The Packer Game just started. It is Brett Favre day in Wisconsin, porclaimed by Governor Doyle in honor of the fact that today, Brett is starting in his 200th game. Wow.

They just stripped a ball from the Rams and ran it back for a touchdown. Good Beginning.

We had quite a lively discussion at Bible Study this morning. We were discussing the clothing styles of today. None of the six ladies there have ever worn a thong and three of us wear only cotton underwear. I am rather racy because some of mine is colored. We did have more meaningful things to say. We try to bring the word of St Paul to today. We have an interesting dilemma. It seems that the sex education in the public schools approves of contraception and abortion. We all are extremely anti abortion, but find contraception a two sided coin. On the one hand abstinance is definately to be encouraged and yet in this day of HIV and AIDS, it is not only unwanted pregancies that contraception helps prevent, it is also life. We need to make our children aware of all the risks and all the options. We can't have our youth dying of AIDS because of unprotected sex.

Chelsea had her annual visit to the Vet, Dr. Zechlinski today. She is a very healthy girl. They always muzzle her because we just aren't sure that she would not bite him. She always looks so pitiful but this way we know she won't get in trouble. She is holding her weight very well and now has her shots for the next year or two.

I found this in the Oprah Magazine several years ago. Enjoy and learn.

THE FOUR AGREEMENTS

By Don Miguel Ruiz






1. Be impeccable with your word.

Speak with integrity and say only what you mean.



2. Don’t take anything personally.

Nothing others do is because of you. It simply reflects their own life experiences and the training they
received when they were children.



3. Don’t make assumptions.

Find the courage to ask questions and express what you really want. Communicate as clearly as you can.
And don’t become attached to preconceived ideas of what should happen.



4. Always do your best.

Then never second-guess yourself or look back with regret.

Mary