My Journey

I have both a poem and a song for you today. Hope you enjoy.

My Journey
Written by Joan G***** 10/19/2007
As I looked in the mirror that was placed on my heart’s core.
I took a walk down a not often strolled path, to memory shore.
There was a cross at the edge of the path just as I entered in.
It was there for me to empty my large collection of unrepented sin.
Choking vines of sin, that attest to the life once I did live.
But on each leaf the blood stained words were written, I forgive.
And as I strolled along, in that somehow familiar place.
I realized how much that I had used, Jesus’ wonderful grace.
There were delicate flowers on a weary looking tree limb.
On each tiny white petal, the word hope was written on them.
I saw doorways that had written on them the words, lost chances.
I couldn’t see inside them, for they were blocked by many branches.
I noticed at times the path got very stony, it hurt to take another step.
But I heard a familiar voice say to me, I was always there to help.
There was a pool of dark water, that I had to step over to get about.
I didn’t think I could do it, then I saw the name of the pool, it was doubt.
Then as I took my courage and leaped with all my might, I knew I had won.
For I heard that same familiar voice say, my faithful servant well done.
There is a fountain in this place, that pure water flows from.
I’ve never thirsted again, since that first time that I drank some.
As I stand on this path I can see a faint light, always ahead of me.
And as I walk faithfully toward it, the brighter it seems to be.
As I exit the path of memory, and I still see that light brightly burn.
I know that the light is Jesus, and I’m waiting for His return.
The path of life is not always smooth, nor is it always straight.
But I must in fact walk on it, till I reach Heaven’s golden gate.

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Willard and Joan sings

For your enjoyment, Here's a little number by Willard and I.
I will meet you in the morning.

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Life

Here's another poem for you , please enjoy
Life
I was thinking just the other day how short my life has been.
And all those that I have loved, I recall in my mind again.
And the thought came to my head and this is what it was.
In fifty years from now would anyone have a cause.
To even remember who I was, or even have a care.
To know the life I led, would any be aware?
Would my life mean anything to those that I leave behind?
Would I have left a mark at all on mankind?
And as I thought of this, a feeling shot through my soul.
Life is just a moment in the fabric of time, just a pinhole.
We live, and in a blink of eternity’s eye we are gone.
To a place where clocks and time just don’t belong.
And a joy beyond all joys just settled all over me.
As I thought of just how long eternity would be.
And to think of how I have worried in this life.
Of all the things that has caused me any strife.
And you know I have to laugh a little, but still the same.
I should be very humble for such is my shame.
I didn’t trust God enough to just enjoy my being.
I thought there was always more life to be seeing.
Never satisfied as I walked through this one chance.
While it was life for me, to God only a glance.
Oh how I failed living in such bitter disgrace.
But thank God for His wonderful, amazing grace.
For He is forgiving and He will lead me on.
And someday to stand before His throne.
And as He sees His own blood that has justified .
Flowing so wonderfully in me inside.
He will welcome me home, through His wondrous love.
And to be with Him in His home above.
And as I think again of what I left, did I succeed?
Why yes, I left you this poem for all to read.
Written by Joan ****** May 2nd 2007


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From Jerry

The picture is of Laurel and her new grand baby, My brother reports on Laurel's health as follows....

Laurel had an appointment in Pittsburgh today to do some test for her Parathyroid. The doctor found that she needs to have one removed and also she has a thyroid that may have cancer due to the radiation she had for her breast cancer. He said it is best to remove it now because the only treatment for it is removal if there is cancer. she will have to take medication the rest of her life when the thyroid is removed. She has an appointment on 2 Sept.

Please say a pray for her

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This special place

Hope you all enjoy another one of my poems.

This Special Place
Written by Joan ****** 09/20/2007

The voice I hear so soft and gentle, as the spirit speaks to me.
And the comfort I feel, makes me forget my human frailty.
That’s where I find that wonderful atoning grace, my God in thee.
As I pray to you my God, in the stillness, where no one else can see.
Down on my knees, Where all honor to You Lord, I bestow.
For that price on the cross You paid, some many years ago.
I give You praise and honor Lord, for You deserve it so.
Yes Honor to You dear gracious Lord, is only what I show.
It’s here in the quietness of this place that I begin my day.
Here in this wonderful place that I am taught the way.
Here on my knees, I humble myself to You Lord, and pray.
It’s here Lord that You show me, everything will be okay.
And I thank You Holy Lord, for this time I spend to renew.
And I thank you for this feeling that can come from only You.
And Lord there’s just one more thing, for me that You can do.
Let many others find this special place, Lord let them find it too.

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Prayer desperately needed

when you finish reading this, I want you to stop and please say a prayer for a friend of mine . His name is David , he has a wife Gloria , and three beautiful daughters . David has cancer, and is in very bad shape, He is in constant pain. Gloria his wife is staying by his side, and his daughters are there as much as they can be. This family needs our prayers right now so much. And I ask you all, Please write the name David on your prayer list. Write it on a stickup and put it somewhere , where you will see it often. and every time you see it send a prayer up for this family.

If it weren't for people praying for me, in my time of despair , I don't know where I would be today.

I believe in prayer, I believe that the prayers of others avails much.

Thank each and every one of you. May God bless you all,

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Angie's Birthday 26th of July

Yes, on the 26th, Angie will be another year older. Happy Birthday Angie. Here's a little something for you.

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