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QUOTE/STORY OF THE WEEK...

“You can’t have a clean floor with a dirty mop bucket. To be successful, you have to take care of the basics of your business -- and that means making sure you do not overlook the little details.” -- Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy’s

Happy 40th birthday to Wendy’s, which opened its first store in Columbus, Ohio, on Nov. 15, 1969. The idea for Wendy's "old-fashioned" hamburgers was actually inspired by Dave Thomas' trips to Kewpee Hamburgers in his hometown of Kalamazoo, Mich. Kewpee sold square hamburgers and thick malt shakes, much like the famous restaurant that Thomas eventually founded in 1969.

Dave Thomas was born in Atlantic City on July 2, 1932. Rex and Auleva Thomas adopted him at six weeks old. When Dave was five, Auleva died, and his early years were spent moving from state to state while his adoptive father sought work. Dave’s fondest memories of his childhood included summers spent with his grandma, Minnie Sinclair, in Michigan. She taught him about doing the right things, treating people well and lessons about quality and service – all things he later used in his business life.

APDave Thomas

“The days I spend with Grandmother Minnie Sinclair were the best times of my childhood, and she was the greatest influence in my young life. She knew what she wanted and went after it. She always had time for me, and when I did something right, she made me feel 10 feet tall and very, very special. The greatest lesson she taught me: Don’t cut corners on quality.” -- Dave Thomas

Dave believed that everyone has a responsibility to give something back to the community. The cause closest to his heart was adoption. Adopted as an infant, he felt a strong personal tie to those children who were waiting to be adopted. He said he was lucky to have been adopted and wanted every waiting child to have a permanent home and loving family.

In 1990, President Bush asked Dave to head the White House Initiative on Adoption. With his background as an adoptee and his stature in the business community, he accepted the challenge of raising awareness for the cause. Dave found that there were several obstacles to adoption: the red tape and paperwork were usually overwhelming, and the process too expensive for prospective parents.

There were families in America that wanted to adopt, but the obstacles were often too great. With this focus, Dave set his course. He devoted time and energy to special adoption programs, including a letter-writing campaign to Fortune 1000 CEOs asking them to make adoption benefits available to their employees. He also met with U.S. governors and asked them to offer adoption benefits to state employees.

In 1992, he established the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a not-for-profit organization that provides grants to national and regional adoption organizations for programs that raise awareness and make adoption easier and more affordable.

“Adoption is not about finding children for families, it's about finding families for children.” -- Joyce Maguire Pavao

AROUND THE NFL...

“You can work hard as you want. You can work all day, seven days a week all the way up to Sunday in practice. But at the same time, if you're going to work like that, then maybe on Sunday you're probably not going to get what you want out of your players.” -- Jamal Lewis, Cleveland Browns

APJamal Lewis

1. All the Browns players have supported Jamal Lewis’ comments above. He and Eric “The Secret” Mangini have met to basically agree to disagree. No matter what Mangini might say, the next football czar in Cleveland will have full say over whether he stays on as head coach.

2. Whether the Bears decide to make a move on head coach Lovie Smith, who has two years remaining on his deal at $5.5 million per year, remains to be seen. But there will be a major shake-up within the staff at the end of the year if the losing continues.

3. Everyone knows Mike Shanahan will be a hot commodity this offseason, but so will his son Kyle, who has done a very nice job handling the play-calling in Houston.

APLinebacker Joey Porter

4. My sense about Joey Porter sitting today is that it has more to do with his performance on the field than anything that might have happened off it. The Dolphins are very physical, but like the Giants, they’re too slow at linebacker.

5. Speaking of performance, Larry Johnson’s return to the NFL will probably be the result of an injury to a current player. The film doesn’t lie, and L.J. hasn’t been the same back all year. In fact, his declining talent heading into the season made it a surprise that he was on the Chiefs roster in the first place.

MY VIEW OF THE GAMES, PLUS NOTES AND WEATHER...

