The story goes . . .

One day a woman's husband died, and on that clear, cold morning, in the warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't anymore. No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more "just one minute." 

Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return before we can say good-bye, or say 'I love you.'

So while we have it, it's best we love it, care for it, fix it when it's broken and heal it when it's sick. This is true for marriage, children (even those with bad report cards!), again parents and grandparents, dogs (even those with bad hips!),  and even a beloved old car!   We keep them all because they are worth it, and because "we" are worth it.

Some things we keep;  like a best friend who moved away or a classmate we grew up with.  There are just some things that make us happy, no matter what.

Life is important, like people we know who are special.   And so, we keep them close!

You (or I) could pass on into the Eternity that we have chosen for ourselves (die) today, tomorrow or next week.  Do all your friends know you love them?  Are there any wounds needing to be healed?  Any friendships that needed rekindling?   

Or are there just three words (I LOVE YOU) that need to be said to someone?

Take the time to let every one of your friends know you love them.  

It matters not if you think they don't love you back.  You just might be amazed at what those three little words and a smile can do. . . how much healing can begin in a relationship! 

Remember:  Holy Writ does not command us to love another persons "ways."  Rather, we are commanded to love one another simply because we were all created by HIM! 

Ms. CiCi has a gift of teaching, is an accomplished author and world traveler who enjoys sharing her life\'s experiences with others, making their life, their world a bit easier. Her writings expose her wealth of \"secret information\" so derived from her travels as well as drawing from her own personal wealth of wisdom. A great lover of nature, a visit to her website is a true delight. http://www.CiCi-Online.Com

Ms. CiCi, has a gift of teaching, is an accomplished author and world traveler who enjoys sharing her life's experiences with others, making their life, their world a bit easier. Her writings expose her wealth of "secret information" so derived from her travels as well as drawing from her own personal wealth of wisdom. A great lover of nature, a visit to her website is a true delight. http://www.CiCi-Online.Com

Some people have the money to purchase expensive area rugs, and even switch their area rugs around to suit the seasonal colors. However, in this article we are going to mainly focus on the "budget conscious." Many of the high-end online sites that sell area rugs offer tips on buying, caring and selecting the right area rug. A search on the internet offers a plethora of online retail stores that showcases a multitude of rustic cabin area rugs in various designs, patterns and colors. As with many types of products in the consumer world, like fashion, contemporary changes in decor often draw on past designs, and that is certainly the case of area rugs. So take the time: visit these high-end sites; LEARN from their expertise! Then, armed with your new knowlege, you will not only have a good idea what you want in an area rug, you'll also be better equipped to spot a BARGAIN!

Remember, as you’re looking for inexpensive area rugs, you can ’still look for quality rugs that will last for a few years. Inexpensive area rugs do allow you to have the styles, designs, patterns, and colors of the more expensive rugs without having to pay the price.

And yes, you can find great area rug bargains online. Before choosing an area rug online, it's important to exercise all of the same techniques and precautions that would be used if you were buying from a store.

By adding an area rug to your home you can spice up the dull looking floors, add some color and character to a room, and add a warm touch for your feet on those cold winter days. Wood floors and area rugs complement one another amazingly well; wood floors are elegant and easy to clean and area rugs offer a variety of options to accentuate the character of a room with wooden flooring and also act as a source of warmth for the feet on cold winter days.

To find modern area rugs seek out craft organizations that are promoting new designs. This is a great place to start looking if your need is for that one of a kind original area rug. Discount area rugs are sold at the factory price. If you are looking for a beautiful carpet for a special room in your home, consider Oriental rugs which have been recognized for centuries because of their warmth and intricate designs. Seconds sales are a great way of getting affordable and inexpensive rugs that liven up the room.

If you buy your area rugs from a reliable source, you should have instructions on cleaning, and it is important to follow those if you want to maintain the rug in good condition. Whether you choose a low pile area rug in a single color, a Mexican or Indian design, a thick, luxurious pile rug in a stark contemporary pattern, area rugs are a great way to set a grouping of furniture off from the rest of the room and define its space. When selecting your area rug take a sample of the wall paper or a color sample of the wall paint and a sample of material which covers the furniture with you.

Bamboo, which is also a trend in cutting boards and hardwood floors, has become a popular option for area rugs. Woolen area rugs are also a great option for homes with hardwood or concrete floors. Area rugs are also a great option for a home with hardwood floors. All area rugs that are placed on hardwood floors or laminate floors should be laid over top of a good non-slip underlayment, which can prevent accidents.

If you are not a homeowner, and are currently renting, area rugs are a fantastic way to personalize your living space without jeopardizing your security deposit, or other cleaning fees after you leave. Inexpensive area rugs are a great solution to give your rooms a new look. There are area rugs for any room you want: the child bedroom or playroom, bathroom, the living room, and the dining room.

While some area rugs that are made of the natural fibers can have a rough or course feel to them, they can still find a place in the home, whether in the main living area, dining room, or bathroom. For example, you can cover the main portion of a room with an exquisite carpet and place a beautiful area rug in the remaining part to complement it.

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Usually rectangular, rustic cabin area rugs are made from topnotch quality materials for longevity with intricate designs featuring the flora and fauna of the great outdoors. These rustic area rugs are created to transport the buyer into the realm of thick forests and timberland, with abundant wildlife. Keep your hunger for the outdoors satiated in your own home by using rustic cabin area rugs. This will keep you in the mood until your next outdoor trip.

