recently in a GQ magazine,the patriarch of the duck dynasty show, gave an interview in which he espoused his religious,biblical beliefs of homosexuality, bestiality, casual and multiple partners sex and adultery.
As always the media spun it out of context and a gay rights group felt they were offended by what was said in the article.
We as Christians need to come to terms with the fact that we are "in the world,not of the world."
What does that mean?
Basically,don't expect the world to live by your christian standards because it is a fallen place,in which you morals and values will be ripped apart so as to make evil seem good and good seem evil.
If you as a christian speak out on the beliefs in the Bible,your words will be twisted and you will be considered crazy.
My priest Fr.Preble says "you are free to say what ever you want,but understand you will face consequences for you words and actions."
With that said know that taking a stand always means resistance and you must weigh out if you are willing to lose everything for you point of view.
We Christians know that the heat will be on but no matter if we have to lose it all our gain is greater then our earthly loss.
Just because critics want to silence you,does not mean you are wrong,this is where faith in God comes in.
Jesus said "the world will hate you,just as it hated me."
We are lucky to live in a country where its o.k. to speak out and if we feel we are losing our christian rights and values,9 time out of 10,it because we choose to remain silent.
In the end most people who believe as you do will band with you,just as they are trying to do with this duck dynasty patriarch.
If you feel you are being wronged then make it right,but know this saying you are christian means non violence and clearly understand that in the end you may lose all you have built up in this world.
But then again it was never about this world its about the next.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Responsiblity
Are you a responsible person?
Do you feel everyone around you just gets to slide by and wonder why you are so concerned about follow through with projects?
I work at a job where responsibility is job one.
Being a nurse puts me in the position of never being able to drop the ball,though those around me choose to.
When my son was small,and I was a single parent,the responsibility of raising him laid on my shoulders,my saying back them was "its tough to be the responsible party."
So is there something wrong with the attitude of it has to be done and done right.
Few people see the need of being responsible,most people will do what they need to just to get by and if they know they should do more,they choose not to.
Leaders are people who are willing to take on the tough stuff and go to the end of the line trying to keep the train on the track,til it makes it safe to the station.
In other words follow through right to the bitter end,no matter how long or how hard.
The world spins around and life goes on,but some people need to get it right,or figure out why and finish it.
Is it a gift or curse?
Solomon in the Old Testament,was considered wise,everyone expected him to make those hard decisions and follow through.
What about Moses?
Talk about taking on a job and seeing it through to almost the end.
It can be a tiring position to always have to be the follow through person.
Now days most people are quick to blame others and feels they are victims,many young people do not understand what real responsibility is,and are to easy to blame circumstances for the out comes,rather then themselves.
Fewer and fewer people are ready to take on leadership unless they are willing to take blame.
Our current president is a person ,who feels fault is always for someone else to take,not him,to the detriment of our own country.
Do you feel everyone around you just gets to slide by and wonder why you are so concerned about follow through with projects?
I work at a job where responsibility is job one.
Being a nurse puts me in the position of never being able to drop the ball,though those around me choose to.
When my son was small,and I was a single parent,the responsibility of raising him laid on my shoulders,my saying back them was "its tough to be the responsible party."
So is there something wrong with the attitude of it has to be done and done right.
Few people see the need of being responsible,most people will do what they need to just to get by and if they know they should do more,they choose not to.
Leaders are people who are willing to take on the tough stuff and go to the end of the line trying to keep the train on the track,til it makes it safe to the station.
In other words follow through right to the bitter end,no matter how long or how hard.
The world spins around and life goes on,but some people need to get it right,or figure out why and finish it.
Is it a gift or curse?
Solomon in the Old Testament,was considered wise,everyone expected him to make those hard decisions and follow through.
What about Moses?
Talk about taking on a job and seeing it through to almost the end.
It can be a tiring position to always have to be the follow through person.
Now days most people are quick to blame others and feels they are victims,many young people do not understand what real responsibility is,and are to easy to blame circumstances for the out comes,rather then themselves.
Fewer and fewer people are ready to take on leadership unless they are willing to take blame.
