God Made Women 73

By the time the Lord made women, he was into his sixth day of working
overtime. An Angel appeared and said, "Why are you spending so much time on
this one?"

And the Lord answered and said, "Have you seen the spec sheet on her?

She has to be completely washable, but not plastic, have 200 movable parts,
all replaceable, run on black coffee and leftovers, have a lap that can hold
three children at one time, have a kiss that can cure anything from a
scraped knee to a broken heart, and have six pairs of hands."

The Angel was astounded at the requirements for this one. "Six pairs of
hands! No Way!...and that's just on the standard model?" the Angel asked.
The Angel tried to stop the Lord. "This is too much work for one day. Wait
until tomorrow to finish."

"But I can't!", the! Lord protested, "I am so close to finishing this
creation that is so close to my own heart. She already heals herself when
she is sick AND can work 18-hour days."

The Angel moved closer and touched the woman, "but you have made her so
soft, Lord." "She is soft", the Lord agreed, "but I have also made her
tough. You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish."

"Will she be able to think?", asked the Angel. The Lord replied, "Not only
will she be able to think, she will be able to reason and negotiate."

The Angel then noticed something and reached out and touched the woman's
cheek. "Oops, it looks like you have a leak with this model. I told you that
you were trying to put too much into this one." "That's not a leak," the
Lord objected, "that's a tear!" "What's the tear for?" the Angel asked.
The Lord said, "The tear is her way of expressing her joy, her sorrow, her
pain, her disappointment! , her loneliness, her grief, and her pride."

The Angel was impressed. "You are a genius, Lord. You thought of everything
for women-- you are truly amazing."

Women have strengths that amaze men. They carry hardships, they carry
burdens but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to
scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and
laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in.

They stand up for injustice. They don't take "no" for an answer when they
believe there is a better solution. They go without so their family can
have. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love
unconditionally. They cry when their children excel, and cheer when their
friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a new
marriage. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They have sorrow at the
loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no
strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.

Women come in all sizes, in all colors and shapes. They'll drive, fly, walk,
run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman
is what makes the world spin! They bring joy and hope. They give compassion
and ideals. They give moral support to their family and friends. Women have
a lot to say and a lot to give.

Thanks to the many sources and the teachers for this knowledge
and wisdom that is helping us on our journey.