“That’s not why I’m the quarterback of the New England Patriots. It’s not a hobby. I love my job. I love that I can get up every day and enjoy it. When I was younger and saw guys like Lawyer (Milloy) and Ty (Law) and Deion (Branch) leave, I thought, ‘Why aren’t these guys playing for us?’ Now I realize Joe Montana was traded. Jerry Rice was released. Randy Moss was traded. Bill Belichick got fired. This is borrowed time for us. Enjoy the time you have because one day it’ll be you.” -- Tom Brady

2009 Remaining Strength of Schedule
(Based on Opponents’ 2009 Records)

Redskins .662 (43-22)
Buccaneers .609 (39-25)
Giants .607 (34-22)
Panthers .600 (39-26)
Patriots .585 (38-27)
Jets .563 (36-28)
Eagles .554 (36-29)
Chiefs .547 (35-29)
Rams .538 (35-30)
Lions .531 (34-30)
Colts .523 (34-31)
Bills .516 (33-31)
Cowboys .508 (33-32)
Titans .508 (33-32)
Jaguars .508 (33-32)
Bears .500 (32-32)
Packers .500 (32-32)
Raiders .500 (32-32)
Ravens .500 (32-32)
Texans .482 (27-29)
Vikings .477 (31-34)
Falcons .462 (30-35)
Dolphins .462 (30-35)
Browns .453 (29-35)
Chargers .453 (29-35)
Broncos .446 (29-36)
Seahawks .431 (28-37)
Bengals .422 (27-37)
49ers .422 (27-37)
Saints .391 (25-39)
Steelers .391 (25-39)
Cardinals .344 (22-42)

Atlanta Falcons (5-3) at Carolina Panthers (3-5)

Clear, 74 degrees.

Michael Turner is seventh in the NFL with 720 rush yards and second with 10 rushing TDs. He has 222 rushing yards and five TDs in his last two games against the Panthers. Turner has 38 rushes, 317 yards, 3 TD, 8.3 yards per rush in the last two games and has at least one rushing TD in seven straight games (10 rush TDs during span).

APTurner has been on a roll lately.

The Falcons are 10-1 when Turner has 100-plus rushing yards. Roddy White has five TDs in his last five games.

Tony Gonzalez had seven reception s, 71 yards, one TD in Week 2 vs. Panthers (seven receptions are his season high).

The Falcons are 31st in the NFL in third-down defense (48.2 percent). They can’t get off the field unless John Abraham makes a play.

Jonathan Babineaux has 3½ sacks in his last two games. Abraham has five sacks in his last seven games against the Panthers. Jordan Gross does a very good job protecting against him.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-7) at Miami Dolphins (3-5)

Clear, 81 degrees.

Josh Freeman was the first rookie QB since the 1970 merger to have three passing TDs and win in his first career start. He will find a very easy target in terms of reading coverages as the Dolphins play too much man to man.

This game is a chance for the Bucs to cover the wideouts of the Dolphins. One of the few times all year the Bucs are actually better than the opponent’s wideouts.

Ted Ginn has been thrown to 44 times, with 19 reception s, 218 yards, one TD. He has six receptions in his last six games and been held to two receptions or fewer in seven of eight games this season.

Detroit Lions (1-7) at Minnesota Vikings (7-1)

Indoors.

Matthew Stafford has five TDs, 12 INTs this season (12 INT is T-2nd most in NFL). Stafford is 0-3 on the road with three TDs, nine INTs and eight sacks. Tough to learn on the job, but Stafford shows the mental toughness to be able to overcome the bad outings.

APLions running back Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith has 3.3 yards per rush this season (4.1 yards per rush last season). He has not looked like the full answer at running back, and the Lions will need to fix this problem.

This will be Brett Favre’s 300th career start, including playoffs (all consecutive). He’s 188-111 career, including playoffs).

Favre has 16 TDs, 3 INTs (16 TDs are T-3rd in NFL, and the three INTs are his fewest ever through the first eight games of any season). His 1.2 INT percentage this season is the lowest in the NFL (minimum 100 pass attempts).

Favre is second in the NFL with a passer rating of 106.0. He’s on pace for career highs in both passer rating and completion percentage (68.0 percent). Through eight games, Favre has better numbers than he did during his three MVP seasons.

Percy Harvin leads all rookies with five TDs (three receiving, two kick returns) and is second with 30.7 yards per kick return. He has my vote for rookie of the year.

