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Life Long Consequences

Having reached my retirement age now look back on all of life taking time to ponder on it all picking out the highs from the strife The consequences of a stammer have been mine thinking over all the negative effects upon me so much socially has been passed by not able to communicate normally so free Meeting girls in my teenage years this never materialized at all it seemed looking back maybe for the best big families are not part of my life theme But through meeting Jean and Christine whom I fell in love with and came to my rescue sadly Jean passed away after being wed then wed Christine finding love again for new Such consequences change your life in my case for my good and best God showed He was in full control His providence was no foolish zest In all of these lifelong consequences God's hand was always at the centre bringing me to Jesus for my salvation showing His one way that I could enter (I've written this looking back on my life and the consequences that came about due to God's provident hand at work. To explain I was married to Jean in 1981 and she passed away some 10 months later and got wed again in 1990 to Christine whom we've been wed for 31 years this year.)

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Valsa George

Date: 11/15/2021 8:34:00 PM

Thank you for allowing us a 'peep' into your personal life. Our shortcomings are turned into our strengths in course of time when God wills. From a stammering boy, you have now risen to a poet of the first order. Your humility is much appreciated. May God shower on you greater blessings !

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/16/2021 12:08:00 AM

Thanks Valsa, It's my pleasure to allow a 'peep' into my life, and thanks for your kind and encouraging words. May God bless you always, Gordon

David Smith

Date: 11/5/2021 2:35:00 PM

Glad you kept the flame of hope alive Gordon (by letting Jesus in). You weighted your words well in this piece. Thank you. I think most go through wilderness years. Churchill is but one example of that. Did you ever read his book describing his wilderness years. have most of his works, still resonates with me. thanks for sharing David in NZ

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/6/2021 1:59:00 AM

Thanks David, Glad you enjoyed it, I've read a few of Churchill's biographies but always find little was said of the stammer, I'll have to check out ' the wilderness years', was that the book title? Have a blessed weekend, Gordon in Scotland.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 11/4/2021 3:28:00 PM

Gordon, Thank you for sharing your life's journey with us. You hit a 'nerve': "Such consequences change your life in my case for my good and best"...really resonates with me. Blessings, Paulette

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/5/2021 2:01:00 AM

Thanks Paulette, Glad you enjoyed it and that it resonated with you, Hope you're well at your end of the world. Blessings always, Gordon

Susan Lawrence

Date: 11/4/2021 1:07:00 PM

Gordon, How wonderful that you have been embraced in love twice. I am happy that you were so blessed and found a partner for your life journey . Wishing you all the best and many more years of love . Susan :)

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/4/2021 1:18:00 PM

Thanks Susan, for your kind words and for your embracing message. Trust life is good with you and pleased to meet you as a fellow life members. Take care, Gordon

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/4/2021 12:18:00 AM

You are right, Gordon, God works in our lives in mysterious ways and it is by His grace that we are here today:)

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/4/2021 9:39:00 AM

Thanks Jo, So very true indeed, may God bless you this day, Blessings, Gordon

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/2/2021 8:50:00 PM

Gordon, you have been through some trying times, but God has seen you through them all. I am so sorry that you lost your first wife. I am so thankful that you and Christine have met and now are happily married. So wonderful indeed. My best to you both. Hugs, Brandy

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/3/2021 9:11:00 AM

Thanks Brandy, Glad you enjoyed this one and thanks for your kind words indeed. Hope this finds you well, blessings and hugs,Gordon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/1/2021 2:15:00 PM

A very emotional write Gordon, you've certainly had a cross to bear but thankfully you met Jean and I wish you both many more years of happiness. Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/1/2021 2:39:00 PM

That's what I meant to write Gordon, I apologise. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/1/2021 2:24:00 PM

Thanks Tom, You've misread my piece a little as it's Christine I'm married to now and Jean that passed away after our short time together. Take care, Gordon

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/1/2021 2:00:00 PM

My congratulations to you and your spouse for such a wonderfully long married life together, Gordon. Bliss of life resonates in every stanza joyously.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/1/2021 2:22:00 PM

Thanks Vijay, Pleased you liked this one and for your congratulations on our wedded bliss. Have a good day, Gordon

Judy Ball

Date: 11/1/2021 1:10:00 PM

It's wonderful to be able to look back on your life and see the good times and he bad as wonderful life experiences. How sad that your precious wife died only 10 months after your wedding. It must have broken your heart. But then God gave you another wife after a time and life was good again. You have been well blessed my friend. Many people never find another mate. This is a fine write that lets us get to know you a bit better. God Bless, JB

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/1/2021 2:21:00 PM

Thanks Judy, Glad you liked it and pleased it lets you know me a little better. In our SMs please ask what you would want to know about me, Thanks for dropping in, stay blessed, Gordon

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/1/2021 12:55:00 PM

wow, you met two women who loved you and it sounds like they were excellent mates! I just reached social security age (for full benefits) I hope I am getting my first check this month as promised!!

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/1/2021 2:18:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, Glad you liked it, have a lovely day, blessings, Gordon