New Years Resolution

Love more, when it is hardest to love.
Show compassion, always.
Be kind when deserved or not.
Be patient, when you are at the end of your rope.
Smile, when you are saddest.
Pray when you are at your lowest.
Thank God when you are at your highest.

Written by Brenda Meier-Hans 
12.18.2014

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 12/25/2014 10:37:00 PM
Wise words Brenda, you have a kind and compassionate heart. A seven from me. Merry Christmas and all the best in the new year. Hugs
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/29/2014 6:42:00 PM
Thanks Cecilia.
Date: 12/23/2014 12:35:00 PM
I always say a person needs lovin' themost when deservin' it the least..Great work..I am glad that I chose this one to read today. Great topic chosen..Thanks for stopping by..Sara..The quote at the end of my poem wasn't from me but myinspiration for my poem..
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/29/2014 6:40:00 PM
Thank you Sara
Date: 12/21/2014 9:28:00 PM
Wonderful virtues for a New Year's resolution, Brenda, and such powerful resolutions wishes expressed in so few words. 7+Fav, Hugs, Sandra
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/22/2014 5:52:00 AM
Thank you very much Sandra. I hope I can keep these resolutions.
Date: 12/19/2014 3:10:00 PM
ohh, I like this Brenda... keep it up; i'll try to do the same!.. huggs
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/20/2014 5:33:00 AM
Thank you Nette
Date: 12/19/2014 11:39:00 AM
Well said -- I will try and join you, though that patient part is going to be tough!!
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/20/2014 5:34:00 AM
Hahaha, even for me David, even for me. Thanks for stopping by.
Date: 12/19/2014 7:20:00 AM
Short and sweet, easy to remember, good luck in the contest, Brenda
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/19/2014 9:08:00 AM
Thanks Dr. Mehta, but I missed the contest.
Date: 12/19/2014 2:35:00 AM
Perfect - a 7 and faves I will start this resolution now - why wait till new Year! Hugs Jan and good luck:-) xx
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/19/2014 9:09:00 AM
Thanks so much Jan. XOXO, you are such a sweetheart.
Date: 12/18/2014 10:37:00 PM
It's a LOT for one resolution but you are UP for it, sweetie!! soupmail.
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/19/2014 8:29:00 AM
I never thought of any constrictions, I just looked at ways I could improve.
Date: 12/18/2014 9:00:00 PM
A 7 my friend, yours is the better one my.Blessings and Merry Christmas
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/19/2014 8:27:00 AM
Thanks Eve.
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