Thanksgiving Prayer

SPECIAL GROCERY LIST
From a friend's email

Louise Redden, a poorly dressed lady with a look of defeat on her
face, walked into a grocery store.

She approached the owner of the store in a most humble manner and
asked if he would let her charge a few groceries.

She softly explained that her husband was very ill and unable to
work, they had seven children and they needed food.

John Longhouse, the grocer, scoffed at her and requested that she
leave his store at once.

Visualizing the family needs, she said: 'Please, sir! I will bring
you the money just as soon as I can.'

John told her he could not give her credit, since she did not have a
charge account at his store.

Standing beside the counter was a customer who overheard the
conversation between the two. The customer walked forward and told
the grocer that he would stand good for whatever she needed for her
family. The grocer said in a very reluctant voice, 'Do you have a
grocery list?'

Louise replied, 'Yes sir.' 'O.K' he said, 'put your grocery list on
the scales and whatever your grocery list weighs, I will give you
that amount in groceries..'

Louise hesitated a moment with a bowed head, then she reached into
her purse and took out a piece of paper and scribbled something on
it. She then laid the piece of paper on the scale carefully with her
head still bowed.

The eyes of the grocer and the customer showed amazement when the
scales went down and stayed down.

The grocer, staring at the scales, turned slowly to the customer and
said begrudgingly, 'I can't believe it.'

The customer smiled and the grocer started putting the groceries on
the other side of the scales. The scale did not balance so he
continued to put more and more groceries on them until the scales
would hold no more.

The grocer stood there in utter disgust. Finally, he grabbed the
piece of paper from the scales and looked at it with greater amazement.

It was not a grocery list, it was a prayer, which said:

'Dear Lord, you know my needs and I am leaving this in your hands.'

The grocer gave her the groceries that he had
gathered and stood in stunned silence.

Louise thanked him and left the store. The other customer handed a
fifty-dollar bill to the grocer and said; 'It was worth every penny
of it. Only God Knows how much a prayer weighs.'

THE POWER: When you receive this, say a prayer. That's all you have
to do.

Just stop right now, and say a prayer of thanks for your own good
fortune. Then please send this to all your friends and relatives.

I believe if you will send this testimony out with prayer in faith,
you will receive what you need God to do in your and your families'
life .

So dear heart, trust God to heal the sick, provide food for the
hungry, clothes and shelter for those that don't have as we do.. Amen
& Amen

Don't break this, please!
Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive.

There is no cost but a lot of rewards.
May you always walk with Angels
God Bless!
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I AM CLAIMING THIS FOR YOU

Three things will happen to you this coming week:

(1) You will find favor with someone you don't expect;

(2) You will be too relevant to be ignored;

(3) You will encounter God and you will never remain the same, Amen.

My prayer for you today:

The eyes beholding this message shall not behold evil, the hands
that will send this message to others shall not labor in vain, the
mouth saying Amen to this prayer shall laugh forever. Remain in
God's love as you send this prayer to everybody on your list. Have a
lovely journey of life! Trust in the Lord with all your heart and He
will never fail you because He is Awesome!

If you truly need a blessing, continue reading this email:

Heavenly Father, most Gracious and Loving God, I pray to you that
you abundantly bless my family and me. I know that you recognize,
that a family is more than just a mother, father, sister, brother,
husband and wife, but all who believe and trust in you. Father, I
send up a prayer request for blessings for not only the person who
sent this to me, but for me and all that I have forwarded this
message on to. And that the power of joined prayer by those who
believe and trust in you is more powerful than anything. I thank you
in advance for your blessings.

Father God, deliver the person reading this right now from debt and
debt burdens. Release your Godly wisdom that I may be a good steward
over all that You have given me Father, for I know how wonderful and
mighty you are and how if we just obey you and walk in your word and
have the faith of a mustard seed that you will pour out blessings. I
thank you now Lord for the recent blessings I have received and for
the blessings yet to come because I know you are not done with me
yet. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen

TAKE 60 SECONDS and send this on quickly and with in hours, you will
have caused a multitude of people to pray to God for each other.
Then sit back and watch the power of God work in your life for doing
the thing that you know He loves. Remain Blessed!!!

