Bush Quote

"By approaching our Maker on bended knee, we acknowledge our complete dependence on Him. We ask Him to remain near to us at all times. We ask Him to help us lead lives that are pleasing to Him. We discover that by surrendering our lives to the Almighty, we are strengthened, refreshed and ready for all that may come."

President George W. Bush

Giving

“I expect to pass through life but once. If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do, let me do it now…as I will not pass this way again.” William Penn

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill

Heroes

It always bugs me who the media calls heroes. For instance: People who did not get out of New Orleans when told to, but survived were called "Heroes". The people who died in the World Trade Center were called "Heroes". Some were; if they helped others get out. But most were victims, not 'Heroes'. Recently, a women was called a hero because she fought back against a mugger. She was fighting for her purse, not to save or help someone else. While she should be commended for standing up for herself; that doesn't fit my discription of a hero. A hero is someone who places their live or well-being on the line for someone else. All of our troops who serve, are putting their lives as well as their families lifestyles on the line for us. They are heroes.

“Heroes aren’t athletes who set new sports records, or Hollywood actors who make ‘daring’ films or politicians who make bold promises. Heroes are people who place themselves at risk for the benefit of others.” -- Oliver North

Duty of all Nations

"It's the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and to humbly implore his protection and favor."

President George Washington, 1789

Circumstances

"People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, make them."

George Bernard Shaw

Hesitation

On the sands of hesitation,
Lay the bones of countless millions,
Who at the dawn of victory
Sat down to wait,
And waiting--died!

Evangeline Wilkes