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Re:I smiled today because...... - 7/8/2009 4:00 AM ( #401 )

Many of us have lit candles for ailing and departed cats and dogs, but I never associated my name with a beloved companion.

 
Dear Edda,
Many dogs have been named "Judy" and I was Judy for years (not from choice!) then a dear friend started calling me Jude. Problem solved!
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Re:I smiled today because...... - 7/8/2009 9:41 AM ( #402 )

I really had to smile since I never before encountered a dog with my name! I told Sandra about it since I knew it would make her smile!
I have smiled today because of your story,
dear Edda . . .
    
ps. I am afraid that I was named after my parents' first cat . . .
(my birth name)
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Re:I smiled today because...... - 7/8/2009 10:04 AM ( #403 )
Yes Edda I slept all night my dear
 

but I never associated my name with a beloved companion

Well maybe just maybe this little dog was named after you
after all you are so soft and loving my dear
but the question is do you have long ears  and four legs
 
 
 
 
It's ok Flsp

ps. I am afraid that I was named after my parents' first cat . . . (my birth name)

 
I won't tell anyone here your first name is Fifi
 
opps sorry it slipped out
 
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Re:I smiled today because...... - 7/8/2009 9:19 PM ( #404 )
Sandra,  Her name is Fifi?  Well thats a lovely name.   I am so glad that I never told you my real name   You are so cheeky you would reveal in a second that my name is Gigi .........  God bless our first poodle
 
anyway sparrow, Fifi is a lovely name. And i am sure Fifi was forever honored to share her name with you. 
 
My brother named his cat after his mother.  Sylvia 
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Re:I smiled today because...... - 7/9/2009 6:15 AM ( #405 )

My brother named his cat after his mother. Sylvia

 
I've always thought Sylvia was such a pretty name. All sorts of pretty visions come to mind. It's a pity it isn't in fashion now.
 
I've always had mixed feelings about my name and its biblical associations! I know quite a few Judiths though and as far as I know, none of them are murderesses!!
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Re:I smiled today because...... - 7/9/2009 8:23 AM ( #406 )
[quote]my name is Gigi .........
 
Well Gigi
 
I have a confession Fifi is not  's name

opps I better  before
 gets hold of me
 
Then I most certainly will not live up to my name
 
Bright Spirit   
 
ps ..all names are sweet except my middle name
and I am serious!!!
 
pps... Flsp I leave you this man as a peace offering
 

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Re:I smiled today because...... - 7/9/2009 8:37 AM ( #407 )

I won't tell anyone here your first name is Fifi

mbrsp . . .
you know what happened to Pinnochio
when he told a fib,
don't you?

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Re:I smiled today because...... - 7/9/2009 11:39 AM ( #408 )
Jude 

I've always had mixed feelings about my name and its biblical associations! I know quite a few Judiths though and as far as I know, none of them are murderesses!!

What I think, and i am not alone, is that we do not always know the deepest reasons for why things happen as they do, and the roles that some people play in history that seem to be dark, but actually are far from it. 
 
I have heard that Jesus looks very fondly upon Judas in truth.  Because what he did had to be done.  It was the way it was supposed to be.  Because the end result had to be as it was. 
 
Now, I imagine that  many will disagree with me. And the way they see things is just as correct as the way I see things.   But here is another example of the way I see things.  They say that George W Bush did what he was supposed to do.  Because how could humanity wake up unless things collapsed? 
 
So Jude, while you name seems to be associated with someone who was not acting in a way he should, I make a case that he did exactly what was asked of him on a soul level.  Although I am sorry that he had to take that role.    
I know what I say is wierd.  But I hope also it may offer a bit of light to the history of your name.......... if it resonates at all with you.
 
As for you, Sandra, you can try to take it back now.  But  I know that you were serious and that Fifi really is Sparrow's name.  But if you want to try to retract what you said, I will just pretend you did not say it

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Re:I smiled today because...... - 7/9/2009 11:56 AM ( #409 )

I have heard that Jesus looks very fondly upon Judas in truth.

 
Dear Liliwings, thank you for your comments which I enjoyed very much. I agree, any opinion can be right.
 