Peace and Blessings...

A woman's Wisdom

Don't break the elastic!
In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was “exciting.”
Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day.....like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.

The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this:
“I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.”

“I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.”

“I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.”

“I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a life.”

“I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.”

“I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back.”


“I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.”


“I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.”

“I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.”

“I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.”

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Please send this to five phenomenal women today....
If you do, something good will happen: You will boost another woman's self-esteem.

If you don't...the elastic will break and your underpants will fall down around your ankles!

Believe me, I didn't take any chances on MY elastic breaking.... I sent it to a lot of special women I care for.

Friday Red Shirts

While our troops are in harms way in Afghanistan, President Obama is putting the situation in the back burnner until his health care passes in the congress. He will ignor the General's request for more troops. He is busy trying to pay back his political friends in Chicago for campaining an Olympic bid but he doesn't have time for our troops. According to a White House Press, "He will study it as long as it taks." He doesn't care our troops need help now.

I received this letter by email from a friend. It moved me and I hope that this moves you as well. I realized that our troops need our supports more than ever. Even though, they don't get our president's support.

Red Shirt
If the red shirt thing is new to you, read below how it went for a man....

Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two together...

After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home.

No, he responded.

Heading out I asked?

No. I'm escorting a soldier home...

Going to pick him up?

No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq, I'm taking him home to his family.

The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't know the soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the soldier's family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days.

I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, Thank you Thank you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do.

Upon landing in Chicago the pilot stopped short of the gate and made the following announcement over the intercom.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join us on this flight. He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his family. I ask that you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his fellow soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign."

Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that I am proud to be an American.

So here's a public Thank You to our military Men and Women for what you do so we can live the way we do.

Red Fridays

Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the "silent majority." We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing.

Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday--and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that... Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women a far, will wear something red.

By word of mouth, press, TV--let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once "silent" majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.

The first thing a soldier says when asked "What can we do to make things better for you?" is. "We need your support and your prayers." Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear something red every Friday.

If you agree, then send this on.

Die like Jesus

A Joke of the Day!

A old man is sick on his bed and he is ready to die.
He called his lawyer and IRS agent to come over before his last breath.
As they arrived, he asked his lawyer to stand on his right and IRS agent on his left on his bed sides. His lawyer and IRS agent felt hornored and special.
However, they were curious why he asked them to be there instead of his family members.
So, they asked the old man why he wanted them to be on his bed sides.
The old man said to them, "I want to die between two sinners like Jesus."

Woman's Health

Fibroids
Have you ever had abdominal pain so severe that makes you feel you're dying?
It happened to me yesterday. The pain was so severe I was taken to an emergency care after 10 pm.

After urine and blood tests, the doctor could not find any visiable symptoms from both tests. The doctor indicated it might be a hernia however, he ordered CT test for an evaluation. Forty-five minutes later, CT test result came back as Uterine Fibroids.

My first reaction to doctor without knowing about Uterine Fibroids, I wanted to know what causes it. However, the doctor's answer astonished me, "no one knows."

It turned out to be Uterine fibroids are the most common tumors of the female genital tract according to www.sirweb.org, which I was not aware of. However, the symptoms that the doctor described are very familiar.

• Heavy, prolonged menstrual periods and unusual monthly bleeding, sometimes with clots. This can lead to anemia.
• Pelvic pain and pressure
• Pain in the back and legs
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Bladder pressure leading to a frequent urge to urinate
• Pressure on the bowel, leading to constipation and bloating
• Abnormally enlarged abdomen

According to www.sirweb.org, twenty to 40 percent of women age 35 and older have uterine fibroids of a significant size. African American women are at a higher risk for fibroids: as many as 50 percent have fibroids of a significant size. Uterine fibroids are the most frequent indication for hysterectomy in premenopausal women and, therefore, are a major public health issue. Of the 600,000 hysterectomies performed annually in the United States, one-third are due to fibroids.

Even though, women who have fibroids can not feel anything different unless there is visible symptom or diagnosed for fibroids. However, fibroids are treatable, particularly Uterine Fibroid.

Here is more information about Fibroids from NWHN (National Women's Health Network).

