No one will cause you undeserved pain,
Nothing but love and caring will be your gain.
The one and only rule to use,
A good friend never to abuse.

Walk in the soft sand in the warmest sun,
Smile and laugh that wonderful way in fun.
Hold my hand and feel the greatest kiss.
My total honest and love you'll never miss.

Listen to every wave as it sweetly licks the shore,
A feeling I guarantee never felt before.
Look deep into the blue that surrounds you,
And breathe in deeply the sweet smell so true.

A place with no pressure or stress,
The sweet wind will blow its soft caress.
You'll never be alone I swear,
It'll absorb all you can't bare.

This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life. When I was suffering from anguish, sorrow, or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord, "You promised me, Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, When I have needed you most, you have not been there for me?"

The Lord replied, "The times when you have seen only one set of footprints is when I carried you."

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One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD.

When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times of his life.

This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it. "LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me."

The LORD replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you during your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

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One summer many years ago, I came across three postcards of which the following three poems came from. I have no idea who wrote them, but I would like to share them with you......

The Legend Of The

SEA STAR

Brilliant stars of the heavens

were placed into the sea

When God blessed ocean creatures

with their own astrology.

As we gaze into the waters

His wondrous plans unfold

The STARFISH sings his song of praise

while spun in noble gold.

The Lord created sea creatures

and waters wherein they swim

Man and fish, on earth and in seas

owes their very lives to Him.

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The Legend Of The

SAND DOLLAR

There's a pretty little legend

That I would like to tell

Of the birth and death of Jesus

Found in this lowly shell.

If you examine closely,

You'll see that you find here

Four nail holes and a fifth one

Made by a Roman's spear.

On one side the Easter Lily,

Its center is the star

That appeared unto the shepards

And led them from afar.

The Christmas poinsettia

Etched on the other side

Reminds us of His birthday,

Our Happy Christmastide.

Now break the center open

And here you will release

The five white doves awaiting

To spread Good Will and Peace.

This single little symbol,

Christ left for you and me

To help us spread His Gospel

Through all eternity.

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(This version is just a little different)

The Legend Of The

SAND DOLLAR

Upon this odd shaped sea shell

a legend grand is told

About the life of Jesus

the wondrous tale of old

The center marking plainly shows

the well known Guiding Star

That led to tiny Bethlehem

the Wise Men from afar

The Christmas flower, Poinsettia

for His Nativity

The Resurrection too is marked

the Easter Lily, see

Within the shell, should it be broke

five Doves of Peace are found

To emphasize this legend

so may Peace and Love abound.

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OLD IRONSIDES

Written by ,Oliver Wendell Holmes and first published in the Boston Daily Advertiser Tuesday, September 14, 1830

Ay, tear her tattered ensign down! Long has it waved on high, And many an eye has danced to see That banner in the sky; Beneath it rung the battle shout, And burst the cannon's roar;-- The meteor of the ocean air Shall sweep the clouds no more.

Her deck, once red with heroes' blood, Where knelt the vanquished foe, When winds were hurrying o'er the flood, And waves were white below, No more shall feel the victor's tread, Or know the conquered knee;-- The harpies of the shore shall pluck The eagle of the sea!

Oh, better that her shattered hulk Should sink beneath the wave; Her thunders shook the mighty deep, And there should be her grave; Nail to the mast her holy flag, Set every thread bare sail, And give her to the god of storms, The lightning and the gale!

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THE MIST ON THE RIVER Written by ,Al Albrecht

When the mist is on the river, And the break of day is near. The birds are just beginning to sing, And the stars have disappeared.

When dewdrops shimmer like diamonds, Upon a blade of grass. And the wind is softly blowing. And the moon is sinking fast.

When wild geese are flying overhead, Taking turns with their honks. The mourning dove, with its lonesome call. Is cooing a mournful song.

There's time of deep reflection. Which should bring peace to the soul. As we touch, see and listen To what God has made you know.

Thanks be to our living God, Who made this all for me. To enjoy the mist upon the river. And everything I hear and see.

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