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Jul 21, 2017 14:39:47   #
no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
 
This morning it was NPP's turn to make breakfast (Spanish omlette applewood bacon, blueberry muffins) so I fed the dogs and then got out the bird seed and hummingbird food and started to make the rounds. Only one hummingbird feeder was empty, out of 9, but as soon as I approached it I was attacked by hummingbirds at least 20 of them all demanding food, screaming and flying around in circles around me, as if each was so important and deserving and I had let them all down. As soon as the last one was full, they all flew to it and fought over it before turning away and going to the other feeders without even a look back to thank me for providing their sustenance.
I started laughing at them but then realized they were just like people. All the great gifts that the Creator has provided and we push and shove each other , demanding more and not giving thanks for all the things He has given us. How very selfish we are, and undeserving of all we have. The hummingbirds know no better but we do-don't we?
Oh Lord we thank thee for the gifts of life that You have provided. Teach us to be greatful and share with others that which has been given to us. We are not deserving of these wonderful things and it is only through the Love that You, the Creator have for us that we have them. Remind us that we must be humble and grateful for the unending love that You have given to us on a daily basis.
AMEN AMEN AMEN

SWMBO

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Jul 21, 2017 14:46:10   #
out of the woods Loc: to hell and gone New York State
 
So very true, thanks for the reminder.

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Jul 21, 2017 15:53:00   #
lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas
 
no propaganda please wrote:
This morning it was NPP's turn to make breakfast (Spanish omlette applewood bacon, blueberry muffins) so I fed the dogs and then got out the bird seed and hummingbird food and started to make the rounds. Only one hummingbird feeder was empty, out of 9, but as soon as I approached it I was attacked by hummingbirds at least 20 of them all demanding food, screaming and flying around in circles around me, as if each was so important and deserving and I had let them all down. As soon as the last one was full, they all flew to it and fought over it before turning away and going to the other feeders without even a look back to thank me for providing their sustenance.
I started laughing at them but then realized they were just like people. All the great gifts that the Creator has provided and we push and shove each other , demanding more and not giving thanks for all the things He has given us. How very selfish we are, and undeserving of all we have. The hummingbirds know no better but we do-don't we?
Oh Lord we thank thee for the gifts of life that You have provided. Teach us to be greatful and share with others that which has been given to us. We are not deserving of these wonderful things and it is only through the Love that You, the Creator have for us that we have them. Remind us that we must be humble and grateful for the unending love that You have given to us on a daily basis.
AMEN AMEN AMEN

SWMBO
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Haha! I have a number of hummers here as well and they are my secret delight. I have also been " dive bombed " numerous times when their feeders go dry. The first time that happened, I thought I was being shot at - because the "buzz" sounds remarkably like an AK 47 round in a near miss.

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Jul 22, 2017 13:13:30   #
badbobby Loc: texas
 
no propaganda please wrote:
This morning it was NPP's turn to make breakfast (Spanish omlette applewood bacon, blueberry muffins) so I fed the dogs and then got out the bird seed and hummingbird food and started to make the rounds. Only one hummingbird feeder was empty, out of 9, but as soon as I approached it I was attacked by hummingbirds at least 20 of them all demanding food, screaming and flying around in circles around me, as if each was so important and deserving and I had let them all down. As soon as the last one was full, they all flew to it and fought over it before turning away and going to the other feeders without even a look back to thank me for providing their sustenance.
I started laughing at them but then realized they were just like people. All the great gifts that the Creator has provided and we push and shove each other , demanding more and not giving thanks for all the things He has given us. How very selfish we are, and undeserving of all we have. The hummingbirds know no better but we do-don't we?
Oh Lord we thank thee for the gifts of life that You have provided. Teach us to be greatful and share with others that which has been given to us. We are not deserving of these wonderful things and it is only through the Love that You, the Creator have for us that we have them. Remind us that we must be humble and grateful for the unending love that You have given to us on a daily basis.
AMEN AMEN AMEN

SWMBO
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Amen!!!

