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Hello my space Friends

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:45:52 GMT

Hello my friends .I was away for a few days visiting my family . Sorry I was not able to visit anyone for a few days . I seen my mama Rusty . She was happy to have me there . My brother and sister were there too . We all had a nice time . We had burgers on the barbeque . Talked about old times and had alot of laughs . Unforutnely I don't have a digital camera so I am not able to share any pictures with you . One thing I can tell you was that we had fun . Mama's little doggie is a little sick right now . They may have to cut their holiday short due to her being ill but mama won't know for a couple more days yet .

Well I just wanted you all to know I am back home now . I'm just going to chill tonight with hubby and tomorrow I will be back on your spaces to say hello.

Love you All Terry

The Wooden Bowl

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:56:02 GMT

The Wooden Bowl

I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl

tomorrow, a week from now, a month from now , a year from now.

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A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year - old grandson.

The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered.

The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and

failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor.

When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.

The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess.
'We must do something about father,' said the son.

'I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.'

So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner.

There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner.

Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.

When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone.

Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.

The four-year-old watched it all in silence.

One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor.

He asked the child sweetly, 'What are you making?' Just as sweetly, the boy responded,

'Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up.
' The four-year-old smiled and went back to work.

The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless.

Then tears started to stream down their cheeks.

Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.

That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table.

For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason,

neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.

On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens,

how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things:

a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

I've learned that, regardless of your relationship with your parents,

you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.

I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a 'life..'

I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands.

You need to be able to throw something back

I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you

But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others,

your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.

I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.

People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.

Two Horses In a Feild

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:33:43 GMT

A story about two horses ,thought I would share it .

Two Horses In a Feild,

Just up the road from my home is a field,

with two horses in it.

From a distance, each looks like every other horse.

But if you stop your car, or are walking by,

you will notice something quite amazing.

Looking into the eyes of one horse will

disclose that he is blind.

His owner has chosen not to have him put down,

but has made a good home for him.

This alone is amazing.

If nearby and listening,

you will hear the sound of a bell.

Looking around for the source of the sound,

you will see that it comes from the

smaller horse in the field.

Attached to her halter is a small bell.

It lets her blind friend know where she is,

so he can follow her.

As you stand and watch these two friends,

you'll see how she is always checking on him,

and that he will listen for her bell and then

slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she

will not lead him astray. When she returns to the

shelter of the barn each evening, she stops

occasionally and looks back, making sure her

friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell.

Like the owners of these two horses,

God does not throw us away just because

we are not perfect or because we have problems

or challenges. He watches over us and even brings

others into our lives to help us when we are in need.

Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by

the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives.

Other times we are the guide horse, helping others see.

Good friends are like this .

You don't always see them,

but you know they are always there.

Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours.

"Be kinder than necessary,

for everyone you meet is

fighting some kind of battle".

Isn't this little monkey so cute !!!!!

Hello Everybody

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:44:20 GMT

Hello everybody how are you all doing out there in space land anyway ???

In Burlington here where I live in Ontario ,it is nice today .It's only 14 today I think .I have my windows opened letting the breeze in ,listening to the birds .

My kitty cats had me awake early ,meowing saying good morning Mommy

and wanting to get their mornign feeding .

They keep me on my toes .

This is Bandit ,she loves to be talked to and petted .

She is quite the Daddys girl

too . Her moew goes right through you .She is demanding .She is kind of

spoiled .I don't know how she got that way !!!!

This is Smokie .He is a big male cat .He weighs as much

as my little niece does .22 pounds .

He is a big sook ,and likes to sleep on the bed and on top of

clothes .If you stop looking at him when you're talking to him

he taps you with his paw .so cute .He is spoiled too ,must of been Daddy ,haha

I had 2 other cats but due to illness I lost them .But I keep their

memory alive on here and in my heart .

Pets and Animals play a big role in our lives .

From the smallest insect to the biggest mammal .

I just had a physical last week .Plus a full range of blood work .

I got a call Tuesday morning .The results shown I was extremely low in iron .

Aparently according to my file .It was low in 2006 ,

But it was never followed up on .So here I was for 2 years

feeling exausted ,like I got hit by a truck .And I didn't know why .

Not too mention that I already have a B12 defientcy .

Oh my goodness me .

