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A Different Christmas Poem:
The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,
I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.
My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,
My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.
Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,
Transforming the yard to a winter delight.
The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,
Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.
My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,
Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.
In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,
So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.
The sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near,
But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear.
Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know, Then the
sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.
My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,
And I crept to the door just to see who was near.
Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night,
A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.
A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,
Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold.
Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,
Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.
"What are you doing?" I asked without fear,
"Come in this moment, it's freezing out here!
Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve,
You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!"
For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,
Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts..
To the window that danced with a warm fire's light
Then he sighed and he said "Its really all right,
I'm out here by choice. I'm here every night." "It's my duty to
stand at the front of the line,
That separates you from the darkest of times.
No one had to ask or beg or implore me,
I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me.
My Gramps died at ' Pearl on a day in December,"
Then he sighed, "That's a Christmas 'Gram always remembers."
My dad stood his watch in the jungles of ' Nam ',
And now it is my turn and so, here I am.
I've not seen my own son in more than a while,
But my wife sends me pictures, he's sure got her smile.
Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,
The red, white, and blue... an American flag.
I can live through the cold and the being alone,
Away from my family, my house and my home.
I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet,
I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.
I can carry the weight of killing another,
Or lay down my life with my sister and brother..
Who stand at the front against any and all,
To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall."
"So go back inside," he said, "harbor no fright,
Your family is waiting and I'll be all right."
"But isn't there something I can do, at the least,
"Give you money," I asked, "or prepare you a feast?
It seems all too little for all that you've done,
For being away from your wife and your son."
Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret,
"Just tell us you love us, and never forget.
To fight for our rights back at home while we're gone,
To stand your own watch, no matter how long.
For when we come home, either standing or dead,
To know you remember we fought and we bled.
Is payment enough, and with that we will trust,
That we mattered to you as you mattered to us."
PLEASE, Would you do me the kind favor of sending
this to as many people as you can? Christmas will
be coming soon and some credit is due to our
U.S.service men and women for our being able to
celebrate these festivities. Let's try in this small
way to pay a tiny bit of what we owe.
Make people stop and think of our heroes,
living and dead, who sacrificed themselves for us.
LCDR Jeff Giles, SC, USN
30th Naval Construction Regiment
OIC, Logistics Cell One
Al Taqqadum, Iraq.
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If you haven’t heard this song you have missed a big treat. A friend sent it to me this morning and I’m very glad he did. If you do nothing else today but listen to this song, then you will have
had a great day!
About this Song .....
While at a mall a couple of years ago, my then four year old nephew, Spencer, saw kids lined- up to see Santa Claus. Having been taught as a toddler that Christmas is the holiday that Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, he asked his mom, "Where's the line to see Jesus?"
My sister mentioned this to our dad, who immediately became inspired and jotted words down to a song in just a few minutes.
After putting music to the words, and doing a quick recording at home, he received a great response from friends. He sent the song off to Nashville without much response, except for a Christian song
writer who suggested adding a bridge at the end of the first chorus. My dad then asked if I wanted to record the song to see what we could do with it. I listened to the song, made a few changes to the words to make it flow better, and we headed to Shock City Studios.
It was at the studio where Chris, owner and producer, rewrote the 2nd verse and part of the chorus... with goose bumps and emotions high, we were all hopeful and felt like we had something special.
The demo was recorded in just under 2-hours and sent off again to Nashville... Still no response.
Then 2-weeks before Christmas last year, my cousins Greg and Robbie decided to do a video to see what we could accomplish on "YouTube". The first day we had 3000 hits, and it has soared from there!
We received e-mails, phone calls, and Facebook messages from people all over asking for the music, CD's, iTunes, anything... We had nothing. After a couple of meetings with Chris following the amazing response, we got serious. We headed back into the studio this past spring... this time with guitars, drums, bass, pianos, choirs... the real deal.... and here we are today! Getting "iTunes" set up, a website put together, and loving that thousands upon thousands of Christians
have come together... remembering the true meaning of Christmas.
Out of the mouths of babes come profound truths that many adults can not understand! Hopefully Spencer's observation will cause people all over to reflect on the love of Jesus, and that one day we will all stand in line to see Jesus!
We are most thankful to our Heavenly Father to have this chance to share our music with you.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas is how this phrase will always stay,
Especially when Jesus' birth we honor & celebrate.
Rules & regulations have tried to erase His name,
Right over wrong, though, by God's hand will remain.
Year after year, mortal man does things without end,
Creating days & laws, so others they might not offend.
Having Christ in Christmas is the only way we'll keep it,
Remember Christ in the word is how our heart speaks it.
It's now when we thank God, He sent Jesus to earth to live,
Salvation's holy Lamb, our sin He died to forgive.
This is how we'll worship, to honor our Saviour & Lord,
Merry Christmas is what we will say forever more.
And if anyone tries to change or take it away,
Say, "It's not Christmas without Christ in the name!"
Love in Christ,
Karen Icenhour Christmas 2011
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His Bountiful Blessings
Thank you, Lord, for showing us you know best,
For you have the answers to every question or test;
You bless us with wisdom that's ours to receive,
All we need to do is ask, have faith, and believe!
Thank you, Lord, for filling our life with your love,
For keeping your eyes upon us from Heaven above;
You watch o'er our pathway, God, as only you can,
Even the firmament still obeys your wise commands!
Thank you, Lord, for enriching us with your tender care,
For the privilege of fellowshiping with you in prayer;
We know you listen, no matter what time we pray,
We love you, Lord, for hearing every word we say!
Thank you, Lord, for the bountiful blessings you bestow,
For allowing us daily, Thy goodness, to see & know;
You bless us with more than words can thank you for,
But we're thankful the most, we belong to you, Lord!
Love in Christ,
Karen Icenhour
Thanksgiving 2011
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 We honor our Veterans today.Thank you for all you do and have done.
Veteran’s Day Prayer
Dear Lord,
Today we honor our veterans,
worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country.
We pray that you will bless them, Lord, for their unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety, and our country’s heritage, for all of us.
Bless them abundantly for the hardships they faced, for the sacrifices they made for their many different contributions
to America’s victories over tyranny and oppression.
We respect them, we thank them, we honor them, we are proud of them, and we pray that you will watch over
these special people and bless them with peace and happiness.
In Jesus’ name we pray; Amen.
By Joanna Fuchs
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God Is Still The Same
God is still the same, whatever might be the event,
There is nothing He can't control or prevent;
His hand is mighty, and always will be,
Strong enough and able to meet every need.
God is still the same, as when time first began,
Still performing miracles men can't understand;
We may not realize how anything takes place,
He shows love & mercy by His matchless grace.
God is still the same as He was in Moses' day,
He is seeing in our time, the same falling away;
Evil has waxed worse like God's word said it would,
But God is still righteous, holy, & good!
God is still the same, His glory we'll always see,
He'll be the Great I Am through all eternity;
He bestows upon us His sweet love & grace,
What a day when we'll see His beautiful face!
By Karen Isenhour 8-24-11
People may change, but God never
does! Praise Him for who He is! K.I.
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A Blessed Easter To You All
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His Grace Is So Real
His grace is so very real when we're in a major trial,
It gives us strength to carry on, to walk that extra mile;
He never puts on us anything that will be too much,
All we need at anytime is the love in His sweet touch.
His grace is so real when we face a storm that rages,
There is safe shelter in the blessed Rock of Ages;
No matter how high those winds in life blow,
The Lily of the Valley is so precious to know.
His grace is so real when circumstances change,
When something comes to make life rearranged,
Even when things happen that we can't control,
There's peace in having the Lord's hand to hold.
His grace is so real, no matter what comes along,
He gives us mercy to keep singing victory's song;
So leave everything for the Lord to fulfill,
Knowing His grace is always abundant & real!
In His Name,
Karen Icenhour
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When Your Heart Needs A Hug
When your heart needs a hug, His arms are open wide,
Extended to you always with love and care inside;
All you need to do is come to Him in prayer,
He'll hear every word, for He's already there.
When your heart needs a hug, speak to the Lord again,
There is nothing sweeter than words from a Faithful Friend;
The Lord says everything we need to hear or know,
He's the Best Friend we'll have upon this earth below.
When your heart needs a hug, He's waiting to give an embrace,
With comfort from His love, & strength from His grace;
He knows what you're feeling, no matter where you are,
He'll keep you within the safety of His arms.
When your heart needs a hug, go to the Lord anytime,
He gives the sweetest peace you will ever find;
So when life's trials & heartaches are more than enough,
The Lord's arms are waiting to give you a hug!
In His Name,
Karen Icenhour
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One Of These Days
One of these days, we'll be safe from all hurt & sorrow,
We could see it happen as soon as tomorrow;
It will be truly vanished, never again to see,
When Jesus says, "Children, come Home with Me!"
One of these days, our tears will be dried forever,
The burdens that caused them, eternally severed;
And all of the trials that ever caused us to cry,
Will be forgotten when He wipes all tears from our eyes.
One of these days, our heartaches will be destroyed,
They will never again interrupt our sweet joy;
All the turmoil we've known on this earth below,
Will be erased when He says, "My child, come Home!"
