tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post2510381310741303669..comments2024-01-31T00:09:10.070-05:00Comments on The Being Brand: Being Delores Lee Ellis IIJudith Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04593319882150923231noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-61613274585786149022009-01-10T14:24:00.000-05:002009-01-10T14:24:00.000-05:00Thank you, dear poet. I am most happy to share it....Thank you, dear poet. I am most happy to share it. Her faith sustained her.Judith Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593319882150923231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-41110537872739844092009-01-10T12:16:00.000-05:002009-01-10T12:16:00.000-05:00Beautifully healing words, soothing words, words t...Beautifully healing words, soothing words, words to take one<BR/>out of herself into the spiritual<BR/>where trust and faith will grant<BR/>you serenity. <BR/>Thank you so much for sharing this<BR/>exceptional prayer by your Mother,<BR/>Judith.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10256391836026637655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-80307284198791371232009-01-10T05:20:00.000-05:002009-01-10T05:20:00.000-05:00Dave - I had the same response while reading those...Dave - I had the same response while reading those lines. My mother was a woman of great faith but she was also a realist. <BR/><BR/>There was never the sense from my mother of avoiding reality; but she completely and utterly believed in the undying love of the Shepherd for each of us no matter our faith, shortcomings, choices, or lack of faith. <BR/><BR/>This statement of love reminds of a song found in hymnals that my paternal great grandfather wrote, "I am the Good Shepherd." Inspirational song.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Dave, for your encouraging words; they always matter.Judith Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593319882150923231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-19225713621210998422009-01-09T22:32:00.000-05:002009-01-09T22:32:00.000-05:00Judith, one part of the reason I had not commented...Judith, one part of the reason I had not commented on your earlier post about your Mother on her birthday was I have been dealing with a few "issues". These are things that are important, but of which I feel I have little control or influence. <BR/><BR/>In reading this poem I came across the words "Again, I ask of you comrade just keep your trust in me and side by side we'll journey on for better roads we'll see. I felt my burden had met defeat as the shepherd walked with me." For some reason, those words made me realize that far better roads do lie ahead. While the burden was not quite defeated (as yet) it sure felt much lighter!<BR/><BR/>Many thanks to both Ms. Delores Ellis and her most marvelous daughter for the lesson in life. You both are the best!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com