Anyway I'm hoping these iron pills wake my body ,

as I thinks it's been in a coma for a few years or so .

So until I talk to you all again ,this is Peace out From Terry

and her Pets Picnic Basket .

And Don't forget your furry ,feathered friends .

They are Angels in Disgise .

He is keeping his eyes on you .

For Fathers Day

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:26:43 GMT

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Daughter to father poems . A Little Girl Needs Daddy poem

A little girl needs Daddy
For many, many things:
Like holding her high off the ground
Where the sunlight sings!
Like being the deep music
That tells her all is right
When she awakens frantic with
The terrors of the night.

Like being the great mountain
That rises in her heart
And shows her how she might get home
When all else falls apart.

Like giving her the love
That is her sea and air,
So diving deep or soaring high
She'll always find him there.

Whether it be now or when I was a child

I guess a little girl holds her dad up high

Below is another poem ,he is not my real father but he holds the same place

in my heart .He is my step dad ,AKA Papabear or Pops

This poem is for him ;

What Makes a Dad

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,

He called it ... Dad

~~Author Unknown.~~

This is a picture of him with my Mom (Rusty). I couldn't

get the picture centered. But you can see he is a gem. And the poem says it all .

Well I must close this blog before I make a complete mess of it, haha.

Still a rookie at this stuff ya know.

May need to get Mama to fix it up for me.

Anyway to all you Dads out there.

"Happy Fathers Day"

Love you All Terry

My Cousin Stephanie lost her battle with Cancer

Tue, 27 May 2008 23:28:18 GMT

I'm not very good at expressing pain ,only by just crying .My young cousin Stephanie lost her battle with cancer .She was the strongest person I ever seen to go through this and always have a smile .

She was a cutie as a little girl and always sucked her fingers .She is only a few years older then my own daughter so my heart breaks that this young life was taken in such a way .I know that God must of needed an angel for sure .

She was a beautiful young woman and only been married a little over a year or so .She could never have children due to her cancer .

I babysat her and her sister a few times when they were small .

Stephanie is on the left and her sissy Jennifer is beside her ,they were very close and remained very close .

Loosing loved ones is never easy .Stephanie fought for a long time .She was in remision twice before .But this last battle was a war and the cancer won .She is in heaven now .She will be missed by her family and friends greatly .

So I light another candle for the loss of another sweet loved one .Keeping her memory alive .God Bless .

Love Terry

A message for all my space friends

Sun, 25 May 2008 07:11:23 GMT

Hello everybody out there in space land .For some reason I cannot sleep tonight .I went to bed at 10:45 feeling tired and yawning my head off .But I could not get to sleep .It's 3am in the morning and i'm still awake . I am tired though I have to say .

I wanted you all to know just how much you all mean to me out there . I think with Dee passing away I just find myself never saying enough to all of you . I wish I had of told her one last time how much I truely cared for her .

I am a little sensitive one I have to say .I was on the internet and found a poem .The first part of it doesn't really apply to me .The part where it says I have children in bed .Well i guess that could be my kittys haha.

Anyway space friends this kind of says how I feel about you and I had to post it .{ And yes Piggy it means you too ,oink ,oink}

Screen Friends

by Miasartiff

My husband has finally gone to work
My children have finished their play
they've gone to bed their stories read
Now it's my time of day.

I've had one of those days
you know what I mean
so I sit back and relax
and turn on my screen.

I'll talk to all my friends
who know just what to say
to make my stresses go
and my troubles fade away.

My friends you're always there for me
whenever I feel blue
and though we've never met before
I know our friendships true.

And although we haven't been friends for long
in this short time it seems
we shared so many things already
our hopes, our fears, our dreams.

We come from different walks of life
but we share a common bond
and it's time to say that of all of you
I've grown so very fond.

So thank you friends for being there
whenever I've needed you
I know you're always there for me
and you know I'm there for you.

So there you have it folks . I hope ya all realize I did post this at 3 in the morning ,thats just how important you are to me .

Until We meet again .This Is Terry from her Pet Picnic Basket oxoxox

Poems For My Daughter

Thu, 22 May 2008 15:17:55 GMT

When I had my daughter , it was by far the most emotional time in my life .

I wrote 3 little poems for her .I would like to share them with you all .

"Life"

Life is having someone to hold ,

when you get scared or cold,

Life is having someone to love,

Like having a child you're so proud of.

