Comment from l.raven

Excellent

OH Carolyn, I am sooooo sorry...tears...I am so sorry for the loss of your son and your mother in law...i know it is hard to hang on to faith sometimes...but He will always be there to help us up...it was way to soon for our son to pass...he is in a better place...and God will watch over him...may he rest in peace sweet girl...sigh...God Bless...love you...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017

Hi dear Linda,
Yes, the month of June was incredibly painful for us. We are getting better. I am trying to spend more time writing again. It is rather cathartic in a way. Thank you for your sweet and kind words. Love you as well, Carolyn

reply by l.raven on 29-Aug-2017

You are so welcome Carolyn, you take care...and God Bless you...and you are always so welcome...it's good to see you writing again...one day at a time...love xxoo

Comment from Jim Lorson Sr

Excellent

Carolyn, it has been a while since I have read your poetry. It is always great and very meaningful.

Back in June, my faith in my Savior brought me through a very dreadful time of my nearly dying. I laid in a comma for three days and was revived once in the emergency room. I spent the 12 days in the cardiac care unit in isolation. I was fighting through kidney failure and a high grade MRSA infection.

So, I know first hand what my faith did for me! Praise God!!

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2017

Hi Jim and thank you for this kind and thoughtful review as well as the personal update
on your health. Yes, my husband had a bought with MRSA as well in March. He was hospitalized
for several days with a strange disease called Polycondritis. as well as vasculitis which I had never
seen on heard of. He is doing well and holding up to the family tragedy too. It has been hard but as
you say we know first hand what Faith can do.
So happy you are doing well my friend.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

You certainly have needed your faith this year, my friend. I am so sorry for your losses. Such a waste of a young life, too. Your poem shows your strength, I hope it truly helps you in this sad time. Big hugs and good luck in the contest. You are due some good luck. :) xx Sandra xxx

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2017

Thank you, Sandra
I appreciate your wonderful comments and best wishes. Yes, we
must draw on our strength at times like these. We know we are
not the only ones to have suffered such loss.
Love, Carolyn

Comment from marybell1

Excellent

I enjoyed reading your faith poem "Invisible Friend". You rhymed it well and told a beautiful story of faith.
All the best in the contest.
Marybell1.

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2017

Thank you, Maribell1 for such a wonderful review and rating. Please stop in anytime.
I appreciate you,
:-) Carolyn

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

Our faith so many times see us through the most difficult of situations. May your weekend be blessed richly and may your faith only grow stronger. Patricia

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2017

I appreciate your fine comments and the generous rating for the poem Pat.
Thank you for stopping by. And, the weekend was just what we needed to
give us a short break. :-) Sundays are a day of worship and we have so very
much to be thankful for.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

Yes my friend this is well written my condolences to you on the sad loss of family members . When you lose someone so close to you like this grief takes over your life you feel that you cannot go on any longer but with faith and God help we don't no how we find the strength but we do take care regards Jill

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2017

Jill, I thank you for the kind comments and the understanding you so
sweetly display. I appreciate all you have said.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from MizKat

Excellent

Hi notes and more,

The faith poetry that you've written for the contest was very good. I'm sorry to hear that your son died and also your Mother in Law. I love what was written in this line: Faith upholds the weary soul and shares our grief.

Kat

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2017

Thank you Kat, good to see you and hope you are doing well. Carolyn

reply by MizKat on 19-Aug-2017

I still have lots of aches and pains.
I have problems in walking too. Otherwise I am fine.

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

I'm so so sorry for the loss of your son at such a young age. Several days later you suffered the passing over of a good friend. It is faith indeed that keeps you from falling apart. Know too that both your son and mother-in-law are watching over you. I expect they helped you pen this poem.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2017

Thank you, Shari, for your kind remarks. I'm glad you liked the poem. I have not been keeping up this year. Are things well with you and Frank? Carolyn

reply by Spitfire on 19-Aug-2017

As well as can be expected. :-)

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

Oh my goodness. I had NO idea. I am SO very sorry for your double loss. I can't imagine. Your faith though, has stood you in good stead. May God keep you and yours. A lovely poem. Blessings...

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2017

Thank you so very much for your kind and thoughtful comments as well as the generous rating. Carolyn

Comment from angelface2

Excellent

Hello, Carolyn. I am so sorry to read about your son and MIL. This poem of Faith is really beautiful. Nicely written. I makes me happy that so many who write here are loving Christians. God bless you, my friend. Miss Sally aka Angelface2.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2017

What a sweet review and comments. Than you so much Miss Sally. Carolyn