Two ways to live
A choice between ...26 total reviews
Comment from Wayne Fowler
The contrast is heart-breaking.
I had my wife read this one. Her response - "How'd she know my momma?" Unfortunately, her mother is Alice. (91)
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2023
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The contrast is heart-breaking.
I had my wife read this one. Her response - "How'd she know my momma?" Unfortunately, her mother is Alice. (91)
Best wishes.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2023
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Thank you very much Wayne. I am honoured ythat you chose to share it with your wife. (Unfortunately, my mother is Alice also. I fear becoming more like her as I get older, and ask the Lord to take me home before that happens. I am going to make a conscious effort to guard against becoming like that. Barbara is in my Bible Study group.)
Wendy
Comment from royowen
I must agree with you, but I will allow the Lord to take care of business, it's not by my efforts that I have reached this place, I know whatever we need will be provided, He is our joy, our peace, and He has written our days in the chronicles of Heaven, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2023
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I must agree with you, but I will allow the Lord to take care of business, it's not by my efforts that I have reached this place, I know whatever we need will be provided, He is our joy, our peace, and He has written our days in the chronicles of Heaven, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 11-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2023
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We make the choice to follow Him, to deny ourselves, and to live a Spirit-filled life, and He enables. Thanks for the review. Always appreciated.
Wendy
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Most welcome
Comment from LisaMay
I think we have all seen examples of these 2 women's characteristics which you have so clearly described here. And I know which one I want to be! We must always be mindful of the impact of our behaviour and attitude on others.
How sad it is that Alice's self-centredness has damaged her relationships with her family.
This is very effectively put:
'My choices today determine who I am as a person, and who I will be ... my thoughts become words, which become actions, which become habits, which become character.'
...as is this:
'Ageing is not for the faint-hearted, but at least we can be thankful to have had the privilege of growing old.'
Yes indeed... so many lives are cut short.
Your story reveals your own personality and awareness is on the right track with a loving heart guided by faith and humanity.
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2023
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I think we have all seen examples of these 2 women's characteristics which you have so clearly described here. And I know which one I want to be! We must always be mindful of the impact of our behaviour and attitude on others.
How sad it is that Alice's self-centredness has damaged her relationships with her family.
This is very effectively put:
'My choices today determine who I am as a person, and who I will be ... my thoughts become words, which become actions, which become habits, which become character.'
...as is this:
'Ageing is not for the faint-hearted, but at least we can be thankful to have had the privilege of growing old.'
Yes indeed... so many lives are cut short.
Your story reveals your own personality and awareness is on the right track with a loving heart guided by faith and humanity.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2023
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Thank you very much Jenny. It's something to guard against, not becoming self-focussed and hurtful to others. I want to be understanding, compasionate (and fun, if I have the energy! Lol.) Many thanks for the six stars, greatly valued.
Wendy
Comment from GWHARGIS
I have been thinking about how I treat others lately. I love my family and friends. I think about how I will be when I get to a certain age. I pray that I will be nice old lady. The kind that will share fun stories and slip someone a twenty dollar bill just because. I pray I won't end up being one of those mean hateful bitter old folks who when they pass on, the news will gain as many sighs of relief as tears. This was a great story. You tell it well. Gretchen
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2023
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I have been thinking about how I treat others lately. I love my family and friends. I think about how I will be when I get to a certain age. I pray that I will be nice old lady. The kind that will share fun stories and slip someone a twenty dollar bill just because. I pray I won't end up being one of those mean hateful bitter old folks who when they pass on, the news will gain as many sighs of relief as tears. This was a great story. You tell it well. Gretchen
Comment Written 11-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2023
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Thank you very much Gretchen. Yes me too, that's how I want to be , nice, fun, and generous of heart and spirit. Thanks for a wonderful review and also for the six stars.
Wendy
Comment from BethShelby
There is a lot of good advice in this post and you have demostrated the different in what our choices do as we age by showing how positive and negative characteristics are magnified with passing time. Aging is reality but we can to it gracefully or otherwise.
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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2023
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There is a lot of good advice in this post and you have demostrated the different in what our choices do as we age by showing how positive and negative characteristics are magnified with passing time. Aging is reality but we can to it gracefully or otherwise.
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Comment Written 11-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2023
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Thank you so much for your lovely review and thoughts, Beth. I always appreciate it.
Wendy
Comment from JSD
Full of the conviction of your faith. A heart-warming and inspiring piece of writing that reminds us - if you don't mind - of the blessings of our own lives. Thank you for sharing these amazing stories with us.
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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2023
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Full of the conviction of your faith. A heart-warming and inspiring piece of writing that reminds us - if you don't mind - of the blessings of our own lives. Thank you for sharing these amazing stories with us.
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Comment Written 11-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2023
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Thankyou so very much for this positive and affirming review.
Wendy