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I have to run but fibonacci, I think you are a very honest person. I to believe that faith should be reserved for the Lord and not men. As you stated, Bryan can't be blamed for what happened ,because he to has fallen prey to men. I also invested alot of money, but was of the mind set to think of anything that I get from PIPS as gravy. That's not to say I don't miss the money that was invested. (Boy could I use that money right now) I believe that GOD would not give me anything that I can not handle. With that said, maybe there is some truth that a person must suffer to appreciate a blessing. GOD may have a bleesing in store for us all. Be it money, jewels, or the simple realization for some of us that we have overlooked the small things that are really large. I know that the missing income from my household has made me take notice to a few things that I didn't appreciate.

My GOD continue to bless you (as well as all who read this post) with all the small large blessings that go overlooked. Happy Holidays
Shawdogg

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THIS IS SO VERY VERY TRUE!!

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I have to run but fibonacci, I think you are a very honest person. I to believe that faith should be reserved for the Lord and not men. As you stated, Bryan can't be blamed for what happened ,because he to has fallen prey to men. I also invested alot of money, but was of the mind set to think of anything that I get from PIPS as gravy. That's not to say I don't miss the money that was invested. (Boy could I use that money right now) I believe that GOD would not give me anything that I can not handle. With that said, maybe there is some truth that a person must suffer to appreciate a blessing. GOD may have a bleesing in store for us all. Be it money, jewels, or the simple realization for some of us that we have overlooked the small things that are really large. I know that the missing income from my household has made me take notice to a few things that I didn't appreciate.

My GOD continue to bless you (as well as all who read this post) with all the small large blessings that go overlooked. Happy Holidays
Shawdogg

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Thanks Style, and Merry Christmas to you and yours.

And Merry Christmas To You All Too

Back at ya my friend...............that statement you made above is absolutely huge.............I think we ALL need a little reminding every now and then of what "REALLY" is important in our lives. Thank YOU for causing me to take an extra second today to think about what really is important to me. As I was reading what you posted I looked over on my couch and saw my "small thing that is really LARGE".........my son.............and then I glanced around the room at pictures on my wall of my daughter and my grandaughter and then my wife and I started remembering wonderful memories of Christmas's past when my Mom and grandparents were still alive and .........well you get the picture..............all I could do is smile (and then shed a tear or 2)...........because my life is good (and it has been for a very long time)...............with or without PIPS. Dont get me wrong, I want PIPS back as bad as anybody else.............but I already have the REALLY important things in my life.......My family, health for us all, some awesome friends that PIPS brought to me.......FREEDOM (thanks to those wonderful men and women in our armed forces who have given their lives to ensure this and those out there still gettin' it done today)...........MEMORIES.....and I have Jesus Christ on my side......and ALL of these things are MINE.........for as long as I am alive.............I want to see the BNM or anybody else take these away from me!!:cheers:

Merry Christmas!!

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Thanks Style, and Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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I tend to think that life is about equality. A balance of sorts. For some good to occur in one's life, a little bad, or rain must fall first. Kind of a you get what you deserve so to speak. This is so that you appreciate your blessings, or your good windfall. You may not understand the level of negative or positive you receive, but in the grand scheme, I don't believe it is for us to understand at that present time. If you look back in life you can understand why things might have happened. Hindsight so to speak. Your level of knowledge/wisdom of a subject has changed, so hindsight. I say this to explain how I came to the realization of how a small thing can out weigh a large thing. Hindsight! My family, children, friends, hell even the ability to breath is small until they are at risk. Then you understand. Most of us don't come to this realization until it's to late. We have been blessed ladies and gentlemen. All according to how you look at it, this whole investigation my still be a part of the blessing. He does work in mysterious ways.
GOD BLESS, Shawdogg

Back at yeah dude. I believe every thing happens for a reason. Good or bad.

Merry Christmas everyone!