One of these days, sin will be defeated evermore,
When we are gathered into the presence of our Lord;
Oh, what a glorious day for us it will be,
When we're in the Lord's house for eternity!
By Karen Icenhour
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AMERICA NEEDS GOD
AMERICA NEEDS GOD NOW MORE THAN EVER BEFORE,
SHE NEEDS TO TURN HER HEART BACK TO THE LORD;
OUR FOREFATHERS FOUNDED OUR COUNTRY ON FAITH,
AND WE STILL NEED HIM IN OUR LIVES TODAY.
AMERICA NEEDS GOD TO BLESS HER AS A NATION,
SHE STILL NEEDS TO HEAR THE GOSPEL SALVATION;
WE NEED TO BATHE HER DAILY IN PRAYER,
TO TESTIFY OF HIS LOVE AND GRACE EVERYWHERE.
AMERICA NEEDS GOD TO SHINE UPON HER AGAIN,
THAT SHE MIGHT REPENT AND TURN FROM HER SINS;
FOR SHE HAS DRIFTED FROM THE NARROW WAY,
AND IT WOULD MAKE OUR FOUNDING FATHERS AMAZED.
AMERICA NEEDS CHRISTIANS TO FALL UPON THEIR KNEES,
TO PLEAD FOR HER SALVATION AND LIBERTY;
FOR THE ONLY FREEDOM THAT IS TRUE AND REAL,
IS THE FREEDOM THAT COMES FROM DOING GOD'S WILL.
By Karen Icenhour
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Greetings to all,
KICKSTART KIDS is proud to offer you an exciting preview of our fantastic live auction items for our 18th Annual Gala & Tennis Event. From private island getaways to paintings autographed by Presidents, each item is guaranteed to intrigue.
If you can’t make it to our gala this year, KSK is also providing the opportunity to bid for you in your absence. If you would like to place an absentee bid for the chance to win one of our auction items, please follow these quick & easy steps:
1. Contact the office by e-mail (tbenefiel@kickstartkids.org) or by phone (713-868-6003, ask for Tammy).
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We will place your bid for you on the day of the event and contact you if you are the lucky winner!
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We hope that you enjoy these generous items and look forward to seeing you at our gala.
Sincerely,
The KICKSTART KIDS Team
 © 2011 KICKSTART KIDS
3800 N. Shepherd Dr. Suite 3800B, Houston TX 77018 | www.kickstartkids.org
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God Is Always Able
God is always able to hear our every prayer,
He wraps His arms around us with His love & care;
Even when the road is weary, hard, & dark,
He knows just how to minister to our heart.
God is always able to keep things in control,
Nothing passes by him that He does not know;
Though we may not understand all that takes place,
There is never a shortage of God's mercy & grace.
God is always able to supply our every need,
He watches over us daily, our life He fully sees;
His word says, "Ask, and ye shall receive,"
All we have to do is trust and believe.
God is always able, whatever the situation,
To answer prayer, meet need, or to bring salvation;
God's strength & power is no myth or fable,
Whatever happens, God is always able!
By Karen Icenhour
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It's Not the Baby Crying
A Woman's Struggle with Postpartum Depression
by Melissa White
As I set the oven to bake at 350 degrees, I picture my daughter being placed in there. I know it makes absolutely no sense. How would that ever happen in a million years? But my mind fears the silliest things sometimes. Cooking something in hot grease gets me every time. Without hesitation, my mind pictures the grease splattering on her fragile little skin.
Upon becoming a mother, author Melissa White began experiencing very disturbing thoughts, thoughts that she could not control or stop. She tried to cope with the thoughts as a permanent condition but finally sought the help of a counselor. Shortly after starting the counseling, she discovered that the fear and the thoughts were a product of physical abuse she suffered as a child and were triggered after having a baby.
Are you a mother who has had fears triggered by having a child? You don't have to go through motherhood being afraid. Melissa discovered there was hope of stopping the unwanted thoughts and ending the fear she felt inside. By bringing the abuse to the surface, Melissa was able to heal. Confront your own fear in It's Not the Baby Crying, and begin your own journey from sickness to wellness, hopelessness to happiness.
140 pages - $11.99 (paperback)
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National Council on Bible Curriculum in Public Schools
The Bible was the foundation and blueprint for our Constitution, Declaration of Independence, our educational system, and our entire history until the last 20 to 30 years.
"The Bible is a book worth more than all the other books that were ever printed."
Patrick Henry
"It is impossible to enslave mentally or socially a Bible reading people. The principles of the Bible are the groundwork of human freedom."
Horace Greely
"I have always said, and will always say, that studious perusal of the sacred volume will make us better citizens."
Thomas Jefferson
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Happy Mother's Day
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 You Are Loved
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 4th of July
Independence Day, commonly known as July 4th or the Fourth of July, commemorates the Continental Congress’ adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The document, primarily written by Thomas Jefferson, served as a formal announcement that the 13 American colonies were no longer part of the British Empire and would henceforth be free and independent states. Regarded as the birthday of the United States of America, the day is typically celebrated with parades, fireworks, ceremonies, barbecues and family gatherings.
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 Praise Him In Your Storm
Praise Him in your storm, no matter how severe,
He'll never leave or forsake you, He is always near;
Even when you're feeling discouraged & alone,
He'll give you the strength you need to go on.
Praise Him in your storm, He's in control of all things,
In your sorrow, He'll give you a new song to sing;
He understands the very makeup of your frame,
He's just waiting to hear you call upon His name.
Praise Him in your storm, when your valley is deep & dark,
When there are burdens inside your weak, weary heart;
When it seems there are things no one understands,
Then you'll feel the touch of love in the Master's hand.
Praise Him in your storm, when it rages wild and high,
For the Master of the Sea is still guarding your life;
"Peace, be still" are words so very precious to hear,
From the Lord, who can make your storms disappear!
By Karen Icenhour
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Thanksgiving Praise
Thank you, Lord, for the day you came to this earth,
By way of a blessed, holy virgin birth;
That mankind, through you, might find favor,
As you grow to become their loving Saviour.
Thank you, Lord, for following God's hand,
As you lived your life ministering to man;
From healing someone who was not well,
To keeping all souls free from Hell.
Thank you, Lord, for going to Calvary's hill,
That God's holy will might be fulfilled;
For shedding your blood on the old rugged tree,
For mankind to be saved for all eternity.
Thank you, Lord, for rising after three days,
For breaking sin's bondage through your glorious grace;
We give you thanks for this and much more,
But we thank you the most for being our Saviour & Lord.
Written for Thanksgiving, 2008.
By Karen Icenhour
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He Came Forth
He came down to earth, as a newborn babe,
With good tidings of great joy to say;
He grew and waxed strong, Heaven's perfect Son,
There was so much in God's will to be done.
He came with a wonderful message to bring,
To become, through His life, our glorious King;
"Come unto me, all ye that labor,
And I will give you rest," said the Saviour
He came to die upon Calvary's rugged tree,
That man, through His blood, salvation might see;
"It is finished," were the last words Jesus spoke,
Then He bowed His head, and gave up the ghost.
He came forth upon the third day, Heaven's Holy Lamb,
Triumphant over death and sin, stands the great I Am;
He conquered it all when He arose from the grave,
And He is still victorious over all things today!
By Karen Icenhour 2009
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You Sure Have Blessed Me, Lord
You sure have blessed me, Lord, by everything You do,
When I'm weak and weary, Your love just sees me through;
Just to feel the touch of Your holy Light,
Means more than this pen could ever write.
You sure have blessed me, Lord, by leading the Way for me,
You are so kind and faithful in meeting all my needs;
Though my life is worthy of nothing at all,
Your love lets the blessings continue to fall.
You sure have blessed me, Lord, beyond what I deserve,
And You speak to me daily through Your holy word;
My heart longs to see those things foretold,
Your promises are worth more than silver or gold.
Oh Lord, Your blessings have fallen so free,
Their number is more than the sand of the sea;
I can't imagine the beauty my eyes will see,
When Heaven's holy gates are opened for me!
By Karen Icenhour 2009
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 I Love You, Mother
I love you, Mother, for being my friend,
You are one I would proudly defend;
You've always been near when I need you,
Your love has always been sweet and true.
I love you, Mother, for raising me right,
For teaching me the real values of life;
In love, you taught me what to do,
And my heart has always admired you.
I love you, Mother, for caring so much,
There was comfort in your sweet, gentle touch;
You were such a great part in moulding my life,
And your counsel and guidance was ever so wise.
I love you, Mother, for just being there,
To you, there is nothing that could compare;
But above anything you say or do,
I love you, Mother, for you just being you.
By Karen Icenhour 2008
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 Our Nation Needs
Our nation needs to come back to the Lord,
That His power might be on her once more;
We need to ask the Lord for His help,
So His mercy might daily upon us dwell.
Our nation needs to fall upon her knees,
That God's glory and grace she might again see;
He longs for her to ask for her needs by faith,
That He might restore her righteous ways.
