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Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14
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0 posted 2007-01-20 02:35 PM



Viktor Emil Frankl, M.D., Ph.D., (March 26, 1905- September 2, 1997)


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"We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms -- to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way."- Man's Search for Meaning


My Choice

One thing’s certain, for sure, today,
I have a choice for my own way
To strive in me or God’s portrayed
With piece of bread, His words conveyed,
That may (or may not) help to sway
In one to live another day,
To ease their hungry soul to pray,
To find the Light in deepest grey,
To smell of fragrant Joy’s bouquet
Within the depths of one’s dismay,
Or even find in life’s decay
A seed of Hope displayed…

…I chose to give away.

God bless,
Lighthouse Bob





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sandgrain
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA
1 posted 2007-01-28 05:33 PM


You've given us so much, Bob, and this is another truely special piece!  We don't need to have a bounty to give to others, only a caring willingness.  Who's not been even more pleased with the dandoline presented by your 2 year old than with a fancy bouquet from the florist?

  Thanks and God bless,
    Rae

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14
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California
2 posted 2007-02-03 12:04 PM


What you have written about the gift of a little child is so very true. Thank you Rae for reading and for your very kind reply. -Bob
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