In a message dated 97-08-16 01:00:39 EDT, [email protected] (Steven Weatherston) writes: << Don't Forget to Peek Inside My sister, Alice, had bought two beautiful rocks for her five-year-old son as a gift for his birthday. I watched as Patrick opened the first box, which contained a rock that had been cut to expose the shiny purple amethyst inside. He oohed and aahed and then reached for the second package. It contained pyrite, cut in half to expose the smooth golden mounds of fool's gold. Patrick was again delighted, and he proudly held the rocks so they could be seen by all. Lured by the color and the glitter of the exposed gems, I picked them up. "Lovely," I thought to myself. I turned them over and saw that the outside of each was very similar--both were a very dull gray, with splotches of black and white. "How unspectacular," I said to myself, "I never would have guessed that such ordinary exteriors would reveal such dazzling interiors. Think of what I would have missed if someone had not known to look beyond the surface." As with the stones, we sometimes fail to look beyond the surface of other people we meet. Perhaps, if the outside doesn't glitter, we think that taking a peek inside is not worth our time and effort. How many times have we missed a wondrous inner beauty because the outside looked ordinary to us? --Carol K. Murdoch-Stevens >> --------------------- Forwarded message: From: [email protected] (Steven Weatherston) Sender: [email protected] Reply-to: [email protected] (Steven Weatherston) To: [email protected] Date: 97-08-16 01:00:39 EDT Don't Forget to Peek Inside My sister, Alice, had bought two beautiful rocks for her five-year-old son as a gift for his birthday. I watched as Patrick opened the first box, which contained a rock that had been cut to expose the shiny purple amethyst inside. He oohed and aahed and then reached for the second package. It contained pyrite, cut in half to expose the smooth golden mounds of fool's gold. Patrick was again delighted, and he proudly held the rocks so they could be seen by all. Lured by the color and the glitter of the exposed gems, I picked them up. "Lovely," I thought to myself. I turned them over and saw that the outside of each was very similar--both were a very dull gray, with splotches of black and white. "How unspectacular," I said to myself, "I never would have guessed that such ordinary exteriors would reveal such dazzling interiors. Think of what I would have missed if someone had not known to look beyond the surface." As with the stones, we sometimes fail to look beyond the surface of other people we meet. Perhaps, if the outside doesn't glitter, we think that taking a peek inside is not worth our time and effort. How many times have we missed a wondrous inner beauty because the outside looked ordinary to us? --Carol K. Murdoch-Stevens ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPIRIT Mailing List for LDS-oriented spiritual thoughts, items and stories For assistance, contact [email protected] http://seminary.org/spirit/

God's Assurance Gives Us Endurance My blessings are so many, My troubles are so few, How can I feel discouraged When I know that I have You And I have the sweet assurance That I'll never stand alone If I but keep remembering I am Yours and Yours alone, For anything and everything Can somehow be endured If Your presence is beside me And lovingly assured! MAKE IT A GREAT DAY! Luv, Sharon :)

In a message dated 97-08-16 01:47:18 EDT, you write: << I have tried to resend to individuals but it still goes to everyone. Any suggestions as to what I am doing wrong >> for now until i figure out another way, you'll have to do it manually, going to another screen and retyping the screen name, i am working on finding out an easier way, but for now, that is the only way i can think of, if any of you have suggestions, let me know.. love faith

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HOW MANY FRIENDS HAVE YOU The old man turned to me and asked "How many friends have you?" Why 10 or 20 friends have I And named off just a few He rose quite slow with effort And sadly shook his head " A lucky child you are To have so many friends," he said But think of what you're saying There is so much you do not know A friend is just not someone To whom you say "Hello" A friends a tender shoulder On which to softly cry A well to pour your troubles down And raise your spirits high A friend is a hand to pull you up From darkness and despair When all your other "so called" friends Have helped to put you there A true friend is an ally Who can't be moved or bought A voice to keep your name alive When others have forgot But most of all a friend is a heart A strong and sturdy wall For from the hearts of friends There comes the greatest love of all!!! So think of what I've spoken For every word is true And answer once again my child How many friends have you?? And then he stood and faced me Awaiting my reply Soft and said I answered "If lucky...........one have I" "You!!!!" >>