The Lions need turnovers to win the game, and I don’t see that happening.

Jacksonville Jaguars (4-4) at New York Jets (4-4)

Partly cloudy, 63 degrees.

The Jets have lost four of their past five games following a 3-0 start. Their last three losses have been by a combined 12 points.

APRookie quarterback Mark Sanchez

The Jets have to be able to run the ball and allow QB Mark Sanchez to be in third-and-very-manageable downs. They can do this against the Jags.

Sanchez has no INTs in his last two games after throwing five vs. the Bills and has a 100-plus passer rating in each of his last two games. The Jets’ front can protect against the Jags’ defensive front.

The Jaguars’ defense is last in the NFL with eight sacks (season-high three sacks last week vs. the Chiefs). The Jags have just one takeaway in their last four games (had nine takeaways in their first four games this season). For them to win, they must get a few extra possessions.

Maurice Jones-Drew and excellent pass protection which will help the Jags, but their young offensive line will struggle with the Jets’ overload pressures.

The Jets are second in the NFL in total defense (273.4 YPG), second in pass defense (165.3 YPG) and fourth in scoring defense (16.8 PPG). They can win this game with their defense alone as long as their offense doesn’t turn the ball over.

Cincinnati Bengals (6-2) at Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2)

Partly cloudy, 63 degrees.

Cincinnati must keep Big Ben Roethlisberger in the pocket. It must not overreact to his pump fakes. He makes plays with his pumps and then moving out of the pocket.

APThe Bengals must bring the heat against Big Ben today.

The Bengals have to be able to rush effectively with their ends and not ever get deeper than the quarterback — this will make Ben feel restricted in the pocket.

The Bengals’ corners can match on the wideouts, but last game, Mike Wallace was a huge factor. They’ll be ready for his speed this time.

The Bengals defense has eight INTs in their last four games and 12 takeaways in their last five games (two-plus takeaways in each). The Bengals are second in the NFL in rush defense (83.9 YPG).

Carson Palmer’s movement in the pocket has allowed the Bengals to keep plays alive and force defenses to prepare for his movement and his arm.

Cedric Benson has to be able to make some long runs away from the overload pressure. He’ll have a bunch of no gains, but the Bengals will keep running the ball.

The Bengals have outrushed their opponents 361-90 in their last two games and had a 76:22-43:38 edge in time of possession during that span. Hard to feel they can do this against the Steelers.

Special teams are big for the Bengals. They must return well and play on a shorter field. Hard to go 80 yards on the Steelers, so they must control vertical field position.

In my opinion, the Steelers played their best game last week and their best game going back to last season. They’re peaking at the right time.

The Steelers have nine takeaways in their last three games. They’re 4-0 this season when Troy Polamalu plays (2-2 without him). Polamalu has three INTs in four games, and the Steelers are 16-3 when he has an INT.

New Orleans Saints (8-0) at St. Louis Rams (1-7)

Indoors.

APBrees and the Saints look to stay unbeaten.

The Saints are one win shy of tying their longest win streak in franchise history (won nine in a row in 1987 and 1990-91). They are 3-0 on road and have won their last four road games.

The Saints have committed 10 turnovers in their last three games (six turnovers in their first five games). The Rams must force four turnovers to win.

The Rams have not scored more than 20 points in any game this season, and the Saints have not scored fewer than 24.

Buffalo Bills (3-5) at Tennessee Titans (2-6)

Clear, 68 degrees.

Trent Edwards hasn’t played since a Week 6 concussion. Ryan Fitzpatrick has been starting in his place. Regardless of who’s under center, the Bills’ pass offense has struggled. Their 154.8 pass YPG ranks 30th in the NFL. Edwards and Fitzpatrick have been sacked a combined 23 times and have thrown nine interceptions.

Edwards vs. Fitzpatrick
THIS SEASON

                       Edwards    Fitzpatrick
Comp Pct.          59.5             51.4
Pass YPG          164.2           118.7
TD-INT                 5-6                2-3
Sacks                  19                  4
Passer Rating    73.0             57.8

Buffalo’s 18 takeaways are T-3rd in the NFL. The team’s two INTs returned for TDs trail only the Saints’ five. The Bills have to create more possessions for their offense.