Written by :Terry (me )

"Little Angels Love"

The world is full of fighting and war,

But with little angels around ,we forget all the more,

With little arms to hold you tight ,

we never have a reason to fight.

Written by: Terry (me)

"Angels"

Angels are hard to come by ,

I hope forever she'll be by my side ,

She's beautiful as you can see,

I hope forever she will love me.

Written by : Terry (me)

My beautiful baby girl
playing outside on the lawn

without a care in the world...
but soon you will be gone.

When you were born I couldn't believe
how much you looked like me,

an image so clear none could deny
and all could plainly see.

My little one won't stay at home
forever in the yard,

a time will come when I'll let go
and I know it will be hard.

I'm sure the happiness I've known
will stay here in my heart

long after you are fully grown,
and we are far apart.

But no matter where you go
in this wide and wondrous world,

I'll always treasure you, my dear,
as my beautiful baby girl.

My daughter Samantha and I .She is 23 now.

This picture was taken two years ago .

For Dee

Thu, 15 May 2008 19:50:59 GMT

This Candle Is Lit For Dee,You will always be with Us .I Love You My Friend.

Spacers may feel a bit empty now .One of the sweetest people I have ever met has past away. This is a blog saying goodbye to a sweet lady I met through spaces .Dee was a lady, alot of us knew . She was kind, loving and somehow always gave me strength. I truely believe she was an angel here on earth .

Sweet Dee I just want to tell you that I love you and that I thought you were a very special lady . You gave more love to all of us ,more then you will ever know . You will always have a special place in my heart and I will remember you as the sweet soul you were and know you take comfort in heaven with Jesus.God Bless you ,God Love you . Love Terry

Gods Creatures

Mon, 12 May 2008 14:58:39 GMT

I love animals alot .They play a big role on our earth . With their beauty and grace ,they make living on earth alot easier .

Some people think of pigs as being dirty and squirmy ,but I think they are cute .

Killer whales are big and seem scarey ,but they are as gracious as a butterfly when you watch them swim in the ocean

An eagle is also one of our protected animals of our planet .They are smart ,and have a better maturaity then humans .When they pick their mate they stay with that same mate until death .

Kitties are one of my favourite animals of all .they are so friendly and cuddly and love you faithfully. I have 2 kitties and I would be lost without them .

All animals are safe here .

Lets do our part to protect animals of this earth . Love you all Terry

Smokie

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:29:34 GMT

HELLO EVERYONE .I'M JUST LETTING YOU ALL KNOW THAT SMOKIE IS MAKING A SPEEDY RECOVERY .HE IS ACTING LIKE HIS OLD SELF AGAIN .WANTING TO GET BRUSHED AND PETTED AND CHASING ME AROUND .HIS APETITE HAS COME BACK AGAIN AND HE IS MAKING MORE OF A FUSS TAKING HIS MEDICINE HAHA .I GUESS NO KITTYS LIKE TAKING MEDICINE .MY MAMA'S DOGGIE MAGOO IS FEELING A BIT UNDER THE WEATHER RIGHT NOW .SHE IS A LITTLE JACK RUSSEL AND FULL OF ENERGY AND LOVES TO PLAY BALL AND DO TRICKS .SHE IS A GOOD DOG AND I AM PRAYING SHE COMES THROUGH THIS WITH FLYING COLOURS .I CALL HER MY SISSY AS WE SHARE THE SAME MAMA AND PAPA .

I HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING GOOD OUT THERE IN SPACE LAND .LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU ALL LOVE TERRY AND HER PETS IN HER BASKET ,UNTIL NEXT TIME

My Smokie

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:26:46 GMT

Hello EVERYONE .MY SMOKIE IS OFF FOR HIS SURGERY .HE WILL BE HOME THIS EVENING .I HAVE A AREA MADE UP FOR HIM TO RECOVER .HIS SISTER MISSES HIM NOT BEING HERE .I HAD NO IDEA I WOULD BE THIS NERVOUS .I JUST WISH I WAS THERE TO BE CLOSE TO HIM TO LET HIM KNOW ITS OKAY .I TRUST MY VET SO IT SHOULD ALL GO WELL .I WILL UPDATE MY SPACE LATER AFTER HIS SURGERY ,CATCH YA THEN OK LOVE TERRY

