a thing of beauty

A thing of beauty is a joy forever

Its loveliness increases, it will never

Pass into nothingness,but still will keep

A bower quiet for us, and a sleep

Full of sweet dreams, and health,

and quiet breathing

- John Keats

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these are my wishes for you . . .

Comfort on difficult days

smiles when sadness intrudes

rainbows to follow the clouds

laughter to kiss your lips

sunsets to warm your heart

hugs when spirits sag

beauty for your eyes to see

friendships to brighten your being

faith so that you can believe

confidence for when you doubt

courage to know yourself

patience to accept the truth

Love to complete your life.


– Author Unknown

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laugh often and much . . .

To laugh often and much  . . .

to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children,

to earn the appreciation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false friends,

to appreciate beauty,

to find the best in others,

to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition,

to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.

This is to enjoy life, laugh often , be happy  and  much more . . .

 

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“25th Anniversary – A celebration of love as bright and enduring as silver.”

“A marriage anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity. The order varies for any given year.”

“On this our anniversary, we may not have wealth, but we do have each other and that is worth more than anything in the world.”

“No man or woman really knows what perfect love is until they have been married for quarter of a century.”

“It doesn’t matter where you go in life, what you do ….. it’s who you have beside you.”

“We have changed over the years, but the sparkle in your eyes is as bright as ever, and my love for you is even stronger.”

“Anniversary : A time to celebrate the beauty, gift, and the blessing of enduring love.”

“The difficulty with married life is that we fall in love with a personality, but must live with a character.”

“Love begins in a moment, grows over time, and lasts for eternity.”

Love is there when both person are more concerned for the other than for one’s self.”

“Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.”

“Side by side – Year by year.”

“The most wonderful of all things in life, I believe, is the discovery of another human being with whom one’s relationship has a growing depth, beauty, and joy as the years increase. This inner progressiveness of love between two human beings is a most marvelous thing; it cannot be found by looking for it or by passionately wishing for it. It is a sort of divine accident, and the most wonderful of all things in life.”

“True love stories never end.”

 

 

 

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Beauty in the Desert

God said that even the desert has beauty. Good times and bad times are part of living.

It is difficult to fully appreciate joy until you have tasted sadness.

Laughter is sweeter if you have experienced tears.

There may be times when you feel like you’re stuck in a dry and desolate place, but an encouraging call or a hug from a friend can be an oasis. . . beauty in the desert.

Though it may not be easy, try to remember that the trials are going to help you fully experience the joy on the horizon.

Sometimes you can’t see it or feel it. Sometimes hope seems far away.

Often the difficulties you face make it seem as if hope has abandoned you.

But hope never leaves. It is always there, ready for you to embrace.

 

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