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Thanks be to God |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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Thanks be to God Thanksgiving Day has come again, Our thanks list we prepare. Forgive us for the grief we feel At one more empty chair. You never promised we'd be free Of sorrow and of woe. You pledged only you'd be with us As through the trials we go. At each sad step we took, dear Lord We felt You by our side. We are grateful for your presence In all the times we've cried. And now although we are missing His sweet, endearing smile, We are thankful that you lent him For just that little while. Our hearts are full of thankfulness For all things You have given. And for the one whom we so loved, Who's with you now, in Heaven. By Joyce 11/25/02 |
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LoveBug
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Oh Joyce... you made me cry!! I will be missing my dear uncle this year, but thank you for this beautiful reminder that he is with Jesus, and what better way could we spend a holiday?! Thank you for posting this. Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of us. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I am glad Dear Lovebug that this was touching rather than sad. We lost my granddaughter's dear husband this year. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Such a heart-felt poem! I always feel at holidays, as I look around the table, that all the missing ones are present, somehow. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big huggsssssss) Oh Joyce, this is soooooooo beautifully heartfelt, sweet friend, I too miss my loved ones I've lost so much but know they are always guiding me with love and I am blessed to have them all and my Joanna and you and all my Passions friends! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Joyce, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Joyce~ This is just beautiful. With your permission I would like to print it and give it to my aunt,her husband just passed away 2 weeks ago...Paul |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Joyce, You are one who has the ability to approach death with a tenderness and a loving sentiment that of which I have never read anywhere else. You express such a wonderful appreciation for each one who has passed from your life to be with Him. True, the emotions expressed here are very sad to read, but yet they are at the same time uplifting to my heart and soul to know that those who have passed are so tenderly missed and so uniquely loved. God bless you my friend and may you have a blessed Thanksgiving. -Bob |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you dear friends. Of course Paul you may give a copy to your aunt. I hope it helps a bit. I have so many dear people on the other side that I use my poetry to reach them. Love, Joyce |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is a wonderful Thanksgiving prayer poem. I knew as soon as I saw you had posted, that is was going to be a beautiful poem. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Joyce, this is beautiful. It is so loving and heartfelt. Thank you for sharing it with us. "Love makes the world go around" |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Thanks for sharing such a touching poem so full of faith. Melton |
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Star T Member
since 2002-07-12
Posts 182Philadelphia, US |
hey joyce,first time i'm reading ur piece and i must say it was very nice indeed.made me ALMOST cry.dont worry,GOd will send his holy sprit to comfort u at all times..thru the loss and thru the pain. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JoyceMyFriend~ 'Forgive us for the grief we feel At one more empty chair.' This touched me in my little heart-place~  *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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