To My Friends

For those of you who called (call) yourself my friend,

For those of you who took (take) the time to be kind,

For those of you who sent (send) smiles my way,

I thanked you then and I thank you now

Because you gave me the impetus to be strong

And I used that push to help another

As I walked along.

You made it possible for me to do what I could while

I could in my service to GOD, and for that I thank you -

For the great things that, so many years ago,

You planned on my behalf

Though they did not come to fruition,

Just know that I appreciated the thought

And walked forward with the mindboggling

Kind words and plans uppermost in my mind

That you had wrought.

 

And so, dear friends, it is my wish and prayer

That you are blessed today

For the true kindness that you,

With abandon, gave away

And that you will always find peace

And GOD's help with your every care.

So, folks, if you are of the caliber that gives smiles

And kind words away

Keep doing those things that you do

Because your acts of kindness

Are appreciated by weary souls, but most of all

Will bless you during rollcall on that Great Day.©

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Be safe.

 

Walking by faith,

Alma L. Stepping On Carr-Jones