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*Welcome 2002!* 1/14/02 _________________________ If you enjoy this free daily email service, I encourage you to spread the word to family and friends that we may bring inspiration into the lives of many! If you are not on the list and this has been passed along to you, join the thousands of HeartTouchers.com readers around the world by sending an e-mail with the word "Subscribe" in the subject line to: HeartTouchers@aol.com Visit our inspirational web site and read all the past stories in our archives at: http://www.HeartTouchers.com ____________________________________________ Happy New Year from HeartTouchers.com From now on we will be offering our book, Straight From the Heart "A Celebration of Life" for only $13 (instead of the regular price of $14.95), and best of all, we will pay the shipping! So if you have any interest in purchasing an autographed copy of the book for yourself, or as a gift for your loved ones, now is the time to get it! To order your autographed copy send a check or money order for $13 (We pay the shipping!) for each book made out to Michael T. Powers, and then send it to: Michael T. Powers 1918 Liberty Lane Janesville, WI 53545 To preview the book by reading some of the stories visit: http://www.HeartTouchers.com/michael_t__powers/ AOL Users Click below: Straight From the Heart: A Celebration of Life _________________________________________ It is my pleasure to introduce a new writer to HeartTouchers.com! Please give Harriet May Savitz a warm HeartTouchers welcome! From my family to yours, Michael _________________________________________ Welcome 2002! By Harriet May Savitz Dear 2002, I write this note to welcome you as my guest. I have been waiting for you. And I know you've been waiting for me. It seemed you would never get here. Through this past year, during the difficult times, during the impossible times, during the unexpected and the tragic and the unbelievable times, I knew you would come. And rescue me. And reenergize me. And bring me good news. But I must admit, I was impatient. I could barely wait another minute. For with you, I knew I could begin again. And even at 68, I had the need for a new beginning. It had been a difficult year. A draining year. A frightening year. And at times, a tragic year. And so I eagerly approached the end of it and thought, "It's coming soon. 2002. Hold on. Don't give up. Don't lose faith in its arrival." You had a heavy responsibility when you knocked on my door, but I had no doubt you would come prepared. And I was right. The knapsack you were carrying was filled with the necessary supplies to get me going again. Hope. Determination. Grit. Awareness. Vigilance. Love. You came with more than enough for everyone. Oh, how happy I was to see you. I fussed all day, getting ready for your appearance. Cleaned the house. Bought some food at the store. Invited friends in and visited others. Hour after hour, I looked at the clock. And as the time drew close for your entrance, I reflected on what we would do together. What I would do to make your visit worthwhile. After all, I didn't want to bore you nor offend you nor waste the time you were offering me. As I grow older, I realize how valuable time can be. I want you to know right up front that I will love every day you are here. I will love my family. Love my job. Love my country. Love my neighbors. Love every inch of this sweet world. I know how you feel about loving and I know you will be pleased to learn there will be plenty of it during your visit. And I also know how you feel about gratitude. So I promise I will be grateful. For the freedoms I enjoy. For the friendships I value. For the promise that each new day holds and for the wonder of life. I will not forget to say, "Thank you," while you are here, and I will not abuse the opportunities you set in motion. You will not be disappointed in me, I promise. I will not waste the bounty you delivered. In fact, when you unpacked your bag, I was amazed that you had managed to carry so much with you. Could that all be for me? So many beckoning minutes to the day. So many promising hours to the week. So many tempting months to the year. And there is another promise I intend to keep. I promise to use my creativity while you are on the premises. When I become bored or frustrated or face a brick wall, I will dip into my imagination and find a way around the obstacles that face me. I want your respect, and I know that I cannot have it if I fail to use the gifts you have so generously offered. I will also reach out. Help others. Extend my horizons. Be unselfish. Try to stretch in new directions. Rather than close myself off, I will open my heart. Open it wide. Bring in new ideas, new viewpoints, new goals. Am I overwhelming you, 2002. Forgive me. But my excitement spills over. I am like a child again, with everything appearing new. I look up at the sky and think I am seeing it for the first time and when the sun appears on this new day, and you are here at last, It feels like the first day of my life. So excuse me if I set off fireworks, and had a party, and laughed too loud and sang too loud and acted a bit silly when you entered the room and said, "Hello." It is just the expression of joy you bring to me. But I also want you to fully understand your hostess. I am not one to be trifled with nor abused. I have been tested again and again... You might test me