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Publisher’s Note A Father Is: There in every memory See his love and care Strength and hands to count on Freely he does share Provider, toil so faithfully To make our dreams come true Give strong and tender discipline Though it is hard to do A Father is God’s chosen one To lead the family And point it to His will for life Of love and harmony... Sue Skeen Happy Father’s Day to all dads especially to my dad Pastor Frederick Arnett. Dad, I love you and wish you a long, healthy and prosperous life. Continue to watch for these magazines for we will have great information to share with you each quarter. Also find these magazines on the web at www.bahamasfamily.com and www.bahamaslocal.com/hooknows. Don’t forget to tell our advertiser’s “HOO” sent you. Shevana Wilson - Publisher
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BUILDING BRIDGES Once upon a time two brothers who lived on adjoining farms fell into conflict. It was the first serious rift in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labor and goods as needed without a hitch. Then the long collaboration fell apart. It began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major difference, and finally it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence. One morning there was a knock on John’s door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenter’s toolbox. “I’m looking for a few days’ work,” he said. “Perhaps you would have a few small jobs here and there. Could I help you?” “Yes,” said the older brother. “I do have a job for you. Look across the creek at that farm. That’s my neighbor, in fact, it’s my younger brother. Last week there was a meadow between us and he took his bulldozer to the river levee and now there is a creek between us. Well, he may have done this to spite me, but I’ll go him one better. See that pile of lumber curing by the barn? I want you to build me a fence - an 8-foot fence - so I won’t need to see his place anymore. Cool him down, anyhow.” The carpenter said, “I think I understand the situation. Show me the nails and the post-hole digger and I’ll be able to do a job that pleases you.” The older brother had to go to town for supplies, so he helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off for the day. The carpenter worked hard all that day measuring, sawing, nailing. About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The farmer’s eyes opened wide, his jaw dropped. There was no fence there at all. It was a bridge... a bridge stretching from one side of the creek to the other! A fine piece of work handrails and all - and the neighbor, his younger brother, was coming across, his hand outstretched. “You are quite a fellow to build this bridge after all I’ve said and done.” The two brothers stood at each end of the bridge, and then they met in the middle, taking each other’s hand. They turned to see the carpenter hoist his toolbox on his shoulder. “No, wait! Stay a few days. I’ve a lot of other projects for you,” said the older brother. “I’d love to stay on,” the carpenter said, “but, I have many more bridges to build.” www.bahamasfamily.com
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The Butterfly A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could, and it could go no further. So the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon. The butterfly then emerged easily. But it had a swollen body and small, shriveled wings. The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected that, at any moment, the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract in time. Neither happened! In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled wings. It never was able to fly. What the man, in his kindness and haste, did not understand was that the restricting cocoon and the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening were God’s way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom from the cocoon. Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our lives. If God allowed us to go through our lives without any obstacles, it would cripple us. We would not be as strong as what we could have been. We could never fly!
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Eye on Health – Dr. Ash SUNGLASSES NOT JUST FOR FASHION Sunglasses have been popular with people for years, both for comfort and as a fashion accessory. Ophthalmologists (medical eye doctors) believe there is another reason to wear sunglasses - to protect the long-term health of your eyes. Ophthalmologists (EYE M.D.) now recommend that you wear ultraviolet (UV) absorbent sunglasses and a brimmed hat whenever you’re in the sun long enough to get a suntan or a sunburn, especially if you live or you are having ‘fun in the sun’ in the Bahamas. Listed below are the common features sunglasses may have and an explanation of their significance. 1.“Blocks 99% of ultraviolet rays” You should always buy sunglasses with this feature. Long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight is linked to eye disease. Both plastic and glass lenses absorb some UV light but UV absorption can be improved by adding chemicals to the lens material during manufacturing or by applying special lens coatings. Purchase sunglasses that block 99 or 100% of all UV light. 2.“Blocks 90% of infrared rays” Infrared wavelengths are invisible to the naked eye or unassisted eye and produce heat. Sunlight has low levels of infrared rays and the eye tolerates infrared well. Some sunglass manufacturers make health claims for their products based on infrared protection. However, to date, research has not shown a close connection between eye disease and infrared rays. 3. “Blue-blocking” Whether blue light is harmful to the eye is still controversial. Lenses that block all blue light are usually amber
and make your surroundings look yellow or orange. The tint ostensibly makes distant objects appear more distinct, especially in snow or haze. For this reason, amber sunglasses are popular among skiers, hunters, boaters and pilots. 4.“Polarized” Polarized lenses cut reflected glare - sunlight that bounces off smooth surfaces like pavement or water. They can be particularly useful for driving and fishing. Polarization has nothing to do with UV light absorption but many polarized lenses are now combined with an UV-blocking substance. Check the label to make sure the lenses provide maximum UV protection. 5.“Mirror-coated” Mirror finishes are thin layers of various metallic coatings on an ordinary lens. Although they do reduce the amount of visible light entering your eyes, do not assume they will fully protect you against UV radiation. 6.“Wraparound” Wraparound glasses are shaped to keep light from shining around the frames and into your eyes. Largeframed wraparound sunglasses can protect your eyes from all angles. 7.“Gradient” Gradient lenses are permanently shaded from top to bottom or from top and bottom toward the middle. Single-gradient lenses (dark on top and lighter on the bottom) can cut glare from the sky but allow you to see clearly below. They are useful for driving because they do not dim your view of the dashboard. However, these lenses are not as good on snow or at the beach, especially if they are clear on the bottom. Double-gradient lenses (dark on top and bottom
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and lighter in the middle) may be better for sports where light reflects off the water or snow, such as sailing or skiing. Double-gradient lenses are not recommended for driving because they make the dashboard appear dim. 8.“Photochromic” A photochromic glass lens automatically darkens in bright light and becomes lighter in low light. Most of the darkening takes place in about half a minute, while the lightening takes about five minutes. They come in a uniform or gradient tint. 9.“Impact resistant” No lens is truly unbreakable but plastic lenses are less likely than glass lenses to shatter when hit by a ball or stone. Most non-prescription sunglass lenses are plastic. Polycarbonate plastic, used in many sports sunglasses, is especially tough but scratches easily.
If you buy polycarbonate lenses, look for ones with scratch-resistant coatings. 10.Lens darkness A medium lens is good for day-to-day wear but if you use the glasses for very bright conditions choose a darker lens. The color and the degree of darkness do not tell you anything about the lenses’ ability to block UV light. Please protect your invaluable and irreplaceable eyes from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV light. I hope that this article has been successful in educating you on the importance of using sunglasses with appropriate protection and safety features to combat the sun’s damaging rays. For further information on eye health and diseases contact me, your Eye M.D., at Ash Eye Institute 361-2168 or asheyeinstitute@hotmail.com. God bless you.
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TEMPER CONTROL There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily, gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence. Finally the day came when the boy didn’t lose his temper at all. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone. The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said “you have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one.” You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. It won’t matter how many times you say I’m sorry, the wound is still there. Make sure you control your temper the next time you are tempted to say something you will regret later, because spoken words once out never come back....
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