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November 13, 2001 - God's Other Blessings
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"Gratitude is the fruitage of awareness and the seed of contentment."
~Anonymous
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Even though Deb is one of our most prolific writers with so many stories to choose from, I decided to run one of her award-winning poems from last year's 2TheHeart Poetry Contest. With Thanksgiving next week, this is a wonderful poem to get us in the "Gratitude Mood"!
"God's Other Blessings"
by Deborah Dee Simmons
When you gather 'round the table--on this Thanksgiving Day,
As you share your meal with loved ones, and bow your head to pray..
Thanking God for all His blessings, for the bounty He bestows,
For His wisdom and His kindness, and for sharing all He knows..
As you praise His loving guidance and take stock of all His gifts,
Take time to look beyond the wealth--and allow your thoughts to drift.
Don't overlook your struggles, or forget your daily strife,
Don't thank God for just the good times in this frantic earthly life.
Take note of all the worries that you've faced along the way,
Recall your tribulations and your stress from day to day...
Remember all the cares and woes you've conquered in the past,
Reflect upon the tears you've shed and troubles you've amassed.
For all those woes and worries--why, they're merely steppingstones,
And troubles--they're just bricks along the path to Heaven's home...
The tears we've shed are Life's sweet rain;
its flowers spring from strife,
And trials and tribulations are the mortar in this Life.
The stress and strain upon our souls unite to make us strong,
And cares and struggles light the way--when our road is dark and long.
So thank Him for His bounty, for our families and our friends,
And for granting us forgiveness--when we must make amends...
But recall God's other blessings--for their merit's oft untold,
Praise God for loving you enough--to help you build the road...
And for giving you the tools you'll need--
the mortar, bricks and stones,
For the path that leads to Heaven and the stairway to His home.
Deborah Simmons Copyright 1994
simmons@pathwaynet.com
Deb is a Writers Hall of Fame member, and has written such unforgettable stories as "Beyond the Door", "Cops & Robbers", "A Cry for Gentelness", "Pine Trees & Polar Bears" and many more! See this talented lady's work in or archives and the Writers Hall of Fame page: www.2theheart.com/writers_hall_of_fame/
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The Letter Box:
Oh Susan --- It was so nice to see your dedication to the veterans today. I am often disappointed by the lack of respect so often on a day that should be a pride-ful day for our vets. My husband is a veteran of WWII and I am so proud of him and all the vets - whether they fought in a war or just represented our country by enlisting in the military. I want to say a big thank you to all the vets - you are true American heroes. THANK YOU and may God watch over you always.
~Helen Boston
2theheart,
Ken Pierpont had me laughing so hard at his Funny Friday story a couple of months ago, but his "Moon Walks" and today's Veteran stories both touched my heart sincerely. I am glad you ran his story for Veteran's day. It also reminded me to go and put up our flag outside. It is NOT a day I ever want to forget and if we have soldiers right now reading this, I want to thank you. You are heroes in my book and you are protecting ME - thank you!!
~Karen Millhouse, NB
Dear 2theheart,
As a Vietnam Vet, I have been honored and touched these past two years at the respect you have always shown us vets. I subscribe to many lists, and yours alone is the most patriotic by far. You make me feel glad I did something even though at the time, I hated being there. At least now there are a few people in the world who care and make me feel like I did my duty. God bless you. I love you.
~Sgt. James McCall
Dear 2theheart,
Just wanted to say a quick but heartfelt thanks for remembering the vets in such a beautful way today! :-)
~Kendra
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