Brian Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I know I am a day early but won't be around much the next few days. Down in Souther Illinois visiting family. Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to all. I love this board and this community. And here's to a successful New Year for all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc. This is the first time I've ever heard this twist on the story. Gives you something to think about. Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband's employer's home. My friend, Arlene, was nervous about the weekend. The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, and cars costing more than her house. The first day and evening went well, and Arlene was delighted to have this rare glimpse into how the very wealthy liv e. The husband's employer was quite generous as a host, and took them to the finest restaurants. Arlene knew she would never have the opportunity to indulge in this kind of extravagance again, so she was enjoying herself immensely! As the three of them were about to enter an exclusive restaurant that evening, the boss was walking slightly ahead of Arlene and her husband. He stopped suddenly, looking down on the pavement for a long, silent moment. Arlene wondered if she was supposed to pass him. There was nothing on the ground except a single darkened penny that someone had dropped, and a few cigarette butts. Still silent, the man reached down and picked up the penny. He held it up and smiled, then put it in his pocket as if he had found a great treasure. How absurd! What need did this man have for a single penny? Why would he even take the time to stop and pick it up? Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at her. Finally, she could s tand it no longer! She casuall y ment ioned that her daughter once had a coin collection, and asked if the penny he had found had been of some value. A smile crept across the man's face as he reached into his pocket for the penny and held it out for her to see. She had seen many pennies before! What was the point of this? "Look at it." He said. "Read what it says." She read the words " United States of America" "No, not that; read further." "One cent?" "No, keep reading." "In God we Trust?" "Yes!" "And?" "And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin. Whenever I find a coin I see that inscription It is written on every single United States coin, but we never seem to notice it! God drops a message right in front of me telling me to trust Him? Who am I to pass it by? When I see a coin, I pray, I stop to see if my trust IS still in God at that moment. I pick the coin up as a response to God; that I do tr ust in Him. For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it is God's way of starting a conversation with me. Lucky for me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful! When I was out shopping today, I found a penny on the sidewalk. I stopped and picked it up, and realized that I had been worrying and fretting in my mind about things I cannot change. I read the words, "In God We Trust," and had to laugh. Yes, God, I get the message. It seems that I have been finding an inordinate number of pennies in the last few months, but then, pennies are plentiful! And, God is patient... Have a blessed day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Merry Christmas to all of Soxtalk Wish us luck, as it sounds like we are going to get our real Christmas present a day after Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Happy Ho Ho to all you Soxtalkers!!! I hope you all get what you want, and NOT what you deserve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Merry Christmas...and for all of you wanting to share in my family's Christmas tradition, take a shot of tequilla on Christmas morn! You'll LOVE the gifts you do get and forget about the ones you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be Good Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoeLessRob Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Merry Christmas to all at soxtalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Texsox Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Christmas Day on the East Coast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Soxtalkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 (edited) HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!! Edited December 25, 2007 by RibbieRubarb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Happy Holidays!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 I love Brevity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(Texsox @ Dec 24, 2007 -> 11:22 AM) You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc. . . . I read the words, "In God We Trust," and had to laugh. Yes, God, I get the message. It seems that I have been finding an inordinate number of pennies in the last few months, but then, pennies are plentiful! And, God is patient... Have a blessed day!! Now, forward this email to 10 people or we assume that you really hate God and then he will melt your eyes and send the locusts to your house. Edited December 25, 2007 by knightni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Merry Christmas to all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Merry xmas everyone, hope you're all having a good day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Cooking away. Sorry Soxy, but that huge hunk of beef going in the oven looks yummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Well my 3 year crashed the bedroom at 4:45am to inform us that Santa in fact had arrived. I assembled all sorts of toys from 5am. And he has finally started to slow down just about a half an hour ago. When I called my father to inform him of this, he laughs and said Isn't payback a funny thing. Christmas has been great. Last night it was nice watching a room filled with my kids, their cousins enjoying the innocence of Christmas as under 6 year old kids. Merry Christmas to everyone, and have a great and joyous day. Nollaig Shona Dhuit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 A few days late - seems to be the norm these days :-) Hope everyone had a nice Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 This also appears to be some sort of baby. Congratulations, again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 QUOTE(Steff @ Dec 28, 2007 -> 04:50 AM) A few days late - seems to be the norm these days :-) Hope everyone had a nice Christmas. Man, she sure does sleep a lot... Hope things are going well for you, Steff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 QUOTE(Steff @ Dec 27, 2007 -> 10:50 PM) A few days late - seems to be the norm these days :-) Hope everyone had a nice Christmas. Was hoping my name would be used for a boy, Steff. Freudian slip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 QUOTE(kapkomet @ Dec 28, 2007 -> 10:14 AM) Man, she sure does sleep a lot... Hope things are going well for you, Steff. We are soooo lucky in regards to her sleep habits. She's up to 5 a night on a regular basis. BTW, I sent you an email regarding the x-mas card. Seems no one in your state got our mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 QUOTE(Brian @ Dec 28, 2007 -> 10:37 AM) Was hoping my name would be used for a boy, Steff. Freudian slip? Of course... :rolleyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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