Our current president is a person ,who feels fault is always for someone else to take,not him,to the detriment of our own country.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Christmas And Charity..How Tiring
With the Christmas Season comes the Christmas giving,not just our list of friends and family members,but also charitable giving.
Today while going through one of my friends' face book posting,I came across a picture he put up,about giving to an animal shelter or adopting a pet.
Someone posting under the comment section,took offense to the fact that people would ask for donations for animal shelters,but not children's orphanages,which this person thought a more worthwhile endeavor.
Every day that I choose to shop at the nearby grocery or retail stores,I am bombarded by check out people asking me if I would like to round up my tally,or donate a dollar to their favorite charity.
Now don't get me wrong,most charities are in need,but when it comes to shopping,like most people,by the time I get to the check out,I am not only tired but done with spending money.
We as a nation are a most charitable group,but I do not appreciate being asked to fund a favorite charity,when all I want to do is go home.
Money may make the world go round,but at this point I am done feeling charitable.
Now I am no scrooge,but then again I am also no Rockefeller,with money falling out of my pockets.
Not only do I deal with world interest,but also my work place and church.
Everyone seems to feel at this holiday season,that money somehow grows on trees.
I don't know about you but come January,I have payments to make on house and property taxes,car and house insurances,my son birthday and our anniversary.
Its not that I am trying to be cheap,its just that in 4 years I would like to have enough saved to retire,or semi retire.
Money,money,money is just making me tired and unable to fully enjoy the holidays.
At present my house is in need of cleaning,decorating and gifts bought and wrapped.
The reason for the season is Jesus birth,which is what I would not mind centering on.
The best part of this holiday season is preparing my special cupcakes for our church community meal,this Thursday, and going out to spend a nice Saturday evening at sturbridge village and night out for new years eve at our favorite new years tavern.
The rest just seems to be a mess,with no time to deal with it all.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Keep It Simple
Today while banking I decided to stop at the Family Dollar store and then the new General Dollar store,in Webster mass.
While there I picked up some toys to put in the "toys for tot" box at work and my present for the patients Secret Santa Party.
My theme this year is "keep it simple stupid" or kiss.
To many years I run my self ragged trying to do all the things people who don't have a time crunch do.
This year while at the general dollar store I bought a pretty box with a ribbon on top and filled it up with lotion,soaps,powder and body spray,for my patient .
This was the simplest gift idea yet.
This year I will also try to buy gifts that will in some way help my small town businesses and charities,cause if your going to give to your friends and family why not help others at the same time.
Once I returned home,I picked up all my fall decorations outside and plan to work slowly on Christmas decorations,with no intentions of over doing it.
Christmas should be a time of family and friends,doing for others and keeping an eye on what is important.
So this year keeping it simple will be my goal.
No anxiety,no stress and no depression cause nothing in our lives is perfect.
I'm glad this year that I have Christmas off and plan on making it a nice quiet day with my family and maybe we will do pot luck this year instead of a whole formal meal.
Being a laid back kind of person I can appreciate a laid back kind of celebration.
While there I picked up some toys to put in the "toys for tot" box at work and my present for the patients Secret Santa Party.
My theme this year is "keep it simple stupid" or kiss.
To many years I run my self ragged trying to do all the things people who don't have a time crunch do.
This year while at the general dollar store I bought a pretty box with a ribbon on top and filled it up with lotion,soaps,powder and body spray,for my patient .
This was the simplest gift idea yet.
This year I will also try to buy gifts that will in some way help my small town businesses and charities,cause if your going to give to your friends and family why not help others at the same time.
Once I returned home,I picked up all my fall decorations outside and plan to work slowly on Christmas decorations,with no intentions of over doing it.
Christmas should be a time of family and friends,doing for others and keeping an eye on what is important.
So this year keeping it simple will be my goal.
No anxiety,no stress and no depression cause nothing in our lives is perfect.
I'm glad this year that I have Christmas off and plan on making it a nice quiet day with my family and maybe we will do pot luck this year instead of a whole formal meal.
Being a laid back kind of person I can appreciate a laid back kind of celebration.
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