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strength eludes you but look to the mountains
with their snow-capped pinnacles making way
to thundering, glorious waterfalls
AND BELIEVE!
your path is laden with obstacles but look at the
river with its’ mighty rapids and swift current
making its’ journey to the ocean and beyond
AND BELIEVE!
there is a burden heavy in your heart but feel
your soul take flight with the birds of the sky,
the dragonflies of the fields where they are free
AND BELIEVE!
believe that you can climb mountains and be strong
believe you can run with the river and know your path clear
believe you can fly with wings and feel your heart soar
BELIEVE!
© December 2012 Renee Espriu
I’ve been baking the last couple of days and I can sure tell how unorganized I am at times. I found this piece that I actually wrote for a co-worker of mine who was battling cancer at the time and has since passed away. What it was doing amongst my recipes is anyone’s guess but now I’ve found it thought it should be posted. This is for Mila, who is now one of the angels.
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Oh I am so sorry for your loss.
I am very UNORGANIZED but that’s not going to stop me!!!!
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Thank You! Mila has been gone for a few years now but when I found the piece I had written felt compelled to post it here.
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It’s important to act out those impulses. It’s a great way to remember her! thanks for sharing!
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I’m sure Mila is one of the angels too,
This is so powerful. A message of strength, hope and of faith. Just what I needed to read today Renee. You are more organised than I am. Just can’t seem to get my act together at all. Lol
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Do not feel bad, Bren. I wrote the piece to help her when times were difficult during her cancer treatments but I, too, am having a time of it. I feel it must be the holidays and the ongoing inclement weather. It simply seems to grab ahold of me and won’t let go. I am glad you liked this piece. Thank You! Blessings to you and your family.
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Renee, writing this piece for Mila during her treatments, what a gift. I, too, have done the same, but this one was so doggedly upbeat! I’m sure she took great comfort in the message, and now, she has had her final healing. It’s like the last chapter of a book, then it’s closed… but true friends remain on your shelf to be brought out and remember time and time again. I’m sorry for your loss, and thanks for sharing this. Mila is in the REAL cloud now… Love Amy
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Mila was a special lady and fought bravely. At times in my life I feel compelled, for no reason I can think of, to reach out, if only briefly, to make a connection. It was like this with her and I do know she appreciated the effort. Yes, an angel she remains. Blessings!
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May the Spirit of Christmas infuse every particle of your life with blessings of joy and peace!! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! May the spirits of all your “angels” surround you with warmth and love you can feel. Thank you for a wonderful year and for being YOU!
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You touch my heart, Becca. No one has every paid me such a compliment before and when you tell me “Thank you for being YOU!” Well, I caught my breath and thought. Someone so far away I shall, more than likely, never meet…and they like me for who I am. I could ask for nothing more. I do hope your holiday went well and I so appreciate that our paths have crossed. Do take care.
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How beautiful this is, Renee…a most positive and life affirming gift for your friend. I believe she is of the mountains, rivers and birds now…free and whole in body and spirit.
Renee, I apologize for not making it by to visit more often…I am thinking of you and wanted to come by and wish you a happy holiday and a peaceful and meaningful new year. My best to you and your family…may you be well, happy and prosperous in 2013. Hugs, Gayle xoxo
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No apology is needed. I know how valuable time is when taking care of a little one. They are only little for such a short time. The Holidays have kept me quite busy as well so have not been by hardly anyone’s sites. I must get caught up! Well, now everything is calm again I can come home and focus on what I love. Do take care. Hugs! xoxo
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How very true, thank you for sharing this, Renee. Many blessings and much love to you. 🙂
Subhan Zein
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Thank you Subhan and I wish for you Blessings as well throughout the coming year. 🙂
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A lovely gift of poem. Wonderful ideals and sweet sensibility. I’m glad you decided to share it here.
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Funny I had really forgotten about it when it showed up on baking day and then remembered I’d written it long before blogging and just wanted to give her something…It is what I do. Thank You.
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