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Thanks for the flowers". Yeah well I had an extra buck and didn't want to give to the beggar outside, he would probably just use it to buy booze.
The Disclaimer-er.
Some people have the habit of stamping big fat disclaimers on charitable or otherwise NICE things they do and say to other people, this makes it awkward and confusing for the recipient. "do I say thank you"?
When you place a disclaimer on something nice you have done for another person you essentially take one step forward and then one back. You look nice"..why thank you.."yeah well we all need encouragement". I did your white load for you" wow God bless you. Yeah well my load was too small so I dumped yours in there to fill up the machine".
How about "I miss you...some times".
Some people just can't bear to hear "thank you" as if they don't want to be pinned down for something nice. Behold the classic "it was nothing" Don't Mention it".
If it's nothing and no effort went into it, then what good can we derive from it?
Now, imagine how frustrating this kind of behavior is for the guys who enjoy making other people feel loved and happy and the sweetness and WONDERFULNESS of being loved by every one in return!
The Gusher. "I can't wait to see you, life is so dull and boring without you"! Disclaimer " yeah well I find ways to make the time go by".
Disclaimers actually (by habit) look for ways to malign anything nice they may have done and whats sadder, they look for holes in sweetish things done unto them.
Gusher: "I got you your FAVORITE chocolate EVER to show you I was thinking of you and love you. joy, joY, JOYNESS"! Disclaimer: Ermm, I've been having too much of those, been meaning to cut it out of my diet..but thanks".
Even if a Gusher is trying to cut back on chocolate, or only misses you a little bit, they wont actually tell you. Gushers are feel good people, not NEEDY people, don't get the two mixed up.
So what do we do with the Disclaimer-ers?? Nothing, because it was nothing remember?? So when I'm Gusher-ing, I'm FEEL-GOOD-ing... not to be confused with NEEDY-ing... just a little disclaimerAccept thank yous, say thank you and stand by your good deeds of love and WONDERFULNESS"
Clay

Can you say "YAAY"!

Its mom's __th birthday!

we are going to Jump her when she gets Back!

we love you Lady!

This ones for mom. And every other Brazilian far from home.
PS.. Brazil beat the USA soccer teem 3 -0

the keys of EXCELLENCE"!!

Well every one, its a new day and all that implies, new jobs, new homes, new friends and people to work with... New Life!
Pray for me and my new teem that we can get everything done in God's time.
I like to ask the Lord for personal keys for various challenges so he gave me this one for the new situation.
New Key:
Call on the keys or growth and change and rise to the occasion in full faith. When you put Me on the spot and trust me for your future I combine these two keys for the best results to help you reach EXCELLENCE in all your new objectives.
I lOVE YOU GUYS!

mARIE Clay

Monday

How bout a sprightly, young man with that free day?
Joe and I found great pleasure in snapping shots of each other, the scenery was perfect and the sun emphasized the golden glow in Joe's eyes. I'm going to have as much fun posting these as I did taking them.

I really like this one on the tracks. Photos are a great way to explore each other, it's a lot of fun but there is also something very humbling about it.

So hansom. (twinkle twinkle!)

What could be more rewarding?

Christina Good has applied herself to working with teens and young adults for year . Today she receives her first award at the Annual Appreciation banquet sponsored by Bexar County department of Corrections. It officially acknowledges the love and commitment her work entails. but we never needed a plaque did we mom?
"This might be my " Obra Prima" Ministry (beside raising you kids..." she said over chat.
She met with three Judges and is being asked to give counseling to not only the Juveniles but the guards responsible for their care.


Mom and her Captain, Chaplain Al Logan.

Prior to her work, mom received 21 years of working with Juvenile delinquents aka, sons, who are as thrilled about the reward as she. (no pun intended Marty)

Photo of mom at home with her award.

You gotta love your work

From Jesus with love vol 1:

305 I really love you, your a good kid! You love the Lord and are trying to please Him, but you just want to be happy. You want to enjoy life and there is nothing wrong with that...
Dad.

tks dad

from mom

Today I had my Ester Chapel with a group of boys and a group of girls at the Juvi.The lord gave me two wonderful PPs to show the kids and I madebutterfly balloons and big hearts tying all the elements together toillustrate rebirth, redemption and the love of God!
I was so exited about this class! The Holly Spirit told me I was going to meet someone special.
At the girls' class I couldn't help but to notice this young lady, all smiles at me and she was having such a good time .
In the middle of the class she couldn't help herself andinterrupted "Ma'am do you have a daughter named Nini?"
Yes,She is actually my 8 year old granddaughter and everyone thinksshe is my little girl,(and she is).But how do you know about her? In fact, I am wearing this Easter hatshe bought for me at the thrift store.
The teen went on to tell me I had come to her little sister'sbirthday party as a clownand Shani spilled face paint all over her new pants! (In over 16years of clowning this has only happened once,With this teengirl.) I remembered her family right away, they were my friends.
Her father was very worried about the teens in his household and I offered to come over with my son for Biblestudies and fellowship...but it never seemed to be a good time.
A year later her parents divorced, Kimberly was here when it happened, at Bexar County JuvenileDetention. I was able to freely counsel and witness to her ad tell herhow much Jesus loves her .
Of the 20 teens who received the Lord today, Kimberly was a special soul I'll not soon forget.
I wish I could have taken pictures of this to show you,but it is notpossible. So all you get is me and the hat. Happy Easter!