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Hi,

I thought that what if we started a thread with thoughts/poems/texts to help all people in hard times,especially on this day that has marked history with its pain and grief...

RESILIENCE

"The best thing to do when the worst thing happens is to begin moving forward again. The real essence of strength is in resilience. Drawing upon and exercising such strength will make it grow ever stronger. Make the commitment to bounce back and you end up at an even higher level, an even stronger position than before.
It is indeed difficult to begin going forward when your world has just been devastated. Yet time and time again, people do, and as they move persistently ahead, the world does too.

The resilience of a positive purpose knows no defeat, for each setback serves to move it forward. It requires much effort and sacrifice, yet it is worth the cost. For with resilience we steadily rise above higher and higher levels of challenge. With resilience we move our lives beyond our fears, and forge ahead in the direction of the best we can be.

On this day especially, consider the power of resilience. And do what must be done to move yourself and your world positively and lovingly forward."

-by Ralph Marston from the daily motivator

Hugs to all!

-queen-

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My oldest son Andrew, died on September 11, 2000. Exactly one year before the attacks. Here is a poem I wrote about him:

ANDREW

Andrew was our shooting star
His time with us so brief
His sparkling smirk, his cutest gesture
was one beyond belief

He loved to sing, he loved to dance
he even loved to read
And though he wasn't even four
we were sure he would succeed

His blue green eyes, his crazy blonde hair
a smile so true and sincere
To think we'll never see them again
fills our eyes with tears

For those of us who love him dear
no words can ever describe
The way he touched our hearts and souls
will never ever subside


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I have the following to share: <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

IT'S IN THE VALLEYS I GROW

Sometimes life seems hard to bear,
Full of sorrow, trouble and woe
It's then I have to remember
That it's in the valleys I grow.

If I always stayed on the mountain top
And never experienced pain,
I would never appreciate God's love
And would be living in vain.

I have so much to learn
And my growth is very slow,
Sometimes I need the mountain tops,
But it's in the valleys I grow.

I do not always understand
Why things happen as they do,
But I am very sure of one thing.
My Lord will see me through.

My little valleys are nothing
When I picture Christ on the cross
He went through the valley of death;
His victory was Satan's loss.

Forgive me Lord, for complaining
When I'm feeling so very low.
Just give me a gentle reminder
That it's in the valleys I grow.

Continue to strengthen me, Lord
And use my life each day
To share your love with others
And help them find their way.

Thank you for valleys, Lord
For this one thing I know
The mountain tops are glorious
But it's in the valleys I grow!

TEARDROPS IN GODS' BOTTLE

God, who saw your yesterdays,
Sees all of your tomorrows.
He sees your pain and heartache,
And keeps track of all your sorrows.

God knows each hurting, lonely child,
He sees the soul that weeps.
The righteous tears He gathers,
God, in His bottle, keeps.
Not one will be forgotten,
Not one is overlooked.
The teardrops God has gathered
Are recorded in His book.

Each footstep is remembered
On the winding path we trod.
Each precious tear is treasured,
For they touch the heart of God.

IN MY WEAKNESS

When you're lost in a sea of indifference,
When you're drowning, but nobody cares,
When it seems all is lost, though you've paid the high cost
And you can't pierce the ceiling with prayers;
When you're standing for right ~ but alone in your fight ~
When your heart is breaking in two;
Dear friend, just recall the sparrows that fall ~
He really does care for you.

Sometimes in losing, we win more,
And sometimes the battle's not o'er;
Sometimes the struggle brings forth the strength
To raise us up where eagles soar.
When we have reached the high places
And we gaze at the valley below
The tapestry woven, will look from above
Like it never could from here below.

God does have a plan and a purpose,
And things never happen by chance;
What you see through the lens with study
Is not just the same as a glance.
So when troubles and trials beset you,
Hold on! And study with care!
And you'll find the trace of His finger -
You'll know he is answering prayer!

It is not just the present and past He can see -
And it's not just the loss or the win;
But He sees beyond and He sees results -
He knows how the twig turns and bends.
I like to think that each twist and turn
In this gnarled old bark of mine,
Drove my roots deeper still, seeking guidance until
They're forever entwined in Thine!

<small>[ September 11, 2003, 09:33 AM: Message edited by: Suzet ]</small>


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