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Jul 22, 2017 15:55:18   #
Tradition Loc: Staten Island, N.Y.
 
[quote=no propaganda please]This morning it was NPP's turn to make breakfast (Spanish omlette applewood bacon, blueberry muffins) so I fed the dogs and then got out the bird seed and hummingbird food and started to make the rounds. Only one hummingbird feeder was empty, out of 9, but as soon as I approached it I was attacked by hummingbirds at least 20 of them all demanding food, screaming and flying around in circles around me, as if each was so important and deserving and I had let them all down. As soon as the last one was full, they all flew to it and fought over it before turning away and going to the other feeders without even a look back to thank me for providing their sustenance.
I started laughing at them but then realized they were just like people. All the great gifts that the Creator has provided and we push and shove each other , demanding more and not giving thanks for all the things He has given us. How very selfish we are, and undeserving of all we have. The hummingbirds know no better but we do-don't we?
Oh Lord we thank thee for the gifts of life that You have provided. Teach us to be greatful and share with others that which has been given to us. We are not deserving of these wonderful things and it is only through the Love that You, the Creator have for us that we have them. Remind us that we must be humble and grateful for the unending love that You have given to us on a daily basis.
AMEN AMEN AMEN

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I have also noticed the ascent in ingratitude, however, my revelation did not come from hummingbirds - on the contrary - it came from soldiers. I have become addicted to the you-tube videos which show the surprise homecomings from soldiers to their families. It is so heartwarming to watch the relief and joy which accompany the families' response to their loved ones unexpected return.

It is so counter to what I felt when I learned about Hillary and Barry's rejection of our four brave Americans in Benghazi while they were being massacred. There were reinforcements an hour away - why weren't they sent? Oh yeah - I know!! It's old news!! But I'll never forget. Nor will I forget Brian Terry's death as a result of the Fast and Furious debacle. Brian was in the military and a Police Officer, as well as being a Border Patrol Officer.

Hillary compromised National Security by transferring intel on her UNSECURED SERVER from Classified and Confidential Documents. Who knows how many of our military were injured or paid the ultimate price as a result of her "recklessness." The VA scandal was an another disgrace and Crooked Hillary even diminished THAT, saying it wasn't "as widespread as it was made out to be." Meanwhile, the VA employees were being protected, even though they falsified wait-times documentation, and our veterans were dying while waiting, or committing suicide.

Barry apologized for our country several times on foreign lands, effectively debasing the sacrifices of our military. He also changed the Rules of Engagement which placed our military at further risk. And it was no surprise that Barry would consider Nidal Hasan's execution of our soldiers "workplace violence."

And so I learned about real ingratitude. My life was blessed with a husband and two sons who never made me feel expendable. These Democrats and Liberals, however, only seem to care about the people who grovel and promote them. It is understandable of course, in that the loathsome actions of their leaders never seem to be accompanied by commensurate consequences. The Clintons' history is also filled with associates who, suspiciously, never seem to die from natural causes.

Your prayer was beautiful. I'm sure the Good Lord read it with a smile and a sigh.

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Jul 22, 2017 16:09:16   #
no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
 
[quote=Tradition]
no propaganda please wrote:
This morning it was NPP's turn to make breakfast (Spanish omlette applewood bacon, blueberry muffins) so I fed the dogs and then got out the bird seed and hummingbird food and started to make the rounds. Only one hummingbird feeder was empty, out of 9, but as soon as I approached it I was attacked by hummingbirds at least 20 of them all demanding food, screaming and flying around in circles around me, as if each was so important and deserving and I had let them all down. As soon as the last one was full, they all flew to it and fought over it before turning away and going to the other feeders without even a look back to thank me for providing their sustenance.
I started laughing at them but then realized they were just like people. All the great gifts that the Creator has provided and we push and shove each other , demanding more and not giving thanks for all the things He has given us. How very selfish we are, and undeserving of all we have. The hummingbirds know no better but we do-don't we?
Oh Lord we thank thee for the gifts of life that You have provided. Teach us to be greatful and share with others that which has been given to us. We are not deserving of these wonderful things and it is only through the Love that You, the Creator have for us that we have them. Remind us that we must be humble and grateful for the unending love that You have given to us on a daily basis.
AMEN AMEN AMEN