Sisters, I am so sorry to tell you that I must leave. I have wrestled with this. I did not like the treatment given to a very dear friend of mine (Debbie). And now a most private letter from AZ DEE to ONEREDLDS has gone too far. Dianne you should not have posted your last note for all to see. You put in your note Onered-- I forgive you for not having enough tact to attack all the sisters in private. You must be a very unhappy, lonely person and I really do feel sorry for you. You should not have said those hateful things towards her for all to see. Yes she may have offended you in some way but stop it!! I am sorry to say farwell but I must go. I love all of you but need to let you know that this was not dropped like it was supposed to be to regard everyones feelings. I am tired of hearing about it just leave it alone. Mylinda [email protected]

Dear Sisters, Good Morning!!!! Notice the time I sent this and you'll see when I have time to read mail!! I normally don't write back because we all receive enough mail. Since I've enjoyed reading about you all, I thought I'd tell you a little about me. *My name is Peggy--it is really Margaret, Peggy is a common nickname back east. *Screenname Phuffnstuf (not taken from the child's character--HR Puffinstuf) *I was born March 20, 1952--(I'M AN OLDIE) in Black's Harbour New Brunswick, Canada ( way back east--across the border of Maine). *Moved to UT when I was 8 *I am the 2nd of 7 children *Attended CCH (Church College of Hawaii)--now BYU-Hawaii- met hubby there--he had just returned from his mission to Taiwan and was teaching Chinese at the LTM which was on campus. Romantic place to meet and fall in love! *Married in SL Temple Feb. 11 1972 *Children--5--4 living -24 yr old RM daughter-finishing up at BYU -21 yr old son--totally inactive--am learning unconditional love from him -18 yr old daughter--first year at BYU-- -16 yr old--a wonderful son - daughter, Alison, would have been 4 on Sept. 6th--which was Labor Day the year she was born! As you can see by the age span--SHE WAS A SURPRISE! *Lived in SLC, Phoenix AZ, Cleveland, OH area for 13 yrs. Lexington, KY for 3 yrs. Now living in SLC--5 yrs. *Have served as RS Pres. for last 3 1/2 yrs. I serve as a visiting teacher also. *Hobbies--spending time with my best friend--my husband, raising the children, reading, baking, walking with friends, house plants, you could read my profile if you'd like. *This house is going to be quiet and lonesome when the girls leave in 2 weeks for BYU--I will miss them tons--we are very close! With only one child left at home, I hope to have more time for RS calling, yardwork, reading, learning something on my list that I don't know how to do. (This list is REALLY long) *Life hasn't been easy these last 7 years, but the Lord has blessed us greatly and we have felt his hand in our lives even when things are the toughe st. *When my children were small I never thought this time in my life would come--it does-quicker than you think! My advice---Enjoy them at every stage! Have fun with your children while they are young--they are gone too soon. Be REALLY involved when they are teenagers--they need you more at this stage than when they are younger. Don't be afraid to be their friend. "Love them, just love them." *Sorry this is so long. How can you pack 45 yrs. into a few of sentences!!! LOL *I enjoy this group except with my family, calling and I have to work outside my home, I can't read all the mail and have to delete much. SORRY! Love, ( ) *** @ Peg \|/ \|/ \|/

I am ignorant to something and was hoping someone could educate me: I see the reference in different ways: DH, d/h, dh. It is usually associated with one's spouse. Could someone let me know what this is supposed to mean? Thanks so much.

In a message dated 97-08-15 03:05:01 EDT, [email protected] writes: << I love the Phoenix Suns, all basketball season we wear our purple and orange around our house. >> GO SUNS! Tina NevAriz

I TOTALLY agree with you!!!! There is way to much mail and to much personal stuff being aired. I thought this was suppose to be a group to uplift us not pull us down. :o(

this is just a server test i am doing, don't worry about it, just delete the letter

I have tried to resend to individuals but it still goes to everyone. Any suggestions as to what I am doing wrong

Thanks I needed a good laugh. And to think my mother probably tried to be like that. Lois

We went through some really hard times financially when we lived in Michigan. We were doing every odd job we could find to get by. We needed to get away, so me and our five children delivered telephone books in the greater Detroit area to earn money. When we had completed out task we purchased a tent and we took a four day holiday to Niagra falls. Our children were small at the time but it was the best four days. We had complete togetherness and we had learned to work together for a common reward. To this day our children talk about how someone threw a snake in the pool and they had never seen MOM move so fast either before or after as I ran to get out of the pool. We love to get out the scrap book and look at all the pictures of us all in raincoats standing under the falls. It was a great trip and it cost us less than $200.00 of course that was about 15 years ago. Lois

Lois, Will you please put my aunt on the prayer list? Her name is Marie Kayes. She has been going through some very tough times lately. Thanks, Sharon

