Don't Break the Elastic (Ladies, please read this interview of Maya Angelou by Oprah, it is so uplifting!)

[Theresa Jones-McLaughlin]

Don't break the elastic!

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.
Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.

And, there on television, she said it 's exciting.'

Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every
day...like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her
waist, first.

The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest
woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this: 'I've learned that no matter what happens, or
how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'

'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she
handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled
Christmas tree lights.'

'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents,
you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'

'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a
life.'

'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'

'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt
on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back..'

'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I
usually make the right decision.'

'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.'

'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.
People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.'

'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.'

'I' ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget
what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'

I invite you to send this to five phenomenal women today...
If you do, something good will happen: You will boost another woman's
self-esteem. If you don't...the elastic will break and your underpants will fall down around your ankles!

Believe me, I didn't take any chances on MY elastic breaking....I sent
it to all of the wonderful and special women of the Ashmore Family!

I didn't break the elastic!

[peggy jean]

that was good ,believe it or not i have a lot of her thinking in me. and i treasure each and everyday that the lord allows me to see, i honestly try to be encouraging to someone each and everyday, plus i make it a priority to help someone every wk for that is how we get our blessings i love to read uplifting things keep them coming