High Dives

setbacks of daily living
can often become
springboards of giving


inspired by Romans 8:28

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 5/16/2009 1:14:00 PM
Wow, very motivational piece, nice work...Raul
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Date: 5/7/2009 1:34:00 AM
Inspired by faith, you inspire us and remind us to 'ask', 'trust' and 'receive' with your words of understanding shared, great senryu form. Thanks as ever Brian. ;D
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Date: 5/6/2009 2:32:00 PM
You just keep outdoing your self Brian, with these thougt provoking and magnificent pieces! Thank you for your kind comments on my work, always appreciated.
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Date: 5/6/2009 12:09:00 PM
Hi Brian Oh so beautiful and inspirational. Love it! Here's to the giving.....Love Light Truth Patricia
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Date: 5/6/2009 10:55:00 AM
Brian, your inspiration helps me...thanks for comments, Jim
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Date: 5/6/2009 9:57:00 AM
Nicely done Brian - very true. Thanks for the reminder
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Date: 5/6/2009 8:05:00 AM
That is proven over and over again....whenever disaster strikes....we see the kindness of people spill to overflowing!
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Date: 5/6/2009 7:58:00 AM
A paradox but a gospel truth ... thanks for your comments on my poems. Love always.
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Date: 5/6/2009 7:47:00 AM
Indeed the setbacks can make us appreciate what we have and enhance our desire to share with others. Your "High Dives" is a masterful observation on life! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/6/2009 5:39:00 AM
Many of us do realize this by experience. So well said to say the least. You are amazing. Love, Shar
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Date: 5/6/2009 5:31:00 AM
An excellent write and an awesome way to promote the reading of some of the best writing ever. Many blessings to you and yours. Smiles from Lolita
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Date: 5/6/2009 4:34:00 AM
The lessons to be learned from our daily walk...so many things I have learned over the years from my shortcomings...wonderful write that makes the mind dance.
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Date: 5/6/2009 3:30:00 AM
Yes, indeedy! I know this from experience, Brian, and you tell it like it is, true true true. excellent. love, Kristin
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