'I Hope You Dance...

This was written by an 83-year-old woman to her friend. *The last line says it all. *

Dear Bertha,

I'm reading more and dusting less. I'm sitting in the yard and admiring the view without fussing about the weeds in the garden. I'm spending more time with my family and friends and less time working.

Whenever possible, life should be a pattern of experiences to savor, not to endure. I'm trying to recognize these moments now and cherish them.

I'm not "saving" anything; we use our good china and crystal for every special event such as losing a pound, getting the sink unstopped, or the first Amaryllis blossom.

I wear my good blazer to the market. My theory is if I look prosperous, I can shell out $28.49 for one small bag of groceries. I'm not saving my good perfume for special parties, but wearing it for clerks in the hardware store and tellers at the bank.

"Someday" and "one of these days" are losing their grip on my vocabulary. If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now

I'm not sure what others would've done had they known they wouldn't be here for the tomorrow that we all take for granted. I think they would have called family members and a few close friends. They might have called a few former friends to apologize and mend fences for past squabbles. I like to think they would have gone out for a Chinese dinner or for whatever their favorite food was.

I'm guessing; I'll never know.

It's those little things left undone that would make me angry if I knew my hours were limited. Angry because I hadn't written certain letters that I intended to write one of these days. Angry and sorry that I didn't tell my husband and parents often enough how much I truly love them. I'm trying very hard not to put off, hold back, or save anything that would add laughter and luster to our lives. And every morning when I open my eyes, tell myself that it is special.

Every day, every minute, every breath truly is a gift from God.

If you received this, it is because someone cares for you. If you're too busy to take the few minutes that it takes right now to forward this, would it be the first time you didn't do the little thing that would make a difference in your relationships? I can tell you it certainly won't be the last.

Take a few minutes to send this to a few people you care about, just to let them know that you're thinking of them.

"People say true friends must always hold hands, but true friends don't need to hold hands because they know the other hand will always be there."

The Sisterhood

Copyright^© By Linda Nielsen

Many women have found a lump,
a little dimple, a teeny bump. 

But to hear the doctor say the worst,
is enough to make your bubble burst.

No one knows the thoughts the fears,
but one who's shared those very same tears.

It's a special group who knows this scare,
A Sisterhood whose always there.

To help you through the beginning stage
of anger, fear and endless rage.

They'll talk you through the loss of hair,
or burning skin, for they've been there.

Through relentless tests that never end,
they're there with hugs and cheers to send.

They'll gather together for there's lots to do,
with faith and hope, and prayers for you.

It's a genuine bond for they truly care,
this Sisterhood that's always there.

Along with the officiated fund above, you may like to check the following

resources for details about breast cancer, <>with ways you can help.

 Breakthought uk

 BreastcancerCare.org uk

 Breastcancer Network Au

 Breastcancer.org us

Beyonce: Check On It
Beyonce does her solo thing in this super sexy single off the Pink Panther

soundtrack.

Courtesy of IFILM

My take on this little video by "Beyonce Knowles" and don't forget think

Pink himself the Pink Panther, what a great concept for one of

or all of the Breast Cancer Sites, and anyone who wants to raise

Breast Cancer Awareness this October for Breast Cancer Awareness

Month, to draw attention to getting you mammograms and getting

through to younger women "Check On it " yeah that would do it.

Incorporate a little breast cancer message at the end of a short

commercial in October with that "check on it" and you've got

yourself a nice light way of looking at such a dreadful scary thing

for young girls to go through. They will remember to "Check on it"

Themselves and if things don't feel right, or when in doubt, check

On it. I Think like anybody else can buy the songs for profit why

can't they buy this one for charity and get the message across,

you know Beyonce didn't write the song, well I am assuming. It's a

Dance craze song, and a movie sound track song, I am pretty sure

she didn't write it. I will have to "Check On It"