Verse... "Anyone who is having troubles should pray." James 5:13
Thought for today... Before you go anywhere else with your disappointments, go to God. Maybe you dont want to trouble him with your hurts. Why dont you let him decide that? He cares about you.
Song....
Poem...
A Pair of Shoes
"A Pair of Shoes"
I am wearing a pair of shoes.
They are ugly shoes.
Uncomfortable shoes.
I hate my shoes.
Each day I wear them, and each day I wish I had another pair.
Some days my shoes hurt so bad that I do not think I can take another step.
Yet, I continue to wear them.I get funny looks wearing these shoes.
They are looks of sympathy.
I can tell in others eyes that they are glad they are my shoes and not theirs.
They never talk about my shoes.
To learn how awful my shoes are might make them uncomfortable.
To truly understand these shoes you must walk in them.
But, once you put them on, you can never take them off.
I now realize that I am not the only one who wears these shoes.
There are many pairs in this world.
Some woman are like me and ache daily as they try and walk in them.
Some have learned how to walk in them so they don't hurt quite as much.
Some have worn the shoes so long that days will go by before they think about how much they hurt.
No woman deserves to wear these shoes.
Yet, because of these shoes I am a stronger woman.
These shoes have given me the strength to face anything.
They have made me who I am.
I will forever walk in the shoes of a woman who has lost a child.
Author unknown
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
I love you without knowing you....
Verse... "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash." Matthew 7:24-27 NIV
Thought for the day... Jesus gave the love, he understands the tears. So grieve, but dont grieve like those who dont know the rest of the story. (Next Door Savior)
Song....
Poem....
by Angela Mayo
I love you without knowing you
I miss without touching you
I care and long to see you
I die in my sleep without you
Thought for the day... Jesus gave the love, he understands the tears. So grieve, but dont grieve like those who dont know the rest of the story. (Next Door Savior)
Song....
Poem....
by Angela Mayo
I love you without knowing you
I miss without touching you
I care and long to see you
I die in my sleep without you
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
My baby's birthday
I would like to dedicate today's post to my precious baby Grace who is spending her first birthday in heaven today.. She was born too early (18 wks) and only lived for 4 1/2 hours before going home to be with Jesus.
I picture her like this today...
Verse.... "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." Psalm 139:13-16
Thought for today... God planned nad packed you on purpose for his purpose. Heavens custom design.
Song....
Poem....
My babys birthday
please do not use without permission
by Cowgirl
My babys first birthday
There will be balloons,
No gifts, no party, or cake
For she is celebrating her birthday
with Jesus this year
Instead of celebrating
we will be grieving
the loss of her precious
little life way too soon
Memories of holding her,
kissing her, still in my head
her footprints will forever be on my heart
We love you and miss you everyday
Rest in peace my sweet baby girl
This song always makes me think of her.. She truly was an Amazing Grace... And I know that the day I go home to heaven she will lead me home!
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
who saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
When we've been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
I picture her like this today...
Verse.... "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." Psalm 139:13-16
Thought for today... God planned nad packed you on purpose for his purpose. Heavens custom design.
Song....
Poem....
My babys birthday
please do not use without permission
by Cowgirl
My babys first birthday
There will be balloons,
No gifts, no party, or cake
For she is celebrating her birthday
with Jesus this year
Instead of celebrating
we will be grieving
the loss of her precious
little life way too soon
Memories of holding her,
kissing her, still in my head
her footprints will forever be on my heart
We love you and miss you everyday
Rest in peace my sweet baby girl
This song always makes me think of her.. She truly was an Amazing Grace... And I know that the day I go home to heaven she will lead me home!
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
who saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
When we've been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
I'll never forget
Verse.... "My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." Psalm 121:2
Thought for today... When we come to God, we make requests; we dont make demands. We come with high hopes and a humble heart. We state what we want, but we pray for what is right. We go to him. We bow before him, and we trust in him. (traveling light)
Song..........
Poem... I found this online. It is a poem written to her daughter that she lost to pregnancy loss. I hold no rights to this poem.
untitled:
I'll never forget her sweet smell
or her beautiful, innocent face
I thought, "From Heaven an angel had fell"
nothing could ever take her place
I never knew of love so strong
until the moment I held her to my heart
in my arms is where she belongs
I never dreamed we'd have to part
I remember her hiccups and kicks
in my belly when she'd roll
I thought for sure God would've now fixed
my weary, hurting soul
Though missing her is very painful
and wanting to hold her so
for the time we had, I am so grateful
and again, I see her, I know.
