THE LORD MADE WOMAN!

"The One Flaw In Women"

By the time the Lord made woman,
He was into his sixth day of working overtime.
An angel appeared and said,
'Why are you spending so much time on this one?'
And the Lord answered, 'Have you seen my spec sheet on her?
She has to be completely washable, but not plastic,
have over 200 movable parts, all replaceable
and able to run on diet coke and leftovers,
have a lap that can hold four children at one time,
have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart
-and she will do everything
with only two hands.'

The angel was astounded at the requirements.
'Only two hands!? No way!
And that's just on the standard model?
That's too much work for one day.
Wait until tomorrow to finish.'
'But I won't, ' the Lord protested.
'I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart.
She already heals herself when she is sick
AND can work 18 hour days.'

The angel moved closer and touched the woman.
'But you have made her so soft, Lord.'

'She is soft,' the Lord agreed,
'but I have also made her tough.
You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish.'

'Will she be able to think?', asked the angel.

The Lord replied,
'Not only will she be able to think,
she will be able to reason and negotiate.'

The angel then noticed something,
and reaching out, touched the woman's cheek.
'Oops, it looks like you have a leak in this model.
I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one.'

'That's not a leak,'
the Lord corrected,
'that's a tear!'
'What's the tear for?' the angel asked.

The Lord said, 'The tear is her way of expressing her joy,
her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, her love,
her loneliness, her grief and her pride.'
The angel was impressed.
'You are a genius, Lord.
You thought of everything!
Woman is truly amazing.'

And she is!
Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness,
love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don't take 'no' for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.

They know that a hug and a kiss
can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning
They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideals.
They give moral support to their family and friends.
Women have vital things to say and everything to give

HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE TINY FLAW IN WOMEN,

IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

TEN LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR MEN, WOMEN & FAMILIES!

Forgot the mail carrier, the next-door neighbor who just dropped off a box of chocolates, or Uncle Harry who lives far away? Here are some inexpensive last- minute gifts!


The last-minute dash to the store is inevitable when someone is accidentally omitted from the list or brings by an unexpected present, or when the gifts under the tree just don’t look even and a little something extra is needed to make them seem even.

Ten Last Minute Gifts for Women

Most women are flattered by a personal gift, one that reflects their individual taste. When choosing a last -minute gift for a woman, it is important to match it as much as possible to their personality. For example, a bottle of perfume means more if the fragrance is a personal favorite of the person it is being purchased for. However, there are many presents such as a gift certificate to a hair salon or a set of coasters that make great gifts for anyone, even if their personal tastes are not known.

Below is a list of suggestions for last-minute gifts for women

scented candle
assorted teas
set of wine glasses
bubble bath set
wrap or snuggie
set of coasters
gift certificate for manicure or hair styling
makeup bag
perfume
ornamental vase

Ten Last Minute Gifts for Men

Most men enjoy receiving tools, gadgets and little items for their car or computer as gifts. While women often expect a more thoughtful or sentimental present, more generic gifts are well-tolerated by men. If they can use it, they will probably like it.

Below is a list of gift suggestions for men that can be purchased at the last minute:

flash drive
alarm clock
tool set
self-winding flashlight
iPod accessories
Starbucks coffee mug
wallet
cologne
war or western DVD
gym or fitness center gift certificate


Ten Last Minute Gift Ideas for Families

Some gifts can be enjoyed by the entire family. This cuts cost and eliminates the need to pick out individual presents for every family member. Gifts of food and candy are usually welcomed by everyone. Another option is a game or jigsaw puzzle the entire family can do or play together. A gift for the whole family should be something that every member can enjoy.

Below are some tried and true favorite gifts for families:

gift card for a meal at favorite restaurant
box of assorted chocolates
gift box of selected meats and cheeses
magazine subscription
board game
jigsaw puzzle
homemade or store-bought cookies
fruit basket or big tin of popcorn
holiday dishes
one month family pass to local gym

If someone on the Christmas list has been overlooked, don’t panic. Use these handy suggestions to find just the right last-minute gifts.