Accept What Comes

© Laura E. Swan

Accept  What Comes

Uploaded: May 26, 2012

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God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to know the difference.

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f2.8, 1/50

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

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Laura E. Swan level-classic May 26, 2012

Bless the beasts and the children
Give them shelter from the storm
Keep them safe
Keep them warm

Light their way
When the darkness surrounds them
Give them love
Let it shine all around them


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From The the Carpenters Song
"Bless The Beasts and The Children"
#1465490

Debbie Bray May 26, 2012

Laura-lou, this is such a sweet image, and I feel your pain! I hope your creativeness helps you through this very difficult time, keeps your mind busy, and gives you some joy. #10154708

Tiia Vissak May 27, 2012

a wonderful image! #10154747

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic May 27, 2012

What a beautiful way to show your feelings. The pain and sorrow you are working thru does show, but I also see great LOVE wider than the widest mountain in this image too! Thank you for sharing this outstanding image and feelings...to help us all remember! 8o) #10155027

Monnie Ryan May 27, 2012

Beautiful, Laura - hugs! #10155157

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 27, 2012

Good morning everyone. :) Debbie, Tiia, Mumj and Monnie. I heard from my brother last night. Dad is about the same. My brother and nephew are due to call at 10am and I think they will be at Dads bedside. I wonder if he will remember who I am?

Thank you all for your love and care and kind feelings expressed here. I can feel your hugs and love for me and also thank you for your prayers for my Dad and my family.

I thanked God for all of you in my prayers.

Love, Laura :) #10155340

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 27, 2012

Absolutely MARVELLOUS image, SSSLala.
And I love that piece of wisdom to go with it.
What an image!
It expresses joy and sorrow and all kinds of feelings in between and I totally love to just sit here and look at it.
Love all the colors as well. #10155342

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 27, 2012

Thank you so much SSister Kiki. :) I so much value all that you say.

Thank you all again. :)

I have the phone ready here from my brother and nephew. I think maybe my sister will be there, too. :)

Big Hugs of Love and Thanks!
SSSLaura :) #10155372

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 27, 2012

I am touched by the image and the words..you and your family will be in our prayer dear Laura!

jo ann c. #10155609

Wm Nosal May 27, 2012

Beautiful Words and Image, Laura!
I Do Know What You Are Going Though
My Thoughts and Prayers For You and Your
Father #10155890

Anthony G. Comella May 28, 2012

Amen!
Prayers daily from this side of town!

Anthony #10157198

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 28, 2012

Thank you my sweet Friends and Family, Jo Ann, Wm and Anthony. Your thoughts and prayers mean a lot to me. Thank you.

Love, Laura :) #10157236

Ellen Hodges May 28, 2012

Beautiful image and thoughts! Continued prayers your Dad's and your way!! #10157371

Stephen Zacker May 28, 2012

Very creative. Some very good words of wisdom.. some of the hardest to put into practice #10157709

Tammy Espino May 28, 2012

Wonderful image and prayers are with you ~ #10157780

Nancy L. Green level-classic May 29, 2012

AWESOME DD work Laura, this is GORGEOUS and SO creative!! <>< #10158705

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 29, 2012

Always prayers for you and yours, my wonderful, thoughtful and very kind friend. May the love you all feel for one another hold you together thru these difficult times. You're in my family's hearts and prayers. #10159052

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic June 03, 2012

Beautiful image Emmy! I am so sorry that you are going through a real tough time my friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Hugs to you sweet girl:) #10166516

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 04, 2012

Excellent way to express your emotions, Laura. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. #10167955

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 04, 2012

Thank you all so much. I always value your friendship but I do even more now. have read each comment over and over. I'm sorry that I haven't felt much like writing. I have dove into online games lately to escape my heart. I am used to being up and not down.

Love and hugs to all of you,
Laura xo #10168099


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