Well expressed.
You've figured out by yourself what many people take a lifetime to learn. And some never do.
It will get better and you will have your moment in the sun with someone new.
Posted on 10/25/2009 1:24:48 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack
SURPRISED BY JOY
~ William Wordsworth
Surprised by joy -impatient as the wind
I turned to share the transport - Oh! with whom
But Thee, deep buried in the silent tomb,
That spot which no vicissitude can find?
Love, faithful love, recalled thee to my mind -
But how could I forget thee? Through what power,
Even for the least division of an hour,
Have I been so beguiled as to be blind
To my most grievous loss? - That thought's return
Was the worst pang that sorrow ever bore
Save one, one only, when I stood forlorn,
Knowing my heart's best treasure was no more;
That neither present time, nor years unborn,
Could to my sight that heavenly face
Where were all the typos when I was looking for them?!?!?
Beautiful. May God bless you with peace.
He has. Thank you :-)
“A Grief Observed” saved my life after my mother’s death. Your post is most eloquent, hope things get better for you very soon.
You are turning into the man your Dog always knew you were.
Some day a very lucky woman is going grow to love you.
At 45, I nearly where you were, maybe worse.
I think of your freedom of mind, spirit and body.
#8-)
You have learned much young one!
I have read Surprised by Joy - CS Lewis really manages to convey the wonderful peace, contentment and indeed Joy that comes from ‘knowing’ the Father.
Blessings to you brother!
Mel
Thanks Mel. I’m grateful Lewis was such a prolific writer...I can read through his works and by the time I get to the end of them, I’m ready to start over at the beginning. When there’s something I NEED to read, I pick up my Bible. When there’s merely something I need to read, I pick up Lewis. I’m never disappointed by either.
Joe,
What a moving story and so well written. You have overcome a lot and your strength and maturity show in your writing.
God Bless.
Joe, that was beautiful. And I didn’t notice any typos. It was all too beautiful...
Thank you for your very kind words and prayers. They mean so very much to me.
Thank you.
Joe,
A couple of months ago there was a discussion going on about dogs. I don’t remember what it was about, but I responded by saying that I was getting two German Shep. pups that were to scheduled to be euthanized. Your reply to me was just great and I thank you for it.
The pups are doing real well. They turned out to be Shepherd mix with whatever got in the back yard, but that’s OK. They are wonderful, smart, and big girls — sleeping on the floor next to me as I type this.
Best Regards
Thank you...glad to hear you got a couple great dogs! They are true friends, and mine has been an invaluable companion to me this past week, even moreso than he usually is :-)
Well expressed.
You've figured out by yourself what many people take a lifetime to learn. And some never do.
It will get better and you will have your moment in the sun with someone new.
Terrific thread. Thank you
Although, I think you've nailed it on your own.
Thank you...
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