{Straight From the Heart} *Soulmates by Choice* 12/7/99
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Soulmates by Choice
For the entire thirteenth year of my life, David Cassidy was my 'one and
only', my soulmate. A larger than life poster of him hung on the wall beside
my bed, and I would stare up at his face each night until I drifted off to
dream. The tenderness of my age caused many uncertainties in my heart and my
head, but one categorical truth remained constant. Fate and the moon and the
mysteries of the universe were conspiring to bring me and David Cassidy
together.
The blush of childish romance soon gave way to teenage affairs of the heart.
I gave up waiting for Mr. Cassidy and started looking for my 'real'
soulmate, the one person capable of completing my heart. When our paths
finally crossed, we would know, in an inkling of a second, that eternity
was ours.
My belief was tested to the point of confusion at many intervals. When I was
sure I'd found 'the one' for me, I wasn't 'the one' for him. More
confounding, were the times when I was 'the one' for him, but he wasn't 'the
one' for me. Finally, I chucked the notion of soulmates out the same window
I'd tossed fairies and unicorns, Santa and the Easter Bunny. Twenty years
passed before the word entered my vocabulary again.
As we stood outside the entrance to the surgical ward, my husband wrapped
himself around me in a protective stance. The kind nurse who'd come to take
me in for surgery, allowed us one last, lingering hug before leading me
away. My operation wasn't life threatening, but the possible consequences
weighed heavy on our minds. Letting go of each other was difficult, more so
for him than me. I would soon be sound asleep. He would be left to walk the
hospital corridors for four long hours.
A compassionate tap on my shoulder let me know it was time to leave. The
doors to the surgical ward seemed large and ominous as they slid open and I
walked through them. Standing on the other side, I stopped and turned around
to face my big strong husband. He looked so lost and forlorn, standing there
alone in the middle of the sterile hallway. In the few short seconds it took
for the doors to slide shut, a blaze of clarity struck my soul.
Our life together had been built on mutual choices. We had chosen each other
as partners, chosen to love, to trust, and to create joy together. The
universe may very well have had a hand in bringing us together, what we did
beyond that point was of our own choosing.
That tiny flash of time left me forever changed. I realized that somewhere among
the pages of our history, rich in passages of shared memories, we had chosen to
become soulmates.
Copyright © 1999
Terri McPherson
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
tmcphers@mnsi.net
(Email Terri and let her know what you thought of her story!)
Terri lives in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She has two wonderful children, a
five-year-old grandangel and a terrific husband. She works as a Writer / Web
Designer / Production Assistant for a local production company and teaches
advanced clogging classes for the Border City Cloggers. Her writing has
appeared in numerous online publications.
Check out her website:
WiseHearts... Weaving Small Wisdoms Through The Fabric Of Life
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http://www.mnsi.net/~tmcphers/index.htm
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I Wonder What You are Thinking of
I wonder what you are thinking of
As you sit there staring about
Is it your younger years
When your skin was fare and your beauty declared
Do you see yourself walking in the park
With your beautiful dress, your heels and your bag
Or are you on the dance floor swaying back and forth
Dancing with your friends until forever more
I wonder what you are thinking of
What brings a smile unto your face
Are you a child again playing with your friends
Being mischievous and pure heart as most people that age
Do you see yourself as a new bride
Side by side your handsome prince
Or are you with your sons playing here and there
Making life a joyous time and showing them you care
I wonder what you are thinking of
As you sit there staring about
Do you wonder where the years went
And lament its sorrow good-byes
Do you see your younger self
Is that what comes to mind
Or are you happy that you are here
Living with your son and I
I wonder what you are thinking of
As you sit there staring about.
November 28, 1999 by Miriam Campo
Email Miriam at:
Miry316@aol.com
http://www.heartwarmers4u.com/members/?miry316
REFLECTIONS by Miriam
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Request:
From: RKaGe@aol.com (Kelli)
Dear Michael,
I wanted to share with everyone what happened this weekend here in College
Station/Bryan (TX). The Lord opened up some incredible opportunities in the
"projects," a very, very poor area in town. A large group of Christians,
from on and off campus, got together to throw a Block Party, giving away
free food and gifts (CDs, basketballs, soccer balls, T-shirts and sweatshirts,
gift certificates, etc.) The main purpose of the event was to gather the
neighborhood and witness to them, sharing the gospel, passing out Bibles.
We were to hold the party on a lot next to a Missionary Baptist church,
but it rained....the Lord took care of us, though, and the pastor of the
church appeared from out of the blue and opened the church for us to use.
It was awesome! To make a long story short, 46 people came to Christ and
the Lord provided a place for my roommate, Amber, and I to hold a Bible
club for the kids (ages 4-12) in the area. These children are so precious,
and they are very excited about starting the club in January. The church also
mentioned needing a junior high youth ministry, so we are praying about maybe
starting one, with some other friends who would love to help out. This
neighborhood is so hungry and so eager to know God's Word. Please keep
its progress in your prayers and also everyone involved, that we continue
to give it all to God and that He continue to draw people to Himself and
be glorified through everything. It's so important to share His love and
reach out in whatever way He provides. Praise the Lord for His incredible
plan, which we can't even begin to understand!
Love in Christ,
<>< kelli
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Thought For The Day:
"The most difficult secret for a person to keep is the opinion he has of himself."
(Maurcel Pagnol)
Verse for the Day:
"I warn every one among you...not to have an exaggerated opinion of his own
importance; but to rate his ability with sober judgement."
Romans 12:3
Kid's Thought For The day:
"Be early if you're a bird and late if you're a worm."
Parent's Thought For The Day
"There's a time when you have to explain to your children whey they're born,
and it's a marvelous thing if you know the reason."
(Hazel Scott)
Coach's Thought For The Day
"If you don't make a total commitment to whatever you're doing, then you start
looking to bail out the first time the boat starts leaking. It's tough enough
getting the boat to shore with everybody rowing, let alone when a guy stands up
and starts putting his lifejacket on."
(Lou Holtz)
Deep Thought For The Day:
"Gravity: It's not just a good idea, it's the law."
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/_/\/\ MICHAEL T. POWERS
\_\ / THUNDER27@aol.com http://members.aol.com/Thunder27/index.html
/_/ \ "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." Galatians 2:20