Thought for today... When we come to God, we make requests; we dont make demands. We come with high hopes and a humble heart. We state what we want, but we pray for what is right. We go to him. We bow before him, and we trust in him. (traveling light)
Song..........
Poem... I found this online. It is a poem written to her daughter that she lost to pregnancy loss. I hold no rights to this poem.
untitled:
I'll never forget her sweet smell
or her beautiful, innocent face
I thought, "From Heaven an angel had fell"
nothing could ever take her place
I never knew of love so strong
until the moment I held her to my heart
in my arms is where she belongs
I never dreamed we'd have to part
I remember her hiccups and kicks
in my belly when she'd roll
I thought for sure God would've now fixed
my weary, hurting soul
Though missing her is very painful
and wanting to hold her so
for the time we had, I am so grateful
and again, I see her, I know.
Monday, March 22, 2010
The Elephant in the room
Verse.... "I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? "And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labour or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendour was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, "What shall we eat?" or "What shall we drink?" or "What shall we wear?" For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:19-34
Thought for today.... As you start each new day, say to yourself, "each step of my way there is a protector by my side, holding my hand like a childhood friend."
Song....
Poem....
There's an elephant in the room.
It is large and squatting, so it is hard to get around it.
Yet we squeeze by with, "How are you?" and "I'm fine," and a thousand other
forms of trivial chatter. We talk about the weather. We talk about work.
We talk about everything else, except the elephant in the room.
There's an elephant in the room.
We all know it's there. We are thinking about the elephant as we talk together.
It is constantly on our minds. For, you see, it is a very large elephant.
It has hurt us all.
But we don't talk about the elephant in the room.
Oh, please say his (her) name.
Oh, please say his (her) name again.
Oh, please, let's talk about the elephant in the room.
For if we talk about his (her) death, perhaps we can talk about his (her) life.
Can I say his (her) name to you and not have you look away?
For if I cannot, then you are leaving me....
alone....
in a room....
with an elephant.
Thought for today.... As you start each new day, say to yourself, "each step of my way there is a protector by my side, holding my hand like a childhood friend."
Song....
Poem....
There's an elephant in the room.
It is large and squatting, so it is hard to get around it.
Yet we squeeze by with, "How are you?" and "I'm fine," and a thousand other
forms of trivial chatter. We talk about the weather. We talk about work.
We talk about everything else, except the elephant in the room.
There's an elephant in the room.
We all know it's there. We are thinking about the elephant as we talk together.
It is constantly on our minds. For, you see, it is a very large elephant.
It has hurt us all.
But we don't talk about the elephant in the room.
Oh, please say his (her) name.
Oh, please say his (her) name again.
Oh, please, let's talk about the elephant in the room.
For if we talk about his (her) death, perhaps we can talk about his (her) life.
Can I say his (her) name to you and not have you look away?
For if I cannot, then you are leaving me....
alone....
in a room....
with an elephant.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
My child....
Verse.... "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7
Song.....
Poem...
by Kelly Correa
My child that we conceived that
we had not seen God had greater
plans for thee.
A little blessing
in the womb would be taken to soon.
Now that you have your wings to fly,
I pray that you will fly nigh and from
the sky, may you look upon your brother,
knowing that God made a bond like no other.
Mom and Dad love you from deep within our
hearts, even tough we are apart. A precious blessing
sent to me, I know one day we will meet. How precious
you will always be to me, my baby that was to be
Song.....
Poem...
by Kelly Correa
My child that we conceived that
we had not seen God had greater
plans for thee.
A little blessing
in the womb would be taken to soon.
Now that you have your wings to fly,
I pray that you will fly nigh and from
the sky, may you look upon your brother,
knowing that God made a bond like no other.
Mom and Dad love you from deep within our
hearts, even tough we are apart. A precious blessing
sent to me, I know one day we will meet. How precious
you will always be to me, my baby that was to be
Monday, March 15, 2010
Empty
Verse...... "He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. " Matthew 17:20
Thought for today.... If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. -Booker T. Washington
Song..... This song is a great reminder that we can come to God as we are, come broken, come just as you are right now. Let him heal you.... This is one of my favorite songs.. I hope you all enjoy it too.
Poem.....