APYoung is 2-0 since taking over for Kerry Collins.

The Bills will struggle to block the front of the Titans, and this is a huge game for Vince Young to protect the football.

The Bills have the third-most penalties called against them (69) and have the fourth-most accepted (59). They lead the NFL with 18 false starts. LT Demetrius Bell is tied for the NFL lead with five false starts.

Chris Johnson leads the NFL with 959 rushing yards, 119.9 rushing YPG and 6.7 yards per attempt. As a team, the Titans lead the league with 5.4 yards per rush attempt and rank second with 161.0 rush YPG. He’s the fastest guy on the field, all the time.

Denver Broncos (6-2) at Washington Redskins (2-6)

Partly cloudy, 67 degrees.

Denver Broncos
THIS SEASON

                                   1st 6 Games     Last 2 Games
W-L                                     6-0                     0-2
PPG                                    22.2                    8.5
Opp. PPG                          15.2                    29.0
2nd Half PPG Diff.            +11.0                 -15.5
Rush YPG                         132.7                  46.5
Opp. 3rd Down Pct.           26.9                   60.0
Turnover Diff.                     +7                       -2

Jason Campbell has been sacked 25 times this season, third most in the NFL. He’s been sacked 11 times in two games with Sherman Lewis calling the ‘Skins offensive plays.

Campbell has been sacked five or more times in three of the last four games. The Redskins have been outscored by their opponents 103-36 in the first half this season.

The Broncos’ offense has scored just one TD in its past two games. QB Kyle Orton has no TDs, three INTs in his last two games after having nine TDs, one INT in his first six games.

Kansas City Chiefs (1-7) at Oakland Raiders (2-6)

Clear, 63 degrees.

The Chiefs have won their last six trips to Oakland (since Week 7 of 2003) and are seeking to become the first team in NFL history to win seven consecutive road games against the Raiders.

APChiefs head coach Todd Haley looks for his second win.

Five of those games were decided by seven points or less. (Chargers also have 6 straight road wins vs. the Raiders – including a Week 1 win.)

The Raiders have scored 9.8 PPG (30th in NFL) this season and have a league-low six touchdowns – two passing TDs. Oakland is last in total offense (215.8 YPG), 31st in passing (122.1 YPG) and 26th in rushing (93.6 YPG).

The Chiefs have allowed six games of over 400 yards of offense of their eight games. The Raiders and Redskins are the only teams that could not get over the 400-yard mark.

Seattle Seahawks (3-5) at Arizona Cardinals (5-3)

Indoors.

The Cardinals won their earlier meeting with the Seahawks 27-3 in Week 6. The Cardinals’ time of possession in that game was 42:50. The Seahawks were held to 14 rushing yards and 11 of 30 passing.

Arizona Cardinals
THIS SEASON

                         Home      Road
W-L                     1-3          4-0
PPG                    18.8        30.8
Opp. PPG           26.5        14.5
YPG                    320.5      363.3
Opp. YPG          369.8       309.8
Turnover Diff.     -9            -3

The Seahawks begin a string of three consecutive road trips for the third time in team history (1997, 2000). Seattle went 1-2 each of the last 2 times.

Dallas Cowboys (6-2) at Green Bay Packers (4-4)

Clear, 49 degrees.

The Cowboys last won three straight road games in 2007 and last won five consecutive games overall in 2007. The Cowboys and Packers are the second-most penalized teams this season (Cowboys are 31st with 61 penalties; Packers are 32nd with 62).

Not sure how the Packers can handle both Jay Ratliff and DeMarcus Ware. They can’t double both, but they need to. The Cowboys’ defense has three-plus sacks in six straight games (20 sacks in last six games after having no sacks in first two games).

APThe Packers must keep Aaron Rodgers upright if they want a chance to win.

The Cowboys are third in total offense (404.5 YPG) and lead the NFL with 6.5 yards per play. They are third in the NFL with 5.1 yards per rush and eight in rushing offense (138.6 YPG).

The Cowboys are 20th in the NFL in total defense (336.5 YPG) but are seventh in scoring defense (19.0 PPG) and fifth in third-down defense (34.7 percent). This game will come down to which team does not turn the ball over via pressure in the pocket.

