It’s Monday and time for SPARKS. What’s SPARKS??? You all know that Annie of McGuffy’s Reader – who started SPARKS – was hacked and has been on an extended break from blogging although her idea to spread some inspiration on Monday of every week goes on. Many of us who participated in her SPARKS Blog Hop and found value in sharing a thought on Monday continue doing that to hopefully give each other a “Monday boost” – perhaps something to think about to inspire us in the week ahead OR help us deal with something that’s on our mind. Why not join us by sharing something that SPARKS you? It might just start a spark in us too.
I was thinking this morning about what kind of SPARK I might like to share……….and it came to be like a flash because I’ve been telling someone close to me that they need to have HOPE – without it we are drifting on the ocean of life without an anchor (well – I didn’t say that exactly of course!). Anyway, I looked for something that conveys that feeling and found it:
Anyway I definitely think this is what I was trying to convey to someone…………we must always try to remember that there is ALWAYS hope. The toughest situations are times when you need it more than ever. No matter what.
Happy Monday and Hugs……..
Pam
Professor Teddy here to remind those of you who look forward to the Tuesday Teaser post every week that we will have one tomorrow at a TOP SECRET time so watch your inbox! We’ll give you a challenging photo to figure out – you know Professor Angel Sammy and I like watching you INVESTIGATE and figure out where the photo was taken……….so we’ll see you tomorrow!
yes!!! although the mama changed that quote in keep your head high and your middle finger higher BOL let’s see if we are tomorrow more far away from da right place than last week hahahaha… then the mama gets the long distance badge LOL
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Our Graphics Department is handling Teaser for tomorrow so heaven knows where
shethey will have us looking!! Sometimes easy and sometimes hard and sometimes impawsible!Hugs, Teddy
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See you for the Teaser!
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OK Clowie – we’ll be looking for you !
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Yes Pam, that is a good and appropriate quote. I hope it helped.
I won’t be here for the Teaser tomorrow as we are going away for another short break. Not far, only about 80 miles but a break is a break!
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Good for you!!! Have a super time Jackie….enjoy your break. Take photos! 😉
Love, Pam
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I have a friend who found out last month he has cancer. Last wee he decided not to do chemo because his cost, $750 a month, would cause him to be homeless before the treatment was over. Yesterday, I found out he is in the hospital for pneumonia. Throughout it all, he has remained strong and positive.
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What a shame his insurance won’t cover his treatment (or is that what HIS share of the cost would be in spite of insurance?). Sounds like his attitude is going to get him through a lot – hopefully the pneumonia is just a minor setback!
Pam
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I hope so. He’s 67 years old so I think it’s Medicaid.
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I hope so too – there are a lot of avenues to get additional assistance if you’re on Medicaid and I’m sure he will explore them so he can get the treatment he needs!
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I hope he finds help.
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We are running on hope. We always remember. xx
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Yes….sure is an important thing to KEEP isn’t it……… 🙂
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You and I …many others know this. XX
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Yes…..I wish everyone would “get it” ! 🙂
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Great quote. Have a great day. 69 and rain. I love rain.
Sue B
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I love rain too – we are waiting for ours – might be this evening!! Enjoy!
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That is a wonderful spark. Hope you have a nice day! XO
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Glad you like it – we HOPE we will see you soon! 😉
Hugs, Pam
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Mom needs to print this one out and put it somewhere that she can see it all the time.
See you tomorrow…..think Mom can keep up her firstie streak?
The Florida Furkids
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Oh I wonder if your Mom will make it to FIRST COMMENT again tomorrow? She’s certainly on a RUN isn’t she?!?!?!
Hugs, Teddy
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Wonderful quote! I’m sure you are so encouraging to your friend going through a rough patch.
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I am trying to be…………:)
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OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Pam and Teddy well said indeed.
We have to be warriors for ourselves and those we love
Hugs Cecilia
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Yes we do – we have that within us when we need it – and enough to go around too!!
Love, Pam
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Here’s to the strongest soldiers as well as those paying attention.
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Well said……………!
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That really is a wonderful Spark, we all need to live by those words.
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Sometimes it’s not exactly easy to have hope but it really is the BEST way to get through life………… 🙂
Hugs, Pam
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thank you for this! It’s quite timely xoxo
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It was for me too dear Caren…….it seems that we GET what we need if we just look for it! 🙂
Love you, Pam
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It must be very difficult to live without hope:( Great spark.
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
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I always felt like that but it’s apparent that there are a lot of people who feel they have no reason to have it and that’s really sad.
Hugs, Pam and Teddy Bear
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Meow meow LadyMew sayss this SPARK resonates with her an shee will hold on to HOPE (an mee) each day!!!
Thanx Miss Pam an Teddy! ***purrsss*** BellaDharma
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Hope is always around us if we just grab on and HOLD ON…………
Love, Pam and Teddy
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What a terrific Spark to start the week!
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We can all HOPE it’s a good week right?
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That is a great quote for the day, i hope you have a wonderful week!
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That’s a terrific Spark, and Mom and all of us hope those pep talks are helping. You know Mom is praying for that certain someone, and we are sending lots of purrs. We are all sending love. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
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Thank you – SO MUCH! So far Mom’s pep talks aren’t doing anything but depleting her “pep supply” !! LOL
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I’m HOPING for some bacon soon.
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There’s always HOPE isn’t there – well I HOPE “someone” hears your HOPES and gives you what you NEED!!!!!!!
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Love this spark. Mom and I always try to be the strongest soldiers.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Dear Cupcake I believe you and your Mom ARE strong soldiers……truly! 🙂 ❤
Love, Teddy
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We love this spark. Dad says he is glad his toughest battles are past and is ready if they are not. Great spark
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You all know that you have one very special Dad!
Hugs, Teddy
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