Empty
by Melissa Marsh
Empty arms ache
for a baby to hold
an empty crib
with echoes of cries
never to be heard
an emptiness in my heart
nothing can fill
because it is where
my lost child belongs
time and healing
may bring me back
to terms with reality
but the memories,
the lost piece of my
heart will never fade
that piece of my baby
will stay always
I will never hold
the tiny bundle
but I will not
deny its existence
forever mine it will stay
baby of love, my child
Thought for today.... If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. -Booker T. Washington
Song..... This song is a great reminder that we can come to God as we are, come broken, come just as you are right now. Let him heal you.... This is one of my favorite songs.. I hope you all enjoy it too.
Poem.....
Empty
by Melissa Marsh
Empty arms ache
for a baby to hold
an empty crib
with echoes of cries
never to be heard
an emptiness in my heart
nothing can fill
because it is where
my lost child belongs
time and healing
may bring me back
to terms with reality
but the memories,
the lost piece of my
heart will never fade
that piece of my baby
will stay always
I will never hold
the tiny bundle
but I will not
deny its existence
forever mine it will stay
baby of love, my child
Friday, March 12, 2010
The Loss of a Child...
Verse... "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you asthe world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27
Thought for today... Angels are everyday wonders. They are reminders to us that life is not just what we see and touch, what we define and explain. Life is also invisible friends and protectors from other worlds who stand by us to the end. (From "An Angel by your side Thoughts for each day)
Song....
Poem.....
by Tara Mullenax
The Loss of A Child...
An emptiness I feel inside
because you were never born.
My beautiful darling baby,
from my loving womb you were torn.
Taken away too early
to serve God's greater purpose.
There is great comfort in knowing this,
as only he could love you more than us.
Yet I still miss you so very much, honey,
as anyone whose lost a child...
there is an ache impossible to imagine
that drives a parent wild.
I am sure you are loved in heaven,
from loved ones lost over the years.
My family will take good care of you,
please let them ease your fears.
Know that onene day I will be there also
to give you all my love.
In the meantime I am comforted
just knowing you watch from above
Thought for today... Angels are everyday wonders. They are reminders to us that life is not just what we see and touch, what we define and explain. Life is also invisible friends and protectors from other worlds who stand by us to the end. (From "An Angel by your side Thoughts for each day)
Song....
Poem.....
by Tara Mullenax
The Loss of A Child...
An emptiness I feel inside
because you were never born.
My beautiful darling baby,
from my loving womb you were torn.
Taken away too early
to serve God's greater purpose.
There is great comfort in knowing this,
as only he could love you more than us.
Yet I still miss you so very much, honey,
as anyone whose lost a child...
there is an ache impossible to imagine
that drives a parent wild.
I am sure you are loved in heaven,
from loved ones lost over the years.
My family will take good care of you,
please let them ease your fears.
Know that onene day I will be there also
to give you all my love.
In the meantime I am comforted
just knowing you watch from above
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
You were a life that never began....
Verse..... "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Thought for today... Hold tight to your angel and she will carry you.
Song...
Poem...
by Jacque E
You were a life that never began,
but one that will still be missed.
I don't understand how it happened,
but there was nothing more I could do.
An empty sack,
no longer an embryo.
You were meant to be my first,
the child I always wanted.
The doctors scooped me out,
I was left feeling hollow and empty inside.
Not one word can express,
the pain I felt that night.
A time an space for every spirit,
a loving family waiting for you to join their home.
But I think you jumped spaces in the line,
god sent you back to the end to wait your turn.
There is a time and place for you to come,
I hope we meet one day.
For all I know of this world,
you'll be someone's sunshine ray.
I will still miss you,
even though i never got the chance to meet you.
Your were that part of me,
a twinkle of pure and innocence.
Thought for today... Hold tight to your angel and she will carry you.
Song...
Poem...
by Jacque E
You were a life that never began,
but one that will still be missed.
I don't understand how it happened,
but there was nothing more I could do.
An empty sack,
no longer an embryo.
You were meant to be my first,
the child I always wanted.
The doctors scooped me out,
I was left feeling hollow and empty inside.
Not one word can express,
the pain I felt that night.
A time an space for every spirit,
a loving family waiting for you to join their home.
But I think you jumped spaces in the line,
god sent you back to the end to wait your turn.
There is a time and place for you to come,
I hope we meet one day.
For all I know of this world,
you'll be someone's sunshine ray.
I will still miss you,
even though i never got the chance to meet you.
Your were that part of me,
a twinkle of pure and innocence.
One moment more
Verse... "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:25-30
Thought for today... The song says "In Christ alone my hope is found.." I can tell you that I have learned to lean on him more through the past year and my losses.. He really is my rock. I pray that he is yours too.
Song...
