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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois 
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I sit here and ponder How we could complain Our problems seem small Against others real pain You've had a bad day Or so it's you thought Til' you hear others problems And how much they're distraught You have no idea Just how good life can be So count your small blessings Pray upon bended knee Be thankful for life And all that you're given What God's done for us and the life that were livin' _____________________________ Some days we grumble and moan only to realize it hasn't amounted to a hill of beans compared to what others go through. We really don't have it as bad as we think. Stop and count your blessings. ~God blesses all~ <*\\\>< |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
You are so right White Dove. We're in this world together. Joyce |
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scout Member
since 2001-06-16
Posts 175no place owns me |
This poem is so true, I used to always think I had it bad, i was so ignorant. If i twisted the words of what the bible says, Instead of the guy not noticing the plank in his eye, and noticing the speck in the other guy, I'm the other guy who only notices the speck in my eye, and not the plank in others. Although that is really twisting the Bible around, but I hope you can understand that. xscoutx |
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illusion Member
since 2001-06-19
Posts 296 |
This is a great reminder for me today.  I've been guilty of grumbling - but I'll put the grumbles on hold and busy myself with my blessings. Good job! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Thank you Joyce!  Scout, I think I understand what you're saying. There is "saying" that we judge ourselves the harshest, but I really don't think so sometimes. I think we see the "problems" or "sins" others have, but tend not too look at our own. But when it comes to problems, our own seem like mountains, but when we look at others troubles, our really don't seem quite that big. Illusion, I've been guilty of the same! That's what brought the poem about. I have a dear friend who's struggled and is struggling with some very severe things. And after talking with this person, it really made me stop and think about what I was complaining about. It made me change my mind in a hurry. My problems were piddly compared to theirs. I had no reason at all to be complaining. I'm thankful I'm healthy, I have 3 beautiful childen, a good job, food to eat, eyesight...and so much more. I can take a walk, enjoy the outdoors. So many things we take for granted, that are truly a blessing when brought to our attention. Thanks all! <*\\\>< |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
WhtDove: There are so very many worse of than we are and you don't have to look far to find them! Great reminder! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
White Dove, When we are vistited by Missionaries from 3rd world countries, their testimonies and photographs are usually a real good reality check for me. I do thank God for the life that He has given me and I do thank you for the reminder that I don't really have it that bad. Bob <>< |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Yes Betty, it's sad though. We have to look at other people's misfortunes to realize just how good we have it. Bob even seeing them on tv is enough to give us a reality check. It's sad, it truly is. Thank you Bob! <*\\\>< |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Amen!! We do have much to be thankful for in our lives. Loved this! All writing comes |
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anonymous albert ?
since 2001-03-23
Posts 2979 |
this is true...but as you Thank God for your blessing...life sometimes gets to you and it becomes hard to see the blessing instaed of all the pain...but another thing that always pains me is too see others suffer..esp blameless children...and this was a VERY inspring piece...thanks for sharing it Betty im addicted to passions in poetry!...are you? |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
...Our problems seem small Against others real pain... I agree. And thanks for the reminder. Melton |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Lone Wolf we do. Sometimes we just need a reminder to see it.  anonymous albert ? I do know what you're talking about. I've been there many times. Many times it's been very difficult to see my blessings. Or I could see them, I could count them, I just wasn't very happy about them. I really don't know how to put that one except to say it's depression. You knew you should be happy for them, but you just weren't. And it's always very heartbreaking to see others suffer, especially those little children. Thank you, and God bless. 2dalimit you're welcome, and thank you as well. <*\\\>< |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
precious words here |
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