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I have been reading various discussions and want to comment on all of them but fell I would be repeating myself over and over.
I just want to share some words which when I need them offer me some support. The first one was given to me by a good friend when I was not in the best place shall we say;
You.
You may not think that the world needs you, but it does.
For you are unique, like no-one that has ever been before or will come after.
No-one can speak your words, say your piece,
Smile your smile or shine your light.
No-one an take your place for its yours alone to fill.
If you are not there to shine your light,
Who knows how many travellers will lose their way,
As they pass by your empty place in the darkness.
Now some words from a wonderful book, Treads of Hope.
God give me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.
The courage to change the things I can,
And the wisdom to know the difference.
Lastly, I'm not religious but this always lifts me. It doesn't have to be god that carries you, it could be a friend, family member or even yourself for a short while.
Footprints.
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life
For each scene. He noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonged to him and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of his life, there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that this happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the moet troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I dont understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me."
The Lord replied, My son, my precious child, I love you and would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you.
Take care all.x
I just want to share some words which when I need them offer me some support. The first one was given to me by a good friend when I was not in the best place shall we say;
You.
You may not think that the world needs you, but it does.
For you are unique, like no-one that has ever been before or will come after.
No-one can speak your words, say your piece,
Smile your smile or shine your light.
No-one an take your place for its yours alone to fill.
If you are not there to shine your light,
Who knows how many travellers will lose their way,
As they pass by your empty place in the darkness.
Now some words from a wonderful book, Treads of Hope.
God give me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.
The courage to change the things I can,
And the wisdom to know the difference.
Lastly, I'm not religious but this always lifts me. It doesn't have to be god that carries you, it could be a friend, family member or even yourself for a short while.
Footprints.
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life
For each scene. He noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonged to him and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of his life, there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that this happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the moet troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I dont understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me."
The Lord replied, My son, my precious child, I love you and would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you.
Take care all.x
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Thanks for sharing them. They do give us hope.