Our nation needs to seek God once again,
That she might repent from a life of sin;
He is waiting for her to give back her heart,
So His strength and power might not depart.
Our nation needs to put the Lord first,
That things might not keep on getting worse;
God's people need to pray and intercede,
That she might return to where she should be.
By Karen Icenhour
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KentNewsNet.Com
He's no joke
FACT: Chuck Norris didn't come to Kent State this weekend. Chuck Norris used gravity to bring the 'We The People Fest' to him.
Melissa Dilley
Issue date: 9/29/08
Chuck Norris fact: Chuck used to be shy, ridiculed and unhappy. The idolized celebrity revealed this little-known fact to about 500 students and community members yesterday afternoon in Cartwright Hall.
Norris spoke at the "We The People Fest," a three-day event put together by the Center for Pan-African Culture. Despite coming to Kent State to educate about the government through promoting his best-selling book "Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America," he began his speech by telling the story of his rise from timidness to the superstar he is today.
"I have overcome trials and tribulations by sheer determination," Norris said. "I found a way to make it work."
Norris said he thinks millennials, people born after the 1980s who use technology in everyday life, need to overcome obstacles and come together to improve our country.
"You're going to make a difference in this country," Norris said about college students. "We need leaders with integrity and honesty, and from what I have seen from traveling colleges with Mike Huckabee, I am impressed with your generation and its ability to be motivated by more than money."
Norris, who endorsed former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, spoke mostly about his conservative political beliefs, but the diverse audience didn't seem to mind.
Josie Steeb, senior applied communications major, said she doesn't agree with Norris' political beliefs, but still loves "Walker Texas Ranger."
"Everyone will just listen to him and laugh because of who he is," Steeb said. "I think people will enjoy seeing him even if they don't enjoy his views."
Although the speech had its controversial moments, Norris kept it light with his humor while answering questions from the audience.
The most popular questions were about the infamous Chuck Norris facts. Norris said he reads them all the time, and he thinks they are hilarious.
"My all-time favorite is that they wanted to put my face on Mount Rushmore, but the granite wasn't strong enough to hold my beard," Norris said.
Community members, students and even Barack Obama supporters stood to cheer when Norris finished and chanted his name as he left the stage.
Those who attended and bought his book went in the auditorium after the speech for autographs and photos. Most fans took advantage of the opportunity, including Eileen Hagenbaugh of Kent, who said she is a lifelong fan of Norris.
"I came to see him because I love him, but I learned a lot about him today that I didn't know," Hagenbaugh said. "He has an absolutely positive outlook, and he gave students a lot of encouragement."
Norris, who started studying government after he ended his ninth season on "Walker Texas Ranger," spoke extensively about students making a great impact on the country's future. He said he dedicated his new book to millennials because they have the power to change the world for the better.
"I think all students, including those at Kent State, should unite with other colleges to overcome our government's downfalls," Norris said. "It is going to take a lot of effort and determination to succeed and there will be a lot of bumps in the road, but you never know which bump is going to be the last so you have to keep going."
Contact on-campus entertainment reporter Melissa Dilley atlcrist1@kent.edu.
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CONSIDER YOUR ACTIONS
CONSIDER YOUR ACTIONS, THE WORDS THAT YOU SPEAK,
YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THAT SOUL BESIDE YOU IS WEAK;
SOMETIMES THERE ARE TEARS BEHIND THE SMILES,
SO MAKE WHAT YOU SAY BLESSED AND WORTHWHILE.
CONSIDER YOU ACTIONS, BEFORE YOU START YOUR DAY,
SOMEONE MIGHT NEED YOU ALONG THE WAY;
YOU MIGHT BE THE STRENGTH THAT PERSON NEEDS,
OR A SHOULDER TO LEAN ON FOR A HEART THAT BLEEDS.
CONSIDER YOUR ACTIONS, IN ALL THAT YOU DO,
TRUST THE LORD'S GUIDANCE FOR YOUR EVERY MOVE;
FOR THERE MAY BE SOMEONE IN NEED OF CARE,
WHO DESIRES FOR YOU TO KNEEL WITH THEM IN PRAYER.
CONSIDER YOUR ACTIONS, EVERY MOVE THAT YOU MAKE,
THERE MAY BE A HEART BESIDE YOU THAT BREAKS;
OH, THAT WE ARE EVER SENSITIVE TO THE HOLY SPIRIT,
GRANT THAT HE WOULD ALWAYS HELP US TO HEAR IT.
SO CONSIDER YOUR ACTIONS, AND YOU WILL FIND,
THAT THINGS WILL BE DONE WITH OTHERS IN MIND;
AS YOU GROW IN YOUR LIFE, YOU'LL FIND MORE AND MORE,
YOUR ACTIONS WILL HONOR AND GLORIFY THE LORD.
By Karen Icenhour 2008
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It's The Little Things
It's the little things that count, like a phone call from a friend,
To say, "You've been on my mind,or Just calling to check in;"
It's that thoughtfulness that can just make your day,
Especially when things aren't going your way.
It's the little things that count, like cards dropped in the mail,
To say, "I'm praying for you, and Hope you're doing well;"
Whatever the message that comes from the heart,
There's thoughtfulness and love that come from the heart.
It's the little things that count, like a friendship understood,
When there's no explanation due, when things aren't going good;
And when you're having one of those days, you just need to cry,
That friend will come along and be right by your side.
Yes, it's the little things that have a special touch,
When you add them all together, they mean so very much;
So be careful of the things you do, and the words you say,
The Lord may be waiting to use you to make someone's day!
By Karen Icenhour 2008
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ONE NATION UNDER GOD
ONE NATION UNDER GOD IS NOT ONLY A PHRASE,
IT'S A PLEA FOR HIS DIRECTION ON OUR LIVES EACH DAY;
FOR AS LONG AS HE IS LEADING THE PATHS WE TAKE,
WE ARE LESS LIKELY TO MAKE MAJOR MISTAKES.
ONE NATION UNDER GOD IS SAID WITH OUR HAND UPON OUR HEART,
IN THE PLEDGE, IT IS A VERY SPECIAL PART;
IF OUR FOUNDING FATHERS COULD SEE WHAT'S GOING ON NOW,
THEY WOULD SHAKE THEIR HEADS, AND SCRATCH THEIR BROWS.
ONE NATION UNDER GOD HAS NOW SENT CHRISTIANS TO THEIR KNEES,
CALLING ON HIS NAME TO BRING THEM VICTORY;
HE HAS BROUGHT US THROUGH MORE TRIALS THAN TONGUE CAN TELL,
AND HE WILL BRING US THROUGH THIS ONE AS WELL.
ONE NATION UNDER GOD IS HOW IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE,
HOW DARE ONE INFIDEL TAKE THAT FROM YOU AND ME!
SO LET HIM BE THE ONE SILENCED AS WE PROCLAIM,
WE ARE A NATION NOT ASHAMED TO CALL ON HIS NAME.
By Karen Icenhour
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Chuck and Gena Norris
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Thank you for your prayers and support.
Merry Christmas to you all and many
blessings in the New Year.
Please remember to pray of our troops.
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A TOUCHING STORY FOR CHRISTMAS...
----- The True Story of Rudolph
A man named Bob May, depressed and brokenhearted, stared out his drafty apartment window into the chilling December night.
His 4-year-old daughter Barbara sat on his lap quietly sobbing. Bob's wife, Evelyn, was dying of cancer. Little Barbara couldn't understand why her mommy could never come home. Barbara looked up into her dad's eyes and asked, "Why isn't Mommy just like everybody else's Mommy?" Bob's jaw tightened and his eyes welled with tears. Her question brought waves of grief, but also of anger. It had been the story of Bob's life. Life always had to be different for Bob.
Small when he was a kid, Bob was often bullied by other boys. He was too little at the time to compete in sports. He was often called names he'd rather not remember. From childhood, Bob was different and never seemed to fit in. Bob did complete college, married his loving wife and was grateful to get his job as a copywriter at Montgomery Ward during the Great Depression. Then he was blessed with his little girl. But it was all short-lived. Evelyn's bout with cancer stripped them of all their savings and now Bob and his daughter were forced to live in a two-room apartment in the Chicago slums. Evelyn died just days before Christmas in 1938.
Bob struggled to give hope to his child, for whom he couldn't even afford to buy a Christmas gift. But if he couldn't buy a gift, he was determined to make one - a storybook! Bob had created an animal character in his own mind and told the animal's story to little Barbara to give her comfort and hope. Again and again Bob told the story, embellishing it more with each telling. Who was the character? What was the story all about? The story Bob May created was his own autobiography in fable form. The character he created was a misfit outcast like he was. The name of the character? A little reindeer named Rudolph, with a big shiny nose. Bob finished the book just in time to give it to his little girl on Christmas Day. But the story doesn't end there.
The general manager of Montgomery Ward caught wind of the little storybook and offered Bob May a nominal fee to purchase the rights to print the book. Wards went on to print,_ Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer _ and distribute it to children visiting Santa Claus in their stores. By 1946 Wards had printed and distributed more than six million copies of Rudolph . That same year, a major publisher wanted to purchase the rights from Wards to print an updated version of the book.
