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God, Grant Me Patience
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God, Grant Me Patience |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
God, grant me patience to endure this day I asked this alot over the past week or so God, I ask, I pray and still I have feet of clay Patience I am short on, promises seem to flow I don't move as fast as the little ones do Can't catch the spills, wipe up patty prints Listen to the kiddy arguments, first words then fist flew They look at each other, a word, time for a high fence Let's play tag, push me on the swing, skip rocks Ninty-plus outside so should stay inside and relax Let's go shop, find quiet toys, keep the directions on the box God, grant me patience, pieces lost, some broken, thats a fact All right old girl--lighten up, see through their eyes Enjoy each and every minute spent with these dears Those smiles, those clear eyes that know no lies Thank you for this time and memories to last all my years |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Being a grandparent is a grand job... but your so right...after all the messes and tantrums...the smiles and laughter is what we will remember... good to see you posting again M.E. dont forget to wipe those feet of clay  *L*jm I know no one is to blame |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Oh, so true!! It is a time to remember. I don't think I have the strength to wipe my feet! |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MotherEarth~ LOL ! I can't wait to get that tired ! ! Patience I've got by the bucket-full ... Hope I find a reserve of stamina~ Delightful of you to share and be with us~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Thank you, Marge. Love these memories once they BECOME memories. |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
Oh my...so this is what I have to look forward to? My grandson is only 8 months old, and is a challenge to keep up with...cruising around furniture and putting everything in his mouth. Ahhhhhhh, but I do love him so! He has inspired me to add weight lifting training to my aerobics and walking regimen, so I will have the strength to carry him. Hahahah! Perhaps that is a blessing in disguise, to keep me from eventually getting "old lady bones"...Hahahaha! I enjoyed reading this one...thank you for posting it. |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Janette, thank you and I wish I had known what was coming for my Golden years and had toned up my body. After years of misuse, it is had to catch up to these little rug rats that I love ssoo much. Good luck on your weight training. ME |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
LOL this is so REAL !!! I have one along the same lines... Will have to find it and post LOL Thanks |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Zinsser, Just enjoy them with all of your heart. So many of our "once little ones" are all grown up and we only have the memories. Good luck on your write. ME |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Great work Grammy  and you know how much they love being with you...a benefit to all the woes ...and by the way...we'll be at your house in an hour...so get ready  Love you! |
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shadow of the fall Member
since 2001-08-13
Posts 83Indiana |
and He shall! Your heart shines in this one. |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
All I can do is smile at this one, as time goes on it's the smiles that we always remember! Take care!"Let me pierce the realm of glamour |
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illusion Member
since 2001-06-19
Posts 296 |
Isn't it amazing how one little sticky hand can tug you up and get you going again when you'd swear you didn't have the energy left to fall in your own grave? I like this a lot - especially the last verse. |
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Constance Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 393Ohio |
Isn't it amazing how those little darlings can wipe us out? I envy you though, mine are in AZ, and I'm stuck in PA. Wish they were close enough to run me ragged again. |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
So sweet, thank you for this inspirational piece, as I try to cope with two of my own. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
***My kid's (BDC) cookies are on my puter...darn kid...never did know how to clean up her crumbs** Sorry Folks! Butterflies, my kid, I'm ready but thanks for the warning!! shadow in the fall, thank you Eagle One, right on!! Love all of it after some rest. illusion, sticky hands, oatmeal kisses, they always seem more special when they are grown. Constance, sorry yours are so far away. We are away from all of them for 6 months so summers are special. Gemini, just remember...they are grown up all too soon. [This message has been edited by Butterflies_dont_cry (edited 08-13-2001).] |
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