--------------------- Forwarded message: Subj: SOAR-recipes Date: 97-08-15 23:46:52 EDT From: Gdbyctylf To: Gdbyctylf Sisters, I am sending this to myself first to see if it works then I will forward it on to you. I have never done this before. The address for SOAR that is great and has all the recipes is: <A HREF="http://godzilla.eecs.berkeley.edu/recipes/">http://godzilla.eecs.berk eley.edu/recipes/</A> Deidre

Dear Sisters. I am very aware that what ONEREDLDS said should have been said privately to her, but I need to tell you all something. She is having one very bad week. I don't think that it is my place to tell you all the details of her week, but i can assure you that it was bad. She is going through a very hard time. If any of you could see channel 13 news out of Texas you would know why. I hope that you all can be the women that I love and write to her and forgive her and ask her back. She needs us right now. Please!!! I try not to ask for much, but this I will ask of you. I hope you all pray for her tonight and for a few more . She and her family needs our prayers. God will know what to do with your prayers. Thanks Kimmie

Sorry this didn't go throught the first time. Let's see if it works this time. This just came from the First Presidency in Salt Lake (just kidding :) ) HOW TO BE A GOOD WIFE The following is from a 1950's Home Economics textbook intended for the High School girls, teaching how to prepare for married life. 1. Have dinner ready: Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal - on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him, and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed. 2. Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift. 3. Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. 4. Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces if they are small, comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part. 5. Minimize the noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, dryer, dishwasher, or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be glad to see him. 6. Some DON'TS: Don't greet him with problems or complaints. Don't complain if he's late for dinner. Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day. 7. Make him comfortable: Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft, soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax and unwind. 8. Listen to him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first. 9. Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment; instead try to understand his world of strain and pressure and his need to be home and relax. 10. The Goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can relax. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORGET THIS VERSION............ Now the updated version for the '90s woman: 1. Have dinner ready: Make reservations ahead of time. If your day becomes too hectic just leave him a voice mail message regarding where you'd like to eat and at what time. This lets him know that your day has been rotten and gives him an opportunity to change your mood. 2. Prepare yourself: A quick stop at the "LANCOME" counter on your way home will do wonders for your outlook and will keep you from becoming irritated every time he belches at the table. (Don't forget to use his credit card!) 3. Clear away the clutter: Call the housekeeper and let her know you'll need her for an extra day this week. Tell her that any miscellaneous items left on the floor by the children can be placed in the Goodwill box in the garage. 4. Prepare the children: Drop them off at Grandma's! 5. Minimize the noise: When he arrives at home remind him that the washer and garbage disposal are still not working properly and the noise is driving you crazy (but do this in a nice way and greet him with a warm smile...this way he might fix it faster). 6. Some DON'TS: Don't greet him with problems and complaints. Let him speak first, and then your complaints will get more attention and remain fresh in his mind throughout dinner. Don't complain if he's late for dinner. Simply remind him that the last one home does the cooking and the cleanup. 7. Make him comfortable: Remind him where he can find a warm fuzzy blanket if he's cold. This will really show you care. 8. Listen to him: But don't ever let him get the last word. 9. Make the evening his: a chance to get the washer and garbage disposal fixed. 10. The Goal: To try to keep things amicable without reminding him that you make more money than he does. ****************************************************************************** ******************** Let me know if this went through.

In a message dated 97-08-15 21:26:41 EDT, you write: > > 10. The Goal: To try to keep things amicable without reminding > him that you make more money than he does. I've seen the first list a few times before, and loved the next part too, but while I was re reading the first part I thought hey, why not try it? try it for a week and see what the reaction is. hummmmm anyone interested in joining me in this experimenting on the word?? could be kinda fun, sisters (you know who I'm talking to, you especially!) join in and lets have some fun!! a-non-judgemental-happy-to-be-here-mom-in-zion, Connie

I AGREE THE DAMAGE HAS BEEN DONE NOW KNOCK THE _ _ _ _ OFF SORRY I HAD TO SAY IT. I AM SICK AND TIRED OF ALL THE STUFF THAT HAS BEEN SAID WILL EVERYONE JUST SHUT UP AND FORGET WHAT HAS HAPPENED LETS JUST GO ON WITH SOMETHING NEW!!! IF YA GET MAD AT ME I REALLY DONT CARE I WANT THIS ALL OVER AND DONE WITH. I DO LOVE YOU ALL AND YOU LOVE ALL OF US SO LETS ACT LIKE IT LOVE YA PAM