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kcsgrandma
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0 posted 2000-09-28 11:25 PM


Your Gift

You came, my friend, through
Darkness, bearing light.
I did not know you,
But I knew the voice
Of Him who sent you,
So I trusted you.

You did not judge me,
But called forth my best.
You opened your heart
That I, looking in,
Might see Spirit's fruit,
Sweet beyond sweetness.

Gently, you taught me
Love does not depend
On sight, sound or touch.
Your oil of caring
Poured into my soul.
I thanked God for you.


© Copyright 2000 Marilyn Gordon - All Rights Reserved
Marge Tindal
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1 posted 2000-09-29 07:28 AM


KCS~
Oh, how lovely ...
To be annointed in the oil of true friendship
is such a joy.
To give God thanks for the friend
is something we should always do.

Beautiful thoughts, my friend.
~*Marge*~


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BSC
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2 posted 2000-09-29 08:07 AM


KCS - What a lovely poem of true friendship, a gift from God indeed!  Bonnie
kcsgrandma
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3 posted 2000-09-29 06:48 PM


Thank you, Marge and Bonnie.  God does send us true friends when we really need them, to speak His love for us. This one was a real blessing in my life.
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4 posted 2000-09-30 12:14 PM


kcs,

   What a beautiful poem   I know just the friend to show this too if you don't mind I loved it.



~~Tara aka rp25 :o)

kcsgrandma
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5 posted 2000-09-30 02:30 PM


Thanks, Tara.  I hope your friend enjoys it.  I'm glad it touched you.

To love another person is to see the face of God.
- Les Miserables

Marilyn

kaile
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6 posted 2000-12-30 07:51 PM


what a sweet thoughtful piece...i do also try not to take those light-bearing friends of mine for granted and this is a lovely reminder....
pegasus111
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7 posted 2000-12-30 09:08 PM


you are lucky to have such special friends.
this was a fitting tribute to them. lovely piece Kcs.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost


kcsgrandma
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8 posted 2000-12-30 11:50 PM


Kaile - Thanks.  Your replies are sweet and thoughtful, as well.   Friends are a special blessing, especially those who help us see light.

Thank you, Pegasus.  I prefer to think I am blessed, rather than lucky (although perhaps I am both   ), for I cannot believe those wonderful people have come into my life by chance.

To love another person is to see the face of God.
- Les Miserables

Marilyn

inot2B
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9 posted 2000-12-30 11:59 PM


The best kind of friend is one who opens our heart to God and his love. Beautiful!
Wikket
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10 posted 2000-12-31 11:21 AM


You're right...love and friendship are the greatest gifts!  Thanks for this!  

~~Jamie      


"...I mean, when I first met you, you were all like, 'Oh Phooey, I burned the darn muffins.'
Now, you walk into a bar, and sailors come runnin' out!"

kcsgrandma
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11 posted 2000-12-31 11:41 AM


inot2B - That is precisely what this friend did for me, listening to my questions and helping me to find the answers, and as a bonus he became a good friend in his own right.  Thanks.

Wikket - Yes, wonderful gifts indeed, although I hope to post something this week that talks about another great gift I've received.  Thank you for reading!  

To love another person is to see the face of God.
- Les Miserables

Marilyn

ellie LeJeune
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12 posted 2000-12-31 01:09 PM


Marilyn; It is wonderful that you have the gift to see the beauty of a precious friendship and then to write a beautiful poem of such a gift. I too have been so blessed with good and true friends, so I will join you in thanksgiving for this most precious gift. Love, Ellie

Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart.

Joseph Fort Newton



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13 posted 2000-12-31 01:11 PM


This is soooooooo beautiful and comforting, Marilyn! Thank God for the friends He sends our way!

Denise

kcsgrandma
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14 posted 2000-12-31 11:12 PM


Ellie - I'm happy for you that you, too, have been blessed with friends.  Thank you for your sweet comments.  

Denise -   That really makes me smile.  I guess this comes across as comforting because the friendship gave me peace.  Thank you.

To love another person is to see the face of God.
- Les Miserables

Marilyn

JOY 14
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15 posted 2001-01-01 10:40 AM


kcs,
Wonderful. I thank God for my best friend. Why I'm so blessed with having her in my life I don't know. Thanks for writing.

Joy

kcsgrandma
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16 posted 2001-01-01 01:33 PM


Thanks for reading, Joy.  You don't have to deserve blessings, just accept them with thanks.  

To love another person is to see the face of God.
- Les Miserables

Marilyn

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17 posted 2001-01-01 06:43 PM


Sounds like they are truest of friends

Life has got to chnage,
Nothing stays the same,
Soon it will be time,
For me to move on.


kcsgrandma
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18 posted 2001-01-01 11:55 PM


Thanks, Maria; just the right kind of friend for the time.  

To love another person is to see the face of God.
- Les Miserables

Marilyn

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