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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2005-03-10 10:19 AM





From Webshots

DEAR GOD
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+
I thank You for my family
I thank You for each flower
I thank You for the stars and moon
I thank You for each hour.

I thank You for the love I’ve known
I thank You for the skies
I thank You for the mountains high
I thank You for sun rise

I thank You for the woods and streams
I thank You for the seas
I thank You for my dreams come true
And for the birds and bees.
+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+



[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (03-10-2005 10:52 PM).]

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passing shadows
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1 posted 2005-03-10 10:22 AM


beautiful thankful prayer here

we should each gives thanks every morning for what we have

LeeJ
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2 posted 2005-03-10 10:28 AM


and thank you Linda for the beautiful prayers and FYI's

Your a love

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3 posted 2005-03-10 10:39 AM


thank you for your words
bernie

A smile a day keeps the world in smile's.
Bernie Slicker

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4 posted 2005-03-10 11:18 AM


Good Morning Linda ... This is a simple, but from the heart prayer to our Lord. I read it silently the first time and then went back and read it aloud.

What a glorious way to start my morning. Thank you.

hugs and luvs, Marti

A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.
–St. Francis of Assisi

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5 posted 2005-03-10 04:21 PM


Dear Linda - thank you for your angelic gratitude - it is in gratitude that happiness abounds - and this is truly a happy read - hugs -

Susan

If I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . .

Earth Angel
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6 posted 2005-03-10 04:47 PM


p s ~

Thank you, Darlin' Dixie. I have written many poems and songs for my daughters as they were growing up. I would sing and play my guitar for them after tucking them into bed for the night ~ and they slept peacefully and soundly. They used to say those prayers and sing those songs as well. Those were very special moments. I still like writing for children. It also keeps me in touch with my inner child ~ and with God.

Loving hugs,
Linda

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7 posted 2005-03-10 04:50 PM


Lee, that truly was a lovely response. Thank you.


Linda

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8 posted 2005-03-10 04:51 PM



Sir Slick ~

Hi, Bernie! You are most welcome!

Love & God Light,
Linda

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9 posted 2005-03-10 04:54 PM


Marti ~

It is good to hear from you, Dear Kindred Spirit. I am glad that my poem had such a positive effect on you. When I write simplistically, I am usually writing for children. I adore children and they really seem to enjoy my songs and poetry. They are a very enthusiastic audience ~ almost as enthusiastic as some of my PiP friends!

Love & God Light,
Linda

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10 posted 2005-03-10 04:56 PM


Susan ~

Thanks, Sparkles! I truly am appreciative of all the blessings in my life. I dwell on the sweet, not the sour!

Loves 'n hugs,
Linda

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11 posted 2005-03-10 08:25 PM


Linda I really enjoyed reading this. It reminds me of simpler times.

Dara Beth

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12 posted 2005-03-10 08:46 PM


You are so good. I really like this.
Earth Angel
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13 posted 2005-03-10 10:32 PM


Dara Beth ~

It's good to hear from you! Hope you have been well!

I often enjoy writing simply and straight forward. Life gets so complicated and confusing at times. It's good to get back to nice and easy does it!

Love & Light,
Linda

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14 posted 2005-03-10 10:33 PM


Sweet Sue ~

As Elvis used to say, "Thank you! Thank you very much!"

Huggums,
Linda

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15 posted 2005-03-11 06:04 AM


My second thought each morning (after rerecognising that it hurts to move and reminding myself to breathe, which you'd think would be automatic but apparently isn't quite so much because I tense up and don't breathe and pass out... and I really need to stop going off on these tangents) is to say a prayer of thanks for the day and for the beauty and opportunity it holds. Done that a bit over two years now and, while it hasn't made life better, it's definitely helped in surviving the day. Very cool how God blesses us when we pray.

All meant, of course, to say how much I love this poem and the idea of the poem. Well done, as always!

Always, Alyssa

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...I am a girl of tears.

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16 posted 2005-03-11 07:01 AM


GG ~

Good morning, Alyssa. You are so beautiful ~ both on the inside and the out. God loves you ~ and so do I. I have so much compassion and admiration for you. I suppose you could say that I am a big fan of your poetry ~ and you!

From time to time, I send prayers up to God on your behalf.

Love & Prayers,
Linda

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17 posted 2005-03-11 07:46 AM


This is sweet, reminds me of my prayer at night before betime....yes we are so blessed to have what we have.

Especially angels like you!

Love and Hugs
~ARh

We attract hearts by the qualities we display, we retain them by the qualities we possess.~Jean Baptiste Antoine Suard


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18 posted 2005-03-11 07:57 AM


EA...you dialed this through the main line
enjoyed the warm here

D

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Earth Angel
I thank you for photogrammetry
I thank you for the coquetry
And most of all the poetry.

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20 posted 2005-03-11 08:04 AM


ARH ~

You have a heart within your heart!

Thank you for your warm response.


EA

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21 posted 2005-03-11 08:06 AM


Tall, Dark, and Handsome ~

Yeppers! And the channel is open for everyone! lol

Have a glorious day!


EA

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22 posted 2005-03-11 08:07 AM


Mr. T. ~ I thank thee!

A poetic reply from you, is always a treasure!

Sending you a humongous morning hug,
EA


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23 posted 2005-03-11 09:35 AM


Thank you for this beautiful reminder that I should spend less time moaning for what I don't have... and more time being grateful for what's been given. *S*
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24 posted 2005-03-11 10:05 AM


Linda,
   What a blessing it is to read you again!
It looks like it's time to section off a larger shelf in the library for your inspirational poems!

       Sadie

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25 posted 2005-03-11 10:31 AM



Belle of the South ~

Hi, suthern! Life is so much sweeter when we concentrate on the positives! That way of looking at life helps to eliminate the negatives ~ or at least help diminish their holds on us!

Think happy! ~ Be happy!

Loveya!
Linda

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26 posted 2005-03-11 10:33 AM


Oh, Sadie ~

You're a pet. Thank you for the ray of sunshine that you just added to  my day!

Loves 'n hugs,
Linda

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27 posted 2005-03-11 10:52 AM


loved it
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28 posted 2005-03-12 11:01 AM


very pretty
Earth Angel
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29 posted 2005-03-12 12:30 PM


vandana ~

Hello there! I am pleased that you loved my poem! Good to hear from you today!

Love & Light,
Linda

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30 posted 2005-03-12 12:33 PM


T O & O ~

Thank you very much. It pleases me that you found my post "pretty"! I took that photo of heaven myself! lol

Love & Light,
EA

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(does happy dance) Awwwwwwwww, I absolutely LOVE this, dearest Linda! (kiss on cheek) I thank God every day with all my heart for all He has given me, from being able to communicate like most other autistic children struggle to ever do (I keep praying for them too) and helping to convince me I am loved in the world! (smiles) God Bless You, sweet friend, I also have thanked Him lately for letting me live in a place where roses bloom in January and daffodils are blooming everywhere, yay, this is beautiful, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other"

Mother Teresa

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