When I created the heavens and the earth, I spoke them into being. When I<BR>created man, I formed him and breathed life into his nostrils. But you,<BR>woman, I fashioned after I breathed the breath of life into man because your<BR>nostrils are too delicate. I allowed a deep sleep to come over him so I<BR>could patiently and perfectly fashion you.<P>Man was put to sleep so that he could not interfere with the creativity.<BR>From one bone I fashioned you. I chose the bone that protects man's life. I<BR>chose the rib, which protects his heart and lungs and supports him, as you<BR>are meant to do. Around this one bone I shaped you. I modeled you. I created<BR>you perfectly and beautifully.<P>Your characteristics are as the rib, strong yet delicate and fragile. You<BR>provide protection for the most delicate organ in man, his heart. His heart<BR>is the center of his being; his lungs hold the breath of life. The rib cage<BR>will allow itself to be broken before it will allow damage to the heart.<P>Support man as the rib cage supports the body. You were not taken from his<BR>feet, to be under him, nor were you taken from his head, to be above him.<BR>You were taken from his side, to stand beside him and be held close to his<BR>side.<P>You are my perfect angel. You are my beautiful little girl. You have grown<BR>to be a splendid woman of excellence, and my eyes fill when I see the<BR>virtues in your heart. Your eyes - don't change them. Your lips - how lovely<BR>when they part in prayer. Your nose, so perfect in form, your hands so<BR>gentle to touch. I've caressed your face in your deepest sleep; I've held<BR>your heart close to mine.<P>Of all that lives and breathes, you are the most like me. Adam walked with<BR>me in the cool of the day and yet he was lonely. He could not see me or<BR>touch me. He could only feel me. So everything I wanted Adam to share and<BR>experience with me, I fashioned in you: my holiness, my strength, my purity,<BR>my love, my protection and support. You are special because you are the<BR>extension of me.<P>Man represents my image - woman, my emotions.<P>Together, you represent the totality of God. So man - treat woman well. Love<BR>her, respect her, for she is fragile. In hurting her, you hurt me. What you<BR>do to her, you do to me. In crushing her, you only damage your own heart,<BR>the heart of your Father, and the heart of her Father.<P>Woman, support man. In humility, show him the power of emotion I have given<BR>you. In gentle quietness show your strength. In love, show him that you are<BR>the rib that protects his inner self.<BR><P>------------------<BR>That which does not kill us, will make us stronger.<BR>* Viki<P>

Thank you this is truely beautiful and touched my heart.<BR>Jenny<P>------------------<BR>Where have all the cowboys gone ?<BR>Paula Cole<P><BR>

I can't live up to that.

Oh, how beautiful!<P>Lori

viki, that is so tender, romantic, and ideal.<BR>it may all be true too. don't you wish reral reflected it more. maybe if we new more about real life it might be different.

<BR>Viki-<BR>This is beautiful. Where did you find it? I am printing it to have with me.<P>How are you? Are things getting any better? Remember I'm thinking about you. You and your family are in my prayers.<P>God Bless,<P>Cheryl

I am almost in tears at the beauty of this message. I am also printing it to show to my husband. Thank you.

Thanks Viki,<BR>We need His truth to be presented so that we keep the appropriate focus. To God be all glory, honor, and praise!!!!!<P>Mondo Hug!!!!!<P>------------------<BR>God Bless,<BR>Rob<P><BR>

Thank for this "story" it is lovely<P>Maya: according to the story all you would have to do is be right with God and you would be living up to that.

I am so glad that everyone has enjoyed this.<BR>CeeCee,hi. I am doing ok. I have my good and bad days. I saw my H for the first time in 2 weeks Tuesday. Not a good night. We got together to celebrate our son's 5th. birthday. I have been thinking of you too. How are you doing?<P>------------------<BR>That which does not kill us, will make us stronger.<BR>* Viki<P>

Okay, I am in tears. Simply beautiful.<P>------------------<BR>Prayers & God Bless!<BR>Chris<BR>For relationship info check out <A HREF="http://www.pcisys.net/~chriscal1/resources.html" TARGET=_blank>www.pcisys.net/~chriscal1/resources.html</A> <BR>