WELCOME TO SUNDAY WITH A PRAYERFUL HEART

Good Afternoon and welcome to my very warm world where the sun is beating down and the atmosphere is full of an impending summer storm.   I love Sunday mornings when the world is a little quieter and there is almost a feeling of calm.A quiet inside day for me with air conditioning singing away nicely and keeping me cool. 

In some lives right now there is far from calm ~  I am overwhelmed this morning by the number of people for whom there is no peace right now.  My friend Nicole's Mum died yesterday and has left Nicole and Angel quite shattered - it was expected but nevertheless a big shock when it comes.

I have sick friends who are in real trouble and need my prayers and love and I give that unconditionally and gladly.   When you talk to whatever Deity you espouse there are few names you could mention ~ Kristy, David, Jeanne, McKenzie and McKenzie and Tater and Crosby and all struggling in one way or another.

I love sharing and giving gifts and my gift for you today is love and care wrapped in hope and tied with the ribbons of friendship.   If I could have my way there would be a package at every doorstep everyday just because I care, but that can't be - but I can share love and kindness with you all and I do.  I can give you the gift of concern and friendship.

This is a poem I wrote for Christmas some years ago, but it is equally relevant at any time of year and as I suffer from (endure and enjoy) "Obsessive Christmas Disorder" it is fine to post it.

MY CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR YOU.

If I had the wings of an angel

And could have my wishes come true,

These are the things I would wish ~

And these would be my gifts for you.

PEACE

Peace of heart and mind

In a world where love abounds.

I wish you gentle quiet days

Where kindness and friendship is found.

LOVE

Love of friends and family ~

A tender gentle touch,

A smile, a gentle caring word

Which says “I care so much.”

COMPASSION

I wish for you compassion

To hear another’s cry.

To reach out and help someone ~

Or at least the courage to try.

STRENGTH

I hope that you can find the strength

To carry on in days of pain,

I hope that strength is your umbrella

To shelter you from rain.

COURAGE

I wish you the courage to stand alone

For the things that stir your soul.

I wish you a sweet and blessed faith

Which allows you to be whole.

  

These the gifts I would choose for you

And I’d tie them with ribbons of love

I would wrap them in friendship’s special care

Sent from The Father above.

© Linda J. Vaughan

December 9^th. 2005

 Enjoy the rest of your weekend and I wish you a peaceful week at work, at home, caring for children, caring for your family and a happy time just living and loving.

Thank you for visiting the musings of a thankful giving heart,

Love and hugs,