Keep that Fork!
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Posted:Oct 31, 2008 11:13 am
Last Updated:Nov 7, 2008 11:02 am 10059 Views
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I want to share this beautiful story that pass on to me by a friend.
Hope you enjoy it and have a nice weekend everyone!
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There was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So as she was getting her things "in order," she contacted her Pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes.
She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in.
Everything was in order and the Pastor was preparing to leave when the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.
"There's one more thing," she said excitedly.
"What’s that?" came the Pastor's reply.
"This is very important," the young woman continued. "I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand."
The Pastor stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say.
That surprises you, doesn't it?" the young woman asked.
"Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request," said the Pastor.
The young woman explained. "My grandmother once told me this story, and from that time on I have always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of encouragement. In all my years of attending socials and dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, 'Keep your fork.'
It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming...like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful, and with substance!'
So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder "What's with the fork?" Then I want you to tell them: "Keep your fork, the best is yet to come."
The Pastor's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the young woman good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did. She had a better grasp of what heaven would be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge. She KNEW that something better was coming.
At the funeral people were walking by the young woman's casket and they saw the cloak she was wearing and t he fork placed in her right hand. Over and over, the Pastor heard the question, "What's with the fork?" And over and over he smiled.
During his message, the Pastor told the people of the conversation he had with the young woman shortly before she died. He also told them about the fork and about what it symbolized to her. He told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either.
He was right. So the next time you reach down for your fork let it remind you, ever so gently, that the best is yet to come. Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share a word of praise, and they always want to open their hearts to us.
Show your friends how much you care. Remember to always be there for them, even when you need them more. For you never know when it may be their time to "Keep your fork."
Cherish the time you have, and the memories you share. Being friends with someone is not an opportunity but a sweet responsibility.
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Stand By Your Man!
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Posted:Oct 31, 2008 6:37 am
Last Updated:Nov 1, 2008 5:02 am 7934 Views
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(Song by Tammy Wynette)
Sometimes it's hard to be a woman
Givin' all your love to just one man
You'll have bad times, and he'll have good times
Doin' things that you don't understand
But if you love him, then you'll forgive him
Even though he's hard to understand
And if you love him, oh, be proud of him
'Cause after all he's just a man
Stand by your man
Give him two arms to cling to
And somethin' warm to come to
When nights are cold and lonely
Stand by your man
And show the world you love him
Keep givin' all the love you can
Stand by your man
Stand by your man
And show the world you love him
Keep givin' all the love you can
Stand by your man
(d-d-cated to Salsa )
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It seems like only yesterday
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Posted:Oct 11, 2008 10:34 am
Last Updated:Oct 14, 2008 2:31 am 8696 Views
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It seems like only yesterday,
You and I were thinking, here we'll stay.
Never thought that one day, we'll be apart;
Leaving each other with a broken heart.
For every yesterday, there is today,
And all I need to do is get you out of my way.
I swear to God and I swear to All,
That when tomorrow comes, I'll get through it all.
Who says my heart is numbed by all that's gone?
After all the troubles, I stayed just calm.
I see the light as the morning comes,
The dawn of a new day, I'm here to welcome.
(Unknown author)
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Joke Time!
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Posted:Oct 10, 2008 10:02 am
Last Updated:Oct 21, 2008 11:31 pm 8888 Views
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The Store Policy
Man: I'd like to buy some food.
Checkout Lady: Do you have a dog?
Man: Yes.
Checkout Lady: Where is he?
Man: He's at home.
Checkout Lady: I'm sorry, I can't sell this food to you
unless I see the dog. Store policy.
The next day, the man returns.
Man: I'd like to buy some cat food.
Checkout Lady: Do you have a cat?
Man: Yes.
Checkout Lady: Well... where is he?
Man: He's at home!
Checkout Lady: Sorry, I can't sell this cat food to you unless I see your cat. Store Policy.
The next day the man returns 
Checkout Lady: What's in the sack?
Man: Put your hand inside.
Checkout Lady: Hmmm... It's warm and moist! What is it?
Man: I would like to buy some toilet paper.
Pointing to the store Policy
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An Elephant ask the Camel! "why do you have your boobs on your back?"
The Camel laugh and replied,, " what a silly question from someone with a big penis on his face!"
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Bus Incident
A woman got on a bus holding a baby. The bus driver looked at the and blurted out, "That`s the ugliest baby I've ever seen!"
Infuriated, the woman slammed her fare into the fare box and took an aisle seat near the rear of the bus. The man seated next to her sensed that she was agitated and asked her what was wrong.
"The bus driver insulted me," she fumed.
The man sympathized and said, "Why, he shouldn't say things to insult passengers. He could be fired for that."
"You're right," she said. "I think I'll go back up there and give him a piece of my mind!"
"That's a good idea," the man said. "Here, let me hold your monkey."
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It has been determined!
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Posted:Oct 5, 2008 10:09 am
Last Updated:Oct 18, 2008 7:48 am 9415 Views
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The most used sexual position for married couples is a doggie position.
The husband sits up and begs.
The wife rolls over and plays dead
Have a happy weekend everyone
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Grace 
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Love Never Runs Out!
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Posted:Oct 5, 2008 10:04 am
Last Updated:Oct 11, 2008 11:54 pm 8793 Views
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I don't rush into fallin in love
for love never runs out
even if they would laugh at me coz im single
I'll just tell them
God is busy writing the best love story for me
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Wonder how true are these one?
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Posted:Sep 18, 2008 10:02 am
Last Updated:Sep 26, 2008 9:44 am 7353 Views
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Translation Dictionary of Women’s English.