Poem...
by Tessie Mackey
One moment more
I cried a tear for you today
but it did not wash away the pain.
I'll never hold you...kiss your face
or be able to fill this empty space.
My heart's in pieces on the floor.
If only I had just one moment more.
One moment more to be thankful and glad
One moment more never to be had.
I cried a tear for you today,
because you have, somehow, slipped away
Left an emptiness in me
that no one else can feel...or see.
In a fleeting moment you touched my core.
Had I known I'd have prayed for one moment more.
One moment more to hold on tight.
One moment more to sing you good-night.
I love you, baby.
~mommy~
Thought for today... The song says "In Christ alone my hope is found.." I can tell you that I have learned to lean on him more through the past year and my losses.. He really is my rock. I pray that he is yours too.
Song...
Poem...
by Tessie Mackey
One moment more
I cried a tear for you today
but it did not wash away the pain.
I'll never hold you...kiss your face
or be able to fill this empty space.
My heart's in pieces on the floor.
If only I had just one moment more.
One moment more to be thankful and glad
One moment more never to be had.
I cried a tear for you today,
because you have, somehow, slipped away
Left an emptiness in me
that no one else can feel...or see.
In a fleeting moment you touched my core.
Had I known I'd have prayed for one moment more.
One moment more to hold on tight.
One moment more to sing you good-night.
I love you, baby.
~mommy~
Monday, March 8, 2010
The first teardrop
Verse... "The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him." Nahum 1:7
Thought for today.. We stand as tall as angels when we kneel to help a friend.
Song....
Poem.....
by Wendy Pettit
The First Teardrop
The first teardrop shed, was one of joy
A newfound hope of a baby girl or boy
The chance to give unconditional love
To a beautiful babe, sent from above
The first glimmer of light or hope as it seems
Of a long awaited miracle, a long awaited dream
Then one day the dream was no more
Why the tragedy happened, no one is sure
The are no easy answers of why or how
Only unanswered questions of what to do now
In a song I'm reminded of God's special gift
A promise of love, my pain He will lift
For every teardrop in the darkness I cried
Jesus strove to remind me, "that for those tears I died"
The first teardrop shed was one of joy
A newfound hope of a baby girl or boy
Thought for today.. We stand as tall as angels when we kneel to help a friend.
Song....
Poem.....
by Wendy Pettit
The First Teardrop
The first teardrop shed, was one of joy
A newfound hope of a baby girl or boy
The chance to give unconditional love
To a beautiful babe, sent from above
The first glimmer of light or hope as it seems
Of a long awaited miracle, a long awaited dream
Then one day the dream was no more
Why the tragedy happened, no one is sure
The are no easy answers of why or how
Only unanswered questions of what to do now
In a song I'm reminded of God's special gift
A promise of love, my pain He will lift
For every teardrop in the darkness I cried
Jesus strove to remind me, "that for those tears I died"
The first teardrop shed was one of joy
A newfound hope of a baby girl or boy
Friday, March 5, 2010
Silent losses
Verse..... "Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands." Isaiah 49:15-16
Thought for today... Much of human history is marked by the presence of beings who help us to be more than we are. We call these beings angels. We look for their presence but sometimes forget to see.
Song...
Poem...
Silent Losses
by Chris Dixon
Silent losses I have suffered.
Ones that most can't see.
From the moment I knew she was there,
she was a part of me.
They said she was a fetus,
but I know thats not true.
They did not feel the things I felt,
or know the things I knew.
Someone who's never felt a baby
growing deep inside,
cannot possibly understand
a mothers joy and pride.
Each day I held my tummy
and spoke to my little one.
A life alone in darkness,
she had become my sun.
I lived for her
I breathed for her
I dreamed of her each night.
Longing for her day of birth,
when I could hold her tight.
But then,
my dreams were shattered.
My baby went away.
A pool of blood beneath me
I fell to my knees and prayed.
Please Dear God, I beg of you
Do not take her from me,
She's all I ever wanted
All I will ever be.
Spontaneous Abortion
is what the doctors say
nothing to be concerned about,
its mother natures way.
Some people tried to comfort me
some said it's for the best.
With the first they said I was too young,
but what about the rest?
She was the first of many.
Taken to God above.
Although they are not here with me
I give them all my love.
No one seems to understand
the losses I have felt.
Sometime I just can't deal with
the cards that I've been dealt.
How can I be a woman
if a child I can't bear?
So many silent losses
yet no one seems to care.