UPDATE ON MY KITTY SMOKIE

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:30:10 GMT

HELLO EVERYONE .SINCE MY LAST BLOG WE FOUND OUT MORE ABOUT MY KITTY SMOKIE .IT WASN'T HIS BOWEL THAT WAS LEAKING .WE HAVE DISCOVERED A REPTURED ANAL SACK .IT HAD GOT INFECTED SOMEHOW AND BUSTED AND IT IS NOW A BIG HOLE BY HIS BACKSIDE .SO HE NEEDS SURGERY .HE GOES IN THIS WEEK ON THURSDAY APRIL 10TH .IF WE DO NOT FIX THE PROBLEM SOON THE OUTCOME WON'T BE GOOD SO WE SAID THERE'S NO WAY WE ARE LETTING THIS GO ON .SO I ASK YOU AGAIN IF YOU ARE READING THIS ,IF YOU COULD SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR HIM .I WILL KEEP YOU ALL POSTED ON HIS CONDITION .THANK YOU ,GOD BLESS LOVE AND HUGS TERRY

My cat Smokie

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:31:40 GMT

HELLO EVERYBODY OUT THERE IN SPACE LAND .BOY I TELL YOU ,I DON'T HAVE MUCH LUCK WITH MY KITTYS .IN SEPTEMBER OF 2006 I LOST A KITTY PAMMY ,IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 I LOST ANOTHER KITTY MIA.BOTH WERE LOST DUE TO ILLNESS .WELL ITS 2008 AND I AM NOW FACED WITH ANOTHER SICK KITTY .HIS NAME IS SMOKIE AND HE IS A BEAUTIFUL BIG SILVER TABBY CAT .HE HAS BEEN UNDER THE WEATHER FOR A FEW DAYS AND TODAY WAS LEAKING BLOOD FROM HIS BOWEL .THE VET HAS HIM ON ANTIBIOTICS FOR 5 DAYS AND IF NO IMPROVEMENT I NEED TO CONTACT HIM AGAIN .I'M PRAYING IT IS AN INFECTION BUT THERE ARE SO MANY FELINE ILLNESS'S .I LOOK AFTER MY KTTYS SO GOOD TOO .GOOD FOOD ,FRESH WATER ,THEY ARE INSIDE CATS SO THERE IS NOTHING FOR THEM TO GET INTO .I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED ON HIS CONDITION ,BUT IN THE MEAN TIME COULD YOU ALL JUST SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR HIM . HE IS BEING PRETTY SPOILED RIGHT NOW AND STILL PURRS FOR HIS MOMMY . MY OTHER KITTY BANDIT IS VERY CLOSE TO HIM .SHE IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT HIM . THEY ARE A BIG PART OF MY LIFE .

SO UNTIL NEXT TIME MY DEAR FRIENDS ,TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS .HUGS TERRY

Feeling Springy

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:04:21 GMT

HELLO EVERYBODY OUT THERE IN SPACE LAND !!! YA KNOW ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE SPRING TODAY .THE BIRDIES ARE CHURPING ,PEOPLE ARE IN THEIR YARDS ,KIDS OUT PLAYING AFTER SCHOOL.AND I BELIEVE I WALKED ACCORSS THE FLOOR WITH A SPRING IN MY STEP .HAHA .I WANT TO PUT A SPRINGY LOOK TO MY SPACE BUT YET NOT TAKE AWAY FROM MY ANIMALS .MAYBE I CAN FIND SOME SQUIRRELS OR LITTLE RABBITS TO ADD SOMEWHERE .

WELL AS YOU KNOW I STATED IN MY LAST BLOG ABOUT GETTING SOME EDUCATION .I GOT A CALL TODAY THAT I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR .I WILL BE ATTENDING A BUSINESS EDUCATION COLLEGE VERY SHORTLY ,YAYYYY FOR ME .HAVE A BEER FOR ME WILL YA CAUSE I DON'T DRINK THE STUFF .

WELL I MUST CLOSE THIS BLOG FOR NOW I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I'M STILL ALIVE .TAKE IT EASY AND GOD BLESS EVERYONE .AND DON'T FORGET YOUR PETS .KISS THEM AND LOVE THEM ALL YOU CAN .CAUSE THE PETS IN MY BASKET SAID SO HAHA .LOVE YA'S ALL TERRY

HELLO

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:13:51 GMT

HELLO EVERYBODY .HOW IS EVERYONE UP HERE IN SPACE LAND ?

