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Thank You Lord

On this day it was about seven thirty in the morning I sat on a couch reading a poem when my phone rang and was told that my uncle had an accident and he was in the hospital. I hastily dashed out as a feather being controlled by breeze I flew fast to the hospital. When I got there, I asked to where he was and they pointed. Upon entering his ward I saw his body which tied road had mutilated I was shocked with fear and I hastily closed my eyes I opened one of it to take a sharp glimpse at how he was doing and saw that he can't lift his body and he can't eat. My head expanded like a balloon, my stomach groaned and quivered a bit, my heart pounded heavily my legs trembled upon the ground I opened my mouth to say sorry but a word won't come out. My eyes filled with tears though I struggled, and managed to suppress it. However, my gratitude to the Almighty for despite the accident and a lot of pain he endured, neither his legs nor his hands were paralysed. neither his eyes nor his brain were injured, he is still complete as a man. Most of all, with mist in our eyes, we smiled as we faced each other with words of praise and thanksgiving. We realize that with less serious accidents, some had already crossed the fence. Glory be to the wonderful Lord.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 11/16/2015 9:37:00 PM
What a powerful message of gratitude and love, Afolabi! I hope your uncle has fully recovered from his accident. He is blessed to have a caring nephew...hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 11/13/2015 11:26:00 PM
Afolabi, how do you do it? How do you write such wistful wonderful beautiful poems filled with life's moments, both good and bad! A magical poem indeed!
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Date: 11/13/2015 11:29:00 AM
Oh, what a good write about a terrifying scare! Obviously, he looked worse than he was and I am glad of that. Thank you for sharing the transition from relaxed, to concerned, then scared to devastated to timid relief to joy and thanksgiving! We have all felt such emotions rush and alter, if someone hasn't yet - they will. Good job - Everyone stay well! CayCay
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Date: 11/8/2015 4:34:00 PM
a part of life the suffering, but through it swims the better things, cos we will yes prevail, to sing, yes Lord we are so grateful...
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Date: 10/31/2015 10:53:00 AM
I'm so sorry of what had happened to your uncle my very dear friend, AM. However, we truly thank the wonderful Lord on His Glory and Mercy! An absolutely beautiful and excellent thanksgiving poem you penned in a narrative form my very dear friend! Thank you so much for sharing! God bless ! love lots and biggest hug, Leonora
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Date: 10/27/2015 5:29:00 PM
So pleased at the happy ending, to this what is an excellent poem, love the message you portray in this too
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Date: 10/27/2015 12:22:00 AM
a miracle one should be thankful for.... wonderful write, afolabi.. huggs
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Date: 10/26/2015 6:38:00 PM
A marvelous display of emotions as one is led upon a trail of magic moments, each encased as a golden nugget or a knife within the author's heart. Emile.
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Date: 10/26/2015 5:12:00 PM
You have a beautiful voice to share Afolabi, a blessing to be.... SKAT
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Date: 10/26/2015 4:46:00 PM
perfect if you ask me as me seldom read and do not navigate the trouble of fingers typing the keys of ivory and ebony for an embrace here i fly the coop
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Date: 10/26/2015 9:00:00 AM
everything happens for a purpose.. but as the words of God said regardless what situation we are we must thank and praise Him still... acts 22:25... =`) well-narrated that you got me glued Afolabi!~Olive Eloisa
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Date: 10/26/2015 1:20:00 PM
your wonderful comment is really appreciated Olive. thank you very much.
Date: 10/26/2015 6:11:00 AM
Life, unfortunately, presents to us moments like that and even worse than that! To find though the courage and the peace to thank our Lord is a sign of a magnanimous soul! God bless you and your uncle my dear friend, A.M. for this wonderful poem you shared with us!
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Afolabi Muideen
Date: 10/26/2015 1:17:00 PM
thank you Demetrios i appreciate you dropped by.
Date: 10/26/2015 12:06:00 AM
Thank you for the wonderful and uplifting poem, AM... I know you have a wonderful and beautiful soul. Thank you for always giving to us on this site. LINDA
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Date: 10/26/2015 3:55:00 AM
Thank you very much for your pleasant comment PD it is much appreciated.
Date: 10/25/2015 5:23:00 PM
Great to read your uncle survived and is going to be ok as a man. His survival is a blessing that should be well considered. Wishing him a speedy recovery!
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Date: 10/26/2015 5:53:00 AM
Thank you very much friend,it is much appreciated.
Date: 10/25/2015 12:17:00 PM
I'm so glad to read that your uncle is ok Afolabi. Wishing you and your family a blessed week ahead, James :)
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Date: 10/26/2015 2:59:00 AM
Thank you very much for your great I appreciate it.
Date: 10/25/2015 10:50:00 AM
Hope your loved one is doing much better by now. Love, daver
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Date: 10/26/2015 2:57:00 AM
Yes, he's doing very much better now though he's still in the hospital---ah ah! the accident was very tough, I have never seen such a thing like that in my life.
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Afolabi Muideen
Date: 10/26/2015 2:47:00 AM
I appreciate your kindness heart Daver thanks.
Date: 10/25/2015 10:26:00 AM
An unfortunate circumstance that gave rise to this riveting write, AM. I am glad the subject survived the accident. An opportunity to praise and express gratitude to the Almighty for His grace. Just some minor things...mail. hugs!
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Date: 10/26/2015 2:45:00 AM
Thank you very much for you pleasant comment I really appreciate it.
Date: 10/25/2015 6:10:00 AM
What a horrific instant in your life and that of your uncle..God spared him for a reason and I hope that he uses his second chance at life for a purpose..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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Date: 10/25/2015 8:50:00 AM
Thank you very much for your dropped by to read and comment to my page, I really appreciate your kindness heart.
Date: 10/24/2015 5:18:00 PM
Yes Glory be to the wonderful Lord. Am glad to hear your uncle is doing okay. Good day Afolabi
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Afolabi Muideen
Date: 10/24/2015 6:05:00 PM
Thank you very much Njeri for your pleasant comment. When I saw him today with great energy, I was very happy. My gratitude to GOD.

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