Dear God I want to thank you
for the moments in my life
the moments that I sometimes take for granted.
It’s the briefest points in time
that are often the most blessed
And they’re the ones that I’m most grateful for.
When my husband said “I do”
in front of family, friends and You
is a moment that I treasure in my heart
When he gently squeezed my hand
and gave a pain filled smile to me
after surgery they used to save his life
I could feel your presence there
I was never so aware
That in a moment we could lose the next.
I felt you in the room
felt your presence in my womb
when the doctors gave me back my embryos
Dear God I love you for the chance
that you’ve given me to know
this wonder even for the briefest time
As I watch the moments pass
and know your blessings are so vast
I hope that I will always stop to say
I praise you and your deeds
Thank you for loving me
Thank you for every moment that I breathe
Patricia Gibson-Williams
May 28, 2006
Author notes
I'm not sure how this one works... It seemed to want to rhyme in some places and not in others. Kind of like my life, falling in line at times and going off in its own direction when I least expect it to. Still it's from the heart, so I posted it. I may tweak it later if the mood suits me. Patti
Written May 28th, 2006
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A contest entry
- Time for God #17 by Samplette.
300 points, ended June 13, 2006, 15 entries
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Of course it works....very nicely indeed. Thank you so much for entering the contest. This was a great read.
Sam
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These are big things! And your thanksgiving is very heartfelt, sincere and a testament that we are safe in the arms of Jesus. Ron.
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Thank you so much for the comment. It is the small things. Speaking of small things how is Ryan doing? I'm still praying for him and your family. Patti
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Patti,
This write really touched me and brought tears to my eyes. I am guilty of far too often getting wrapped up in the day to day activities of life and don't take the time to notice how blessed I really am. It is the small things that are the greatest. I'm beginning to learn that now. Beautiful write.
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