What are fibroids?
Common name: Uterine FibroidsMedical name: Uterine Leiomyomata (pronounced you-ter-in lie-oh-my-oh-mah-tah)Uterine fibroids are tumors or lumps made of muscle cells and other tissue that grow within the walls of the uterus. Fibroids may grow as a single tumor or in clusters. A single fibroid can be less than one inch in size or can grow to eight inches across or more. A bunch or cluster of fibroids can all vary in size. Uterine fibroids are the most common, non-cancerous tumors in women of childbearing age.

What are the risk factors for developing uterine fibroids?
Current statistics show that African-American women are three to five times more likely to develop fibroids than women of other racial groups[1]. Women who are overweight or obese for their height based on body mass index are also at a slightly elevated risk for developing fibroids as compared to women who are an average weight for their height. Research shows that women who have given birth are also at lower risk for developing uterine fibroids. However, because researchers don't know what causes fibroids, it is difficult to decipher all the risk factors.

Where do uterine fibroids grow?
Most fibroids grow within the walls of the uterus. Healthcare providers classify fibroids into three groups based on where they grow:
a) Submucosal fibroids grow just underneath the uterine lining.
b) Intramural fibroids grow in between the muscles of the uterus.
c) Subserosal fibroids grow on the outside of the uterus.

What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?
Many women with uterine fibroids don't feel any symptoms, however for about 30% of women in their childbearing years fibroids can cause any combination of the following symptoms: heavy bleeding, anemia, abdominal pain or pressure, incontinence, or constipation[1]. Other symptoms might include painful periods, bleeding between periods, feeling "full" in the lower abdomen - sometimes called "pelvic pressure", urinating often, pain during sex, lower back pain, reproductive problems, such as infertility, multiple miscarriages, and early onset of labor during pregnancy.

Self-Help Treatments for Fibroids
Women who are taking estrogen may be able to reduce the growth of fibroids by discontinuing their use of the hormone. Some women try to prevent or reduce fibroid growth by avoiding processed foods and the hormones usually found in commercial meat, dairy and egg products, however there is no solid scientific evidence proving the efficacy of this approach. For many women yoga exercises are another simple and useful way of easing some of the discomfort associated with fibroids.

Biomedical Treatment Options for Fibroids

Watchful Waiting
Of the more than 75% of women who will be affected by fibroids during their childbearing years, only 30% will experience symptoms to such an extent that intervention will be required[1]. If symptoms are not interfering with the individual's daily life she might consider using the "watch and wait" method. Depending on the size, growth rate and level of discomfort caused by the fibroids, individuals might simply choose to monitor their fibroids with a yearly pelvic exam. If fibroids are larger, rapidly growing or causing a high level of discomfort in the individual's life, she may want to schedule more frequent exams and consider using sonogram technology to monitor her fibroids. In either approach, patients should work together with their health care provider to evaluate the status of their fibroids and decide if/when intervention is desirable or necessary.

Drug Therapy, Alone or in Combination with Surgery
a) NSAIDs or "nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs" like ibuprofen, aspirin and naproxen can help control cramps and bleeding (by slowing down the production of prostaglandins) associated with fibroids.

b) The Pill is occasionally prescribed to control fibroids, especially if the individual is experiencing troubling symptoms like excessive or irregular bleeding. However, new research conducted by the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), indicates that fibroids are not significantly responsive to reproductive hormones. According to the NICHD's 2004 study conducted by Dr. Phyllis Leppert and Dr. James Segars, fibroids are made up of abnormal tissue that is not particularly affected by reproductive hormones. For this reason, researchers assert that hormone therapy may shrink fibroids slightly but will not eliminate them altogether.

c) GnRH Agonists (or gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists) are prescribed as a method for shrinking fibroids. GnRH agonists prevent the body from producing estrogen, which, since fibroids need estrogen to grow, helps shrink existing fibroids. GnRH agonists are also sometimes used in combination with surgery, which, at its best, forces fibroids to shrink pre-operation and allows for shorter, less complicated surgeries. At its worst, GnRH agonists in combination with surgery can make fibroids soft and hard to remove, or shrink the fibroids to such an extent that they are overlooked during surgery.

