The Gift of Life
A Haibun for Raffaelina34 total reviews
Comment from MAMONIA
I shivered with goosebumps when I read this. How great are your words of love?
I see the picture so clearly and know they hold much love in their hearts for each other. I've been there and seen the heartache of sickness. The caregiving necessary to take our love through the day and night is a blessing.
I lived there once and took your haibun to heart.
Thanks for this lovely share.
My best always,
Marie
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2021
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I shivered with goosebumps when I read this. How great are your words of love?
I see the picture so clearly and know they hold much love in their hearts for each other. I've been there and seen the heartache of sickness. The caregiving necessary to take our love through the day and night is a blessing.
I lived there once and took your haibun to heart.
Thanks for this lovely share.
My best always,
Marie
Comment Written 26-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2021
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Thank you for the beautiful review and kind comments. I'm delighted to hear how this touched you so. God is clearly seen in these humble acts of love and servitude. Serving our love ones is an extension of Him. Sending you my best today and love and blessings in Christ,
Sal XOs...
Comment from Janetsue
This is so beautiful and I am positive Ralf appreciates all the thoughtfulness and love behind it. It is especially sad when a FS member is ill. I think you have written a wonderful message for her. xoxo Janet
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2021
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This is so beautiful and I am positive Ralf appreciates all the thoughtfulness and love behind it. It is especially sad when a FS member is ill. I think you have written a wonderful message for her. xoxo Janet
Comment Written 23-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review and generous compliments. I?m glad it ministered to her and to so many. Love and blessings always,
Sal XOs
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
I love watching an older couple in love. Ones who've made it through 40+ years of marriage and you can still see the love. They are the ones that give me hope that my husband and I can make it that long. Gert and Stan always come to mind. We all need to feel this kind of love.
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021
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I love watching an older couple in love. Ones who've made it through 40+ years of marriage and you can still see the love. They are the ones that give me hope that my husband and I can make it that long. Gert and Stan always come to mind. We all need to feel this kind of love.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review and comments. I've been married now almost forty-six years. We are very much in love and care for one another. Gert and Stan are a wonderful example. I admire then so much. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
Comment from Liz O'Neill
I like your first line, It sounds professional. Something people would post and share on facebook. It is poetic. Some readers will be comforted by this message, especially in the end.
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021
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I like your first line, It sounds professional. Something people would post and share on facebook. It is poetic. Some readers will be comforted by this message, especially in the end.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review and kind compliments. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xoxo
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Sally,
I enjoyed your haibun very much. I heard about Ralf's illness, and I've been keeping her in my prayers.
I loved your story about how the husband who'd had a few heart attacks was lovingly caring for his bride. Well, we are the bride, aren't we? And God is taking care of us. He will also take care of Ralf. Why? ... because He loves us. And His love is sooo great, He even sent His Son to die on the cross for us. He's our Provider and our Deliverer.
"when shadows fall
and sickness comes calling...
remember, God holds you."
Nicely penned!
I think of a song by Dallas Holm, "He Is There".
https://youtu.be/U101nLQmZF0
Thanks for sharing this.
Love,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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Hi Sally,
I enjoyed your haibun very much. I heard about Ralf's illness, and I've been keeping her in my prayers.
I loved your story about how the husband who'd had a few heart attacks was lovingly caring for his bride. Well, we are the bride, aren't we? And God is taking care of us. He will also take care of Ralf. Why? ... because He loves us. And His love is sooo great, He even sent His Son to die on the cross for us. He's our Provider and our Deliverer.
"when shadows fall
and sickness comes calling...
remember, God holds you."
Nicely penned!
I think of a song by Dallas Holm, "He Is There".
https://youtu.be/U101nLQmZF0
Thanks for sharing this.
Love,
Kimbob
Comment Written 21-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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Thank you for the super great review and kind stars, dear Kim. I'm so very blessed to see this and your speedy response to Ralf. Thank you for the link to the Dallas Holm song. Sending you and yours my very best,
Sal XOs...
Comment from RGstar
With this...on my return, as I contemplate time here, as well time itself, it's hard to know whether to smile or cry, for it has such emotions , and they are of a reality that is with many everyday, and a reality, for some, yet to come. You have a way with expression that rings truth, rings life, rings the inner.
Well done.
My best wishes.
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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With this...on my return, as I contemplate time here, as well time itself, it's hard to know whether to smile or cry, for it has such emotions , and they are of a reality that is with many everyday, and a reality, for some, yet to come. You have a way with expression that rings truth, rings life, rings the inner.
Well done.
My best wishes.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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Dear RG,
Thank you for the beautiful review and kind words. I'm so glad it reached inside. Sending you my best today and blessings always,
Sal XOs
Comment from country ranch writer
I think they are blessed to still be together with every thing that is going on in their lives. They are taking it in stride on a daily thanking Gid each day for letting them live each and ever day together, si hope nothing but the best for them for every my prayers go out to them may angels help them forever how now they need them.
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021
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I think they are blessed to still be together with every thing that is going on in their lives. They are taking it in stride on a daily thanking Gid each day for letting them live each and ever day together, si hope nothing but the best for them for every my prayers go out to them may angels help them forever how now they need them.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review and kind comments. Both are so appreciated. Thank you also for your sweet prayers. Sending you my best today as e,
Sal xoxo
Comment from Bill Schott
This haibun. The Gift of Life, has the correct set up and helps the reader witness God's love and His plan for us as loving couples played out in this splendid scene of surviving.
I am wondering if this is regional or needs an 's'. : )
and sickness (come) calling...
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2021
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This haibun. The Gift of Life, has the correct set up and helps the reader witness God's love and His plan for us as loving couples played out in this splendid scene of surviving.
I am wondering if this is regional or needs an 's'. : )
and sickness (come) calling...
Comment Written 21-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review and suggested improvement. I just repaired it. Yes, it should read: when sickness comes calling.
Kind regards,
Sal :))
Comment from Kit Nongkhlaw
I feel like crying, tears of sadness for the ailing couple, and tears of joy for like you said, you have seen God. Seeing God as you see, brings hope and joy to me. Job was blessed many folds after his sufferings. Let us hope that the couple also were blessed many folds. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful amazing story, Kit.
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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I feel like crying, tears of sadness for the ailing couple, and tears of joy for like you said, you have seen God. Seeing God as you see, brings hope and joy to me. Job was blessed many folds after his sufferings. Let us hope that the couple also were blessed many folds. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful amazing story, Kit.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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Thank you for the tender response Kit, and the kind words. God can be seen in the ordinary displays of love and kindness. Married love is a special place and always good to see Him there. Sending you and yours my very best today and blessings in Christ,
Sally :))
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Same to you too. May God shower his blessings on you and your family, Kit.
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
This is Outstanding! The eloquence of the Haiben is sterling. Very comforting and inspirational. I struggle for words to thank you for such a 'caring' portrayal.
Love, Ralf
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2021
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This is Outstanding! The eloquence of the Haiben is sterling. Very comforting and inspirational. I struggle for words to thank you for such a 'caring' portrayal.
Love, Ralf
Comment Written 21-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2021
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Aw, I am so pleased it blessed you. I love this unique poetry form and use it a lot. Since I am both prose and poetry, it suits me. I just hope you know how special you are today and everyday. Stay strong in your faith for it will carry you?He will carry you. You?re in my prayers and thoughts daily. Let me know if there is anything I can do. I wish you were closer, distance wise. My double fudge brownies have healing powers. ;))
Love and blessings,
Sal XOs?xos
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me too!