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I have also noticed the ascent in ingratitude, however, my revelation did not come from hummingbirds - on the contrary - it came from soldiers. I have become addicted to the you-tube videos which show the surprise homecomings from soldiers to their families. It is so heartwarming to watch the relief and joy which accompany the families' response to their loved ones unexpected return.

It is so counter to what I felt when I learned about Hillary and Barry's rejection of our four brave Americans in Benghazi while they were being massacred. There were reinforcements an hour away - why weren't they sent? Oh yeah - I know!! It's old news!! But I'll never forget. Nor will I forget Brian Terry's death as a result of the Fast and Furious debacle. Brian was in the military and a Police Officer, as well as being a Border Patrol Officer.

Hillary compromised National Security by transferring intel on her UNSECURED SERVER from Classified and Confidential Documents. Who knows how many of our military were injured or paid the ultimate price as a result of her "recklessness." The VA scandal was an another disgrace and Crooked Hillary even diminished THAT, saying it wasn't "as widespread as it was made out to be." Meanwhile, the VA employees were being protected, even though they falsified wait-times documentation, and our veterans were dying while waiting, or committing suicide.

Barry apologized for our country several times on foreign lands, effectively debasing the sacrifices of our military. He also changed the Rules of Engagement which placed our military at further risk. And it was no surprise that Barry would consider Nidal Hasan's execution of our soldiers "workplace violence."

And so I learned about real ingratitude. My life was blessed with a husband and two sons who never made me feel expendable. These Democrats and Liberals, however, only seem to care about the people who grovel and promote them. It is understandable of course, in that the loathsome actions of their leaders never seem to be accompanied by commensurate consequences. The Clintons' history is also filled with associates who, suspiciously, never seem to die from natural causes.

Your prayer was beautiful. I'm sure the Good Lord read it with a smile and a sigh.
This morning it was NPP's turn to make breakfast (... (show quote)


Thank you, and I agree with you about the Clinton mafia, and they aren't going away. Just got done watching videos of snakes someone posted andnthe 5000 pounds of rattlesnakes made me thing I was watching the Democrat convention. Maybe 5000 pounds of rattlesnakes could be donated to the Obama library, delivered to Obama in an unlabeled box. Only trouble is that one viper might just like the other vipers and the snakes in the grass.
SWMBO

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Jul 22, 2017 16:51:31   #
bahmer
 
no propaganda please wrote:
This morning it was NPP's turn to make breakfast (Spanish omlette applewood bacon, blueberry muffins) so I fed the dogs and then got out the bird seed and hummingbird food and started to make the rounds. Only one hummingbird feeder was empty, out of 9, but as soon as I approached it I was attacked by hummingbirds at least 20 of them all demanding food, screaming and flying around in circles around me, as if each was so important and deserving and I had let them all down. As soon as the last one was full, they all flew to it and fought over it before turning away and going to the other feeders without even a look back to thank me for providing their sustenance.
I started laughing at them but then realized they were just like people. All the great gifts that the Creator has provided and we push and shove each other , demanding more and not giving thanks for all the things He has given us. How very selfish we are, and undeserving of all we have. The hummingbirds know no better but we do-don't we?
Oh Lord we thank thee for the gifts of life that You have provided. Teach us to be greatful and share with others that which has been given to us. We are not deserving of these wonderful things and it is only through the Love that You, the Creator have for us that we have them. Remind us that we must be humble and grateful for the unending love that You have given to us on a daily basis.
AMEN AMEN AMEN

SWMBO
This morning it was NPP's turn to make breakfast (... (show quote)


Amen and Amen

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