Thought for today... Much of human history is marked by the presence of beings who help us to be more than we are. We call these beings angels. We look for their presence but sometimes forget to see.
Song...
Poem...
Silent Losses
by Chris Dixon
Silent losses I have suffered.
Ones that most can't see.
From the moment I knew she was there,
she was a part of me.
They said she was a fetus,
but I know thats not true.
They did not feel the things I felt,
or know the things I knew.
Someone who's never felt a baby
growing deep inside,
cannot possibly understand
a mothers joy and pride.
Each day I held my tummy
and spoke to my little one.
A life alone in darkness,
she had become my sun.
I lived for her
I breathed for her
I dreamed of her each night.
Longing for her day of birth,
when I could hold her tight.
But then,
my dreams were shattered.
My baby went away.
A pool of blood beneath me
I fell to my knees and prayed.
Please Dear God, I beg of you
Do not take her from me,
She's all I ever wanted
All I will ever be.
Spontaneous Abortion
is what the doctors say
nothing to be concerned about,
its mother natures way.
Some people tried to comfort me
some said it's for the best.
With the first they said I was too young,
but what about the rest?
She was the first of many.
Taken to God above.
Although they are not here with me
I give them all my love.
No one seems to understand
the losses I have felt.
Sometime I just can't deal with
the cards that I've been dealt.
How can I be a woman
if a child I can't bear?
So many silent losses
yet no one seems to care.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
The elephant in the room...
Verse... "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalm 73:26
Thought for today... Your suffering may make an angel weep into her wings, but it will never make her walk away.
Song... I chose two songs today just because I couldnt chose between them.
Poem...
The Elephant in the Room
by Terry Kettering
There's an elephant in the room.
It is large and squatting, so it is hard to get around it.
Yet we squeeze by with, "How are you?" and "I'm fine," and a thousand other
forms of trivial chatter. We talk about the weather. We talk about work.
We talk about everything else, except the elephant in the room.
There's an elephant in the room.
We all know it's there. We are thinking about the elephant as we talk together.
It is constantly on our minds. For, you see, it is a very large elephant.
It has hurt us all.
But we don't talk about the elephant in the room.
Oh, please say his (her) name.
Oh, please say his (her) name again.
Oh, please, let's talk about the elephant in the room.
For if we talk about his (her) death, perhaps we can talk about his (her) life.
Can I say his (her) name to you and not have you look away?
For if I cannot, then you are leaving me....
alone....
in a room....
with an elephant.
Thought for today... Your suffering may make an angel weep into her wings, but it will never make her walk away.
Song... I chose two songs today just because I couldnt chose between them.
Poem...
The Elephant in the Room
by Terry Kettering
There's an elephant in the room.
It is large and squatting, so it is hard to get around it.
Yet we squeeze by with, "How are you?" and "I'm fine," and a thousand other
forms of trivial chatter. We talk about the weather. We talk about work.
We talk about everything else, except the elephant in the room.
There's an elephant in the room.
We all know it's there. We are thinking about the elephant as we talk together.
It is constantly on our minds. For, you see, it is a very large elephant.
It has hurt us all.
But we don't talk about the elephant in the room.
Oh, please say his (her) name.
Oh, please say his (her) name again.
Oh, please, let's talk about the elephant in the room.
For if we talk about his (her) death, perhaps we can talk about his (her) life.
Can I say his (her) name to you and not have you look away?
For if I cannot, then you are leaving me....
alone....
in a room....
with an elephant.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
I asked God....
Verse..... "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7
Song....
Poem....
I asked for strength and God gave me difficulties to make me strong
I asked for wisdom and God gave me problems to solve
I asked for prosperity and God gave me brawn and brain to work
I asked for courage and God gave me dangers to overcome
I asked for patience God placed me in situations
where I was forced to wait
I asked for love and God gave me troubled people to help
I asked for favors and God gave me opportunities
I received nothing I wanted I received everything I needed
My Prayer Has Been Answered...
Song....
Poem....
I asked for strength and God gave me difficulties to make me strong
I asked for wisdom and God gave me problems to solve
I asked for prosperity and God gave me brawn and brain to work
I asked for courage and God gave me dangers to overcome
I asked for patience God placed me in situations
where I was forced to wait
I asked for love and God gave me troubled people to help
I asked for favors and God gave me opportunities
I received nothing I wanted I received everything I needed
My Prayer Has Been Answered...
Monday, March 1, 2010
My dearest family
Verse... Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash." Matthew 7:24-27 NIV
Thought for today... Make sure your foundation is built on the rock of Jesus Christ. It will be great help to you when you are dealing with the loss of a child!