In an unprecedented gesture of kindness, the CEO of Wards returned all rights back to Bob May. The book became a best seller. Many toy and marketing deals followed and Bob May, now remarried with a growing family, became wealthy from the story he created to comfort his grieving daughter. But the story doesn't end there either.
Bob's brother-in-law, Johnny Marks, made a song adaptation to Rudolph. Though the song was turned down by such popular vocalists as Bing Crosby and Dinah Shore , it was recorded by the singing cowboy, Gene Autry. "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" was released in 1949 and became a phenomenal success, selling more records than any other Christmas song, with the exception of "White Christmas."
The gift of love that Bob May created for his daughter so long ago kept on returning back to bless him again and again. And Bob May learned the lesson, just like his dear friend Rudolph, that being different isn't so bad. In fact, being different can be a blessing.
* MERRY CHRISTMAS 2010
And as Paul Harvey would say:
"NOW YOU KNOW THE REST OF THE STORY"
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THE LATEST AND GREATEST HEALTH NEWS
Bringing you the latest updates in the world of alternative medicine, nutrition, and exercise
Have you ever suspected the symptoms your doctors cannot diagnose might be Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease can mimic or contribute to diseases such as undiagnosed chronic illness, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS-Lou Gehrig's disease), Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and even Guillain-Barre' Syndrome 1. Biology professor, Lida Mattman, author of Cell Wall Deficient Forms: Stealth Pathogens, obtained positive cultures for the Lyme spirochete from nearly all individuals tested which had many of the previously listed diseases. Additionally, Jo Anne Whitaker, M.D did a research review study of the published scientific literature and found that there were more than 320 medical conditions that may be related to or affected by Lyme disease.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF LYME DISEASE
In reality Lyme disease has been around at least since the 1800's if not much longer. For example, scientists have found the Lyme bacteria in extremely old bacterial samples which were isolated from ticks in museums. In 1982 the causative agent was identified. It was subsequently named Borrelia burgdorferi, (Bd), in honor of Willy Burgdorfer, Ph.D., a pioneer Lyme researcher. Polly Murray, a housewife and artist, was responsible for bringing attention to Lyme disease in America. She noted that there was a flood of ill children in Lyme, Connecticut in 1975 that appeared to be incorrectly diagnosed as having Juvenile Arthritis. We now know that about 25% of acute Lyme infected people display arthritic symptoms.
The Lyme bacteria can infect any organ of the body producing hundreds of different symptoms. Additionally as previously stated, current research now shows that most Lyme patients have multiple infections besides Lyme. It is interesting to note that physicians in Europe and China identified Lyme disease more than a hundred years ago.
AM I INFECTED?
The following test is often given by doctors and health care professionals to determine if additional testing is warranted for Lyme disease.
^ I live or have vacationed in a tick infested area.
^ I participate in nature walking, biking, fishing, hiking, gardening, farming, hunting and camping.
^ I have noticed ticks on my pets and/or myself.
^ Do other household members or neighbors have Lyme disease? I have been bitten by a tick at one point in my life.
^ I remember seeing the typical "bull's eye rash".
^ I have experienced other skin rashes that no one can explain.
The rational of the testers giving the above listed test is that if you answer "NO" to all the questions it is very unlikely, if not impossible, for you to have Lyme disease. Often it is assumed by these testing individuals (and doctors) that you must be bitten by a tick in order to have Lyme disease. The reality is that many individuals, who answer "NO" to every question, can still have Lyme disease, even the chronic form of Lyme disease. The unfortunate second reality is that a large number of doctors will not even consider doing additional tests for Lyme disease if you do not have a number of positive answers to the above test.
THE PHASES OF LYME DISEASE
Lyme disease is a multi-system disease that occurs in North America, Europe, and Asia and is caused by a bacterial spirochete called Borrelia burgdorferi. The truth is, 60 to 90 percent of the time, Lyme disease is often associated with various forms of autoimmune disease(s), or co-infections such as the parasites Ehrlichia found in white blood cells, Babesia and
Bartonella found in red blood cells. It is extremely important to understand that Lyme disease has at least TWO DISEASE phaseS, the acute and CHRONIC and that each requires different forms of treatment.Most doctors do a very poor job of diagnosing and treating Lyme disease because they only recognize the acute form and generally refuse to associate the disease with any autoimmune diseases or other infections. Patients seen by these doctors are often told that they have an untreatable condition when in reality they are treatable. Unfortunately, most medical doctors have no concept of the incredible problems and suffering the chronic form of this disease can cause.
Even though there are other proven methods of infecton, such as person to person contact through kissing or sex, conventional medicine still considers deer ticks to be the only vector of Lyme disease. A pregnant mother can give birth to a lyme infected baby. Deer ticks and other blood sucking insects do not have a sterile stomach; they often contain other pathogens besides the Lyme bacteria. When we are infected by a tick or other blood sucking insects we get a digestive soup containing many different bugs which can cause other serious infections. Some authorities now believe that gnats, mosquitoes, and other insects can transmit the disease to humans.
There is a serious split in the medical community over who has Lyme disease, largely fostered by unreliable testing which, according to a 2005 Johns Hopkins study, picks up only 25% of actual infected cases 2. To compound this problem the Center for Disease Control (CDC) case definition for Lyme disease is being used inappropriately by doctors as diagnostic criteria, and by insurance companies who are using the criteria to deny reimbursement.
The CDC affirms that "there is considerable under-reporting" of Lyme disease and admits that the actual infection rate may be 1.8 million, 10 times higher than the 180,000 cases currently reported. However, when compared to other diseases, Lyme disease has a massive range of symptoms and can masquerade as many different diseases. This causes many cases of Lyme to be misdiagnosed and not counted in the total of those affected. According to recent CDC statistics, Lyme infection is the most prevalent vector-borne disease in the US. Lyme cases constitute 95% of all reports for such diseases. The remaining 5% includes the mosquito-transmitted West Nile Virus, which has been sensationally publicized but by no measure affects as many Americans as Lyme disease. The number of reported cases of Lyme disease more than doubled from 1992 to 2006 3
Lyme disease is one of
the seven major human spirochetal diseases. The ongoing clinical research picture of Lyme disease indicates it shares many of its features with the other spirochete diseases 4. Spirochetes are a nasty group of bugs and are known to cause many serious diseases in humans and animals, including syphilis, relapsing fever, leptospirosis and Lyme disease to name a few 5.One of the more unique features of the Lyme bacteria is its ability to change form. The most common form is the SPIROCHETE (CORKSCREW OR SPIRAL FORM). However, the spiral form can reduce itself to a series of dashes and dots or a balloon-like “CYST” (or “SPORE”) form and within each form there is viable Lyme DNA necessary for reproduction.
When under significant stress, the change from spiral form to cyst form can begin to occur in less than two minutes. The cyst form is also capable of quick reversibility back to the motile corkscrew shape. Additionally, there are a variety of very easily distorted forms called L-FORMS (CELL WALL DEFICIENT) which are similar to a soap bubble that can be contained within various shaped boundaries or spaces and are not as easy to identify as the spirochete form. Most important is the fact that our immune system cannot find these more sophisticated forms of the bacteria because they often hide inside the very cells that are supposed to kill them. In addition to the forms listed, there are other special types of spirochetal morphology which do not demonstrate the normal profile 6,7 . Additionally, Lyme bacteria can hide as a colony of bugs in a gelatinous like material called a biofilm. Most medicines cannot penetrate the biofilm to kill the Lyme. All these different forms make these bacteria the Houdini of all bacteria.
Lyme bacteria are very
similar to the Syphilis bacteria by having a spiral shape and genetic likeness. The Lyme bacterium has many more genes and is much more sophisticated at avoiding the immune system. However, these two bacteria do have a similar latency period in that many months or even years may pass before the symptoms of the infection appear or reappear. Clinically, the Lyme bacteria have been cultured from skin lesions of patients 10 years after the initial infection.Multiple researchers have documented the Lyme bacteria's ability to penetrate human cells. By demonstrating the presence of the organism inside neurons and glial cells in the brain, research has shown they can exist in an intracellular state (inside a cell), a protected site away from the immune system and many treatments 8.
It has been shown that the spirochete can actually burrow into lymphocyte cells and exit the cell with the lymphocyte cellular membrane surrounding the spirochete9. Lyme can also stimulate an autoimmune disease in susceptible people who are prone to develop rheumatoid arthritis
Most published information will tell you that a rash will occur if you have been bitten by a tick with Lyme. A critical point to be made here is the rash occurs in fewer than 20% of patients with Lyme disease 11,12.
Conventional medicine can kill off the initial infection with antibiotic cocktails and keep the spirochetes at bay for several months and even years. If the patient is treated within the first 24 to 48 hours, the disease is often cured 13. However, many individuals do not realize that they have been exposed to infection and therefore, timely treatment often does not happen. If the disease becomes “chronic” in spite of antibiotic treatment or worse yet because of inappropriate antibiotic treatment, the bacteria usually changes form14. Once in the chronic form the disease becomes extremely difficult to eradicate. In this situation both husband and wife must be treated together to have the best chance of a successful treatment.