Uterine Artery Embolization (also known as Uterine Fibroid Embolization, UAE or UFE) is a relatively new approach to fibroid intervention that forces fibroids to degenerate by cutting off their blood supply. During the procedure, the patient is under conscious sedation and a slender tube is inserted into the large artery near the groin. The patient is then injected with a dye that shows up on an X-ray machine and helps guide the surgeon. When the catheter is in the uterine artery, the surgeon releases tiny particles called polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Particles are then guided by the flow of blood and eventually lodge next to the fibroids. The positioning of the particles next to the fibroids slows the flow of blood to the uterus and blocks the fibroids? blood supply. Although UAE has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of fibroids, it is still a relatively new and experimental procedure, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) underscores that more data is needed on the safety and effectiveness of UAE before it can be considered a standard of care.

Surgical Procedures that Remove or Neutralize the Fibroids and Keep the Uterus Intact
a) Myomectomy is less destructive than hysterectomy, and far less frequently performed. Myomectomy removes fibroids and leaves the rest of the uterus intact or includes additional surgery to repair the walls of the uterus. There are three different types of myomectomies that surgeons perform for fibroid removal: vaginal myomectomy, laparoscopic myomectomy and abdominal myomectomy. The first, vaginal myomectomy can only be done if the patient has relatively small fibroids inside the cavity of her uterus and is most successful for fibroids that grow on a stalk. Using the hysteroscope the doctor inserts a miniature camera via the patient's vagina; the uterus is then filled with saline solution to expand the walls, and using another tool, the doctor shaves the fibroids away until they're at the same level as the uterus wall. Laparoscopic myomectomy techniques also employ a camera to assist the doctor and operating room staff in the removal of fibroids. A video monitor shows a view of the patient's abdominal region and assists the doctor visually as he or she removes the fibroids in very small pieces usually with the help of a mechanical device called a morcellator, which chops fibroids into "morsels." Lastly, the abdominal myomectomy uses similar techniques as the vaginal and laparoscopic methods but provides the surgeon with a greater field of vision and allows the surgical staff more room to make sure blood vessels have been tied off and surgery is "clean" before surgery is finished.

b) Myolysis uses heat in combination with GnRH agonists to shrink fibroids, killing them and their blood supply. Laparoscopic surgical methods enable the doctor to pierce fibroids with a laser or electrified needle. In this procedure the fibroids are not removed, nor is the uterus opened, however the procedure leaves the uterus too weak to carry a developing fetus.

c) Cryomyolysis is still a fairly experimental technique that uses GnRH agonist treatment to reduce fibroid size in combination with a needle that freezes rather than burns fibroids, as in myolysis. One insertion of a freezing needle can affect 4 to 6 centimeters at a time, a significantly greater area than can be reached at one time using myolysis. More research is still needed on the long-term effects of cryomyolysis.

Hysterectomy is a procedure which can relieve troubling or disabling fibroid symptoms, yet in the United States is far over-prescribed and should be weighed against other viable and available treatment options. The three most common types of hysterectomies vary in their severity from supracervical hysterectomy which removes only the back portion of the uterus, to total hysterectomy which removes the uterus and the cervix, to total abdominal hysterectomy which removes the uterus, cervix, both ovaries and the fallopian tubes.

For more information on fibroids, contact NWHN at (202) 628-7814, or at healthquestions@nwhn.org.

Obama's Character and Corruption

Are some americans really that stupid as Obama thinks they are?
We thought we heard it all about Obama: his voting records, radical relationships, his corruption, his character issues, and his appetite for power.

Are some americans really that stupid? I don't believe that but I wonder whether they ever pay attention to any news or listen to others about the presidential nominees before casting their votes. It's scary to think that some americans will actually vote for Obama as a president of the United States.

Here are facts about Obama:

He promises to raise taxes and increase government spending at a time of economic crisis. His voting records in Senate proves that.

His entitlement programs will bankrupt the United State's economy. There is no money to support that anyway.

He promises to retreat from the War on Terror and unconditional talks with terroristic countries such as Iran and N. Korea, etc.