also, but beware... I become more determined, stronger, and I do not give up easily in the face of trial. I do not want you to think that because I am peaceful, I am weak. I do not want you to assume that because I am thoughtful, I am preoccupied. I don't want you to think that you can take advantage of my good nature. If for any reason you betray my trusting soul, you will regret it. Why? Because you don't control my destiny. I walk with God. He is the ruler of my days, not you. He helps me safeguard each moment and redeem each hour. But your visit has just begun and there is no need to expect the bad when the good is so available. So... Dear guest, I begin our time together asking for your understanding and your help. For during your stay, I will attempt to strengthen my weaknesses, lessen my insecurities and discard the doubts that prevent me from moving forward. You could help me move forward. Just believe I can do it. If you believe in me, so will I. And together, we will journey together, hand in hand with God who gives you to me and gives me life in your moments. Twelve months, suddenly, does not seem enough time to do everything that must be done. So let us get started. Right away. I don't want to waste a minute of you. Harriet May Savitz hmaysavitz@aol.com E-mail Harriet and let her know your thoughts on her story! --------- (c) Copyright 2002, Harriet May Savitz <hmaysavitz@aol.com>. Look for her new book, "Messages from Somewhere: Inspiring Stories of Life After 60," where Harriet reveals the limitless possibilities at this stage of life, encouraging folks to continue making a difference in their world. This book looks at renewal within family life, friendships, grandparenting, reaching out to the community, relationships, self-discovery, and survival. You can check out this accomplished writer at her web site: http://www.harrietmaysavitz.com and look for her new books with Little Treasure Publications, Inc. - http://www.littletrasurebooks.com or email SoulComfort@aol.com for details. _________________________________________ Reader Feedback! Dear Michael: I have received your new book and it looks great. Thank you for autographing it for me. I've just begun to read your book and it seems to me it would be a good book to give to all young fathers. Have a wonderful new year. Author, Roger Campbell rcministry@ameritech.net _________________________________________ Thought For The Day: "You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you." -- John Wooden Verse for the Day: "And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." -- Hebrews 13:16 Kid's Thought For The Day: "Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair." Parent's Thought For The Day: "Parents can plant magic in a child's mind through certain words spoken with some thrilling quality of voice, some uplift of the heart and spirit." --Robert Macneil Coach's Thought For The Day: "Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer." --Ted Williams Writer's Thought For The Day: "The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas." --Linus Pauling Deep Thought For The Day: "The only people to get even with are those that have helped you." ___________________________________________ REQUESTS: Hello Michael. On January 18, 2000, you placed my story on your e-mail service called 'A Portrait in Courage' about my daughter Julie. As I told in my story, the doctors told us she would not live to be a year old. On January 15, 2002, Julie will become fifty years old. Is it possible for you to ask your readers to send her an e-card birthday greeting? As an update, she had to retire from her job a few years ago and is now pretty much confined to a wheel chair. She doesn't get out a lot anymore and I know that birthday greetings would bring her a lot of joy. If this is possible, her address is jlucord@bellatlantic.net. Thank you so much. I continue to enjoy the stories that you bring us each day and thank you very much for that service. Jean Fitzgerald, Martinsville, VA jfitzger@neocom.net ******* You can read Jean's story in our archives at: http://www.HeartTouchers.com/011800.htm ___________________________________________ _ /_/\/\ MICHAEL T. POWERS \_\ / HeartTouchers@aol.com /_/ \ "For I have been crucified with Christ and I no \_\/\ \ longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I \_\/ live in the body I live for the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." 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They said it was the best Christmas gift we could have given them!! You did such a beautiful job! They were so surprised and so touched--they really, really, really loved it. Thanks for helping to make it so special to us all. My mom mentioned how the songs were perfect for the video too! Thanks again!" Kelli-- College Station, TX Let me make you a video from your pictures or home movies! Check out the web page for Michael's video production business! Visit: http://www.hearttouchers.com/video_imagery/ AOL Users click here: Video Imagery ___________________________________________ Would you like to see your story in HeartTouchers.com? Writer's guidelines can be found on our Web site here: http://www.HeartTouchers.com/guidelines/ AOL Users click here: Writer's Guidelines ___________________________________________ SUBSCRIBE: "I need a daily source of inspiration and encouragement in my life!" 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