"If I Could Change One Thing" - WINNER ANNOUNCED!

Posts: 301 · Posted: 18.09.2007, 18:33

And no matter how hard, and how often you beat the little critters.

They never, ever, complain.

Posts: 301 · Posted: 18.09.2007, 20:13

Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry,

I am also unable to even hurt an animal mentally, not to mention physically.
I Have a wonderful dog named ' Bobbo-Bingo.'
He has ' Child like status.' in my home.
And I speak the truth when I say this.
When I could see only the backs of people who I used to consider my friends, my canine companion was ever faithful.
An animal he may be, but the hours I spent walking him, the people I met while walking him, and the affection I was able to give and receive because of him, and the many times he took my mind off of the sadness that I could not otherwise hide from, means that although he came to me free of charge, all the worlds wealth could not buy him from me today.
An excellent, and thought provoking post my dear friend.

PS. This post reminds me of when my son came home from school recently, he was absolutely brokenhearted.
He said that all his classmates keep treating him like a pig.
When I asked him why, he said it was because they all thought he was such a weeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaakling !"

sooooooooorrrrryyyyyyy

Alan

Posts: 243 · Posted: 20.09.2007, 05:19

I.m sorry Poker Guru,

I did not realise this thread was a contest,
I thought it was just a solitary post from Royalblush.
My apolgies

Posts: 718 · Posted: 20.09.2007, 09:58

Hi,

I agree with all our PCers thus far Very Happy

I would like to change myself in some respects....get rid my damn depression that has had such a negative impact on my life and also get rid of this damn diabetes... I know these are selfish changes but thats how I'm feeling right now...

I'm just so tired of being tired Rolling Eyes

Hugs,

Sarah Embarassed

Posts: 243 · Posted: 20.09.2007, 12:56

Hello everyone,

I believe that there will be a day, far off into the future, when mankind will find a way to regenerate the human body, especially the brain.
Then, whenever a child is born with a disability, science can come to Mother Nature's rescue, by regenerating and making perfect the disabilities that many children acquire before they've even taken their first breaths.

I wish that the day when this will be possible, was today.

Alan

Posts: 654 · Posted: 21.09.2007, 15:08

Dear friend ALW ~

First of all, it's about time you got your butt back home!!!!!! We have all been worried to death. And we thought our Guru was going to fret himself to death over you!

Welcome back!!!!

Second, I am sooooo glad to learn your feelings about animals! And so happy you have your wonderful Bobbo-Bingo!!!!! Give him a hug from me!!! And give yourself a BIG one from me, too!

royalblush

Posts: 496 · Posted: 01.10.2007, 05:19

I would change the medical field in a way that if u go to the Dr on a Monday regardless if u need lab work,x-rays, full body scans,,that they Must know what the heck is wrong with you within a weeks time, No more waiting and waiting and waiting for results or for certain tests to be performed.That alone can drive a person to go insane.

They found 2 spots on my fathers lungs 2 weeks ago. its so very hrd to get him to eat bcuz he says it hurts to swallow.he is getting weaker and weaker bcuz he cant eat,,hes lost about 50lbs in 1 months time.He is finally gonna have a biopsy on Wednesday to see if its cancer and if so is it treatable.
I would always give my dad a certain look if i was ever scared ,,for comfort of course, and now my dad is giving me that same look.Trying to comfort my BEST FRIEND (my dad) without showing him the scared look on my face has become harder and harder as each day passes.

Sorry everyone ...for going on and on !!

But anyway that is what I would change!!

Posts: 1825 · Posted: 01.10.2007, 06:04

Well I can't say just ONE thing as there are too many already listed here that I totally agree with. Cruelty to animals and children or for that matter ANY abuse to anyone mental or physical. Helping the poor, feeding the world. I wish I was a brilliant scientist that could discover a way to end world hunger with out dollar signs attached to it.

I would like to see the elderly get FREE medical and medicines. The price of perscription drugs are worse than what the kids can buy off the streets dollar wise. If you can't afford a life saving drug well guess you have to die. It is stupid.

Compassion, laughter, common sense and loving your fellow man would go a long way in solving many problems.

I think the problem with the kids today is there is no more parent figure at home because both parents have to work to survive. There is no more "family" there is just people who live in the same household. Parents aren't heros anymore just breadwinners.

WOW!!! I just realized how depressing I sound!! LOL Better add a little laughter here Razz

One thing is nobody listens anymore everyone just talks. We need to stop and listen more.

Tons of love and huge group hug!!!!!!!!!!

Posts: 2913 · Posted: 04.10.2007, 07:02

Valeria,

I seriously listened to every word, and I could not agree more! WELL SAID! VERY well said!

Your agreeing Guru

Posts: 2913 · Posted: 04.10.2007, 07:16

mojojds wrote: › I would change the medical field in a way that if u go to the Dr on a Monday regardless if u need lab work,x-rays, full body scans,,that they Must know what the heck is wrong with you within a weeks time, No more waiting and waiting and waiting for results or for certain tests to be performed.That alone can drive a person to go insane.

