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Name: Claudia
Birthday: February 10
Gender: Female
Status: Single
Religion: Christian/Catholic
Location:
Jacksonville, Florida
United States
School:
Florida Southern College Lakeland, Florida Terrry Parker High School Jacksonville, Florida
Work:
Stay-at-Home Mom, Special Ed Teacher, Job Coach, Camp Counselor, Tutor, ARC Instructor, Home Health Aid, Choral Singer, Clerk-Typist, Receptionist, Security Officer, Limo Driver, Kelly Temp, HS English Teacher, Live-In Caregiver, Cashier
Hometown(s):
Honolulu, Hawaii
Columbia, Missouri
Northern Quebec, Canada
Florida (Jacksonville, Tampa, Lakeland, Miami, Pensacola, Live Oak, Gainesville, Lake City, Orange Park)
My Websites:
www.hawaiianglican.org
www.photoshow.com/members/wahiawa
www.myspace.com/leolanihi
Quote:
"The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously." - Hubert H. Humphrey
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Thank the good Lord above, I'm a happy, very healthy, mentally sound woman of faith. I've lived alone almost 20 years and enjoy it very much as I have become my own best friend. My gratitude for all that has been given to me is unending. Being what I call a "realistic idealist" allows me to keep a positive outlook even when the world seems to be going the way of ancient Rome. I enjoy friends, spending time with my grown children and 8 lovely grandchildren, my church activities, certain films, music and my two loving kitty brothers, Lover Boy and Sweetness. I rescued them as ferals and they are now four years old

Interests:
One volunteer program I enjoy is teaching English to adults. Also, I help maintain our church web site and acted as treasurer for 2 years. I used to sing choral music with many different excellent groups, but not at this time. Walking and easy swimming are about the only sports I can do now, but I used to be pretty good at tennis and bowling. I plan to start hiking within my ability. I'm learning to use my digital camera but not very good at it yet. Check out my photos at the URL link http://www.photoshow.com/members/wahiawa. Comments welcome!
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PRAYER FOR AGING GRACEFULLY

The following prayer is attributed to a 17th century nun who's name
 is unknown.  How wise she must have been!  Can I live up to some
of her ideals? Time will tell, I guess.

 "Lord, you know better than I know myself that I am
getting older and will someday be old.
 Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking I must say
something on every subject and on every occasion.
 Release me from craving to straighten out everybody's affairs.
 Make me thoughtful but not moody, helpful but not bossy.
 With my vast store of wisdom it seems a pity not to
use it all, but you know, Lord, that I want a few friends at the end.
 Keep my mind from the recital of endless details--give me
the wings to come to the point.
 Seal my lips on my aches and pains.  They are increasing,
and my love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter.
 I dare not ask for grace enough to enjoy the tales of others'
pains, but help me to endure them with patience.
 I dare not ask for improved memory, but for a growing
humility and a lessening cocksureness when my memory
seems to clash with the memories of others.
 Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken. 
 Keep me reasonably sweet.
 I do not want to be a saint--some of them are so hard to live with
--but a sour old woman is one of the crowning works of the devil.
Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places,
and the talents in unexpected people...and give me the grace
to tell them so."

Added: July 24, 2009
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