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(Message started by: Peppermint on Nov 23^rd, 2005, 10:18am)

Title: Words of Encouragement
Post by Peppermint on Nov 23^rd, 2005, 10:18am

Just something to think about as the Holidays are coming up... not everyone has someone, so sometimes, what you say/or don't say, even when you think no one is listening, can have a great impact...

(the following text is from an email I received, not my own writing)

Be Special to Others

A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. All the other frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they were as good as dead. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out of the pit with all of their might. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, that they were as good as dead.

Finally, one of the frogs took heed to what the other frogs were saying and gave up. He fell down and died. The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could.

Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die.

He jumped even harder and finally made it out. When he got out, the other frogs said, "Did you not hear us?"

The frog explained to them that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time.

Two things to think about:

1. There is power of life and death in the tongue. An encouraging word to someone who is down can lift them up and help them make it through the day.

2. A destructive word to someone who is down can be what it takes to kill him or her. Be careful of what you say.

Speak life to those who cross your path.
The power of words.... it is sometimes hard to understand that an encouraging word can go such a long way. Anyone can speak words that tend to rob another of the spirit to continue in difficult times. Special is the individual who will take the time to encourage another.

;) Pep

Title: Re: Words of Encouragement
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 23^rd, 2005, 10:25am

Wonderful, Pep. Thank you! :)

Title: Re: Words of Encouragement
Post by LeLimey on Nov 23^rd, 2005, 10:38am

Aw Pep that was lovely, thank you for sharing :-*

Frank.... don't jump, its not worth it ;)

Title: Re: Words of Encouragement
Post by Langa on Nov 23^rd, 2005, 10:42am

Whew! Where’s the 02…had me all verklempt girl… :P

Have a great Thanksgiving Sis! If I know one thing is that you’ll be getting your grub on at your Mom’s…all the Spanish goodies…yeah, I’m hating… :-*

Love ya,
Maria

Title: Re: Words of Encouragement
Post by Peppermint on Nov 23^rd, 2005, 11:19am

Verklempt? Awww...Didn't mean to do that girl... Helen, where's the tissue?
But I know, things can get lackluster this time of year.

As for food, our family's Martha Stewart (my sister) is cooking and she does an excellent job, but nothing like having pernil at Mom's along with some reminiscing about Dad.

But we're sTILL having arroz con costillitas... ;;D
That's yellow rice with rib tips Puerto Rican style folks... mmmm MM!

Now Frank... listen to Nani. Momma knows best. ;)

Title: Re: Words of Encouragement
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 23^rd, 2005, 11:25am

LOL! All I can hear is encouragement... ;;D

Title: Re: Words of Encouragement
Post by Jimmy B. on Nov 23^rd, 2005, 11:32am

[smiley=bow.gif] Sometimes we too often forget that other people...be they family or strangers, have feelings just like our own and we find it too easy while rushing around in our busy little shell...to fire a salvo of discouragement to others.

Thanks Pep

Title: Re: Words of Encouragement
Post by Jasmyn on Nov 23^rd, 2005, 11:44am

Thanks ;)

Title: Re: Words of Encouragement
Post by stevegeebe on Nov 23^rd, 2005, 6:44pm

I will never forget that story.

Thanks Pep.

Steve G

Title: Re: Words of Encouragement
Post by Dave_Emond on Nov 23^rd, 2005, 7:00pm

Hi Pep,
I made a new post ranting without regard to anything. Had I seen this post first ... maybe I may not have made that post?
Sounds great, but I guess I'm just not there yet. Tired of "jumping" I guess.
But ... your post has at least got me thinking in other directions if I can put enough energy into it.
Thanks ... :-*
Dave

Title: Re: Words of Encouragement
Post by Melissa on Nov 24^th, 2005, 7:23am

Thank You Pepparoo!!!

:-*melly

Title: Re: Words of Encouragement
Post by lionsound on Nov 24^th, 2005, 11:12am

on 11/23/05 at 10:18:52, Peppermint wrote:

Be Special to Others

Thanks Patty. Luv ya!

You ALL are special to me. :)

Title: Re: Words of Encouragement
Post by Charlie on Nov 24^th, 2005, 1:09pm

Thanks Pep. I knew you had it in ya. http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/happy girl.gif

Charlie

Title: Re: Words of Encouragement
Post by Peppermint on Nov 24^th, 2005, 3:54pm

on 11/23/05 at 19:00:57, Dave_Emond wrote:

Dave,
I just posted to your thread and saw your answer here!
Take the energy you need for yourself. Your life is difficult, yes.. but I'm glad you see a glimmer of light, even if its in the distance.

Now i'm choked up.

Happy Thanksgiving (and I give thanks) to you and Annette.

Pep [smiley=hug.gif]