A recent photo of Estes Park, Co., along the Big Thompson River, (Nov. 2015) photo credit; Joyce E. Johnson
I don’t count the years,
but, the memories I do.
I won’t dwell on times of sadness
that come with pain and tears,
but on the happy,
too numerous to count
that bring me joy and gladness,
for those that crippled me with fear
are all but gone; now in the past,
and for this day, I hope
that for the blessings which are many
I savor all, forgetting none
and though my life, not yet passed
anticipates the new, I’ll remember any,
and be thankful for them all
however great or few.
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Joyce E. Johnson (2015)
As we near the Thanksgiving Day holiday in the U.S. (Nov. 26) I think upon the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, and know there are many who are afraid, live in fear of things that have happened, or things that still could, like more attacks where they live. Or maybe there are fears of another kind that grips one, and holds their mind hostage to those fears, so they cannot enjoy their lives now, or find things to be thankful for. I am so thankful to have the assurance that God has all under control, and holds all my tomorrows in the palm of His hand. It is that one thing I count as my greatest blessing in this country. Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate it this year.
JEJ
Reflections 