His long time relationship with a hate-spewing racist Rev. Wright and Father Pflager, former domestic terrorist William Ayer and his wife Dorn, convicted landlord Tony Razko, and his ties with voting fraud related Acone non-profit organization.

Ties with Fanie Mae and Freddie Mac by receiving 2nd most money from them following Chris Dodd.

His voting record on "infanticide bill" that was too extreme even for Nancy Pelosi.

His earmarking funds to his wife Michelle Obama's employer so her salary tripled the year he became a senator. Wake up america, he is in it for himself and his family.

His first election to be a senator by having his lawyers knock his opponents off the ballot on technicalities. We have seen recent incidents on voting fraud in many states by Acone. He was a defense lawyer for Acone and trained Acone's voting recruiters. Recently, he gave $800,000 to Acone for his campaign. He is so hungry for power he will do anything.

His ties with Kanyan's corrupted government and presidential nominee and more. There are endless other facts that prove he is the most corrupted and has the most flawed character politician ever running the presidency.

His black theology which based on hatred on whites. He often brings racist comments on himself as his campaign tactics to scare John McCain's campaign shows he is a racist.

Are some Americans that blind? Are they so desperate to change and it doesn't really matter who becomes a president of the United States? I still believe and pray that Americans are smarter than Obama thinks they are.

Economic Crisis

Leadership: John McCain has it, Barack Obama hasn't.
Economy is in crisis. Midst of it, John McCain calls for Friday's presidential debate to be delayed due to his plan to be at the congress to deal with our economic crisis. He also supended his campaign and he asked Obama to join him to solve the problem. That's a leadership. He puts his country first.

Contrarily, Barack Obama respondid at the news conference saying that he doesn't think why they cannot do both. Another words, he wants to do debate on Friday. In addition, he tells the congress that "....if they need me, they can call me."

Debate on Friday supposed be about foreign policy. We are in economic crisis right now and foreign policy can wait. I guess he has been rehearsing so hard that he doesn't want to delayed the debate. His judgment and leadership again is questionable.

McCain has been asking Obama to have debate together instead of separate interview styles. He refused both times.

McCain has been bagging Obama to do ten townhall meetings together but he refused all of them. He knows that he doesn't have experience and core belief to convince voters at the townhall meetings against John McCain. He knows that he cannot use a teleprompter and he doesn't know which answer to give when people ask questions at the townhall meetings.

Our economic crisis cannot wait and 'we need a serious, pro-growth plan for America's long-term economic health.' (Newt Gingrich)

First of all, Obama received second highest amount of money after Chris Dodd from Fredi Mac, Fanni Mae, and Merril Lynch while he was in senate for four years. During those four years, he has been campaigning for the presidency for one and a half years. You wonder why he hesitated to say anything about their bailout. His top chief advisors were top executives at Fanni Mae and Merril Lynch.

If you think you are voting for a lesser evil for a president, you should consider voting for John McCain. He is willing to do right thing for the country. He is not putting himself first. The fact of the matter is that Obama is a talker and McCain is a doer. Do we need a DOER or a TALKER as a president of the United States?

Time after time, we have seen Obama will do, would do, and say anything for his ambition like Nancy Peloci and Harry Reed. Both are for party first and so is Obama. He is in it for himself like Nancy Peloci and Harry Reed. They don't care about you and me.

Obama failed to prove he is for change for the better. He proved to us however, he has a tendency for corruption and lack of judgment and character.

It will be mistaken if you are thinking of voting for him on November hoping to get free healthcare, college tuition, childcare, and other social welfare. This country will be bankrupt and your job will be gone in return.

If you have a dream of being an entrepreneur, it will be harder to make your dream come true. The American dream that we know will be gone because he will purnish your success and hard work.

If you're thinking of voting Obama, think about Obama's association with Rev. Wright, terrorists William Ayers and Bernadith Dorn, Father Pfleger, and his sweet deal with Chicago Slum Lord Rosco. His early years of study in black theology is based on hatred of white and his social study on Marxism will influence in his policy.

However, as I always believe that Americans are smarter than Obama thinks we are. Americans can see real Obama beyond his words and pretentiousness. At the end of the day, Americans will vote for the right person, John McCain.

WAKE UP AMERICA!