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	WRITE 2 THE HEART Stories that are aimed "Write 2 the Heart" November 9, 2004 Cheryl Speir, Editor, moderator @ write2theheart.com Welcome to your latest issue of "Write 2 the Heart." All new subscribers will receive a free downloadable copy of the e- cookbook, "Write 2 the Heart of the Chocolate Lover." To join, send an e-mail with subscribe written in the subject line to: subscribe-me @ write2theheart.com. Take a moment to browse our new bookstore at: http://www.write2theheart.com/html/book_store.html You will find books written by, or that include stories by many of our talented writers. You will also find books that aide the budding writer. I highly recommend “Sally Stuart’s Christian Writers’ Guide,” It is a must have for all serious Christian writers. It’s a great tool to find that perfect market for your writing, or would make a great gift for the writer in your life. Most families have a ‘Billy’ that keeps life interesting and a mother on her toes. If we didn’t have them life might be calmer, but wouldn’t we miss all of the excitement? Show and Tell By: Kathy Whirity He exhibited early in life a penchant for unfettered creativity. Being born with a gift of gab and a vibrancy for adventure, there was never a dull moment when my younger brother was around. When Billy was in the second grade he needed to bring to school a special something for show and tell. That day he proudly showed off a hamster with a king sized cage and enough toys to keep this princely pet content for days. Billy was the most popular kid in the second grade that day, as classmates oohed and aahed over such a neat exhibit. The only trouble with this whole scenario was that Billy didn't own a hamster. He had gotten up, bright and cheery-eyed that morning , making the first stop the pet store. Unbeknownst to our mom, he slipped a twenty-dollar bill out of her purse while she was busy making breakfast. He had it all figured out. He would present his 'pet' to the class, then after school he would return everything to the pet store explaining that his mother wouldn't let him keep it. The money would be returned to Mom's purse and none would be the wiser. When Mom got the call from the manager of the pet store that afternoon, she wasn't sure what to make of it. Anger set in by the time Billy came walking through the door - the crumpled, twenty dollar bill stuffed in his back pocket. Some may have said, "There goes the making of a delinquent!" Still others may have thought of him as a naughty child with a heck of an imagination. He was punished that day but, like every- thing else, it didn't phase him one bit. He was already dreaming up his next adventure. Billy is a grown man now. He still possesses an endless gift of gab; and if you look close enough you can still detect a bit of the boyish charm that kept Mom forever on her toes. In a way you could say that remorse for his childhood has come late in life. Now it is he who worries as he tries to keep one step ahead of his own son who, you guessed it, is just like dear old dad! The old saying, what goes around comes around, has surely proven true for my brother. Kathy Whirity kathywhirity @ yahoo.com Check out Kathy's new website celebrating the joy of womanhood www.womenwithheart.net You can find many more stories written by Kathy in Write 2 the Hearts archives, http://www.write2theheart.com/html/2004_archives.html You are encouraged to write to the authors to let them know what you think of their story. Have a comment on today's story? Send it to: moderator @ write2theheart.com Write 2 the Heart now has an affiliate program with Cognigen. They have several long distance plans to chose from. I personally use the PowerNet Global 4.5¢ Per Minute Plan. I love having my own toll free number without the monthly fee; I only pay for actual calls. My family can call home whenever they are out of town. I have used it more times than I care to remember over the last three years in emergency situations. Cognigen has more than just great long distance rates; they have calling cards, internet access, web hosting services and much more. You can check out all of their telecommunication products and services at http://ld.net/?cbspeir. Looking for an affiliate program? You will be surprised at all the products and services you will have access to. Letters From Our Readers What a lovely story by Betty King about her father's old Bible! She described the memories of her father so well, and also the mysteries of her parents' pasts. It made my family take a look at our own Bibles and wonder what legacies we will one day leave behind. ~ Pamela Jenkins Jesus, is the greatest heritage one can receive. How wonderful for you to be blessed with your father's faith, Betty. Thanks for sharing your beautiful story "My Father's Bible." Annettee Budzban Military Prayer Reminder As you read over this list of names, please take a moment to pray for these young people and their families: Chris Speir Tim Speir Alan Todd Holland Graham William Julie Sagel Jessie Marshal Thompson Jason Eric Hernandez Kristin Danielson Ryan Larry Miele Daniel Amy John Joanne Gary Boardwine Josh Hadassah Chanz Wackerly Robert Henderson David Habighurst Tonia Melissa Bair Matthew Nutter Please continue to pray for our country, our leaders, and our troops at this time. If you have loved ones in the military, or who are being called to go overseas, send their names (first and last or first only) to be included in our prayer reminder. Copyright © 2004, Write 2 the Heart Nothing may be reproduced or published without the written permission of the individual author or copyright owner. All rights belong to the authors.