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NOTE to Self…Life IS a Dress Rehearsal…

by Sandra Bennett
TCF

24 Jun

Life most
certainly IS a dress rehearsal so keep preparing for a heavenly eternity. Be
kind, choose words wisely, especially be careful what you say to yourself. Eat nutritious
food, drink lots of water, be moderate in your intake of excellent whisky and dark chocolate. Write letters, send cards and notes, tell family and friends you love
them…and mean it. Every day read your love letter (Bible), pray to God and
take a long walk with the dogs as company. Work hard, play harder, go barefoot, hug and kiss the dogs, cats,
horses and please remember…always be good to you. One day, this will be the
last day of earthly life…always be ready to GO.  xoxo

Blessings ~ wisdom ~ dogs, cats, horses ~ dark chocolate ~ Lagavulin whisky ~ bare feet ~ KJV ~ time ~
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  1. Drema Hearn says

    July 26, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    The "Joy of the Lord "radiates from within you and lights up your face.
    Many Blessings ?,
    ? dremaSue

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  2. Drema Hearn says

    July 26, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    The "Joy of the Lord "radiates from within you and lights up your face.
    Many Blessings ?,
    ? dremaSue

    Reply
  3. Drema Hearn says

    July 26, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    The "Joy of the Lord "radiates from within you and lights up your face.
    Many Blessings ?,
    ? dremaSue

    Reply
  4. Vicki Boster says

    July 25, 2015 at 11:19 am

    Love LOVE love this picture!! You are beautiful inside and out…
    V.

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  5. Tara Dillard says

    June 28, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    Super pic.

    Learned in my garden, life is just like a garden, there are only entry ways, no exits.

    Always 'going'.

    Garden & Be Well, XOT

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  6. NanaNor's says

    June 27, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    Love this post-so very true and a beautiful photo of you! Have a splendid weekend, kick off your shoes and have some fun.
    Hugs and love,
    Noreen

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  7. Anita Johnson says

    June 27, 2015 at 4:09 am

    How fun to see you…love this post and I am ready to go!

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  8. M.K. says

    June 26, 2015 at 10:49 am

    Excellent advice! How strange to think we will have a final day. Will we know? More important — will we be ready?

    I watched a cooking/foodie show last night that showed the business in Tasmania that (supposedly) makes the finest whiskey in the whole world — they won a prize for their finest. Pretty cool.

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  9. TC Goatldi says

    June 26, 2015 at 4:58 am

    So glad I came by tonight. What a lovely woman greeted me! Happy I haven't seen in a time and love it! Yes to all the wise words and especially to dog walks. With Geoffrey still on bed rest from his surgery I am now the official walker of all the dogs. He usually walks our foster Pyrenees Triton and the two house dogs Ari and Callie. I walk the two working Pyrenees for such devoted guardians are Sherman and Yarrow they deserve a bit of time out of the goat area. A bit more work adding two more walks to the other two but such fun! And we are so fortunate to have 42 acres of paradise to walk upon. Bless you for brightening our day!

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  10. KathyB. says

    June 26, 2015 at 1:45 am

    Gosh Sandra, I did a double-take ! Love that picture of you, you're gorgeous.

    Words of wisdom to take to heart.

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  11. Pam R. says

    June 26, 2015 at 12:47 am

    Beautifully written and so much truth. Awesome photo!

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  12. Shannon says

    June 25, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    ❤️❤️ Love, love this post. Abundant blessings to you, dear Sandra. Hugs.

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  13. Julia says

    June 25, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    You positively glow! That has to be because you're so full of kindness and wisdom and saying nice things, nutritious food and dark chocolate, working hard and playing harder… When a body has so much good and love in it, it can't help but shine. No wonder your brightness is spilling out. 🙂 Thanks for sharing you solid advice. I appreciate you.

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  14. Lisa Richards says

    June 25, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    Right on! Thanks for this wise reminder!

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  15. affectioknit says

    June 25, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    You are so pretty!…inside and out…as we always tell Scout…the inside being most important…

    ~Have a lovely day!

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  16. Linda Sue McKinney says

    June 25, 2015 at 2:55 pm

    amen my friend – amen – it is but a whisper or a mist – and if heard correctly and enjoyed thoroughly we are grateful, humbled and used up by the One who made us – looking good ladybug!

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  17. Down On The Farm says

    June 25, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    BEAUTIFUL LADY, INSIDE AND OUT!!! Thanks so much for the picture, and for the WORDS OF WISDOM!!! I needed that reminder today my sweet friend! Blessings from Missouri to you :)!!!

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  18. Deborah Montgomery says

    June 25, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    Beautiful picture of a lovely woman . . . and good advice. Thanks Sandra.

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  19. Lynne says

    June 25, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    Wise and wonderful . . .
    And look at pretty you . . . Miss Radiant . . .

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  20. CelestinaMarie@SouthernDayDreams says

    June 25, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    Hi Sandra, this is so good and wise words to remember each day. Love your photo. You are so pretty and I love your hair!!
    Have a great day my friend and thank you for always inspiring! Hugs, cm

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  21. Sherry says

    June 25, 2015 at 11:55 am

    Wise words. Thank you!
    And…you look marvelous. 🙂

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  22. FlowerLady Lorraine says

    June 25, 2015 at 10:56 am

    Dear Sandra ~ You look gorgeous and happy! Love and joy radiate from you. A very encouraging/inspiring post. Thank you.

    Love & hugs ~ FlowerLady

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  23. Monkeywrangler says

    June 25, 2015 at 10:06 am

    Excellent words of advice!

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  24. Deanna says

    June 25, 2015 at 4:30 am

    Your post is good food for thought.
    Summer Blessings,
    d

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  25. Dewena says

    June 25, 2015 at 2:23 am

    Such a great photograph of a wise and beautiful woman!

    Good advice, dear Sandra. Thank you!

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  26. annie says

    June 25, 2015 at 1:56 am

    Beautiful photo!!
    All smiles, and you are so right about it all!

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  27. Kimberly~Nutbrown Cottage says

    June 25, 2015 at 12:34 am

    A good word, Sandra!

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  28. dori says

    June 24, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    I LOVE this text!! Grandioso, wise and true, fresh and so near to life and eternal life! Thank you!!

    P.S.: You look so wonderful!

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  29. Buttons Thoughts says

    June 24, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    Oh you look happy I love to see that. It agrees with you. Your words are so true. xo Hug B

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  30. Anonymous says

    June 24, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    Dear friend, you look so radiant! Beautiful. Very wise advice and I am trying!

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  31. Quinn says

    June 24, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    Look at you, glamour girl! What a nice portrait of a happy-inside-and-out woman 🙂
    Well, one thing jumped right out at me…I've been failing mightily in the "long walks with dog" department, as there just isn't a drop of energy left in my body most of the time lately, and walking with Piper requires first driving ten minutes or so, then walking for as long as I can stand, then walking back to the car, then driving home – a bit of a commitment. I DID repair the perimeter fence so she can roam around in a big woodsy pen, but I know she would like to get back to more frequent runs by the pond. Sigh…well, since I'm in charge of Quality of Life for Piper, I guess I'll put "walks by the pond" higher on The List! Thanks for the nudge 🙂

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