An Optimist .... And a Pessimist

The Optimist vs. the Pessimist

An optimist sees the best in the world, while a pessimist sees only the worst. An optimist finds the positive in the negative, and a pessimist can only find the negative in the positive.

For example, an avid duck hunter was in the market for a new bird dog. His search ended when he found a dog that could actually walk on water to retrieve a duck. Shocked by his find, he was sure none of his friends would ever believe him.

He decided to try to break the news to a friend of his, a pessimist by nature, and invited him to hunt with him and his new dog. As they waited by the shore, a flock of ducks flew by. They fired, and a duck fell. The dog responded and jumped into the water. The dog, however, did not sink but instead walked across the water to retrieve the bird, never getting more than his paws wet.

This continued all day long; each time a duck fell, the dog walked across the surface of the water to retrieve it.The pessimist watched carefully, saw everything, but did not say a single word.

On the drive home the hunter asked his friend, "Did you notice anything unusual about my new dog?"

"I sure did," responded the pessimist. "He can't swim."

Lord, Make me more like my dog!

I'm not all that big of a dog man really, but I've been finding doggie things all over the place of late. Maybe God is telling me something ... hmmmmmm

Anyways, had to share this one.

Tim

Wagging his tail and waving his paws

With squeaky ball held in his jaws

With no thought of what's gone before

My puppy greets me at the door.

As I get home from night shift job

I'm bothered by this little slob

Who steals my socks and eats my shoes

Ignoring all his rawhide chews.

Yet for all the scolding, training,

Short nights sleep and entertaining

And all the trouble he gets in

he doesn't care, it's not a sin!

As many times as I've scolded him

Or smacked his behind for being dim

The puppy loves me anyway

He doesn't care, he's here to stay.

Someday I hope to be worthy you see,

Of the faith that my dog has in me.

I wonder sometimes if I were him

Would I be a good puppy?

Sometimes I think that God gave us dogs

As a lesson in attitude, because they're always there

We people can be crabby, ungrateful, or rude

But if you have a dog, odds are he doesn't care.

Some days I wonder, when I'm bored

If Jesus did walk through my door

Would I take the time to notice during my busy day?

I know my dog would, He'd probably wanna play.

Lord I ask with this humble prayer

As I watch my Schnauzer sleep on the chair

With all the faith that the world is right

Now that I'm home from working tonight

Lord, Make me more like my dog

More loyal, more loving, more fun to be

More accepting of neighbors, whoever they be.

More willing to forgive, have faith, be free.

I think there's a reason that "Dog" is "God" spelled backwards, you see.

~The Ever Present Author Unknown

something as simple

It often surprises me and amazes me the places where a person can find love and the many different kinds of love. God's love is what makes the other kinds possible. I do not believe in my heart that He hides His love from anyone. I just think it's a matter of finding it. It can be found in so many things and in so many places. Love can be found in something as simple as a complimate from a stranger ... something as simple as a butterfly hovering in front of you ... something as simple as the joy in a child's laughter ... something as simple as the smile on an elderly persons face ... something as simple a hug from a friend or a kiss on the cheek from a suitor ... something as simple as telling someone you love them or hearing it said to you ... something as simple as the determination of a devoted man in love ... something as simple as the beauty in the eyes of a woman in love ... something as simple as snuggling a family pet ... all these things are gifts of love that God gives to each of us daily at some point. If you had to choose between something as simple as getting your face licked by a goofy dog as opposed to nothing at all...which would you choose? Me? I'd take the lickin'. ~Hehehe~ The point is ... love is all around us. We just have to open our eyes and see it.

Have a blessed day!

What Cute Animal Are You?

Here is one of those quizzes a daughter can send to her dad and get away with it. lol So I'll man up and take the thing ... What cute animal are you?

Click here: Cute Animal Quiz! What Cute Animal Are You?

http://www.cuteducky.com/cute_animal_quiz.html

My result:


You Are A: Monkey!

Monkeys are intelligent and agile, well-adapted for jungle life as they swing happily from tree to tree. As a monkey, you are a social animal who is quick to learn new things and loves to climb. A monkey's tiny primate features are irresistable, as is his gregarious personality!You were almost a: Parakeet or a Bear CubYou are least like a: Duckling or a Chipmunk



Oh great ... I'm a monkey! At least I'm not a chipmunk .... lol

There will be tail-wagging in heaven!

It is certainly very interesting to see how the Bible actually differs so much across languages, the Bible is a living document which needs to be seen to be relevant to everyone who reads or hears it. Here is an example I came across which may give you a chuckle ...

Happy translation

Sir - Some linguists were translating the Bible into a local African language (Letters, March 28). They had difficulty in finding a pure word for joy. The tribal words used had connotations which were not acceptable.

As they were debating what would be a suitable word a dog came into the room belonging to one of the missionaries, wagging his tail vigorously.

"What word would you use for the joy that dog has having found his master?", the missionaries asked. They were offered a word and the final text was translated: "There will be tail-wagging in heaven over one sinner that repents!"