Teeth Receipt




	Stories that are aimed "Write 2 the Heart" January 2, 2002 Issue 010202 Cheryl Speir, Editor, moderator@write2theheart.com -------------------------------------------------------- By subscription only! Welcome to your next issue of "WRITE 2 THE HEART" ----------------------------------------------------- If you have children, you have humorous "pocket stories". Pat entertains us with a tale of checking her daughters pockets and finding an unusual pocket treasure with instructions printed on the side. Sure enough, young Linda followed the instructions to the letter. ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- Rub On Teeth? By: Pat Lowe --------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- Linda, our middle daughter, loved to collect small items when she was a young child. Her dad commented on the way she slowed them down while they were walking the dog in the unpaved alleys in our neighborhood. It seems she was always walking along looking down at the ground for possible treasures; a colorful piece of broken glass, a pretty rock, a button...anything that caught her eye. She would stop, pick something up, look it over, and tuck it away safely in her pocket. One evening, after our daughters were tucked in bed, I decided to wash Linda's coat. While performing usual ritual of emptying her pockets. I found many valuable "collectibles", including one of those clear wax pencils from our small local cleaners that are used to un-stick zippers. The instructions read "To un-stick zippers, rub on teeth." Linda was always doing funny things in those days, and I was curious about how she would interpret those instructions. When I looked at that slightly used wax pencil, I asked her dad if he thought she had tried to use it. The next morning I asked her about the pencil, and if it worked. She said "Not very well, I rubbed it on my teeth but the zipper didn't work any better". Linda still does some funny little things at the age of 45. The next time she comes for a visit, I think I'll check her pockets. Pat Lowe pawlowe @ televar.com ( Remember a space is placed before and after the @ symbol to protect our writers from viruses on the web. You are encouraged to write and let the author know what you think of their story, just remove the spaces.) -------------------------------------------------------- I have live in Ephrata, a small town in Central Washington State, with the same dear man for 51 years. We have three lovely grown daughters, and two married grandsons. Our teen-aged grand-children living in Ephrata are a girl, 14... and a boy aged 12. I am a cat lover, sharing my home right now with a tuxedo cat named BJ (Bustopher Jones). -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- RECEIPT OF LOVE By: Pat Bode ------------------------------------------------------- I'm sending you a receipt, one you cannot buy, It's a bond between us; it's a lasting tie. It comes from deep inside us all, All we have to do is give God a call. This receipt of love He is sending to you, Comes from the Holy Spirit that dwells in you too. You have gathered here to eat of His bread and wine, When you came to His table His light did shine. When you take and eat His bread, and cook that favorite meal. Count your Blessings and be grateful, For God's love always heals. Add a little patience and understanding love, For your strength and courage comes from God above. And as you go on your way, Don't forget to kneel down and pray. Pray for forgiveness and peace of mind, For His receipt of love takes some time. Pat Bode pbode @ telepak.net ------------------------------------------------------- Pat has written many poems for Write 2 the Heart. She lives in Mississippi and is very active in her church. ------------------------------------------------------- FROM OUR READERS -------------------------------------------------------- What a clever idea you had for your kids' gifts this year (not putting their names on them)! Mothers have to be so inventive, don't we? I'm looking forward to 2002. Hope I can get to write more. I have so many stories I think of when I read what others have written. It jogs my memories. Keep up the good work. Love, Nancee **** Hi there. Read this story last year but certainly enjoyed reading the "smiles" again this year. Apparently when you re-read an author's stories and enjoy the story all over again...that means they are darn good!! Hope you had a lovely Christmas as we certainly did. Have a great New Year's Eve. and all the very best of good health and happiness to you and your family in the upcoming year. Deb --------------------------------------------------------- <>< Prayer Request For Those In Service To Our Country <>< As you read over this list of names, take the time to pray for each one and their families. If you have a request to add, hit reply and send me their name. Trey, Chris Speir, Tim Speir, Emmett Summers, and Eloise asks for prayer for her family members in the Armed Forces and her extended family. --------------------------------------------------------- Cheryl's Corner Here we are in a brand new year! Did you make New Year's resolutions? I have never been a New Year's resolution maker. I figured whenever I saw a need for change in my life, do it then. I didn't tell you about Tim's surprise. He had written and told me he would fly home on the Friday before Christmas. I misplaced the letter and literally tore up the house looking for it so I could verify to myself of when and where to pick him up. When I found the letter, I discovered I would have been at the wrong airport. I had twenty-four hours to get the house back in shape before he got home. While clearing the guest clutter out of his bedroom, I heard a car door slam in the front yard. Looking out of his window I saw my son walking up the sidewalk. My family usually can't keep a secret but did a good job of it this time. His first words? "Why is this house in such a mess"? God Bless, Cheryl --------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- Copyright 2001 Write 2 the Heart Nothing may be reproduced or published without the written permission of the individual author or copyright owner. ------------------------------------------------------------ All subscriptions sent to your email free of charge.