I came across this and thought it was hysterical and shared it with my kids. See how you do.

CAN YOU READ THESE RIGHT THE FIRST TIME?

1. The bandage was wound around the wound.

2. The farm as used to produce produce.

3. The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.

4. WE must polish the Polish furniture.

5. He could lead if he would get the lead out.

6. The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.

7. Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.

8. A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.

9. When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.

10. I did not object to object.

11. The insurance was invalid for the invalid.

12. There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row.

13. They were too close to the door to close it.

14. The buck does funny things when the does are present.

15. A seamstress and a sewer fell down into the sewer line.

16. To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.

17. The wind was too strong the wind the sail.

18. Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear.

19. I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.

20. How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?

In reflection, one thing stands out about how Alberta lived her life.  She did not live in the past, nor did she dwell in it.  She chose to live in the present moment. To love in the present moment.  For life is not about the love we did not receive in the past, or the pain of the past and our attempt to heal from it, life is about the love we give to others, today.

“It takes great courage and personal strength to hold on to our center during times of great hurt.  It takes wisdom to understand that our reactiveness only fans the flames of false drama.  Love creates a mystical shield around us, protecting us from chaos.  When we are in the midst of loss…or crisis of any kind, there is power in the words, ‘Be still and know that I am.’   There is no loss except in time…and time does not exist.”  – A Return to Love, Marianne Williamson

Only love is real.  And Alberta, your love will live on today and every day.  Dance in peace.