September 5, 2009

She Is

She is the one
who cheers for you
when you succeed

And the one
who holds your hand
when you are scared

She is the one you lean on

She is strong
She is the rock
She is the voice of reason
...and encouragement

She is also the one...

who bites her lip
so that you won't see it quiver

and swallows hard
past the lump in her throat

The one who turns away
so that you won't see
the tears that have welled up in her eyes

the one who worries
long after you've fallen asleep

She is...
Your mother
Your sister
Your daughter
Your wife
Your aunt
Your cousin
Your teacher
Your partner
....Your friend

She is a good soul in your life
...and she is human.

So be gentle...and handle with care.


image from Google images

Today I Pray...

with a joy-filled and gracious heart

...for the amazing women in my life

Thank you for your showing me...
...generosity of spirit
...hope and faith
...kindness
...trust
...sisterhood
...loyalty
...friendship
...strength
...and unconditional love

"Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee." Genesis 12:13


September 2, 2009

Attitude

"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller


Today I Pray...

...for optimistic eyes
that see infinite possibilities

...for confidence in my abilities

...and a faithful heart that knows
You are with me
every step of the way

...for an attitude of gratitude

Today is a treasured gift
-- a blessing from heaven --

...help me to make the most of it

September 1, 2009

A Cool Breeze

With the turn of the calendar page
Comes a slight chill in the air

Refreshing
Invigorating
Awakening

Back to school
A breath of fresh air
A new outlook

Autumn's subtle approach
Not an ending
But a new beginning

Today I Pray...

...with gratitude for an awakened spirit

...for the confidence and wisdom
to make the most of this fresh start

...for an attitude that embraces
the infinite possibilities that You provide

Thank You for reminding me
to stop for a moment
....and breathe in Your goodness

...and live the life You've designed
....just for me


August 27, 2009

Wonder Under the Stars

Setting sun
Rising moon
New life
Waiting

A hundred onlookers
Anxious
Hopeful
Ready to witness
The miracle
Laying just beneath the sand


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Today I Pray...

...with an awe-inspired heart
amazed by the miracle of life
and the wonders of nature

...though we didn't witness these
baby sea turtles being hatched
I thank You for teaching me
something new today

...and for the gentle reminder
that every day is a new day
A fresh start
A renewed attitude
A new beginning

With Your love
a new life
can be born at any moment


August 24, 2009

Nothing Like It

There is nothing
quite like the spray of salty air
on your face

And sand between your toes

And the call of the seagulls
and pelicans

A change of pace
A chance to step away
from every day life

And make castles in the sand

photo from bing images
Today I Pray...

...with gratitude
for the opportunity
to step away from every day life
and delight in the joy of my family

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