Standard treatment is antibiotics and more antibiotics but as most chronic Lyme patients know antibiotics do not work. In fact there are many studies showing that they seldom work for chronic Lyme. At the following web site http://www.lymeinfo.net/lymefiles.html you will find a list of seventy studies that show antibiotic treatments do not work and supports the case for other forms of treatment. These studies also show that Lyme is not always cured even when the blood shows negative antibody readings. There are no magic bullets for Lyme disease and related co-infections. It is an extremely difficult condition to get rid of and unfortunately many individuals who have been declared “CURED” will live to see the day when the disease will return with a vengeance.
While there are a number of clinics around the country that offer more than standard treatment, one that stands out is a special integrative medical clinic in Nevada. They seem to have one of the more aggressive alternative approaches to treating Lyme disease. Their treatment centers around the following: an oxidation catalyst and a mitochondrial genetic extract from chlorella which acts like our own innate immune system which has a direct affect against all pathogenic organisms; This unique combination of medicines tends to treat autoimmune, bacterial, virus and fungus all at the same time. This comprehensive approach helps the Lyme patient to recover faster from Lyme and the other illnesses they may have.
Lyme disease is very difficult to treat but take hope in the words of a patient who was treated by this clinic. The following story is an example of how these medicines can work and how a patient with terrible pain responded to treatment.
In January of 1995, I had surgery on the nerve in my left foot. Five days after surgery I started experiencing pain in my right big toe radiating up to my legs. I was diagnosed with gout. Not satisfied with that diagnosis I went for a second opinion. The physician, after examining me, immediately contacted my surgeon and said, “… this girl has REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DISTROPHY SYSNDROME (RSD).” RSD is a disease of the sympathetic nervous system where you have a false message sent to the brain that you are in horrific pain. It feels as though your flesh is being torn away from your body by animals. I went from being an aerobics instructor to being bedridden and on a bedpan. From January 1995 to January 1997, I received nineteen nerve blocks and countless drugs to try to control the pain. I could no longer wear shoes or socks and couldn't bear to even touch my foot. My life was over. I became suicidal but couldn't bear the thought of leaving my family. My doctors just kept increasing my medication and I was told there was no cure. I knew the trip to a special clinic in Nevada was my last chance.
After a thorough examination and laboratory testing, my test results showed that I had Chronic Viral Infections, Lyme Disease, Chemical Toxicity and Multiple Allergies. I only had 25 percent blood flow to the left side of my head and body. One of the physicians at the Clinic, after spending an entire afternoon with me said, “I haven't given up on anyone and I'm not going to give up on you.” I was placed on a five week, custom-made treatment program. During the fourth week, I could walk without a wheelchair. When I returned home I continued to improve. Not only could I put on shoes but at Christmas time that year I wore heels! It was nothing short of a miracle. I also achieved my personal goal of walking on the beach with my daughter, holding her hand. That thought still brings me to tears. I wake up each morning and wonder if my recovery will hold-and it has. Today I clean and cook and run a daycare. I bicycle eight to twelve miles. I went from being a walking zombie to being pain free and enjoying life. I believe in the Clinic. I have my life back, thanks to this special clinic.
DM
The key to beating this disease is to understand the disease, associated treatments and finding a knowledgeable doctor that will offer something other than the standard treatment. If you would like more information about Lyme disease, please call the clinic and they will send you a 40 plus page booklet free that has more detail information concerning Lyme disease. Their web site at www.sierraintegrative.com also contains a lot of good information.
Call the toll free number: 1- (866) 391-7462
E-mail: info@sierraintegrative.com
CLINICAL SUCCESS STORY OF THE MONTH
Every month we bring you a remarkable recovery from an alternative, integrative medical clinic. While it is our policy not to name clinics we do give you the clinic's phone number for those who want additional information. If you have had a remarkable recovery using alternative or natural therapies, send it to us and we will share it with our readers.
THE AMAZING RECOVERY OF THE LITTLE GIRL, JP
I am 13 years of age and when I was age 9, I was really short for my age because the doctors said my bones were two years younger than my age. That kept getting worse so the doctors eventually wanted to make me get growth hormone.
Then I developed chronic kidney infections because of a kidney reflux problem so I needed antibiotics every day. I was really sick from October 2001 to February 2004.
It all started when I was eleven years old and I started to get loss of vision in the corners of my eyes all the time. The doctors just said it was migraines. So every once and a while, I would just take some Tylenol and it was as easy as that. But soon I started to lose my vision and with that, the headaches became screaming ones. And I also became very photophobic (which means that you can't go into the light). So I went to a neurologist, and they said I could have papilladema (which is an eye condition that could be caused by a brain tumor or something called pseudotumor cerrebri). So I went for an MRI right away and they said I did not have a tumor, thank God. So then I had to go and get a spinal tap to make sure I didn't have pseudotumor cerrebri. And after three spinal taps they decided that I did not have it. I went through lots of different tests and they just couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. Although they did find that I have something called accommodation paralysis which means my eyes just don't focus. And it made the doctors very confused because both of my sisters have auto-immune diseases.
So finally I went to the pain clinic at a children's hospital, and they did nerve blocks on me for about three months and that is where they give me a shot in the eye brows to numb the nerves. They would do this about once or twice a week in both eye brows hoping to try and tell my brain to forget about the pain. Of course it did not work. After a while all of the strongest pain killers stopped working, my mom, my dad, and I decided that if the headaches were going to come anyways then let's get off the pain killers so I did. Then I just started getting home tutored and they had to read to me because my vision went away completely in reading. And I learned to just cry in front of my tutor instead of running out of the room every 15 minutes. And after doctors think they have tried everything, it feels like they just decided that it is all in your head and you are making it up. Then we found it.
One day when my uncle Bobby was flying in one of the Southwest airplanes he read an article in one of their magazines about a special clinic in Nevada. So then my mom and I went to Nevada to get tested. First, you just get a lot of blood taken, and you see a doctor. She was nice and right away I liked her and felt safe. Then you wait a couple of weeks until your blood tests come back.
When I came back, I found out I have Lyme disease, and lots of allergies. So what you do then is go and get I V''s and medicines that give you lots of energy and get rid of lots of infections. We were really scared at first because it is so different than anything we have ever seen, but the staff was so nice and by the end I was sad to leave them because they had become like family. Plus, my headaches started to get further and further apart.
After about three weeks of treatment, I had no more headaches, and I was able to read again. So after five weeks of treatment, I felt better than I ever have before and I grew one and a half inches. I am back in school full time and I am able to concentrate on my school work better than ever. It has been about two weeks since I have been home and I am doing all of my home care medicines, and feeling great doing it. I am even off all my prescription medicines and I am still ok. It worked so well for me that my mom brought in my older sister with a rare auto-immune disease and she is almost as healthy as I am now.
Sometimes, it was really hard to understand what they are doing at the clinic and it just doesn't make sense because we just aren't accustomed to it. But once you have been through enough, you are willing to try anything and I am glad that I tried this because they were the ones that helped me. Thank you; I don't know where I would be without you.
JP
For more information about the clinic and the treatment JP received: Call: 1-(866) 391-7462
EXERCISE CAN MAKE YOU SMARTER?
Now we can add brain benefits to the long list of health perks obtainable from exercise. Neurologist Scott Small from the Columbia Medical Center and Fred Cage of the Salk Institute discovered exercise releases chemicals including IGF-1 which along with Neurotropic Factors help form new brain cell connections which increase the brain's capacity for knowledge. Recently, LGHN interviewed Alex Duarte, O.D., Ph.D. about exercise and here is what he said: “Studies are fairly consistent in showing that regular exercise can help prevent heart disease, obesity, and even some forms of cancer. It is not only smart to exercise but we now have evidence that it can actually help you become smarter. I tour the country every summer in my 40'RV and carry the Total Gym in one of my carriage bays. When I stop driving I get out my gym and start working out. Many times the people I park next to come over and ask if they can try it out and occasionally they do a full workout with me. I can get an incredible workout with this machine. However, even if you don't have a Total Gym or gym membership, just walk, jog, swim, do something. Be smart and get smarter - “Exercise”
Thanks for reading the “The Latest and Greatest Health News” newsletter and our staff would like to wish you and yours all the best and a healthy 211.
THE MATERIAL PRESENTED IN THE LATEST AND GREATEST HEALTH NEWS IS PRESENTED AS AN OPINION AND IS FOR INFORMING OUR READERSHIP ONLY. LGHN DOES NOT ENDORSE, SUBSTANTIATE OR ENDORSE THE COMPANIES, CLINICS OR PRODUCTS PRESENTED HEREIN. IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION WE RECOMMEND YOU CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANYTHING PRESENTED IN THIS PUBLICATION.
References:
1. Grier, Thomas M, “The Complexities of Lyme Disease, a Microbiology Tutorial: Part 2, The Lyme Alliance, Inc., P.O. Box 454, Concord, Mi. 49237.