However....I didn't mean Judas, who I have always identified with, (to me he is the ordinary man/woman in all of us) along with Mary Magdelene (who wasn't at all as history has her portrayed) but Judith. She's probably in the Old Testament, but I wouldn't be sure. I don't know my Bible, but I think she murdered someone. I'm sure my Mother didn't know this as she didn't know her Bible either! She probably just liked the name.
I don't know much about St Jude either (terrible isn't it!!)
My second name is Christine, which is associated with Jesus, so I've always been happy with that.
Interesting, isn't it, how our names affect us. There is a reason we were given them.
 
Love,
Jude (not the obscure one I hope! )
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Re:I smiled today because...... - 7/9/2009 12:00 PM ( #410 )
Dear Liliwings,
I forgot to say, I agree with what you say about George W Bush. I remember having the same conversation with my friend Jinny (who used to blow kisses to him!!) She said that he was needed in order to wake us up. I hope we have. (I won't get too political) I too believe that things happen for a reason...we just have to see it.
 
Jude
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Re:I smiled today because...... - 7/9/2009 12:42 PM ( #411 )
Jude Oh see, I know so little about the bible I did not know there was a Judith. 
 
St Jude is a very wonderful Saint.  He is the saint for "hopeless cases".  Those who would feel hopeless.  The compassion, love and carring associated with St Jude is actually enormous. 
 
Chrisine is a lovely name.  But I must say, I do very much like the name Jude.  And  I agree about Mary Magdaline.  History got it wrong.  Or maybe she was supposed to be portrayed as she was.  For some reason.  Regardless, I think that she is a veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy evolved being. 
 
I am not very up on bible studies.  Trust me about that.  But I do believe some of what I have heard.  I have felt it in my heart.   Although i respect opposing views of others who have felt the opposite in their hearts.
 
Sending love and smiles for your name, liliwings
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Re:I smiled today because...... - 7/10/2009 2:01 AM ( #412 )

But if you want to try to retract what you said, I will just pretend you did not say it

 
 I know nothing 
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Re:I smiled today because...... - 7/10/2009 4:32 PM ( #413 )

I agree with what you say about George W Bush. I remember having the same conversation with my friend Jinny (who used to blow kisses to him!!)

Okay Jude, I gotta say that while I I do believe that  that he unconsciouslly  had  his place in making things fall apart so they could come together in a different and better way,  I never ever had the urge to blow a kiss in his direction.   I will not say more about that !!  Your friend, Jinny,  must be a saint.   I am sorry in advance for insulting any fans of his.  And I am serious as CN  (cheeky nanny) would say.
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Re:I smiled today because...... - 7/10/2009 5:11 PM ( #414 )

I never ever had the urge to blow a kiss in his direction.

 
LOL   Neither did I!!
 
It was Jinny's way of sending him unconditional Love so he would wake up.
 
The best I could do was to blow him little red hearts........♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
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Re:I smiled today because...... - 7/10/2009 7:09 PM ( #415 )
I smiled tonight because Thankful One Buba plus 
 
26835 other's may have witnessed my birth
 
 
             
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Re:I smiled today because...... - 7/25/2009 8:28 AM ( #416 )
I smiled today when I saw Sandra's pictures of the kittens sleeping under the curtains.




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Re:I smiled today because...... - 7/31/2009 11:02 PM ( #417 )
I smiled today when I read Diane's description of having "a big lip on me right now," because her computer was acting up.
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Re:I smiled today because...... - 8/1/2009 5:22 AM ( #418 )

I smiled tonight because Thankful One , Buba plus 26835 other's may have witnessed my birth

I smiled because when I opened this page first I saw this message from Sandra,and I thought this is new msg and that Sandra is back to Forum....
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Re:I smiled today because...... - 8/8/2009 8:36 AM ( #419 )
I smiled today when I saw Buba's gifts for Sparrow to take to the seashore and when I saw her avatar.  After all the pictures of her home made delicacies, it just seems so appropriate that she have the picture of a home as her avatar.  Remind me, Buba, to never ever ever visit you.  Warm, home made bread is my weakness and I would be as big as your avatar if I came to visit you.

P.S.  Since someone who shall remain nameless keeps calling me "Puff the Magic Dragon," since I still smoke, this somehow seemed appropriate for an avatar.
Yesterday is gone forever.Tomorrow may not come. Live Fully each moment today. Look for Good Things that Happen to you Every Day.
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Re:I smiled today because...... - 8/8/2009 9:20 AM ( #420 )
I smiled today when I saw Betty's avatar!!
 
Here is a very beautiful female dragon which I'm sure whould better represent you Betty....flying and all!
 
 
 
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