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number1sis

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Slow down..Stop..Smell the roses, watch the rabbits and deer in the meadow, listen to the birds singing and the laughter of your children. Take time to hear, to smell, to touch, to BE. Find joy in the little things, hope for the tough times and faith to get you through the storms of life. Share thoughts, poetry, music, photos..anything that is special to you. This is your home away from home.

Recent Messages

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"God's Paintbrush in the Fall"

The pathways are covered in rich design
With patterns of red, green and gold;
"Trees display their exquisite color,
A breathtaking scene to behold.

The beauty we see will soon be gone,
Bright colo... read more | posted by number1sis
3 replies - last reply: "Beautiful. I love the fall and... more" ~ tennesseelady52
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Hi to all members

Thank you so much to all of you who post. I am hoping more of you will be posting, including pictures. Hope you are all having a good week and am looking forward to seeing you from time to time:-) ... read more | posted by number1sis

Beautiful Christian Sister

By maya Angelou

A woman’s heart should be
So hidden in Christ
That a man should have to seek
Him first to find her.

When I say…I am a Christian’
I’m not shouting “I am clean living”
I ‘m whisperi... read more | posted by quiteone
1 reply - last reply: "how beautiful; i just love Maya... more" ~ IrishHeart

TO ACCOMPANY THE POEM "GOD'S PAINTBRUSH" Post contains embedded images

When i read the poem above "God's Paintbrush" it reminded of this photo i had seen. i had to go searching for it again to share it here because i feel it is so appropriate. So breathtaking a scene... read more | posted by IrishHeart

happy monday! Post contains embedded images

hope this image is uplifting to you. it reminds me of how i miss the change of seasons. | posted by IrishHeart

The weekend! Post contains embedded images

Hi all, I am getting ready to leave for our "Sister's Weekend" in upstate NY. 4 out of 5 sisters and myself will be at Valerie's, near Rochester NY, to see her new home. We will spend Saturday hang... read more | posted by number1sis
2 replies - last reply: "We had a BLAST!!!! Didn't really... more" ~ number1sis

Simple but true

The winds will blow their own freshness into you,
and the storms their energy,
while cares will drop away from you
like the leaves of Autumn.

Fall poem by John Muir | posted by GIHarris
1 reply - last reply: "Thank you for this beautiful... more" ~ number1sis

Be Brave Post contains embedded images

find and share recovery images at anonymousspace.com | posted by quiteone

Three Wooden Cross Post contains embedded images

Randy Travis | posted by quiteone
1 reply - last reply: "You know, I have to stop doing the... more" ~ number1sis

Have a beautiful day! Post contains embedded images

The sun does shine somewhere. | posted by quiteone
1 reply - last reply: "Really nice picture!!! Thanks!!, as... more" ~ number1sis

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