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The “eyes” have it!
By Bob Perks
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I can look at you and know the truth. I can see it in your eyes. Blue eyes, brown, whatever they are, they speak to me before you do.
With a passing glance two strangers connect in such a way as to leave them both a bit more fulfilled, complete without ever knowing it.
I have seen the stars at night and stood long enough to feel insignificant in comparison, but I have stood face to face with another soul and looking into their eyes, felt like the most important person in the world or the least.
I have watched the eyes of children dart back and forth, scanning the world around them.
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Jun 19 2009
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Pick a war any war.
You can watch my salute to the troops video “When You Come Home” on Beliefnet.com after reading today’s story
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The following story has been repreated all too many times. It serves as a reminder that someone paid the price for your freedom.
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“As they saw his angel face”
by Bob Perks
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A Memorial Day Message
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They were both there the first time he cried. It was a joyful sound. The sound of life beginning and they waited so long to hear it. Mom and Dad were proud of him as they saw his angel face.He grew to be a young man full of hope and pride. He had dreams and plans for the future. In fact, waiting for him back home was the girl of his dreams. They met at school and just like fairy tales and romance stories this love affair was the kind that was meant to be.
The last time they saw each other they made promises of faithfulness. They talked about the wedding and a dozen or more children of their own. He said “I love you more than anything in this world.” She cried and with tears running softly down her face she said, ” I will wait for you and while we are apart my heart will skip every other beat until your return.” Read More
May 25 2009
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Memorial Day weekend!
Someone sent one of my stories to me without explanation. I read it and felt strongly that it needed to be shared again. This is from 2007 so some of you never saw it before. I write so many
things that when I read it, I didn’t remember it. So, it’s new for me, too.
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Whatever your plans this weekend, be safe, I need you.
Love always and all ways,
Bob and Marianne
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“Love and the joy of hurting”
By Bob Perks
“Do you like what you do?” she asked me.
“I write about happy things,” I said.
“Wait a minute. I’ve read your work. You made me cry sometimes,” she said.
“That makes me happy,” I replied.
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“Well, that’s sick,” she said smiling.
“I don’t make people cry by hurting them. They often cry from the hurt they have already.
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May 25 2009
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Good Morning Sunshine!
No, not the sun…YOU!
You are a bright and shining example of
God’s love. Now, go and brighten
someone’s day just by being you.
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Make it a great week!
My best to you, always.
Bob and Marianne
“Is Anyone Listening?”
By Bob Perks
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“How are you today?”
“I’m fine, how are you?”
“I’m not so good today.”
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Silence.
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Most of the time we take conversations like this
as simple chit-chat. Nice words spoken as a
courtesy without real concern or obligation.
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“How are you today?” he asks the next person.
“I’m doing great! How are you?”
“I’ve been better,” he repiled.
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He rings up the sale, hands her the bag and
she leaves.
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The next person moves up, “How are you today?”
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May 11 2009
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“Little things”
By Bob Perks
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“What do you remember most about your mom?” I asked.
“The way she did the dishes,” she replied. “”She used a wash rag, not a sponge. She took her time doing them like she was giving us a bath.”
I was in a card store trying to find a card for my wife. I don’t like to just stand there looking. I like to talk to the people who are trying desperately to find just the right words.
I thought it was a great time to ask what they remembered. It also helped them to find the right card.
“What about you? What one thing do you think of when you think of her?” I asked the woman to my right.
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May 09 2009
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Perks Pearl of Wisdom
“Motion does not prove you
are going places. Walking in
a circle gets you nowhere accept
back to where you started and very
dizzy.”
Bob Perks
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All stories copyright 2009 Bob Perks
Today’s message:
“Four things”
By Bob Perks
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I wondered why it rained when sun was what
I needed. Then I realized the rain washed
away the dust that settled so easily on me
as I had recently taken to standing still.
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I wondered why life seemed to pass me by.
Then I realized I was not living, just
simply existing. Living requires participation.
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Feb 20 2009
