Warm Thoughts is a podcast embracing nostalgia, self-reflection, and legacy. Join Dr. Luetta G. Werner (b. 1926-2016) as we revisit her weekly column written for her small town newspaper. Narrated by her granddaughter, Trina Harger, curator of visualbenedictions.com.
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"When rain has showered the earth and light breaks through again, somewhere over the rainbow, a pot of gold lies hidden. The gold of love, of understanding, and the joy of giving, the gold of acceptance, without any question. Our goal to have and to hold, or to give others with love, because we care. Remember, it takes both rain and sunshine to make a rainbow."
"He who won't be advised won't be helped. The smart man knows how little he really knows."
"Now is the high tide of the year, and whatever of life hath ebbed away, comes flooding back with a ripply cheer, into every bear inlet, and creek, and bay." - James Russell Lowell
"Today has one thing in which I know I am equal with others…time"
"Summer is when the children slammed the doors they left open all winter."
"A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while he knows something."
"Now, just what are you thinking? Just who would want this creative job? You may be thinking that anyone who can handle all those creative jobs just has to be very special. Yes, she is."
We can rightly be proud of our nation, for it is one that is not a shame to place the words, “In God we Trust” on their coins. May we lend our country support in joyously singing, “God bless America.” - Kathy Graumann
"Four things to learn in life: to think clearly without hurry or confusion, to love everybody sincerely, to act in everything with the highest motives, to trust God unhesitatingly." Helen Keller
"When someone can't smile, give them yours."
Happy Father's Day!
100 years from now, it will not matter what your bank account has, or what sort of house you lived in, or the kind of car you drove. But the world may be different because you were important in the life of a child. - Barbara Bush
If you pray for another, you will be helped yourself. Yiddish proverb.
“Cherish each moment with your children and your grandchildren." - Anonymous
“How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it." - Anonymous
“Count your age by friends, not years, and count your life by smiles, not tears." - Anonymous
“Our computer broke down and we had to think." - Anonymous
“The fruit of silence is prayer, the fruit of prayer is faith, the fruit of faith is love, the fruit of love is service, the fruit of service is peace." Mother Theresa
“Dear readers, you have to believe the buds will blow, Believe in the grass in the days of snow. Ah, that's the reason a bird can sing…On his darkest day, he believes in spring." Author Unknown
“As we watch for the signs of spring, let us hold the warmth of all those blessings of our seasons on our hearts."
“We are not meant to do great things for God, but small things, with great love." - Mother Teresa.
“May the raindrops fall by lightly on your brow. May the soft winds freshen your spirit. May the sunshine brighten your heart. May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you, and may God enfold you in the mantle of His love."
“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life, attitude to me is more important than facts." Charles Swindle.
“Whenever God determines to do a great work, he first sets his people to pray.” C. H. Spurgeon
"A lifetime of love and a hug and a smile, a reason to visit and stay for a while. The strength of a bond that's destined to last, the joys of the present and the warmth of the past. These are the treasures a fortunate few are lucky to cherish all their lives through. These are the blessings on which we depend for these are the gifts of a very best friend.” Emily Matthews
