[bksvol-discuss] Re: Booksharian Heroes
- From: "siss52" <siss52@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:45:57 -0500
Isn't that lovely? I do not feel like a hero, but that is very beautiful!
Sue S.
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From: "Marilyn Beasley" <mbeasley@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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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
>
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> Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 2:18 AM
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>
>>
>>
>> Dear 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
>>
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