Remembering God's Grace

The calmness settles in now
with acceptable disquietness
as we return to living life
with one less earthly vessel
dwelling lovingly among us.  
 

Silence reigning for moments
as our minds and spirits search
for solace in numbing grief
while shadows from the past
run a perpetual playback
of memories, now bittersweet.

In the stillness of this new day
may we find peaceful comfort
as our feet search for stable
ground and our hearts struggle
with our own personal storms

Remembering God’s grace
and Dad's stepping stone of Faith


3/31/2012

I wrote this for my family this morning after we layed my father-in-law to rest yesterday.  Such a faithful man in Christ.  His earthly presence will be missed, but his memories will forever be with us.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 7/23/2012 7:35:00 AM
Debra ,Back to read this wonderful poem again ,I find comfort reading it. I read a lot of poems over and over,but just had to leave you a note.Big hug . Anne
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Date: 6/9/2012 9:30:00 AM
Debra , Had to come back and read this again . I know this poem is for your Father ,but for me I see it for me my husband and my sons ,with Father's Day coming up . I see sadness as we go to his grave. One of the BEST poems, a great tribute to you Dad. Hugs Anne
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Date: 4/27/2012 8:55:00 PM
This is a great tribute to him. may he rest in peace. When we have nothing to leave, we can always make memories to leave behind. Thanks for sharing. lucilla
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Date: 4/27/2012 7:45:00 AM
Debra this is one of the most heartfelt poems I've read in a long time , hit home for me !!! A beautiful and loving tribute to your Father. I am so sory for your loss of a dear loved one. Big Hugs Anne . Going to my fav!
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Date: 4/23/2012 12:54:00 PM
A beautiful tribute Debra, I am really sorry for your loss *hugs* thank you for the smiles you provided today with your comments ;)
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Date: 4/23/2012 12:29:00 PM
So sorry to hear about your loss. He will be missed by all of you. He is in God's hands-- now eternal life. A nice tribute to dad. love phyl
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Date: 4/14/2012 5:44:00 PM
I am so sorry for your loss, take good care of his memories Debra. Wish all your family the best. - oxox love Anne-Lise
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Date: 4/1/2012 3:05:00 PM
May God's grace be with you and your family. Amen.
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Date: 4/1/2012 10:42:00 AM
stopping by to say hi, deb.. hope all is right with you..:) huggs!
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Date: 3/31/2012 6:31:00 PM
Sweet Debra such a loving tribute...I am so sorry for your loss...knowing his faith, it is not the end but the beginning and you will see him again to never have to go through this with him again...much love, deb
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Date: 3/31/2012 12:38:00 PM
sorry for your loss Debra but as we know he is in a better realm now luv.. amazing lines touched me directly as I prayed for a big dose of God's grace just this morning to cope with many health issues plaguing me right now.. resting in HIM is more than enough solace for one heart.. thankxx for sharing ..accept our prayers from Italy for your family now luv..
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Date: 3/31/2012 12:24:00 PM
a heartfelt read that i can relate to, debra... your dad is now with the Light... endearing till the end!..:) huggs!
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Debra Squyres
Date: 3/31/2012 12:35:00 PM
Thanks, Nette...hugss
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