Looking back in retrospect upon my life
from childhood not knowing what I was
going to be like now, I wonder.
Despite how we feel about ourselves,
our health, circumstances or self
worth.
How we see ourselves, and what we
are presently going through, do we
really know.
That there is someone far more important
than us that values us highly, and He
ordained us to live!
My son who is adopted in the face of a
friend's suicide shared he could never
do that ..I wondered.
Yes, my son could have been aborted,
but his Mom thought he was worthwhile saving.
My son taught me a lesson.
Even through his dark hours as a teenager
and young adult, my son hung onto life,
and I am so glad!
As far as myself, though having a genetic
disease that would be thought incurable,
my trust is in God who made me despite
the illness and feeling so alone with it's
weird symptoms.
Wondering how long I have is one thing,
but to use my life that I have to be a blessing
is another.
There is a purpose to our lives, no matter
what we think. If we could only grasp
how valued we are in our Master's eyes!
Author notes
In the face of illness, and rearing a son, I was face to face with the darkness that could consume one..Despair, discouragement and my son's own years of darkness has made me look back, thanking God for his mercies
A contest entry
- Protect Life by Arkbear.
3300 points, ended July 16, 2008, 30 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Yes we all do have a divine mission. I am so glad you hung on and now bless your son and all those around you. Wonderful write and testimony.
Blessings and love
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Thank You!!
Thank You for Your entry: Hope
This piece tugged hard at my Spirit, I read Your words several times and what a Journey You took me on and touched with Light fingers of Love I imagine the could haves like You and see how You overcame the challenges with Faith & Belief Blessed You are here
Excellent Voice to Inspire
Powerful images You have brought forth
Thank You for sharing Your Heart also Spirit!
Best wishes to You in the contest Sweet Soul
**Judging will be done shortly...
Many blessings too
and much love & light~ Desire~*~
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Nice work
I love the way this is written and how well you explained things in this poem. Great work and good luck in the contest.
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Thinking of others can pull us through and bring our thinking around. Great write.
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This was great, especially how you showed all the blessings you've been given. It left me with lots of questions for myself. Nicely done.
Good luck in the contest
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Your poem left me with pondering thoughts...you should be proud on your son , as well on yourself..two stories, mom and son...the way you influences each other, is very touching. Your ending stanza is extremely powerful and true. Thank you for sharing Nevel
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the Lord has his ways to choose your path as you make the steps you will know
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Great work here
Yes to keep from being consumed by our own path no matter how bad it might be we must put others before ourselves and in doing so God will take care of the rest
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Thank you all so far that have taken the time to write a comment..I have yet now to read and comment on all, as it has been a very busy time here..For all who have read that have participated in this contest..I say thank you..each of you are worthy of a read of your contribution for you all have something to share..Thank you to all readers thus far who have commented, that have not participated. It shows me we all care about life, and have had our struggles! We want to reach a helping hand to those who have had this challenge of living life, despite it's problems..Thank you and God Bless You!
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aww that was winning worthy . that was so beaytiful. well penned. tear to me eye.
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Well done
A very expressive write that says a great deal.Excelent, Ros -
Beautiful write and you have penned words of wisdom and experience that are bound to reach those who read it, good write and good luck in the contest
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I can relate so much to your son. My dark years started when I became a latchkey kid. But, yes, lessons we can learn from others .. friends, family, documentaries, etc. These observations are everywhere, if we want to receive inspiration or hope.
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Your words represent a contemplative view of a dark past. Once the darkness has receded, it is amazing how much there is to be thankful for.
Walk with Him.
Mike
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To find eyes that can still recognise that for which gratitude is due, even in bleak times, is a very powerful gift and source of strength.
Thank you for sharing.
Sol
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Toni, you are so kind with your words..You are a testimony as well dear with your poems. Yes, we do rely on Him to help us through life as long as we are here!
And after reading your poem on angels I know they help and assist us as well.Thanks for your words of encouragement! -
A WOnderful Testimony....
in the face of adversity, you and your son have both stood firm not allowing that looming darkness to comsume you and reaching out with a display of faith and giving God the opportunity to send down his mighty hand and pull you out of the darkness and sheltering you under his mighty wings of love and nestle you both bringing you through into his glorious light. AMazing story of a great testimony!!! Thanks for sharing!!!~~Toni~~ -
Bear, thank you! Some of us can give a part of our life to encourage others in the struggles of life. None of us can say there will not be the "lows", the "valleys" after the mountain top experiences. But we can offer a helping hand to those who are going through their "lows" as we may need their help sooner or later...Thanks for your words of encouragement!
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Your last stanza speaks truth......this write touched me from the very beginning......we wonder.....how it will be.......yet something inside of us keeps whispering....."live!"
Using what life we have to be a blessing.....what a rich idea!
I believe God would want it that way........thank you so very much for sharing with others...
......Godbless,
Bear ~
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