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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2006-07-18 12:39 PM


        

Our Father's Love
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

I see a ray of God's White Light,
Peeking through a cloudy sky.
The cleansing rain is now drying up,
As do the sad tears I cry.

A gentle breeze disbands dark clouds,
And dries up all of the rain.
With every ray of sun that shines,
Comes a lessening of the pain.

My heart fills up with gratitude,
As my spirit soars high on wing.
And rises above all the turbulence,
To where God's angels sing.

I can see my life more clearly,
From this vantage point high above.
And realize all is forever well,
When I bask in Our Father’s Love.


© Copyright 2006 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
El_Campeador
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1 posted 2006-07-18 12:55 PM


Linda, thank you so much. I needed this encouragement right now!

Ben

“We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson

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2 posted 2006-07-18 12:56 PM


EarthyOne~
So pretty are the thoughts you share~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
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Earth Angel
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3 posted 2006-07-18 12:59 PM


Ben, I an truly sorry to learn that you are in need of such encouragement right now, however, I am pleased that my words may have been of some comfort.

Sending you a loving, comforting hug,
Linda



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4 posted 2006-07-18 01:00 PM


And everyone benefits, when you share your basking moments, Linda. Peaceful hugs to your family.
Earth Angel
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5 posted 2006-07-18 01:01 PM


Marge ~

Thank you, dear sharer of sweet thoughts!

Love & God's Light,
EO

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6 posted 2006-07-18 01:06 PM


Caring Kacy ~

You are such a pet! Your warmth is very comforting. Thank you!

Loves 'n hugs,
Linda

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7 posted 2006-07-18 02:45 PM


Earth Angel
You are a joy.

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8 posted 2006-07-18 03:47 PM


Ah   Vertical vision   Yes!   ALL is well
Thank you for the message of this realization.
(((( Angel ))))      

Earth Angel
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9 posted 2006-07-18 05:05 PM


Mr. T. ~

Thank you, my sweet sonneteering friend!

I just reread ~ and have now rewritten! ~ this poem! It was delivered before its time! I should let a poem age like fine wine before I post it! lol

Loves 'n hugs,
EA
The Editing Queen!

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10 posted 2006-07-18 05:09 PM


XO ~

The macrocosmic view rallies over our daily microcosmic one!
When we take a look at the bigger picture, we don't get lost and overwhelmed by all the distracting minutia!

XO
EA

iliana
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11 posted 2006-07-18 05:28 PM


It feels good basking........in this poem, too!  Many hugs sent your way, Linda.........KBHBLY.....lily jo
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12 posted 2006-07-18 06:09 PM


Amen dear friend.
Sending you hugs and along with prayers to you,your family.
My thoughts are with you during this time,may peace and God's love and strenght be with you.

Hugs to you.

Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things,
man will not himself find peace."

Albert Schweitzer,
Nobel Peace Prize Wi

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13 posted 2006-07-19 09:36 PM


beautiful, in our eyes and in the eyes of the Father as well.....
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14 posted 2006-07-20 02:00 AM


Earth Angel,
You make me feel better about where I believe whole heartedly my loved ones are now. Up with God on high and watching over me. I pray they help us all to know that you are definately a gift from God sent to messanger to us.

Thanks EA.
We love ya,
Danie

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15 posted 2006-07-20 07:51 AM


you bring light to these sometimes old and dark eyes and heart...thank you Linda for your ever present optimisum and always sharing words that smile love.

Hugs and thank you

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16 posted 2006-07-20 11:25 PM


yeah id say thats a good inspirational piece of work there

Hollow heroes seperate as they run...Shadows linger in your pain dead and done

Ceinwyn
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17 posted 2006-07-22 01:06 PM


Amen.. I needed to read this...full of hope..and promise...

If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.

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18 posted 2006-07-22 01:23 PM


Always keep your eyes on Christ and ALL will be fine.
NEVER let any human steal the love, peace, joy, happiness, & comfort God gives.

Without the experiance of love where would we be? We would have no memories to cherish.
With love it brings hurt with hurt bittersweet memories.

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19 posted 2006-07-22 02:04 PM


iliana ~

I accept with gratitude each and every one of your loving, friendship hugs, Dear lily jo!

KBHBLY 2

Linda

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20 posted 2006-07-22 02:09 PM


froggy friend ~

Thank you. As you know, I have several trials going on in my life all at once. I am trying to break them down into manageable, bite-size pieces, but I have to tell you, some of them are near choking me to death.

I keep saying over and over again, "And this too shall pass!" ~ like a mantra.

As the old adage goes, "If it doesn't kill us, it makes us stronger!" ~ I suppose after a year like I have just through, I'll soon be  looking like Hercules!

Loveya!
Linda


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21 posted 2006-07-22 02:11 PM


Luminosity ~

I bask in your glowing light, Luminous One!

Love & Light & a big warm hug,
EA

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22 posted 2006-07-22 02:15 PM


Danie ~

What a lovely and highly touching response from your pen ~ and heart. Thank you for your kindness. I truly appreciate your kind words.

Love & Light,
EA

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23 posted 2006-07-22 02:17 PM


Lee ~

Your eyes be neither "tired" or "old"! You see more than most can see with either binoculars ~ or a magnifying glass! ~ and your spirit is forever young!

Loves 'n hugs,
Linda

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24 posted 2006-07-22 02:20 PM


Hot Flakes ~

Hey, Dude! Dems neat words! ~ and I like 'em!

Good to hear from you! Don't be such a stranger on these seas of blue!


EA

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25 posted 2006-07-22 02:22 PM


Ceinwyn ~

I know that you are having your own days of woe, but remember that I am always just an email away for you as well!

Hugs with lots of love,
Linda

Earth Angel
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26 posted 2006-07-22 02:24 PM


Heather ~

Sound advice! It appears that you and I are of the same mind!

It was good to hear from you!

Love & God's Light,
EA

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27 posted 2006-08-02 10:12 AM


With every ray of sun that shines,
Comes a lessening of the pain.

May it be so for you, sweet lady... may it be so.

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28 posted 2006-08-02 10:15 AM


truly God loves you
more than words can ever say
and we love you, too

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

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