We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are.

Since the Pledge of Allegiance and The Lord's Prayer are not allowed in most public schools anymore because the word "God" is mentioned....a kid in Arizona wrote the following NEW School prayer. I liked it....

This is what I have been preaching for 27 years in a nutshell. Billy Graham's daughter was being interviewed on the Early Show and Jane Clayson asked her "How could God let something like this happen?"

The Littlest Firefighter in Phoenix AZ A 26-year-old mother stared down at her son who was dying of terminal le ukemia. Although her heart was filled with sadness, she also had a stron g feeling of determination.

Christmas, 2001 1. Last Christmas we were thinking about all the things we didn't have. This Christmas we are thinking about all the things we do have.

1. Last Christmas we were placing wreaths on the doors of our homes. This Christmas we are placing wreaths on the graves of our heroes.

WHAT I DO: I visit schools, companies, civic groups, Masonic groups, Scout troops and churches in my role as Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. I've been working as Abe for the last 27 years.

Enlightened Perspective *If you will take the time to read these. I promise you'll come away with an enlightened perspective. The subjects covered affect us all on a daily basis! They're written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words. Enjoy...*..

In Time a tribute to the kids of Ms. B at Nelson Elementary School in Batavia, IL. Time passes, So quickly Slipping through our fingers like falling rain So slowly Like ice melting on a frozen playground… Bur, always, time passes…

The Pledge of Allegiance *The following words were spoken by the late Red Skelton on his television program as he related the story of his teacher, Mr. Laswell, who felt his students had come to think of the Pledge of Allegiance as merely something to recite in class each day.*