And now...my opinion on "Forwards."

Pretty straightforward (no pun intended) I don't like them. They bug me. They clutter my inbox. I don't want to help some imaginary girl with her science project, I don't want to send a card to a fake kid with fake cancer. I don't need help saying a prayer and I'm not afraid of empty threats for the trauma that is sure to befall me if I don't forward something to 70 people in the next 10 minutes, thus infecting THEIR computers with whatever virus I just luckily obtained. I'm also not interested in any "promotion" offered by Bill Gates, Scooby Doo or (as my friend Jonathan would say) some dude with a handlebar mustache in a white windowless van behind 7-11. I love that cranky Maxine as much as the next friend, but am really over her cartoons. Oh, and cute kittens and bunnies and whatever else have no effect on my cold, cold heart. Thank you, no.

However, having said that, I DID get a forward today that, for some strange reason, I opened. (True confession: I usually delete them right away without even opening them!) I really liked it. Of course it contained the whole "send this to the amazing women in your life" thing which I totally skimmed, but this was at the end and as I read it, I thought specifically about one friend I have, about whom I'm pretty sure this was entirely written. ;o) Of course it embodies the wonderful qualities so many of you have and I appreciate these things in all of you. But if your initials are CS and if you went out of your way today to A. Send me a text telling me you're thinking about me and you hope I have a great day and B. Go to the post office to send me a pattern for a doll that I'm sure will be the ruin of my salvation as I curse like a sailor putting it together then I want you to pay super close attention.
The rest of you girlies, read carefully and know that you are more wonderful than you could ever imagine. God don't make no junk and you all are rare gems and I heart you. Good gravy I'm getting mushy in my exhaustion. Anyhoo...without further ado:

One Flaw In Women

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 ideas.

They give moral support to their family and friends.

Women have vital things to say and everything to give.


HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN, IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.