Philadelphia Eagles (5-3) at San Diego Chargers (5-3)

Clear, 72 degrees.

This game will feature the best vertical passing game in the league in the Chargers, and best big-play team in the Eagles.

The Eagles lead the NFL with 11 TD drives of four plays or fewer (Saints are second with eight) and lead with 12 TDs of 20 or more yards.

APDeSean Jackson

The Chargers will have a huge advantage in terms of size of their wide receivers against the Eagles’ defensive backs.

The Eagles have scored 27-plus points in their five wins but have been held to 22 points or fewer in their three losses. They’re just 1-8-1 in games decided by seven points or fewer in the last two seasons, including playoffs (0-2 this season).

If Jason Peters doesn’t play, it will affect the Eagles’ ability to protect the passer, and Shawne Merriman will be a factor. He has had two sacks in each of the last two games.

Merriman has four sacks in his last two games. Shaun Phillips has five sacks in his last three games. The Chargers’ defense has five sacks in three straight games for the first time since 1987.

The Eagles defense is second in the NFL with 27 sacks, and they will need to have a great day today. From a scheme standpoint, the Chargers are very good at protecting the passer and having the right protections.

New England Patriots (6-2) at Indianapolis Colts (8-0)

Indoors.

The Patriots are 14-8 all time at Indianapolis. They have a chance to keep the Colts from tying the 2003-04 Patriots for the second-longest win streak in NFL history.

APBrady will have to keep an eye out for Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney.

Look for the Patriots to be very patient on offense. A four-yard gain is a great gain. Adding plays to the drive forces Dwight Freeney to have to play all the time. The Pats will be smart enough to audible to a big play when Freeney is not in the game.

Freeney will be doubled and hit on every pass play. They need to handle him, and if they do, they will move the ball.

Expect the Patriots to run the ball and eat the clock. They will copy the game plan of the Dolphins.

Tom Brady is 3-1 career at Indy, including playoffs. The Patriots are T-3rd in the NFL with a plus-8 turnover differential, and their seven turnovers are T-fewest in the NFL.

Dallas Clark is second in the NFL with 60 receptions, and Reggie Wayne is third with 59. Clark has 17.2 yards per reception in his career against the Patriots. Expect the Patriots to double Clark on all key downs, especially in the red zone.

The Patriots will dare the Colts to run the ball and play more coverage. The Colts will have to find ways to move the ball.

LEADERSHIP/IMPROVEMENT IDEA

“Quality is the result of a carefully constructed cultural environment. It has to be the fabric of the organization, not part of the fabric.” -- Philip Crosby

We honor an American hero, Dave Thomas, who often said that “only in America” can an adopted kid without a high school degree become a success.

Here are his five keys to success from his bio:

Dave’s real genius was his simplicity. When he talked, people listened – not just out of respect, but because they knew they would learn something. His straightforward messages about quality, integrity, respect, pride and responsibility were important lessons – for business and for life. Dave’s honesty and integrity showed in his words and his actions, and he lived his life by a strong set of values and encouraged others to do the same. Here are the values by which Dave lived his life.

I. Quality is Our Recipe

Dave loved people and he loved restaurants. And he was passionate about quality. When he talked about quality, it wasn’t just the food served at Wendy’s. Quality meant everything to Dave. His passion was so strong that he made “Quality Is Our Recipe” a permanent part of Wendy’s logo. Dave liked to say that Wendy’s hamburgers were square because “we don’t cut corners.”
That simple saying underscored his belief that quality always comes first.

When you passionately believe in quality, as Dave did, it becomes part of your everyday life – in how you work; how you treat your customers and your staff; and how you live your personal life. He believed that at Wendy’s everyone should have an MBA – a “Mop Bucket Attitude” and that we should all treat every customer as if our jobs depended on it – because they do!”

II. Do the Right Thing

Dave lived his life with honesty and integrity. He was a man of his word, and he believed that if you say you’re going to do something, do it. He considered personal integrity to be the most important value one can have. He taught us that it wasn’t really that hard to make a tough decision. Examine the situation, especially a difficult one, and simply choose to do the right thing. Doing the right thing is the best choice because you earn your reputation by the things you do every day.