Song...
Poem...
My dearest family
Some things I'd like to say
But first of all to let you know,That I arrived okay
I'm writing this from Heaven, Where I dwell with God above
Where there's no more tears, Or sadness there Is just eternal love
Please do not be unhappy Just because I'm out of site. Remember that I'm with you
Every morning, noon and night
That day I had to leave, When my life on Earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me. And He said I welcome you
It's good to have you back again. You were missed while you were gone
As for your dearest family. They'll be here later on
I need you here so badly As part of My big plan, There's so much that we have to do
To help our mortal man
Then God gave me a list of things, He wished for me to do
And foremost on that list of mine Is to watch and care for you
And I will be beside you Every day and week and year And when you're sad
I'm standing there. To wipe away the tear
And when you lie in bed at night. The days chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you In the middle of the night
When you think of my life on earth, And all those loving years
Because you're only human They are bound to bring you tears
But do not be afraid to cry. It does relieve the pain
Remember there would be no flowers. Unless there was some rain
I wish that I could tell you, Of all that God has planned But if I were to tell you
You wouldn't understand
But one thing for certain, Though my life on Earth is over,I am closer to you now
Than I ever was before
And to my very many friends, Trust God knows what is best
I'm still not far away from you. I'm just beyond the crest
There are rocky roads ahead of you. And many hills to climb
But together we can do it. Taking one day at a time
It was always my philosophy. And I'd like it to be for you too
That as you give unto the World. So the world will give to you
If you can help somebody. Who is in sorrow or in pain
Then you can say to God at night. My day was not in vain
And now I am contented. That my life it was worthwhile
Knowing as I passed along the way. I made somebody smile today
So if you meet somebody. Who is down and feeling low
Just lend a hand to pick him up. As on your way you go
When you are walking Down the street
And you've got me on your mind. I'm walking in your footsteps
Only half a step behind. And when you feel the gentle breeze
Or the wind upon your face
That's me giving you a great big hug. Or just a soft embrace
And when it's time for you to go. From that body to be free.Remember you're not going.You are coming here to me
And I will always love you. From that land way up above
We'll be in touch again soon.
Author Unknown
Thought for today... Make sure your foundation is built on the rock of Jesus Christ. It will be great help to you when you are dealing with the loss of a child!
Song...
Poem...
My dearest family
Some things I'd like to say
But first of all to let you know,That I arrived okay
I'm writing this from Heaven, Where I dwell with God above
Where there's no more tears, Or sadness there Is just eternal love
Please do not be unhappy Just because I'm out of site. Remember that I'm with you
Every morning, noon and night
That day I had to leave, When my life on Earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me. And He said I welcome you
It's good to have you back again. You were missed while you were gone
As for your dearest family. They'll be here later on
I need you here so badly As part of My big plan, There's so much that we have to do
To help our mortal man
Then God gave me a list of things, He wished for me to do
And foremost on that list of mine Is to watch and care for you
And I will be beside you Every day and week and year And when you're sad
I'm standing there. To wipe away the tear
And when you lie in bed at night. The days chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you In the middle of the night
When you think of my life on earth, And all those loving years
Because you're only human They are bound to bring you tears
But do not be afraid to cry. It does relieve the pain
Remember there would be no flowers. Unless there was some rain
I wish that I could tell you, Of all that God has planned But if I were to tell you
You wouldn't understand
But one thing for certain, Though my life on Earth is over,I am closer to you now
Than I ever was before
And to my very many friends, Trust God knows what is best
I'm still not far away from you. I'm just beyond the crest
There are rocky roads ahead of you. And many hills to climb
But together we can do it. Taking one day at a time
It was always my philosophy. And I'd like it to be for you too
That as you give unto the World. So the world will give to you
If you can help somebody. Who is in sorrow or in pain
Then you can say to God at night. My day was not in vain
And now I am contented. That my life it was worthwhile
Knowing as I passed along the way. I made somebody smile today
So if you meet somebody. Who is down and feeling low
Just lend a hand to pick him up. As on your way you go
When you are walking Down the street
And you've got me on your mind. I'm walking in your footsteps
Only half a step behind. And when you feel the gentle breeze
Or the wind upon your face
That's me giving you a great big hug. Or just a soft embrace
And when it's time for you to go. From that body to be free.Remember you're not going.You are coming here to me
And I will always love you. From that land way up above
We'll be in touch again soon.
Author Unknown
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