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Simple Pleasures and Quality Living

Simple pleasures for me are reading a good book in

front of a roaring fire with my family gathered around

me, or doing anything with my husband and children,

and working in my little flower bed. Live your life for a

higher purpose, something beyond yourself.

Marquita Moss, Austin, Texas

I believe that doing things with and for my

grandchildren and watching good clean entertainment

are some of my simple pleasures. Additionally, I

enjoying God's creation -- the moon, the stars and a

beautiful sunset. Quality living for me is, as the old

saying goes -- "God first, others second, self last." I

have nothing better to offer.

Cecile Key, Searcy, Arkansas

Simple pleasures for me are spending time with my

family (da·ughters and their spouses, grandchildren, and

my wife) who are all committed to God, and a large

bowl of cornbread and buttermilk. I believe quality living

is to focus on all aspects of life that are not dependent

on material prosperity.

Jackson Coker, Atlanta, Georgia

Helping to coach my sons in soccer or basketball,

and seeing a smile on someone's face that I've helped

are simple pleasures for me. Going for a walk on a

windy autumn day and looking at the colorful trees

would have to be included in my simple pleasures.

Quality of living for me is our relationships and our '/

family, our church-family, and our God.

Jeff Earnhart, St. Louis, Missouri

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