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