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Nan
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0 posted 1999-12-23 09:37 PM


From my Nana's collection


A Holiday Prayer
by Velma M. Carlson (1903-1996)

We thank thee Dear God For the blessing of life
For thy wondrous love and care.
We thank thee Dear God For our home and Church
For we know that thou art there.

We thank thee Dear Lord For the chance to live
To love, to serve thee each day.
May we hear thy word with open minds
Teach us, Dear Lord, to pray.

Help us Dear Lord to live our lives
That we may resemble thee.
Help us obey thy every wish
Whatever it may be.

Let us be kind to others, Dear God,
And cheer them along the way.
We could accomplish so little without thee, Lord
Help us, Dear God, we pray...

Dear Lord, thou knowest our every need.
Our burdens when heavy to bear ~
Show us the way of truth and light
Our many blessings to share.

Fill our hearts with confidence and love
And let our light so shine.
Increase our faith in thee, Dear Lord,
With "peace and joy" in mind.

We pray, Our Father, for peace on earth
And good will toward all men.
We pray for our lads in foreign wars,
That they will come home again.
                  .........................................AMEN




[This message has been edited by Nan (edited 12-24-1999).]

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Michael
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1 posted 1999-12-23 09:52 PM


Amen, indeed.  Nan, we certainly are blessed to have you share your Nana's work with us.  This is so beautiful, heartfelt, and warming.
Thank you.

Michael

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2 posted 1999-12-23 09:56 PM


Just lovely, Nan.
Thank you for sharing.
~*Marge*~


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3 posted 1999-12-23 09:57 PM


Yes, indeed! Thank you for sharing with us from her wonderful collection! This one is so beautiful!  

 Denise



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4 posted 1999-12-23 10:02 PM


A big truth of AMEN here!  Thanks for sharing this Nan. May we all follow what He has for us. Merry Christmas everyone!

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Jesus is the reason for the season
Keep Christ in CHRISTmas


Seymour Tabin
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5 posted 1999-12-23 10:23 PM


Nan,
Wonderful poetry, thank you for posting. Have a merry.

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6 posted 1999-12-24 12:23 PM


Much blessed-ness here. Merry Christmas, Nan.
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7 posted 1999-12-24 08:34 AM


Nan: Your Nan sounds like a real treasure ...Bless you and Merry Christmas.

HUSG

 Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream...



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8 posted 1999-12-24 09:46 AM


Amen...
Another beautiful piece from Nana!
Thank you for sharing Nan and Happy Holidays    

 A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire!
Shannon



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9 posted 1999-12-24 10:04 AM


Lovely  
Nan
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10 posted 1999-12-24 11:40 AM


Thank you all - Nana is smiling down on us... Christmas Eve was her favorite day of the year, as Swedish tradition is to celebrate on the "Eve".... Merry Christmas to everyone...  



[This message has been edited by Nan (edited 12-24-1999).]

lostboy
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11 posted 1999-12-24 11:43 AM


Amen...Happy Holidays Nan!
Poet deVine
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12 posted 1999-12-24 12:20 PM


Seems like this is a poem for all seasons, not just Christmas..a wonderful poem!
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13 posted 1999-12-24 01:40 PM


What a very precious gift you have shared with us here, Nan.  Blessings to both you and your Nana, and all the others whom you hold dear.  

--Kess


 You cannot choose the way of your death, but the path you choose will determine its own end.


Mike
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14 posted 1999-12-24 02:04 PM


Amen.
May your life be filled with blessings.

Sally S.
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15 posted 1999-12-24 03:00 PM


What a wonderful gift, Nan!  Thank you!!  Happy Holidays to you and yours.  
Munda
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16 posted 1999-12-24 03:28 PM


Another wonderful poem from Nana. : )
Merry Christmans to you and yours Nan. : )

Munda

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