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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
My Father There is a man who stands tall to me even though he stood five foot three He had twinkly eyes of blue, hair of gray "I’m fair to meddlin” was what he’d say He loved the Lord; he walked in His way He’d study God’s Word, and would often pray Life was sometimes difficult and sad for him He’d smile, and I’d hear him whistle a hymn How he loved the old hymn called “One Day” It was always his request for the pianist to play When God called him home four years ago it was played; he would have loved that I know What a rich heritage of faith he left for me He always lived what he professed to believe It is true my father could talk the talk but the blessed truth is, he also walked the walk I think of my children who are following me What is there in my life for them to see When the Lord calls me home one day Will they remember I took time to pray I hope they remember I shared Christ with them and taught them to live their lives for Him There is no wealth here on earth greater then the riches of being a heavenly citizen Written by, Wanda L. Reu 10/13/01 |
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Just beautiful Wanda ~ Brought back some great memories for me...and I love thinking of my Dad now, as a "heavenly citizen!!" Thanks...Bonnie |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
I know what you mean. It gives me joy to think of my Dad as a heavenly citizen too. Thank you for your reply to this poem. Wanda |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I love your poem about your Dad. I was blessed with a wonderful Daddy and he has been gone these many years but I still think of him with longing. I have written lots of poems about him too. You'll find him in "No work On Sunday" further down on this page. Love, Joyce [This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (edited 10-25-2001).] |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Joyce; We were truly blessed to have a wonderful Daddy. I miss my Father too, but when I think of him in heaven, I have to smile. One day I will see him again. Thank you for your reply to this poem. I will be sure to look for your poem and read it. Wanda |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Wanda: Really fine tribute to your father. My dad too, was a wonderful man. He died young of cancer and I miss him every day! Wonderful memories though. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
How very blessed you are to have had a father who loved the Lord. This beautiful poem brought tears of joy to my eyes. Thank you, so much, for sharing it with me.  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Trillium; I know what you mean when you say you miss your father every day. But, that is only temporary, thank the good Lord. Thank you so much for your reply. Wanda |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Karen; You will probably see several poems about my Daddy. We had a special relationship that I know was a blessing from the Lord. Oh, that all children could be blessed as I was. Thank you sweet lady for your comments on this poem that is so near to my heart. Wanda |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
This is a fine tribute to your father and even more so for a man of God. -Bob |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Bob; Thank you Bob for your response. Yes, my Dad was a man of God. I will always be grateful for that. Wanda |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
if you lead in prayer your children will learn His way set their minds on Him they will bless your memory and teach their children in turn Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Interloper; I certainly agree with what you have written. Raising children is an awesome task. Believers do not raise their children alone; they are blessed to have the help of the Lord. A child needs to see how important the Lord is to the parent. Does the parent depend on the Lord, and commit their days and ways to the Lord? Has the child seen in the parent a relationship with the Lord really works? Again, example is so important. Thank you for your input on this. Wanda |
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