Decorating a home with rugs will definitely give your home a 'new look.' Though we cannot stress enough: take your time in choosing the right rug as it can either make or break a room.

Ms. CiCi, has a gift of teaching, is an accomplished author and world traveler who enjoys sharing her life's experiences with others, making their life, their world a bit easier. Her writings expose her wealth of "secret information" so derived from her travels as well as drawing from her own personal wealth of wisdom. A great lover of nature, a visit to her website is a true delight. http://www.CiCi-Online.Com

There does come a time in all of our lives that we must be admitted to a hospital for an emergency or some type of illness. It is a wise idea to become familiar with your local hospitals to simply be prepared should you ever need one.

As you look through a directory of hospitals that are located in your new area, depending upon the size of your area, you will see the range of hospitals and the services that they provide. For instance there are children’s hospitals where treatment for patients begins at birth and in some cases before birth. There are various hospitals that deal with the different problems that women go through. There are facilities that can deal with infertility issues, prenatal care and pregnant mothers and their newborns. These excellent facilities help a new mother through the first few difficult months of her baby’s life.

There are also other types of hospitals that are designed for dealing with certain types of diseases. You may be able to find hospitals in your area that are able to deal with various conditions such as cancer, like the Beth Israel Deaconess Cancer Center in Boston, Mass. In this hospital you will find that the staff can help you through this difficult period of time.

Unlike some other hospitals the Beth Israel Cancer Center has a personalized approach to dealing with their various cancer patients. This hospital can help you make the various decisions that you will need to face during the initial period of discovery, making it easier to deal with. You will be able to talk with the doctors and nursing staff about the various treatments that you will be undergoing.

Local area hospitals can be the large ones that you see in cities or they can be small town hospitals. These facts are unimportant in the face of your need for medical attention.

With all of the different local hospitals in your area you can be sure that you will find at least one that will be able to treat you.

Since there are various types of local hospitals to be found in every city your real estate agent, the Chamber of Commerce or even your new neighbors will be able to inform newcomers to their city of where they can go to get good medical help. In addition they can inform you of the type of service that you can expect from these local hospitals. You should, however, see what type of patient care these hospitals can provide without accepting everything that you have been told.

The best way that you can see what each of these local hospitals have in the way of services and patient care without visiting the hospitals themselves is to log on to the internet. Here you can access the hospitals web site and find out for yourself what the hospital offers. You should make sure that you look at the various relevant links and information that is found on the hospital website. These links for the local hospitals will let you see the latest information and developments that are occurring in the hospital.

While this information may not seem all that important, knowing some facts

about these local hospitals will inform you of their suitability if you do need to be admitted to one of these hospitals.

More valuable information can be found at: http://www.area-hospitals.info

Hospitals are designed to give a superior service to all of the people who are seeking medical attention. To help facilitate this, the various local hospitals have connections to each other. This means that if it becomes necessary, a patient from one hospital can be transferred to another.

Be wise: know your local area hospitals. It may prove to be one of your most valuable time investments. ~ Ms.CiCi

Ms. CiCi, has a gift of teaching, is an accomplished author and world traveler who enjoys sharing her life's experiences with others, making their life, their world a bit easier. Her writings expose her wealth of "secret information" so derived from her travels as well as drawing from her own personal wealth of wisdom. A great lover of nature, a visit to her website is a true delight. http://www.CiCi-Online.Com

that he sows; and financial seeds are no different.

Back in Isaiah's days many people were complacent. They expected their needs would be met as always without them needing to do anything different. But things changed for them. Instead of plentiful fruit their land had become filled with thorns. They were facing consequences!

"You women who live an easy life, free from worries, listen to what I am saying. You may be satisfied now, but this time next year you will be in despair because there will be no grapes for you to gather.

You have been living an easy life, free from worries; but now, tremble with fear! Strip off your clothes and tie rags around your waist. Beat your breasts in grief because the fertile fields and the vineyards have been destroyed, and thorn bushes and briers are growing on my people's land. (Isaiah 32: 9-11) Today's English Version. Families were no longer joyful. Populated cities were deserted. Palaces were abandoned.

"Weep for all the houses where people were happy and for the city that was full of life. Even the palace will be abandoned and the capital city totally deserted. Homes and the forts that guarded them will be in ruins forever." (Verses 13, 14)

God had told the people to seek His face and hear His voice. However, the people had become complacent. He told them their troubles would continue until they decided to obey Him. If they 'did' obey Him, the people would reap the consequences of "those" actions.

"The wasteland will become fertile, and fields will produce rich crops. Everywhere in the land righteousness and justice will be done. Because everyone will do what is right, there will be peace and security forever. God's people will be free from worries, and their homes peaceful and safe."

As it was in Isaiah's days so it is today, times and circumstances change. Change is a certainty in all of our lives. Many people are complacent; their focus in life is misdirected, being involved in personal pleasures, personal comforts and only concerned with their personal lives. Material blessings, such as food, clothing, safety, security and their jobs are taken for granted.

Many people do not give a second thought to the ultimate consequences of their actions. Whether one's actions are positive or negative, consequences of our actions are as sure as the sun rises and sets!

And, if you don't believe it: Keep Living! ~ Ms.CiCi