(Please read my first blog first)
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T here are many things to be thankful for...
H appy moments..and happy hours.
A nd many times we are thankful for a
N ew day..or springtime showers.
K indness is another thing, many times we're
S hown by others: Those who are
G iving of themselves, to show that we are all brothers.
I n the dawning of each new day..we gain
V ictories all along the way.
I n the hush of evening tide, there is
N owhere to go that love does not abide.
G reat happiness lies in the heart of the man who

I s willing to share of himself. This is
S omething we're told in the stories of old, in

T he books we take down from the shelf.
H appiness is his..just for the taking,
A nd soon he will know peace of mind..for
N owhere could he go that he would not
K now, who makes the sun to shine. For
S ome folks the sun's always shining..because they're

L iving for others each day...So
I nstead of sadness or lonliness...
V ast riches have come their way. Thanksgiving
I s thanks living...Every day...
N ot just one in the year. We can all show it to others, by
G iving to them words of good cheer.

(Please read my first blog first)

Do your best and leave the rest,
When you have a task to be done.
Do your best and leave the rest,
There's still plenty of time for fun.

Do first the thing you've set out to do,
And do it with all your might.
There's plenty of time left to do what
You will...Time does not take flight.

There'll always be time...if you take it,
To write that letter or make that call.
There'll always be time...if you take it,
To give any task your all.

So often we put off 'till tomorrow
And find tomorrow is yesterday.
So often we can avert sorrow,
By doing the task today.

So often we can bring happiness,
To our friends and loved ones dear,
Simply by taking the time to share
The love of our Father..so near.

(Please read my first blog first)

A stranger walked along the path,
The day was filled with gloom.
The stranger walked with head held high,
He prayed he might find room.
He prayed he might be welcomed
By some stranger on his way.
He prayed he might find friendship
As he walked the path that day.
He passed one..and then another..
Not one had a word to say.
Not one stopped and asked "Brother,
May I help you on your way?"
Not one smiled or took an interest..
Not one offered a helping hand,
As the stranger continued on his way
In a far off, distant land.
Then, the day became suddenly brighter,
As the stranger looked ahead,
To see a man with hand outstretched..
He listened as he said...
"Welcome to you stranger,
I'm glad to see you here.
Come along and walk with me,
Enter without fear."
The two men walked along the path,
The stranger knew no danger...
He knew he'd never again walk alone,
When he heard that "Welcome Stranger."
So remember when you walk life's path...
The choice is yours to make..
You can walk alone...
Or share your wealth...
For a stranger's sake.

(Please read my first blog first)

Thank You so much
For this beautiful day...
That began with the rising sun.
Thank You again
For the guidance You've shown...
And the victories I have won.
Thank You for the fellowships
That You have sent my way.
Thank You for letting me know
that You care...
Even 'till ending of day.
Help me show my appreciation
To others and to You,
For the many kindnesses You send
And the thoughtful things they do.
Help me ever to remember
As each day breaks,
Or..comes to an end,
That You are always
Close at hand...and
You are ever..my friend.

(Please read my first blog first)

I've had a lovely day today,
I'll have another tomorrow.
The day was bright and cheery,
I knew nothing of sorrow.

I awoke to find a veil of peace
Had been drawn across my way,
And I knew this peace would stay with me
All throughout the day.

I knew what was to be my task
From the moment day began.
Part of it was to be available
To lend a helping hand.

Part of it was to be happy
So that other folks could see...
The peace and contentment
His presence had brought to me.

Perhaps a part of sharing
In the brightness of the day,
Was going to be in listening
To what someone had to say.

To let them know someone was interested...
And that someone really cared,
Was to be a part of my day...
Part of a lovely day shared.