Go Placidly
Uploaded: August 25, 2012
Go Placidly Amidst The Noise and Haste,
And Remember What Peace There May Be In Silence.
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Can we all take a moment of silence for
NancyJ Hovey?
She Just Came Out of The Hospital From
A Thyroid Operation and Is In Quite a Bit Of Pain.
I know our prayers and peaceful thoughts for her will bring her healing!!!
PLEASE GET WELL SOON Mumj!!!
-Laura and the Gang!
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F 5.6, 1/125, ISO 200
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 200, Model: NIKON D90
Laura E. Swan
August 25, 2012
Desiderata
Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its shams, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
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Jeff Robinson
August 25, 2012
Christine Lobsinger
August 25, 2012
Nancyj E. Hovey
August 25, 2012
By the way, it wasn't my thyroid, but my PARATHYROID. We have 4 glands behind the thyroid, called parathyroids. I had one very oversized one...it is out, and hopefully never any more sliceing of the throat....no no no....I not like this at all.
Hugs, to all and thanks.... 8o) #10289819
Laura E. Swan
August 25, 2012
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Laura E. Swan
August 25, 2012
Big hugs!
-Laura :D
P.S. Thank you all for the nice comments on my image as well. :) Very kind of you. #10289903
Laura E. Swan
August 26, 2012
Phil you are very right about BP!
Big Sister Pat! Lol...You totally had me going. I saw the whole thing!!! I'm so glad you were only joking! I was gasping that I did the wrong thing to post the operation!!! Still smiling and shaking my head here. :)))))
(REMINDER TO THE SQUEAMISH! No-Watchy the film-y!)
Michelle, the high adventure reporter on BP, willing to go where only the brave dare to go, you didn't watch the film??? :))) Thank you for all the kind things you said about Mumj and I. Can you believe through all of this, Nancyj is having to bear down and brace herself for the hurricane (Isaac) about to rip through? They expect it to become hurricane force once it hits the Keys tonight.
I spoke to her by phone last night and it was just a short little call. She wants all of you to know how much she really appreciates your thoughts, prayers and wishes and that she will come back in a couple of days to visit us here she she feels a little better.
Thank you everyone. I know this means the world to Nancyj that her BP family is reaching out to her during this time!
Lorna has a card for her and does does Christine who are both on this thread if you'd like to come see and sign their special cards, too! :)))
-Laura
Re: This image...
That poor butterfly. I followed him around because he was one of the few that seemed to have a restful nature. He'd actually land and stay there long enough for me to get photos. (I have bad luck with anything that moves! Lol...)
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Amanda J. Tanner
August 26, 2012
Lydia Williams
August 26, 2012
Ann Coates
August 27, 2012
Laura E. Swan
August 28, 2012
I know she will love each and every visit here. I know that I have!
Thanks all!
-Laura :D #10294007
Laura E. Swan
August 28, 2012
Laura E. Swan
August 28, 2012
-Laura #10294535
Nancy L. Green
August 29, 2012
Nancyj E. Hovey
August 30, 2012
THANK YOU EVERYONE! 8o) #10300190
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