2. P. Coulter et al, J. Clin Microbiol.. 2005Oct.; 43(10): 5080-4 Two Year Evaluation of Borrelia burgdorferi Culture and Supplemental Tests for Definitive Diagnosis of Lyme Disease.
3. Center for Disease Control, Recommendations for the use of Lyme disease vaccine, MMWR, 6/4/99; Vol 48 (Issue RR-7).
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5. Genetic manipulation of spirochetes - light at the end of the tunnel Felipe C Cabello
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7. A Life Cycle for Borrelia spirochetes? Alan B. MacDonald, MD, St Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Department of Pathology.
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13. Rosner, Bryan, “The Top Ten Lyme Disease Treatments”, first edition, p.32, BM Publishing Group, 2007, ISBN 978-0-09763797-1-3.
14. Rosner, Bryan, pp. 99-101.
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IT WAS OUR SINS
IT WAS OUR SINS THAT NAILED HIM TO THE CROSS,
WHERE HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE THAT WE MIGHT NOT BE LOST;
HE TRAVELED THE LONG ROAD TO CALVARY'S HILL,
KNOWING IT WAS PART OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER'S WILL.
IT WAS OUR SINS THAT DROVE THE NAILS IN HIS HANDS,
THE REPROACH AND SHAME HE SUFFERED, WE'LL NEVER UNDERSTAND;
HE COULD HAVE CALLED ANGELS, FROM THE CROSS TO COME DOWN,
INSTEAD HE CHOSE TO WEAR A ROBE AND THORNS FOR A CROWN.
IT WAS OUR SINS THAT TORE THE FLESH FROM OUR SAVIOUR'S BONES,
THEY SCOURGED HIM OVER AND OVER, OUR EVIL TO ATONE;
HE WILLINGLY HUNG ON THE CROSS IN OUR PLACE,
WHERE HE BECAME THE PICTURE OF GOD'S GLORIOUS GRACE.
OH, BUT OUR SINS COULDN'T KEEP HIM IN THE GRAVE,
FOR HE AROSE VICTORIOUS AFTER THREE DAYS;
DEATH, HELL, AND SIN HAD BEEN DEFEATED,
PRAISE GOD, THE SAVIOUR'S WORK WAS COMPLETED!
By Karen Icenhour
Happy Easter
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THE FATHER'S ROLE
THER ARE MANY SHAPES THAT FATHERS COME IN,
SOME ARE QUITE LARGE, SOME ARE QUITE THIN;
SOME DADS SPEAK LOUDLY WITH A BOOMING VOICE,
WHILE OTHERS ARE QUIET WITH HARDLY A NOISE.
SOME FATHERS ARE FILLED WITH LAUGHTER ALL THE WHILE,
WHILE OTHERS ARE SOLEMN, WITH BARELY A SMILE;
SOME OPEN THEIR MOUTH TO AGGRAVATE,
WHILE OTHERS HAVE ALMOST NOTHING TO SAY.
A FATHER HAS A GREAT RESPONSIBILITY,
TO CARE FOR AND MEET HIS FAMILY'S NEEDS;
THEY LOOK TO HIM AS THEIR LEADER AND FRIEND,
AND ON HIM, THEIR HEARTS FULLY DEPEND.
A FATHER IS A SWEETHEART TO HIS LITTLE GIRL,
SHE LOVES HIM MORE DEARLY THAN THIS WHOLE WORLD;
HE'S A HERO AND FRIEND TO HIS LITTLE BOY,
THE TIME THEY SHARE BRINGS LAUGHTER AND JOY.
A FATHER HAS MANY ROLES TO FULFILL,
PROTECTOR, ADVISOR, PAYER OF BILLS;
BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT ROLE HE CAN PLAY,
IS LEADING HIS FAMILY IN GOD'S HOLY WAY.
By Karen Icenhour 2008
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A story for the heart
A little girl went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jelly jar from its hiding place in the closet. She poured the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Three
times, even The total had to be exactly perfect. No chance here for mistakes.
Carefully placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on the cap, she
slipped out the back door and made her way 6 blocks to Rexall's Drug Store with
the big red Indian Chief sign above the door.
She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention, but he was too busy at this moment. Tess twisted her feet to make a scuffing noise. Nothing. She cleared her throat with the most disgusting sound she could muster. No good Finally she took a quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter. That did it!
'And what do you want?' the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of
voice. I'm talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven't seen in ages,' he
said without waiting for a reply to his question.
'Well, I want to talk to you about my brother,' Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. 'He's really, really sick...and I want to buy a miracle.'
'I beg your pardon?' said the pharmacist.
'His name is Andrew and he has something bad growing inside his head and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now So how much does a miracle cost?'
'We don't sell miracles here, little girl. I'm sorry but I can't help you,' the pharmacist said, softening a little.
'Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I will get
the rest. Just tell me ho w much it costs.'
The pharmacist's brother was a well dressed man He stooped down and asked the little girl, 'What kind of a miracle does your brother need?'
' I don't know,' Tess replied with her eyes welling up. I just know he's really sick and Mommy says he needs an operation. But my Daddy can't pay for it, so I want to use my money.'
'How much do you have?' asked the man from Chicago 'One dollar
and eleven cents,' Tess answered barely audibly.
'And it's all the money I have, but I can get some more if I need to.'
'Well, what a coincidence,' smiled the man. 'A dollar and eleven cents---the exact price of a miracle for little brothers. '
He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her mitten and said 'Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the miracle you need.'
That well dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon, specializing in neuro-surgery. The operation was completed free of charge and it wasn't long until Andrew was home again and doing well.
Mom and Dad were happily talking about the chain of events that had led them to this place.
'That surgery,' her Mom whispered. 'was a real miracle. I wonder how
much it would have cost?'
Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost..one dollar and eleven cents....plus the faith of a little child.
In our lives, we never know how many miracles we will need. A miracle is not the suspension of natural law, but the operation of a higher law.
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 AMERICA NEEDS GOD
AMERICA NEEDS GOD NOW MORE THAN EVER BEFORE,
SHE NEEDS TO TURN HER HEART BACK TO THE LORD;
OUR FOREFATHERS FOUNDED OUR COUNTRY ON FAITH,
AND WE STILL NEED HIM IN OUR LIVES TODAY.
AMERICA NEEDS GOD TO BLESS HER AS A NATION,
SHE STILL NEEDS TO HEAR THE GOSPEL SALVATION;
WE NEED TO BATHE HER DAILY IN PRAYER,
TO TESTIFY OF HIS LOVE AND GRACE EVERYWHERE.
AMERICA NEEDS GOD TO SHINE UPON HER AGAIN,
THAT SHE MIGHT REPENT AND TURN FROM HER SINS;
FOR SHE HAS DRIFTED FROM THE NARROW WAY,
AND IT WOULD MAKE OUR FOUNDING FATHERS AMAZED.
AMERICA NEEDS CHRISTIANS TO FALL UPON THEIR KNEES,
TO PLEAD FOR HER SALVATION AND LIBERTY;
FOR THE ONLY FREEDOM THAT IS TRUE AND REAL,
IS THE FREEDOM THAT COMES FROM DOING GOD'S WILL.
By Karen Icenhour
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Mother Is There
Mother is there on the day your life begins,
She holds you in her arms with a precious grin,
For you are her sweet, tender, bundle of love,
Sent from the Heavenly Father above.
Mother is there to watch your little life grow,
Those seeds of love, she constantly sows,
She teaches the difference between right and wrong,
That your spiritual life might be complete and strong.
Mother is there when you need a friend,
Someone on whom you can truly depend,
She'll be there always, with a heart full of care,
Ready to lift your name up to God in prayer.
Mother is there, so love her much,
For there is nothing quite like her tender touch.
She deserves all our admiration and care,
Because it's Mother who is always there.
Written for Mother's Day.
By Karen Icenhour
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Oh, Give Thanks Unto The Lord
Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for the wonderful gifts He gives,
For the new breath each day, you get that you might live;
Every day is a blessing, afresh, and anew,
Along with the grace to carry you through.
Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for all that He bestows,
For walking right beside you, in every place you go;
And on days when you feel like no one else is there,
He'll love on your heart when you bow down in prayer.
Oh, give thanks unto the Lord for the watchful eye He keeps,
For His eyes are always upon you, they never slumber or sleep;
He is an awesome Lord, who deserves glory and praise,
For the wonderful things He does for you everyday!
Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for everything that He does,
He is so very worthy of your admiration and trust;
For His thoughtful ways, He has towards you each day,
He desires thanksgiving, glory, honor, and praise.
Written for Thanksgiving, 2007
By Karen Icenhour
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Brand New Day
Lord, it's the start of a brand new day,
So give me the right things to do and say;
Guard my lips with every sentence I speak,
That I might encourage the one who's feeling weak.
It's the start of a new day, oh Lord,
Cause me to see clearer than the day before;
Help me to remember the things I should know,
Give me an opportunity for my heart to grow.
It's the start of a brand new day again,
Keep my life, oh Lord, pure and holy within;
Grant that my steps might follow your walk,
That you might be glorified by the words I talk.