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I tend to think that life is about equality. A balance of sorts. For some good to occur in one's life, a little bad, or rain must fall first. Kind of a you get what you deserve so to speak. This is so that you appreciate your blessings, or your good windfall. You may not understand the level of negative or positive you receive, but in the grand scheme, I don't believe it is for us to understand at that present time. If you look back in life you can understand why things might have happened. Hindsight so to speak. Your level of knowledge/wisdom of a subject has changed, so hindsight. I say this to explain how I came to the realization of how a small thing can out weigh a large thing. Hindsight! My family, children, friends, hell even the ability to breath is small until they are at risk. Then you understand. Most of us don't come to this realization until it's to late. We have been blessed ladies and gentlemen. All according to how you look at it, this whole investigation my still be a part of the blessing. He does work in mysterious ways.
GOD BLESS, Shawdogg

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a nice reminder...Thank you woody :smile: Here's a story to go along.....:nocomment

God knows your name

A good friend of mine once went to visit his brother during a time of deep crisis. His marriage was struggling, his business was near collapse, and his money was drying up quickly. He had just sold his home and moved into a one-bedroom apartment and had no idea how he was going to dig himself out of his financial and relational problems.

My friend listened as his brother confided in him about his deep frustration. "Some days you want to go outside and shake your fist at heaven and say, 'God, why don't you help me?'" his brother said.

My friend looked at his brother in the eye and said somberly, "That wouldn't do any good. He doesn't even know who you are." The two looked at each other for several seconds then burst out laughing. The two brothers had spent their lives trusting God and studying his Word, and the absurdity of the statement left them both in stitches. Years later, the brother told my friend that his joke had brought him a great deal of comfort during his trying time. Even more, it gave him renewed perspective.

We've all felt abandoned by God at one time or another. God cares deeply when we suffer, and he is right there beside us all the time.

At times like these the best thing to do is put your hand in his and trust him with your future. Because he not only knows what you're going through, he knows exactly who you are.

from Embracing Eternity by Tim LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins and Frank M. Martin (Tyndale) p 166

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Thanks Second Mouse ! This is So True ! God promises in his word, That He will never leave us nor forsake us. Heb. 13:5

Mike

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I tend to think that life is about equality. A balance of sorts. For some good to occur in one's life, a little bad, or rain must fall first. Kind of a you get what you deserve so to speak. This is so that you appreciate your blessings, or your good windfall. You may not understand the level of negative or positive you receive, but in the grand scheme, I don't believe it is for us to understand at that present time. If you look back in life you can understand why things might have happened. Hindsight so to speak. Your level of knowledge/wisdom of a subject has changed, so hindsight. I say this to explain how I came to the realization of how a small thing can out weigh a large thing. Hindsight! My family, children, friends, hell even the ability to breath is small until they are at risk. Then you understand. Most of us don't come to this realization until it's to late. We have been blessed ladies and gentlemen. All according to how you look at it, this whole investigation my still be a part of the blessing. He does work in mysterious ways.
GOD BLESS, Shawdogg

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That's why this guy is my best friend! Shaw I'll call you later today. Damn your smart!!

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I tend to think that life is about equality. A balance of sorts. For some good to occur in one's life, a little bad, or rain must fall first. Kind of a you get what you deserve so to speak. This is so that you appreciate your blessings, or your good windfall. You may not understand the level of negative or positive you receive, but in the grand scheme, I don't believe it is for us to understand at that present time. If you look back in life you can understand why things might have happened. Hindsight so to speak. Your level of knowledge/wisdom of a subject has changed, so hindsight. I say this to explain how I came to the realization of how a small thing can out weigh a large thing. Hindsight! My family, children, friends, hell even the ability to breath is small until they are at risk. Then you understand. Most of us don't come to this realization until it's to late. We have been blessed ladies and gentlemen. All according to how you look at it, this whole investigation my still be a part of the blessing. He does work in mysterious ways.
GOD BLESS, Shawdogg

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Shaw,

Awful Deep, but awful true... HoHoHo...

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Nice...

Doug