Yes, indeed! A marvelous post from a marvelous woman.Now, I will go and don my hero's garb and finish preparing another book for submission. <smile>
Evan----- Original Message ----- From: "siss52" <siss52@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 7:45 AM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Booksharian Heroes
Isn't that lovely? I do not feel like a hero, but that is very beautiful! Sue S.----- Original Message ----- From: "Marilyn Beasley" <mbeasley@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 5:46 AM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Booksharian Heroes Dear Lissi, That is so very beautiful, I am so deeply touched by it. What a wonderful way to start the day! I applaud you and I thank you! Hugs, Marilyn Death Before Dishonor Nothing Before Coffee On Aug 14, 2008, at 3:56 AM, Jana Jackson wrote:Oh, Lissi, this is awesome!!! Thanks for sending it to us!! Jana ----- Original Message ----- From: "Estelnalissi" <airadil@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Cc: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 2:18 AM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Booksharian HeroesDear Booksharian Friends, Volunteering is a fascinating, fulfilling blessing resulting in my reading wonderful books, learning new things and getting to know people I enjoy, care about and admire. I wrote this parody of Paul Overstreet's song, "Heroes," with all Booksharians in mind. * Booksharian Heroes He opens up his scanner In the hours before dawn So he can finish up this book Before the day is gone. He optimizes settings He holds the book down tight Scannoes out and page breaks in The whole book must be right. You know heroes come in every shape and size, Making special sacrifices for others in their lives. No one gives them prizes, The world don't know their names, But in someone's eyes they're heroes just the same. She Turns on her computer. She'll work extra hard today. Someone wants to read this book, They need it right away. She reads the pages word by word. She doesn't stop for breaks. She spell checks and double checks, And fixes the mistakes. We know heroes come in every shape and size, Making special sacrifices for others in their lives. No one gives them prizes, The world don't know their names, But in someone's eyes they're heroes just the same You sit down to read e mail. You've just joined a new list. You still don't know just how it's done. You're trying to get the gist. You're starting to get answers For questions that you send And the person who's been helping you Has now become your friend.. Remember heroes come in every shape and size, Making special sacrifices for others in their lives. No one gives them prizes, The world don't know their names, But in someone's eyes they're heroes just the same. I can't say I know all of you But still it's safe to say Someone out there's read your books With gratitude today. They're reading your book avidly Excusing your mistakes. There is no doubt about it, Cause you've got all it takes. Bookshare heroes come in every shape and size, Making special sacrifices for others in their lives. No one gives them prizes, The world don't know their names, But in someone's eyes they're heroes just the same. I'm talking about heroes. Extraordinary Heroes. Booksharian Heroes! Always with love, Lissi To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line. __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3353 (20080813) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.comTo unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxput the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list ofavailable commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line. To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxput the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.
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