Lord, it's the start of a brand new day,
Help me to just glorify you today;
Thank you, Lord, for what you're going to do,
I pray you'll put your hand upon this day anew.
Karen Icenhour
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God Works In Mysterious Ways
God works in mysterious ways,
Through things that people do and say;
Though some things at the time may cause pain,
When it's over, He gives us joy that remains.
God works in mysterious ways,
So that He may richly pour out His grace;
Though things may happen we don't understand,
We just need to trust His precious hand.
God works in mysterious ways,
That we might fall upon our knees to pray;
He wants us to daily follow His lead,
And He is more than willing to supply our needs.
God works in mysterious ways,
Caring for His children day after day;
So remember when things are happening in your life,
He's the only one who can make them right.
By Karen Icenhour 2008
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Make Me A Blessing
Make me a blessing, Lord, to every person I meet,
Cause the spirit within me to be God-honoring and sweet;
I never know when someone along life's way,
Might need encouraging by something I say.
Make me a blessing, Lord, regardless of what people say,
Keep my eyes upon you with each passing day;
For I never know when the words that I speak,
Might be strength for the soul who's weary or weak.
Make me a blessing, Lord, by the very look on my face,
Pour out upon my life your bountiful mercy and grace;
I never know when I might meet someone who's down,
Who just needs a smile instead of a frown.
So make me a blessing, Lord, in my heart and soul,
I pray in every way, you'll always have control;
Lead me down life's pathway from day to day,
That you might be seen and heard in all I do and say.
By Karen Icenhour
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We wish you all a wonderful
Christmas season filled
with love and peace.
Chuck and Gena Norris
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A son asked his father, ' Dad , will you take part in a marathon with me?' The father who, despite having a heart condition, says 'Yes'. They went on to complete the marathon together. Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always saying 'Yes' to his son's request of going through the race together. One day, the son asked his father, ' Dad , let's join the Ironman together.'
To which, his father said 'Yes' .
For those who don't know, Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever. The race encompasses three endurance ev nts of a 2.4 mile (3.86 kilometer) ocean swim, followed by a 112 mile (180.2 kilometer) bike ride, and ending with a 26.2 mile (42.195 kilometer) marathon along the coast of the Big Island .
Father and son went on to complete the race together. View this:
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I will forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements.
I will always be in a positive frame of mind and convey this feeling to every person that I meet.
I will continually work at developing love, happiness and loyalty in my family and acknowledge that no other success can compensate for failure in the home.
I will look for the good in all people and make them feel worthwhile.
If I have nothing good to say about a person, I will say nothing.
I will give so much time to the improvement of myself that I will have no time to criticize others.
I will always be as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.
I will maintain an attitude of open-mindedness toward another person's viewpoint while still holding fast to that which I know to be true and honest.
I will maintain respect for those in authority and demonstrate this respect at all times.
I will always remain loyal to God, my country, family and my friends.
I will remain highly goal-oriented throughout my life because that positive attitude helps my family, my country, and myself.
I will develop myself to the maximum of my potential in all ways.
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Corporal Nathan Hatchel
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 Chuck Norris signs an autograph for Capt. Carla Stephany-Cox with the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia. The "Walker, Texas Ranger" is visiting deployed servicemembers. Captain Cox is deployed from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)
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 Chuck Norris poses with security forces Airmen from the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia. The "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, who served as an Air Force security forces Airman before becoming an actor, is visiting deployed servicemembers.
(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)
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We thank you for your
Letters from Home
Some may not be posted due to personal content.
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My son is a SAW Gunner with the 2/6 Marines serving our country in Fallujah, Iraq. I just read on a post that you visited some of the Marines over there recently. I just want to say thank you for taking that risk and lifting the moral of the troops! It takes a special person to venture into a war zone and tell the troops thank you.
You are tops on my list!
David Smith
Charlotte, NC
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Dear Mr. Norris:
I want to thank you for going to Iraq and visiting with the troops. My son is over there, and said you are the only person who goes where he is located, because it is dangerous. He waited three hours to have his picture taken with you and some other guys!
You have no idea what that meant to them. He said it was worth the wait! There are no words to express how you have made me and my family feel, because you went there.
I wish I could go see my son! Thank you for caring about people you don't know!
I appreciate what you have done so much! Tears are running down my cheeks as I write this letter to you, because of what you did! THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!!!
My son always watched all your shows growing up to be able to have his picture taken with you, during this time of his life, while fighting to protect us, really makes his day special.
Thank you very much,
One soldiers Mom,
Carolyn Brown
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Dear Mr. Norris,
During your recent trip to Iraq, you visited with some special Marine friends of mine. Along with many Americans, I support our deployed troops with cards and care packages. Among "my" Marines are the wonderful men and women of the 2nd Marine Air Wing at the Al Asad Airbase in Iraq. Capt James Allen emailed me the picture you graciously had taken with them. I cannot tell you how your visit helped their morale. So as an American and a Christian, I wanted to thank you for taking the time to spread some cheer where it is most sorely needed. May God continue to bless your future endeavors.
Sincerely,
Patricia Salinger
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Welcome back and thank you for taking time to visit our troops. I personally want to say thanks because as you were getting ready to leave to come home, my son got to have dinner with you and he said you were a very nice person.
Again thanks a very proud mom of Corporal Burns USMC.
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I just wanted to say thank you to Mr. Norris for taking the time to visit the troops stationed in Iraq, who are fighting in the war.
My brother is on his second tour in two years and has been feeling down lately. When he called this weekend he sounded so up beat and happy. He couldn't tell us fast enough about Mr. Norris' visit to his base.
It takes a special kind of person to go and visit our troops in Iraq.
Thank you again.
Sabrina
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Hi Mr. Norris, I just wanted to send you a short note and Thank You for visiting our troops in Iraq. My son is on his second deployment in Iraq and had the opportunity to meet you at the chow hall at Camp Fallujah. He emailed us yesterday (9/16/07) and said he had a very exciting day. He got to talk to you briefly and said that you were "cool" . You were going to be speaking later that day at chapel but he was not able to stay. He was only at camp Fallujah to pick up some supplies for his post which is somewhere in the city of Fallujah. You made his day and mine, too . thanks for caring.
Sue (mother of Matthew of 2/6 marines)
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I received an email from my son in Iraq today. He was very excited about your visit with them yesterday. He stated that he got lots of pics with you....I cannot thank you enough for your efforts with the troops.
I wish I were there...Of course I wish he were home but we are in full agreement that he has a job to do and that is where his job is currently....Again, THANK YOU.
Leslie
Very Proud Mother of A Marine--
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Dear Chuck,
My son is stationed in Iraq with the U. S Marines. He just sent me a photo of you and him. Thanks so much for taking the time to visit our troops. It is an inspiration to them and to us parents back home.
God bless,
Ken
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Mr. Norris,
My son Brandon, is stationed in Ramadi, Iraq. He is serving in the Marine Corps and is in the intelligence division. He is so excited that you will be on base tomorrow that he has called his wife in CA, to let her know. Brandon starting watching you when "Walker" first aired. We lived in Waxahachie, TX the whole time he was growing up and so we especially enjoyed the show, knowing you were filming right down the road in Irving.
I am sure this is taking an extreme effort on your part and just want to thank you for taking time out of your life to lift the spirits of our service men and women. There are a lot of us mom's and dad's out here who wish we could do more for our kids right now. They may be grown up, but I guess that doesn't really change how you feel about them as parents.
Anyway, I just want to thank you, I am sure that you will put many a smile on a face when you visit.
Debbie
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I want to personally Thank Chuck Norris for making my sons world. He is stationed in Fallujah and was so excited to meet Mr. Norris and shake his hand. Mr. Norris has been my children's hero for a long time. They grew up without a father image. My son thinks Mr. Norris walks on water. lol
I am very impressed that Mr. Norris took time out of his schedule to visit our troops. This not only pleases the Marines but please the mothers as well. If our children are happy , we are happy. Trust me on that one.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for caring about our servicemen and women in the middle east.
God Bless you.
Peace
Lee
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Mr. Norris, God bless you what you are doing for our troops over in Iraq. As a 24 year naval veteran of the submarine service I understand our mission there and the critically of success. Failure is not an option and your trips improve moral of the men and women so many miles from their loved ones.
I greatly appreciate all that you do. Stay safe and you're in my prayers.
V/R
Alan W. B
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Chuck,
Our son is on his 2nd tour in Iraq and he just sent me a picture of you and him. I can't thank you enough for being there and I hope reinforcing to our troops what an awesome job they are doing. His name is SSgt Michael Martine. He comes from a family of Marines his Father (Ken Martinet- 24 Years) and I his mother (sally Martinet - 20 Years) are both retired Chief Warrant Officers and Michael has a sister Sgt Samantha Bailey in the Corps.
Thank-you again for your time spent with the Marines in Iraq!!! Semper Fi
Sally Martinet
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Mr. Norris,
My son is currently with the 22nd MEU at CAMP BUEHRING.
I just wanted to say "thanks" for visiting them. While I obviously can't visit my son and his fellow Marines, I can say that I am glad and thankful that you did, and do. I can think of no better representative to go in our place.
