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Thanksgiving Joy
Sep 2011
For every hill I've had to climb;
For all the blood, sweat & grime,
For every fall that hurts from head to feet,
For everything that could cause defeat,
My heart sings a grateful song -
These were the things that made me strong!
For all the heartaches & the tears,
For gloomy days, losses & fruitless years,
For all the anguish & the pain,
For the hopes that lived in vain;
I give You thanks Lord, as now I know -
These were the things that helped me grow!
It isn't the softer things of life,
But bleak adversity & strife -
Which stimulate us to strive,
To do most & keep our will alive.
Over rose-strewn pathways the weak ones creep,
But brave hearts dare to climb the steep.
Orchard House has been restored by brave workers,
For their safety I pray & there are no shirkers
Thank you God for blessings in Canada & James Bay
No wonder tourists & visitors want to stay.
A Happy Thanksgiving to all!
May God's blessing of thankfulness on all of us fall!
By Lily Carreck Milljour