Comment from AnnaLinda

Excellent

Relda,

Your faith poem entry written from your husband's perspective
is very moving and carries a strong faith in the midst of such
challenging health issues.

I like the honesty and how you interject questions that surely
are not only thought provoking, but also make powerful points.

The following lines stood out to me:

"I hold to faith. I hold to hope.
I know You are nearby.

You draw me closer, closer still.
New form begins to show."

I appreciated your author notes and scriptures as well.
May you both continue to be strengthened by your faith
and love of those close to you...and God of course:)

Linda

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016

Linda - your encouragement is so appreciated. There is a blessing in Bud's condition ... it isn't progressing as quickly as most of the patients we've met on clinic day at Mayo. We're usually in with the same group of folks - so you get to know them. The progression of the disease in the others is moving so quickly (walking one clinic - wheel chairs the next - that kind of thing) We thank God for what we have. Each other. And Him!

Relda

reply by AnnaLinda on 30-Apr-2016

Relda,

That is good to hear that the progression is slow. I join in agreement with the two of you...for a complete healing.

Your poem inspired me to write a faith acrostic. Just a small one that I wrote quickly, but it was still inspired by your great faith and Bud's great faith. It's hard not to look at that mountain...especially when you see others around you failing in strength and health.

(I did not post my poem yet...only have 8.62 in my account...lol)

Linda

Comment from ioana.u

Excellent

This really is a powerful expression of faith! It's moving because it sounds real. I cannot comment too much, I don't know what it feels like to be in such a situation, but I admire the power of faith and the clear mind and soul dealing with a huge challenge. As usual, your words are clear and expressive.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016

Thank you so much for your review and encouragement. You are very insightful. Sometimes Bud still gets angry or says 'Why me???' but we have so much to be thankful for. First, he's 72 - a lot of our very close friends have already died. Second, very close friends who are still living are dealing with serious health conditions - one just found out they have pancreatic cancer - prognosis 6 months. And, Bud's ALS is progressing slowly (ALS sometimes kills in a few months - sometimes in three decades. It is known as the 'mystery disease.')

Thank you again.

God bless and my best to you,

Relda

Comment from Jonadab Ezerie

Excellent

Writing a poem without emotions will make readers not to relate to the poem or understand which direction you are going in the body of the poem , you did great , I followed along every step to the end , Great job.

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 Comment Written 30-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2016

Thank you so much for your kind review, comments and insight. I am much encouraged.

God bless and my best to you,

Relda