Sue Edwards

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Have all your kids read this!

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Went to a party Mom

I went to a party,
And remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mom,
so I had a sprite instead.

I felt proud of myself,
The way you said I would,
that I didn’t drink and drive,
though some friends said I should.

I made a healthy choice,
And your advice to me was right.
The party finally ended,
and the kids drove out of sight.

I got into my car,
Sure to get home in one piece.
I never knew what was coming, Mom,
something I expected least.

Now I’m lying on the pavement,
And I hear the policeman say,
the kid that caused this wreck was drunk,
Mom, his voice seems far away.

My own blood’s all around me,
As I try hard not to cry.
I can hear the paramedic say,
this girl is going to die.

I’m sure the guy had no idea,
While he was flying high.
Because he chose to drink and drive,
now I would have to die.

So why do people do it, Mom
Knowing that it ruins lives?
And now the pain is cutting me,
like a hundred stabbing knives.

Tell sister not to be afraid, Mom
Tell daddy to be brave.
And when I go to heaven,
put ‘Mommy’s Girl’ on my grave.

Someone should have taught him,
That it’s wrong to drink and drive..
Maybe if his parents had,
I’d still be alive.

My breath is getting shorter,
Mom I’m getting really scared
These are my final moments,
and I’m so unprepared.

I wish that you could hold me Mom,
As I lie here and die.
I wish that I could say, ‘I love you, Mom!’
So I love you and good-bye.

In honor of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers)

Are Women Born This Way? Apparently SO!

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A Hysterically Funny Letter for Women

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Hysterical Letter!
This is an actual letter from an Austin woman sent to American company Proctor and Gamble regarding their feminine products. She really gets rolling after the first paragraph. It’s PC Magazine’s 2007 editors’ choice for best webmail-award-winning letter.

Dear Mr. Thatcher,

I have been a loyal user of your ‘Always’ maxi pads for over 20 years and I appreciate many of their features. Why, without the LeakGuard Core or Dri-Weave absorbency, I’d probably never go horseback riding or salsa dancing, and I’d certainly steer clear of running up and down the beach in tight, white shorts. But my favorite feature has to be your revolutionary Flexi-Wings. Kudos on being the only company smart enough to realize how crucial it is that maxi pads be aerodynamic. I can’t tell you how safe and secure I feel each month knowing there’s a little F-16 in my pants.

Have you ever had a menstrual period, Mr. Thatcher? I’m guessing you haven’t. Well, my time of the month is starting right now. As I type, I can already feel hormonal forces violently s urging through my body. Just a few minutes from now, my body will adjust and I’ll be transformed into what my husband likes to call ‘an inbred hillbilly with knife skills.’ Isn’t the human body amazing?

As Brand Manager in the Feminine-Hygiene Division, you’ve no doubt seen quite a bit of research on what exactly happens during your customer’s monthly visits from ‘Aunt Flo’. Therefore, you must know about the bloating, puffiness, and cramping we endure, and about our intense mood swings, crying jags, and out-of-control behavior. You surely realize it’s a tough time for most women.

The point is, sir, you of all people must realize that America is just crawling with homicidal maniacs in Capri pants… Which brings me to the reason for my letter. Last month, while in the throes of cramping so painful I wanted to reach inside my body and yank out my uterus, I opened an Always maxi-pad, and there, printed on the adhesive backing, were these words: ‘Have a Happy Period.’

Are you f—— kidding me? What I mean is, does any part of your tiny middle-manager brain really think happiness - actual smiling, laughing happiness, is possible during a menstrual period? Did anything mentioned above sound the least bit pleasurable? Well, did it, James? FYI, unless you’re some kind of sick S&M freak, there will never be anything ‘happy’ about a day in which you have to jack yourself up on Motrin and Kahlua and lock yourself in your house just so you don’t march down to the local Walgreen’s armed with a hunting rifle and a sketchy plan to end your life in a blaze of glory.

For the love of God, pull your head out, man! If you have to slap a moronic message on a maxi pad, wouldn’t it make more sense to say something that’s actually pertinent, like ‘Put down the Hammer’ or ‘Vehicular Manslaughter is Wrong’,

Sir, please inform your Accounting Department that, effective immediately, there will be an $8 drop in monthly profits, for I have chosen to take my maxi-pad business elsewhere. And though I will certainly miss your Flex-Wings, I will not for one minute miss your brand of condescending bullshit.

And that’s a promise I will keep.
Always. . ..

Best,
Wendi Aarons
Austin , TX

Immersed Motivation and a BIG Vision

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The following comes from a newsletter I receive from a leader in my company, United First Financial, Mike Collier (that’s his picture next to the article).  Thanks Mike - well said!

Immersed Motivation!

It all starts with a big vision. What? You want to start with a small vision?  Come on, It doesn’t take more effort (or burn more calories) to create a big vision.  A big vision is what it takes to keep you in the game and to motivate others around you!  So, what does “Immersed Motivation” have to do with betting on yourself?  It’s simple.  When you know with every fiber of your being that you can achieve the vision you’ve set before yourself …your destiny is assured! When you know without a doubt no matter what life throws your way - good or bad - you will ultimately achieve all that you desire …your destiny is assured. For these reasons I’ll bet on you!

Okay! I hear some of you saying, “Come on Mike how can someone assure their destiny?  Don’t you know that nothing in life is guaranteed?” You are wrong my friend.  There is one absolute guarantee in life and that is   …If you do nothing your destiny is (without a doubt) assured!

I know it sounds cliché but we all need to be reminded that this is not a dress rehearsal for another life.  This is the only one we get.  However, there are those among us that live our lives as if - Hey!  I’m not worried!  If I don’t get this one right I’ll get a second chance!  Huh?

The point is, whatever it is you want to accomplish get started right now!  You just can’t afford to wait!  Have you ever considered the price you pay for waiting?  Well consider this; time is one thing you can never get back.  Once it’s gone it’s gone!  So …Maybe you’ve always wanted to write a book.  Perhaps your dream is travel the world.  Maybe you’ve always wanted to turn an idea into a tangible product or business.  What ever it is do it now!  Come on!  You know you can do it!  I know you can do it!  I’ve seen what happens to those who get the vision, believe the vision and immerse themselves in the vision!  The vision turns into reality!  The vision turns into accomplishment!

Resolve right now to turn those dreams - you’ve had sitting on a shelf collecting dust - into reality!  By doing so you will discover something profound …nothing is impossible!

That’s why I will always say when you believe you can do it I’ll bet on you. When you know with every fiber of your being that you will achieve your dreams and goals I’ll bet on you! …and I only bet on a sure thing! How about you?  Are you ready to bet on yourself?

Today is going to be a great day!

Success!  You Deserve it!

Many Thanks!

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As a complete “newbie” at internet marketing, 2 months ago I didn’t even know what a Blog was.  And now, miraculously, I have not only started this blog (I have another one too - www.MrsMoneyMerge.com) but I have also completed (well…almost) my very own website - www.GPSforFinances.com.  I owe it ALL to Brooke Barnette and all of the wonderful agents of United First Financial that are taking Brooke’s internet marketing class.  I am truly impressed with the guidance and encouragement offered so willingly and freely by these great people.  I think it is very indicative of the caliber of people who represent UFirst and the Money Merge Account program, and I believe it comes from the top down.  Many thanks to all of you!!