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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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God Takes and Gives A repost from Open #5 (On Parkinsons Disease) For everything God takes away It seems He gives back even more A hundred favors in a day Of wonders to be thankful for He took away my lively step Perhaps I was too in a rush He slowed me down so I could hear The morning song of feathered thrush So I could witness every bloom And every bud along the way Every petal opening Its velvet wing to light of day He took away my steady hand Which wrote in fine calligraphy But gave a keyboard full of words To write these lines of poetry He opened up the skies to me And gave me friends around the world For everything He took away A finer gift was then unfurled He took away the ability To walk a distance, run a mile But then replaced it with a gift An inner happiness and smile He takes the words from out my head And slows me down in simple speech But fills my soul with endless joy Which always seemed beyond my reach He slowly takes my life from me In little steps, in little parts But gives it back to me in love A thousand fold to fill my heart He’s taken all my strength from me But gave me love to so uplift That nothing I could ever give Would compensate this wondrous gift Elizabeth Santos 1/15/00 |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lizzie~ God holds you in the tender comfort of His hand. He'll never give you more than you can bear. (though sometimes I'm sure it seems that way) Keep the faith, dear lady. I loved this when I first read it and it has even more depth and meaning to me now. Love to you and Tony. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you Marge, No, He hasn't given me more than I can bear. If it weren't for this disease, I wouldn't be writing poetry, nor would I have ever met you and all the wonderful friends I've met at Passions. As for Tony's condition, we are optimistic despite the new revelations. I believe things will turn our well. And it seems we are more content, because we are living each day to the fullest. I posted this poem again because it is so relevant to what our family is experiencing right now. Thank you for reading a second time and for your kind comments Love Liz |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
dear Liz; this beautiful poem speaks of the courage of a most wonderful soul. I so admire that courage. Remember that most people give up or just get miserable. You are a marvelous example of faith and hope to us all. Thank you so much. Ellie 02 |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Elizabeth, the peace and love of the Lord comes through every line of your poem. You are truly blessed to realize the miracle God has worked in your soul. Draw closer every day and continue to uplift us with your poems of praise. God Bless, Marcy [This message has been edited by Alle'cram (edited 04-16-2000).] |
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Elizabeth - What a wonderful way to show us all how faith can get us through every moment. Your faith surely shines through in this lovely poem. Thanks so much for sharing this. Bonnie |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Ellie, Thank you for your very kind remarks about this poem. It's so nice to meet new people in this forum. Marcy, Yes I am truly blessed, and I'm so happy that I am finding others here who feel as I do. Thank you for your lovely remarks Bonnie, Yes, faith does get us through. Sometimes such challenges force you to put things in perspective and certaily to appreciate each day. Thanks so much Liz |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
your words are an inspiration and I'm honored to read them. Kathleen |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Liz, you forgot what a strong soul and spirit he's given you! I am awed by your attitude when I read of these things and how you see them. You are an inspiration, God knew you could handle it. It always seems to me the special ones in life are those handicapped from something. They're the ones who seem to have the deepest, truest faith I've ever seen. If I may Liz, I would like to post this over my list of Charity Chatter. All rights yours of course! Would you allow me to do this? God bless you lady, your courage certainly has to rub off on others! |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Elizabeth, You display a wonderful attitude of acceptance which opens you up to the Joys & peace which can be yours despite your crippling condition. Many would have allowed themselves to be further crippled and hindered by a spirit of self-pity, and exasperation. Good for you, keep looking for God's Goodness & grace & you will find it! God bless you, David "Our Creativity points to a Higher Creator--we couldn't have just happened, and for what ability we may possess--to God be the glory." -dlw- |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Kathleen, It is I who am honored. Thank you Wht Dove, Of course you may use this poem in Charity Chatter. Thanks so much for your lovely comments David, Fortunately I am still leading a normal life, though my lifestyle has changed, Where once I was a work-a-holic, I am now living again. A much richer life, wouldn't you say? Thanks for your remarks Liz |
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LindaMac Junior Member
since 2000-04-16
Posts 23Houston, Texas, USA |
Liz, The beauty of God's gifts are there for all of us, but so many do not appreciate them. I am very moved by your sincerity and truly inspired by your positive outlook. You are truly blessed and I wish you the best. Linda |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Thank you Liz! |
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