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* Yes……………………………….No
* No………………………………..Yes
* Maybe……………………………No
* We need………………………….I want
* I am sorry………………………..You’ll be sorry
* We need to talk………………….You’re in trouble
* Sure, go ahead……………………You better not
* Do what you want……………….You will pay for this later
* I am not upset……………………Of course, I am upset, you moron!
* You’re attentive tonight…………Is sex all you ever think about?
Translation Dictionary of men’s English.
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* I am hungry………………………I am hungry
* I am sleepy……………………….I am sleepy
* I am tired…………………………I am tired
* Nice dress…………………………Nice cleavage!
* I love you…………………………Let’s have sex now
* I am bored………………………..Do you want to have sex?
* May I have this dance?………………I’d like to have sex with you.
* Can I call you sometime?…………..I’d like to have sex with you.
* Do you want to go to a movie?……I’d like to have sex with you.
* Can I take you out to dinner?……..I’d like to have sex with you.
* I don’t think those shoes go with that outfit…………..I’m a gay
Here are a few funny translations of man-speak.
What men say and what they mean:
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“I’M GOING FISHING”
Translated: “I’m going to drink myself dangerously stupid and stand by a stream with a stick in my hand, while the fish swim by in complete safety.”
“IT WOULD TAKE TOO LONG TO EXPLAIN”
Translated: “I have no idea how it works.”
“I WAS LISTENING TO YOU. IT’S JUST THAT I HAVE THINGS ON MY MIND.”
Translated: “I was wondering if that redhead over there is wearing a bra.”
“TAKE A BREAK HONEY, YOU’RE WORKING TOO HARD.”
Translated: “I can’t hear the game over the vacuum cleaner.”
“THAT’S INTERESTING, DEAR.”
Translated: “Are you still talking?”
“YOU KNOW HOW BAD MY MEMORY IS.”
Translated: “I remember the theme song to ‘F Troop’, the address of the first girl I ever kissed and the vehicle identification numbers of every car I’ve ever owned, but I forgot your birthday.”
“I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT YOU, AND GOT YOU THESE ROSES.”
Translated: “The girl selling them on the corner was a real babe.”
“HEY, I’VE GOT MY REASONS FOR WHAT I’M DOING.”
Translated: “And I sure hope I think of some pretty soon.”
“I CAN’T FIND IT.”
Translated: “It didn’t fall into my outstretched hands, so I’m completely clueless”
“WHAT DID I DO THIS TIME?”
Translated: “What did you catch me at?”
“I HEARD YOU.”
Translate: Hoping desperately that I can fake it well enough so that you don’t spend the next 3 days yelling at me.”
“YOU KNOW I COULD NEVER LOVE ANYONE ELSE.”
Translated: “I am used to the way you yell at me, and realize it could be worse.”
“YOU LOOK TERRIFIC.”
Translated: “Oh, God, please don’t try on one more outfit, I’m starving.”
“I’M NOT LOST … I KNOW EXACTLY WHERE WE ARE.”
Translated: “No one will ever see us alive again.”
“WE SHARE THE HOUSEWORK.”
Translated: “I make the messes, she cleans them up.”
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(source: from the net)
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Same planet, different worlds?
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Posted:Sep 16, 2008 11:30 pm
Last Updated:Dec 4, 2010 12:26 am 8418 Views
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Probably just about everyone has had some relationship moments that felt like these:
Her Diary
Saturday night I thought he was acting weird. We had made plans to meet at a bar to have a drink. I was shopping with my friends all day long, so I thought he was upset at the fact that I was a bit late, but he made no comment.Conversation wasn’t flowing so I suggested that we go somewhere quiet so we could talk, he agreed but he kept quiet and absent. I asked him what was wrong he said nothing. I asked him if it was my fault that he was upset. He said it had nothing to do with me and not to worry.
On the way home I told him that I loved him, he simply smiled and kept driving. I can’t explain his behavior; I don’t know why he didn’t say I love you too.
When we got home I felt as if had lost him, as if he wanted nothing to do with me anymore. He just sat there and watched T.V. he seemed distant and absent.
Finally I decided to go to bed, about 10 minutes later he came to bed and to my surprise he responded to my caress and we made love, but I still felt that he was distracted and his thoughts where somewhere else. I decided that I could not take it anymore so I decided to confront him with the situation but he had fallen asleep.
I started crying and cried until I too fell asleep. I don’t know what to do, I’m almost sure that his thoughts are with someone else. My life is a disaster.
His Diary
Today the Lakers lost, but at least I got laid.
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(Source: e-mail account)
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When I Need You
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Posted:Sep 16, 2008 9:45 am
Last Updated:Oct 31, 2008 7:04 am 10621 Views
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When I need you
I just close my eyes and I`m with you
And all that I so want to give you
Its only a heartbeat away
When I need love
I hold out my hands and I touch love
I never knew there was so much love
Keeping me warm night and day
Miles and miles of empty space in between us
The telephone cant take the place of your smile
But you know I wont be travelin forever
Its cold out, but hold out, and do I like I do
When I need you
I just close my eyes and I`m with you
And all that I so wanna give you babe
Its only a heartbeat away
Its not easy when the road is your driver
Honey thats a heavy load that we bear
But you know I wont be traveling a lifetime
Its cold out but hold out and do like I do
Oh, I need you
When I need love
I hold out my hands and I touch love
I never knew there was so much love
Keeping me warm night and day
When I need you
I just close my eyes
And youre right here by my side
Keeping me warm night and day
I just hold out my hands
I just hold out my hand
And Im with you darlin
Yes, Im with you darlin
All I wanna give you
Its only a heartbeat away
Oh I need you darling
(Song by: L. Sayer)
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