He knew that the reason many people make the wrong decision is because they try to take a short cut that might save time and money. Dave, though, would say you’d probably lose in the long run. When faced with a choice, how do you know the right thing to do? Talk to people you respect and trust your instincts. Dave often sought advice from people he admired, then made the best decision based on their insights and his instincts. Dave practiced what he preached and was honest about the mistakes he made in his life. And one that really bothered him was his decision to drop out of school at age 15 to work full-time. It took him 45 years to do it, but he went back to school and got his GED. He knew that was the right thing to do. And his classmates voted him “Most Likely to Succeed.”

III. Treat People with Respect

Dave lived by the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated. He simplified this by saying, Just Be Nice. Dave loved quality … and he loved people. To Dave, being nice meant talking to people honestly. It might mean telling them news they may not want to hear. But he knew that if you treat them with respect and dignity they are more likely to accept what you have to say. Being nice also means being a good listener. It’s a sign of respect, and you’ll learn more by listening, he would always say.

Through his television commercials, Dave became an American icon. He met presidents, sports superstars and celebrities, and he could relate to anyone, regardless of background or occupation. He was most comfortable behind the grill — in his trademark white, short-sleeve shirt and bright red tie – talking to the crew. He was always friendly and respectful. He mentioned their name and gave them a lapel pin. It may seem simple, but being respectful and treating others like you want to be treated will be returned to you again and again.

IV. Profit is Not a Dirty Word

There’s nothing wrong with making a profit and taking pride in your success. To Dave, profit in business meant growth and opportunities. It also meant being able to share your success with your team and your community. When you take care of your business — through hard work, a focus on quality and taking care of your customers — your business will take care of you. Dave overcame tremendous obstacles in his life, growing up as an orphan who never knew his birth parents. He believed that America was the greatest country in the world because, “You can be whatever you want to be within the laws of God and man.”

He believed that teamwork was the key to success. Dave liked to say, “There’s no ‘I’ in Wendy’s. The first two letters are WE.” He believed everyone has a role to play and every person is important. He believed leaders should give their people the tools they need to do their job, motivate them, and then trust them to get the job done. Dave wanted everyone to have a chance to succeed, and he created opportunities for thousands of people to be successful. Dave wanted to share his success with others, to give everyone a piece of the pie. And if there wasn’t enough to go around, he’d make a bigger pie.

V. Giving Back

Dave believed everyone has a responsibility to give something back — to help those who can’t help themselves. Giving back doesn’t simply mean giving money to charities. It also means giving your time or sharing your special skills.

What do you have to offer? Energy and enthusiasm? A unique talent? There are hundreds of organizations that need passionate volunteers. Dave believed the more you give, the more you get in return. Mentoring — sharing your experiences with someone — was one of Dave’s favorite
ways to give back. He credited several mentors in his life for making him successful. Dave said he didn’t wait for them to take him under their wing. He found people he respected professionally and personally and crawled under their wing. He absorbed their knowledge, put it to work, then later mentored others interested in learning from him. Dave was a national advocate for adoption, a cause very close to his heart. Adopted as a child, Dave believed every youngster deserves a permanent home and loving family. His passion led to the creation of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, dedicated to dramatically increasing the number of adoptions in North America. Dave said if just one child got adopted, all the effort would be worth it.

VIDEO OF THE WEEK…

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You must, I mean MUST, watch this video. It’s only seven minutes long but provides a lifetime lesson. Thanks to Ken for sharing. It’s is called the Home Run.

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STORIES TO SHARE...

“The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the naive forgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget.” -- Thomas S. Szasz

A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert.

During some point of the journey, they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, he wrote in the sand:

Today, my best friend slapped me in the face.

They kept on walking, until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but his friend saved him.

After he recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone:

Today, my best friend saved my life.

The friend, who had slapped and saved his best friend, asked him, "After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand, and now, you write on a stone, why?"

The other friend replied: “When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand, where the winds of forgiveness can erase it away, but when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it.”

Learn to write your hurts in the sand and to carve your blessings in stone.

-Author unknown

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