The Eclectic Company: Life is a Jig Saw

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Friday, May 15, 2009

Life is a Jig Saw

It's Friday, time for Favorite Family Foto,
Hosted by Deborah at Pictures, Pots, Pens.

While searching through my photo files
Looking for something to post today,
I came across these babies.

This baby girl was born
In a tiny hospital in the Northwoods.
She spent all her growing up years
Amongst the black bears,
Loons, and cranberry marshes
Of the great dairy state.

This chubby little guy was born in Indiana,
But spent his entire childhood
From the tender age of one month
Amongst the gators, dolphins
And coral reefs on the Gulf coast
Of the sunshine state.

What was the chance
That they would meet, date, marry
And merge their two life threads into one cord?

But that is what they did
And have been doing
For nearly 34 years.

Life is a jig saw puzzle, isn't it?

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21 comments:

Anonymous said...: It IS amazing when you think about it, isn't it? What are the chances and was it destiny and what if you had never met your true love? And on and on...
And your pictures are darling. I'll just bet that little stuffed animal was pink :); May 14, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: Oh I wish I could tell you it was pink - - - but it was a little white lamb.; May 14, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: That was fun, thank you.; May 14, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Diane said...: You guys are every bit as cute now as you were then! Had my precious husband lived, we would have celebrated our 34th anniversary this June 14th. Oh, how I miss him! I am so thankful you still have your precious hubby with you and that the two of you are so obviously still deeply in love with each other. God is so good, every day, all the time!

Many hugs...........

Diane; May 15, 2009 at 4:33 AM
Anonymous said...: and he also has a new cool phone!
hee hee; May 15, 2009 at 8:07 AM
Keetha said...: What a great post! That is so sweet. :-)

Love the pictures!; May 15, 2009 at 8:19 AM
Stacey said...: Neat! 34 years is something to be very proud of.; May 15, 2009 at 8:33 AM
Anonymous said...: 34 years is indeed something to brag about, way to go!!!!!!Love the baby pix, so adorable! I bet you two have had a very interesting life together, and will continue to!; May 15, 2009 at 8:37 AM
Sherrie said...: Hi Keetha,
Those some awesome photos you have! Very adorable babies and as adults, beautiful! Happy 34 years. My hubby and I will be celebrating 41 years this coming June. Have a great day!!

Sherrie; May 15, 2009 at 9:29 AM
Malisa said...: What precious pictures! You are so lucky to have met your perfect match! How and where did you two finally meet?

Malisa; May 15, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Pam said...: 34 years is great! Congratulations! I bet there is an interesting story between how the two of you met also.; May 15, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Damselfly said...: Hahaha! I could do this same kind of post, but it would be the other way around for my husband and me. (But he's native to Florida.) Such cute baby photos!; May 15, 2009 at 2:07 PM
Julie said...: Cute, cute pics!

Love the last picture of you two... Congrats to almost 34 years!

He does get you anniv. presents doesn't he?! ha ha.; May 15, 2009 at 2:59 PM
jeanne said...: Keetha, your photos and story are darling. I love your photo of the two of you looking so happy. A long marriage full of love is a blessing. Congrats.

Hugs...Jeanne; May 15, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Michelle said...: Your baby pictures are so cute. Both with such fat, pinch-worthy cheeks.; May 15, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Keri said...: And how happy I am that they did!! :); May 15, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: :-) Keri!!!; May 15, 2009 at 6:23 PM
xinex said...: Ooooooh you were both so cute! (and still are!). Leave it to God for making anything possible....Christine; May 15, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Montee said...: My husband is from Texas and I am from South Carolina, yes a jigsaw puzzle. I never imagined marrying a Texan. The farthest West I had ever been was Nashville, TN. Congratulations on 34 years together!; May 17, 2009 at 8:42 AM
Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: Awwwwwwwwwwwww!; May 18, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Kristin - The Goat said...: What great baby photos!

No kidding - what a puzzle.; May 19, 2009 at 5:49 PM