Marv Loopstra
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Dear Mr. Norris,
I don't know if you will get this e-mail or not but I wanted to express my gratitude to you on your visit to Iraq. My son who is on his second tour over there called me at 5 a.m. in the morning his time to let me know that he got to meet you and shake your hand. My son is Spc. Michael Hebert stationed at T Q. and is such a big fan of yours that he told me that when you shook his hand it really meant a lot to him as it does to me. As a mom it's really hard to know your son is over there and I spend a lot of sleepless nights praying for his safe return and to know that you gave him a day of joy and peace is more than I can express in just words. I know my son will never forget that day and neither will I. So thank you again for your care and concern for all all troops over there and hopefully my son will be able to meet you under better circumstances. Again thank you .
Ada Hebert
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Dear Mr. Norris,
I just got a note from my son who is doing his second deployment in Iraq. His name is Ben and you signed his helmet. Ben is a tender hearted kid in spite of the fact that he is part of a SEAL team. He goes through some pretty emotionally dark moments when he is away from home. Ben is a strong believer in God and asked Jesus to sit on the throne of his life when he was a young boy. He said when he asked you if you would sign his helmet for "good luck" you did then you looked at him and said if your training doesn't bring you good luck this will and you wrote "God Bless".
Thank you Mr. Norris, your courage to visit our soldiers... my son is greatly appreciated. I must admit that much of what I see coming out of Hollywood these days is well.... disappointing, but your actions help redeem.
May the God of all creation bless you and your family.
Michael Pitassi
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Sir,
I got an incredibly upbeat phone call from my son, LCPL Thor Holm today from Iraq. He described your visit with the troops, and support for those in uniform. As a retired Coastie and former Marine, I can't begin to tell you how much of a morale boost you gave my son, and what a pleasure it was as a father to get such a motivated phone call from a son in the war zone.
Thank you for what you do, and I just wanted to pass on that your support of the troops and inspirational visits are making a difference. Semper Fi my friend.
v/r,
Rudy Holm
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I got an email from my husband who is stationed in Camp Habanyith Iraq and he was excited that Chuck Norris was coming, they all are.
I just wanted to say thank you. Everyone is so worried about the rights and wrongs, Democratic or Republican, they are forgetting about the soldiers.
Thank you again,
Melissa Oviedo
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Dear Mr. Norris,
Thank you so much for your visit to US soldiers in Kuwait. My husband is serving there and had his picture taken with you recently. We have three small children and it has been so hard for him and for us to be separated. Meeting you will be the highlight of his deployment! It was really a treat for the soldiers and a great memory that they will forever cherish!
Ironically, I was just telling my third grade son about a week ago about your accomplishments in martial arts. I also told him that you could enjoy the luxuries that your success has provided you with and not work anymore but that you spend your time teaching others about a healthy lifestyle and helping kids to stay off of drugs instead! Thanks for being an awesome role model! My son will cherish the picture of you and his Dad as much as we do!
Thank you so very, very much!!!!!
Chris Knight
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Hello:
My son is currently in Kuwait. He told me that you visited Camp Arifjan. I was wondering if pictures of your visit were going to be posted on your website. My son was absolutely thrilled that you were there. Thank you for making my soldier and all of the soldiers feel at home. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Proud Army Mom
Karlin Deemer
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Dear Mr.Norris,
I just wanted to say thank you so much for supporting our troops..My husband is currently deployed for the next 15 months and he told me you went there to visit the soldiers..I cant tell you enough from a soldiers spouses point of few how it is so important that celeberties like yourself take the time out of your busy scheduales to put a smile on thousands of soldiers faces....So from one soldiers spouse and im sure there are others...I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making the soldiers time away from their families a little easier...And i want you to know that im a big walker texas ranger fan....... Sincerely,
Sgt Adam Droz's Wife,
Wendy Droz
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Dear Mr. Norris,
I am a Blue Star Mother in Columbus Ohio. I currently have my only two sons serving our country. SPC Scott Yavorsky is in Iraq and his brother is A1C William Yavorsky at Ramstien Air Force Base. I was so surprised to see you and MY son big as ever in his last message to me. I would personally like to THANK YOU for taking the time to visit our troops. It touched this moms heart to see such a Big smile on my Airmans face. You are totally awesome. Thank You from the bottom of my heart . He is very proud you took the time for the picture of just the two of you!!!! Your support means the world to all of us. Freedom is Not Free.
Thank You, Sincerely
Leslie Yavorsky Diamond xo
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Thank you so much for visiting the troops. My son was one of those that had his picture made with you. It meant a lot to him. He is also a "Norris". He is also a black belt in karate and you are one of his heroes. So this meant a lot of him.
Thank you for helping keep up the morale of the troops.
from an extremely grateful mother of a Marine
Iona
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Chuck,
Thank you very much for visiting our heroes, the men and women in the front line. Your second Iraq trip, although brief, made a lasting impact on our troops that the effects were felt all the way back home.
Our son, when he was just a boy, we made it a point each week to catch Texas Walker Ranger, he was hooked on it. Now he is one of the Marines you visited in the Al Anba during your second Iraq trip. The brief time you spent and the photo opportunities with him and the Marines, we will cherish for a life time.
Thank You and God Bless you and your continued efforts to encourage our troops.
Stanley Kowlessar
SGT USMC
1983-1987
Proud parents of Cpl Stanley Kowlessar
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Dear Mr. Norris,
I just received an e-mail from my son (Michael Jones) who is currently serving in Iraq. He e-mailed us a picture of you with him and several other Marines. I can't tell you enough how much you visit means to them, and us! Thank you for caring about our kids (men) over there.
Best regards,
Penn Jones
A Proud Dad!
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Dear Mr. Norris,
I wanted to thank you for your visit, not to long ago, with the Troops in Iraq. My son was on that base you went to. He is a very big fan of yours. I hate to say it but , yes since he was little. He had his 21st Birthday over there, so he was excited to learn you were coming. But as luck would have it he ended up running a mission and could not see you. And was not able to get a photo of you. Needless to say he was bumbed out. But being a Marine he understands that work has to come first. I wanted to let you know that even if he couldn't see you he felt that you coming to the Troops was amazing. And I, as a Marine Mom, wanted to thank you also. It touches my heart.
Thank you soo much,
Carol Biermann Marine Mom, and her son CPL Dustin Biermann Iraq.
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Dear Chuck,
I just want to thank you for your devoted patronage and support of our men and women serving the USA today in the military. I have a son stationed at Fallujah, Iraq. He had the privilege of being able to listen to you speak, visit with you and get his picture taken with you with some of his fellow Marines in your recent visit there this month. He sent us a copy of the picture with you and he titled it, "Me and some of the guys in the midst of Greatness!" The Greatness is referring to you.
As a MOM (Mother of a Marine) I thank you for taking the time to visit our troops in Iraq. You are the first celebrity that our son Ryan had visit Fallujah during his deployment. He was thrilled. You have no idea what you do to the moral of the troops to have a celebrity actually support their efforts in Iraq, etc with what is being voiced here in the United States and to risk your life at the same time to visit them. Thank you to you and your family for your sacrifice as you visited our troops!
When you touch our son as you did, you certainly touch my heart as a MOM!
As the Marines would say, "OORAH!"
Semper Fi and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
LaNell Rice
Mother of 1st Lt Ryan Rice, USMC
Denver, Colorado
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As a father of a future US Marine (he's in his 6th week of Boot camp) I would like to personally Thank You for your support of our Servicemen. I could go on a rant about why everyone should be....but you already know this and I just wanted to say Thanks.
Dan Linton
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I wanted to thank you so very much for visiting our troops in Iraq!!! My son Staff Sgt. Mark Erhardt was in one of the pixs with you. We still watch your son! My youngest, Joey is 15 and your are one of his favorite actors!!
May God bless you for supporting our boys. My son is with the 1/7 baker Co.mojaves vipers!
You made a day in the sandbox better for all of them!!
Thank you again for being the kind of person who cares enough to see the reality of the situation our troops are dealing with. No politics!! Thank you!!! Just support!!
If you can spread the news about adoptasinglemarine.com. There are troops with no family and in need of support from home!!!!
God Bless you!!!
Brenda Fiandra
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Mr. Norris,
I wish to thank you for your recent visit to Iraq. Your visit meant a lot to my son, Lcpl Joshua Lawson and to myself , his mother. I'm so happy that you took the time to show you care.
Thank You and God Bless,
Cynthia Lawson
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My son, SPC Raymond Keesey, informed me how excited he was to have gotten to shake his hand. He couldn't wait to tell his grandmother in WV whom always watches The Texas Ranger!!
He mentioned there was a professional photographer on Al Adad on Sept 15th taking pictures. Is there a website to retrieve those pictures from?
Thanks so much! We love you Chuck!!
Rita Keesey
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 Courtesy of Jeff Duclos
Martial-arts star and honorary Marine Chuck Norris poses with Marines and other members of his traveling party during his recent trip to multiple bases in Iraq.
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