HOW WAS EVERYONES CHRISTMAS ? DID YOU REMEMBER TO LEAVE COOKIES OUT FOR SANTA ,AND HEY WHAT ABOUT THE REINDEER ,DID ANYONE LEAVE AN APPLE OR CARROT OUT FOR HIM ??

WELL I LOST ANOTHER KITTY FOLKS .HER NAME WAS MIA ,VERY PLAYFUL FRISKY LITTLE THING SHE WAS .THOSE STUPID ILLNESS'S CATS GET .I HATE THEM .LIVER DISEASE WON THE FIGHT ON HER .POOR THING ,BUT SHE'S NOT IN PAIN ANY LONGER AND SHE IS WITH HER BIG SISTER NOW ,PAMMY ,MY BELOVED BLACK AND WHITE CAT I LOST LAST YEAR DUE TO KIDNEY FAILURE .I STILL MISS HER EVERYDAY .

I HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYED THEIR CHRISTMAS AND HAS THE VERY BEST OF THE NEW YEAR .JUST REMEMBER TO LOVE ,LAUGH AND LIVE MORE .THATS AN ORDER SANTA TOLD ME TO SPREAD THE WORD ,CAUSE GOD TOLD HIM HAHA.OH I'M A SILLY ONE AREN'T I .OH WELL .

ANYWAY FELLO SPACE DWELLERS .HOPE YOU COME CRASH ON MY PLANET AND SAY HELLO . REMEMBER LOVE YOUR PETS FOR THEY HAVE FEELINGS TOO .SINCERILY TERRY AND HER PET PICNIC BASKET

MOMS

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:22:55 GMT

MOTHERS ARE JUST SO DEAR TO US ALL AREN'T THEY??

MOST OF YOU OUT THERE KNOW MY MOM .WE ALL KNOW HER AS RUSTY .

SHE WAS A WONDERFUL MOTHER WHEN I WAS A CHILD AND SHE CONTINUES TO SHOW ME COMPASSION AND LOVE EACH DAY .SHE TAUGHT ME THE GOLDEN RULE :DO UNTO OTHER AS I WANT THEM TO DO UNTO ME " I CONTINUE TO LIVE BY THAT EACH DAY .

THANK YOU MOM FOR BEING SUCH A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN AND A GREAT INSPIRATION TO ME TO BECOME A BETTER PERSON .

SO WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE LIKE MY MOM ,HAHA.I'M 40 ALMOST BUT WHO'S COUNTING THE YEARS ,HAHA.

THIS IS FOR YOU MOM .

MOTHER'S ARE THE SWEETEST.

Our mother is the sweetest and
Most delicate of all.
She knows more of paradise
Than angels can recall.

She's not only beautiful
But passionately young,
Playful as a kid, yet wise
As one who has lived long.

Her love is like the rush of life,
A bubbling, laughing spring
That runs through all like liquid light
And makes the mountains sing.

And makes the meadows turn to flower
And trees to choicest fruit.
She is at once the field and bower
In which our hearts take root.

She is at once the sea and shore,
Our freedom and our past.
With her we launch our daring ships
Yet keep the things that last.

~Nick Gordon~

A WONDERFUL MOTHER.

GOD made a wonderful mother,
A mother who never grows old;
He made her smile of the sunshine,
And He molded her heart of pure gold;
In her eyes He placed bright shining stars,
In her cheeks, fair roses you see;
God made a wonderful mother,
And He gave that dear mother to me.

~Pat O'Reilly~

THESE POEMS WERE SO BEAUTIFUL I JUST HAD TO

POST THEM .

SO TO ALL OF YOU GREAT MOMS OUT THERE .I'M WISHING YOU LOVE AND JOY FROM

YOUR CHILDREN ,OH AND WE CAN'T FORGET OUR FURRY FRIENDS NOW CAN WE .OH NO.

ANIMALS MAKE GREAT MOTHERS AND SOME SHOW GREAT LOYALTY AND DEVOTION TO THEIR YOUNG .

WELL FRIENDS I MUST CLOSE THIS BLOG AS I AM GETTING READY TO PAINT A PICTURE .NOT SURE OF WHAT YET BUT IT WILL COME TO ME .

LOVE FROM TERRY AND HER PET PICNIC BASKET