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Our Trials and Tribulations
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Our Trials and Tribulations |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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Our Trials and Tribulations Another year has come and gone, And what a year it was ... Seems someone up above had thought We needed spicing up. Were our lives really boring? Were they slow or too sedate? I think not ... but then again, ‘Tis God who does dictate. The ups and downs, the twists and turns, The never-ending ride, For what our futures hold for us Is not ours to decide. See ... what I find when searching For an answer to this year; Is that our Lord has given several Crosses we shall bear. The varied crises that He springs Upon us time again; Makes everyone take notice, Re-assess their lives and then ... It helps us to appreciate The special things we have ... The people whom we dearly love; The good times we have had. And throughout all, He’ll guide us, Though at times, we’ll be perplexed; And question as He guides us through Our next demanding test. However, as a family, Supportive in our love; We’ll comfort one another As God watches from above. We’ll pass this test, as very often In the past we’ve done ... There isn’t anything at all We cannot overcome! /Kit McCallum |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Very well said, Kit. It is said that He never gives us more than we can handle and I believe that.....but He can sure come close! Excellent writing...... |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Kit, Love this one!! He always seems to know what is best for us and how much we can bear. Great writing.  LW Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth |
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kat Member
since 2000-05-20
Posts 387 |
Kit: Beautifully said and beautifully written. I feel as if you've written this poem for me considering what this year has been like for me so far. lol kat |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kit~ What a lovely reminder of the burdens I've let Him carry for me. And He never says 'no more.' Thank you for this special gift. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Amen! Wonderful comforting poem, Kit! Denise |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Balladeer: A little "too" close for comfort sometimes ... thanks Balladeer! ~Lone Wolf: He sure does Lone Wolf ... thanks so much! ~Kat: Consider it a dedication then Kat! It's been a tough year for a few of us I fear, thank you ~Marge: Stops just in the knick of time sometimes Marge ... thank you so much (and you're welcome) ~Denise: Thanks Denise ... Amen indeed! Much appreciation to all, /Kit |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Well done sweet Kit...well said, lovely piece dear friend Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Tracie: Thank you soooo much, what a lovely comment Tracie! Much appreciation, /Kit |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Yes we all get our share of trials and tribulations and I think we have all had periods of time when we believe we are getting much more than our share...James |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~James: Quite a few of us I imagine. I've had about enough to last me for now ... here's hopes to a little less stressful future ahead! Thanks James. Much appreciation, /Kit |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Kit, this was...well done! |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Great work, Kit! Elizabeth I'm grabbing my hat and coat I'm leaving the cat a note Quick call me a ferry boat-getting out of town! |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Thanks for the reminder A great poem Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Sunshine: Thank you Sunshine! ~Elizabeth: Many thanks Elizabeth! ~Prometheus: You're welcome, and thank you Jamie! Much appreciation to all, /Kit |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
well always late and underdressed for the party.. but im here  Kit this is so inspiring and well written well thought out ... wonderful writing... Im so glad I didnt miss it ahhhh...so many poems...so little time ...LOL thats my trial...  later-wise-poet-gator jm What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly ~LaoTzeTao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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