They found 2 spots on my fathers lungs 2 weeks ago. its so very hrd to get him to eat bcuz he says it hurts to swallow.he is getting weaker and weaker bcuz he cant eat,,hes lost about 50lbs in 1 months time.He is finally gonna have a biopsy on Wednesday to see if its cancer and if so is it treatable.
I would always give my dad a certain look if i was ever scared ,,for comfort of course, and now my dad is giving me that same look.Trying to comfort my BEST FRIEND (my dad) without showing him the scared look on my face has become harder and harder as each day passes.

Sorry everyone ...for going on and on !!

But anyway that is what I would change!!

My dear friend, Mojo,

Please.....NO APOLOGY! You had every right!

My heart was breaking for you as I read your post.

How very courageous of you to be your fathers strength, now that he needs it and I get the impression that only you can provide it.

Far from being able to give you advice in this area, I CAN tell you one thing that I know for a fact is true! Being courageous does NOT mean being unafraid. It means being what you are needed to be IN SPITE OF your fear!

Feel free to PM me at any time, Mojo, if you feel a need to talk with someone who understands. Then I can give you my Instant Messenger ID and perhaps we can offer each other a bit of comfort concerning our fathers.

Your caring Guru

Posts: 1740 · Posted: 04.10.2007, 09:34

Mojo that is very touching and as of right now I have to agree with yours the most.I went last friday for a ct on a possible hernia from my obgyn and I was called monday (real fast there ) to be told that not until next monday can I get an appt for a surgeon(this is all im told ) to make descisions on a mass in the pacreas...your right,one week of HELL wondering what descisions? yes medical field sucks so I have just been trying to keep myself busy and not STRESS hah......

Posts: 2913 · Posted: 04.10.2007, 10:05

My dear Char,

I cannot help but wonder why oh why are there so many sorrows and worry-filled moments all over the world today?

Different groups and cults probably are sure they have the right answer. They might even fight over it, adding to the sorrow. It must be nice to be so sure, but I would not know.

All I know is that I hurt with those who hurt and worry with those who worry and ask my own Creator for help for us all.

Please feel free to PM me if you would like my Instant Messenger ID so that we could chat more personally, but only if you think it might help. I would hate to think I might waste important time for any of my PCers.

In any case, please know that my concern for you is very real. Please keep us informed, if you wish to do so.

Sincerely,
Your Guru

Posts: 505 · Posted: 04.10.2007, 10:57

Mojo ....my thoughts and prayers are with your father

and Charla..you have to be firm with these people...YOU have too look out for you because unfortunatley there aren't many kind souls in this world. I hope and pray for a full recovery for you.

Beckie

Posts: 2913 · Posted: 05.10.2007, 04:58

Well, well, well!

This contest did indeed turn into something very special, didn't it, PCers? Something sooooo special that it does call for a loving big GROUP HUG! ((((All dear PCers)))).

It seems a shame to have to name a winner for this discussion so many of us participated in. AND were very touched by. So once again, the difference in our special forum and all others was clearly demonstrated. I am so honored to be able to say to ANYONE that I am your leader. THANK YOU FOR THAT soooo special privilege and responsibility..... and forgive me my failings for when I do not hit the nail square on the head!

Since it WAS a contest, we do have a winner! Chosen by my personally guarenteed random drawing!

So, without further ado, it is my pleasure to announce that the winner for the CONTEST: "If I Could Change One Thing" is ........................................................................................................................................................................................... Char1984 ....... $30 cash prize ..................

CONGRATULATIONS, CHAR! If you have at least 3000 PC points, and if you have an account to which we can send your cash prize, IT IS ON ITS WAY TO YOU!

Congratulations, also, to all the other entrants, who wrote such touching and meaningful essays! Is it any wonder that "Your Guru is soooo proud of you"!!!!!!!

Posts: 2913 · Posted: 05.10.2007, 05:40

Well, well, well!

This contest did indeed turn into something very special, didn't it, PCers? Something sooooo special that it does call for a loving big GROUP HUG! ((((All dear PCers)))).

It seems a shame to have to name a winner for this discussion so many of us participated in. AND were very touched by. So once again, the difference in our special forum and all others was clearly demonstrated. I am so honored to be able to say to ANYONE that I am your leader. THANK YOU FOR THAT soooo special privilege and responsibility..... and forgive me my failings for when I do not hit the nail square on the head!

Since it WAS a contest, we do have a winner! Chosen by my personally guarenteed random drawing!

So, without further ado, it is my pleasure to announce that the winner for the CONTEST: "If I Could Change One Thing" is ........................................................................................................................................................................................... Char1984 ....... $30 cash prize ..................

CONGRATULATIONS, CHAR! If you have at least 3000 PC points, and if you have an account to which we can send your cash prize, IT IS ON ITS WAY TO YOU!

Congratulations, also, to all the other entrants, who wrote such touching and meaningful essays! Is it any wonder that "Your Guru is soooo proud of you"!!!!!!!