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  IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS
  It’s the little things in life
  That count most of all.
  The little deds of kindness
  That our friends recall.
  It may only be a greeting
  Like a friendly “Hello”
  Or maybe it’s a smile
  For someone you do not know.
  As we travel in this troubled world
  With all its ups and downs
  You’ll meet a certain few
  Who never smile, only frown.
  These are the hurting ones
  Who can’t seem to make the grade.
  Reach out your hand in love
  And for them, please pray.
        - -Thomas L. Howard
  We Are the Young Travelers
  We are the young travelers going home for Christmas.
  We cross many miles to see loved ones so dear.
  And God, He goes with us to carry us safely to our families at this Christmastime.
  We are the young travelers going home for Christmas,
  Bearing gifts of love for our kin.
  And God, He goes with us to carry us safely to our families at this Christmastime.
  We are the young travelers going home for Christmas; our hearts filled with love,
peace and goodwill.
  And God, He goes with us, Emanuel,
  To be with our families at this Christmastime.
          Diann Desselles
  THE WINNER’S ATTITUDE
  Let us have the right mental attitude.
  Consider ourselves as number one.
  Encourage the potential within yourself.
  Become the best; it can be done.
  Get rid of all that stinkin’ thinkin’.
  Change your attitude from negative to positive
  And you’ll find you’re on the way to the top.
  With the winner’s attitude you can really live.
              Thomas Howard
  PARENTS PAUSE
  Precious moments to behold,
  Of baby curls, soft and gold;
  The training wheels won the race,
  Pink ten-speed filled its place.
  Sleek new wheels, silver and bold,
  Where did my baby go?
  We love you, Kallie.
              Mom & Dad.
  Submitted by Mike Murphy, Chandler, TX