Fourth Important Lesson. - The obstacle in Our Path
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way.
Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand!
Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.
August 31st, 2009
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3 - Third Important Lesson - Always remember those who serve.
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.
‘How much is an ice cream sundae?’ he asked. ‘Fifty cents,’ replied the waitress.
The little boy pulled is hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it. ‘Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?’ he inquired.
By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient.
‘ Thirty-five cents,’ she brusquely replied. The little boy again counted his coins.
‘I’ll have the plain ice cream,’ he said.
The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies..
You see, he couldn’t have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.
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August 30th, 2009
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2. - Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:30 p.m. , an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rain storm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960’s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a taxicab.
She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man’s door. To his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached.
It read:
‘Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband’s bedside just before he passed away… God bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others.’
Sincerely,
Mrs. Nat King Cole
August 29th, 2009
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A friend sent me this email today and I thought it was pretty cool 
1. First important lesson - Cleaning Lady.
During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions until I read the last one:
‘What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?’
Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50’s, but how would I know her name?
I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade.
‘Absolutely, ’said the professor. ‘In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, event if all you do is smile and say ‘hello.’
I’ve never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.
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August 28th, 2009
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Well I knew we had coyotes up at the farm - but we finally got them on the camera. NOW if we could JUST get that cougar!!!!
Coyote
August 22nd, 2009
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Well, it rained a lot last night. We had 2 inches at the fall. But, in Lone Oak we had less than a quarter of an inch.
The siding is moving along quickly. I think they will be finished with the siding next week. :) ZOOM ZOOM!
Aid conditions were being put in today, as well.
SIding is moving along
Front of the house
Back of the house
Tree is a little ragged
August 19th, 2009
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The Paducah Sun did an article on the heavy rain threat for today and into Thursday. Looks like some areas will receive very heavy rainfall totals.
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Towering cumulus over Paducah
5 PM - Paducah, Kentucky
August 18th, 2009
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Well, it is nice not to have any homework!!!!!!!!!!!! Just enjoying the day - running errands - watching the cumulus clouds build outside. Storms are developing in the heat of the day. Looks like our best chance for severe weather will be on Thursday. Big cold front is coming.
The siding on the house is going up. Also the third floor observation deck is almost finished. Should be some great weather views!!!!
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Siding is going on
Joey up on the observation deck - top of the house
Hatch coming out of the top of the house onto the observation deck
Tony coming out the hatch - observation deck
Joey and Tony - observation deck
Joey and Tony - observation deck - should be great for storm watching
Observation deck :) Looking southwest
Looking southeast
Looking southwest
Living room - front door - dining room to the right
We actually DOOOOO have a kitchen - I know some people think we left
the kitchen off the plans. 
Living room - dining room
Tony caught under the stairs
Kitchen to the right and dining room to the left
August 18th, 2009
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Made a 90 on the final test. SCHOOL IS OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 17th, 2009
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