We Must Value Our Gifts
Thoughts on the value of life in our lives.18 total reviews
Comment from Joan E.
Thank you for reminding us about the value of life and the presence of others in our lives. I also appreciated the packages of "grace" and "mercy" in the picture you added. Smiles- Joan
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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Thank you for reminding us about the value of life and the presence of others in our lives. I also appreciated the packages of "grace" and "mercy" in the picture you added. Smiles- Joan
Comment Written 25-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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Thank you for the review. Have a wonderful week.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very wel-written reminder that we should never give or throw away gifts we received from anyone away because we think it means nothing to us. We hurt the person who gives the gift very badly and we might just need that gift one or other time.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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A very wel-written reminder that we should never give or throw away gifts we received from anyone away because we think it means nothing to us. We hurt the person who gives the gift very badly and we might just need that gift one or other time.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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Thanks for your fine review.
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
Too true. We too often do not cherish the gifts we are given, whether friend, parent or child. We need to be thankful always for them. One day we will be so sorry if we do not. Rox
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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Too true. We too often do not cherish the gifts we are given, whether friend, parent or child. We need to be thankful always for them. One day we will be so sorry if we do not. Rox
Comment Written 25-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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Thank your for your lovely review. I appreciate then always.
Comment from susand3022
Hi Patricia, you should always write what's in your heart to write. That being said, I was totally thrown by that third line. I felt it came out of nowhere. In the first stanza, I'm thinking about the Ugly Christmas sweater that you got from a cousin maybe, by the next one I was thinking about maybe things your kids had made you while they were growing up. (things I would definitely miss!) So that third stanza hit me right out of the blue. BAM! Right up-side the head.
I can't tell you how steamed it makes me when I hear about people who are waiting for the elder members of their families to pass away so they can get at the leftovers. And the assisted suicide thing makes me ill. I have 2 elderly parents and I couldn't even imagine either of them ever contemplating a thing like that. We're in no rush. At least not those of us that count. :)
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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Hi Patricia, you should always write what's in your heart to write. That being said, I was totally thrown by that third line. I felt it came out of nowhere. In the first stanza, I'm thinking about the Ugly Christmas sweater that you got from a cousin maybe, by the next one I was thinking about maybe things your kids had made you while they were growing up. (things I would definitely miss!) So that third stanza hit me right out of the blue. BAM! Right up-side the head.
I can't tell you how steamed it makes me when I hear about people who are waiting for the elder members of their families to pass away so they can get at the leftovers. And the assisted suicide thing makes me ill. I have 2 elderly parents and I couldn't even imagine either of them ever contemplating a thing like that. We're in no rush. At least not those of us that count. :)
Comment Written 25-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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Thank your for your lovely review. I appreciate then always.
Comment from judiverse
You lead the reader into the topic very well. As medical technology has advanced, a mother can tell early on by the sonograms that the baby is actually "alive and kicking." I can't believe that many abortions are performed for the sake of the mother's health. In most cases an abortion could be avoided. There are always couples eager to adopt. I'd agree that an abortion may be necessary in a few cases, but not until all options have been exhausted. judi
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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You lead the reader into the topic very well. As medical technology has advanced, a mother can tell early on by the sonograms that the baby is actually "alive and kicking." I can't believe that many abortions are performed for the sake of the mother's health. In most cases an abortion could be avoided. There are always couples eager to adopt. I'd agree that an abortion may be necessary in a few cases, but not until all options have been exhausted. judi
Comment Written 25-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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Thank your for your lovely review. I appreciate then always.
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You're very welcome. judi
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
You make a very valid point in acknowledging the many gifts we are so fortunate to receive during our lifetime. We all have our own perspective of what we have and what we have been given in the past. Some value these precious gifts and others are just not aware. But, if we are aware we definitely cherish them. Very thoughtful!
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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You make a very valid point in acknowledging the many gifts we are so fortunate to receive during our lifetime. We all have our own perspective of what we have and what we have been given in the past. Some value these precious gifts and others are just not aware. But, if we are aware we definitely cherish them. Very thoughtful!
Comment Written 25-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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Thank your for your lovely review. I appreciate then always.
Comment from Heather Knight
I'm not offended by your essay. I agree with you. Personally I'm against abortion and euthanasia, but I think other people have the right to choose according to their beliefs.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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I'm not offended by your essay. I agree with you. Personally I'm against abortion and euthanasia, but I think other people have the right to choose according to their beliefs.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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Thank your for your lovely review. I appreciate then always.
Comment from Darlene Franklin
I admire your courage in speaking out. I'd love to see you expand on this. Bring in some of God's other gifts, perhaps. Of course people will disagree. And I suspect you have compassion for those who disagree.
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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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I admire your courage in speaking out. I'd love to see you expand on this. Bring in some of God's other gifts, perhaps. Of course people will disagree. And I suspect you have compassion for those who disagree.
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Comment Written 24-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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Thank you for the nice review.
Comment from the13thpoet
Wow! Amen! I enjoyed that very much, very deep and profound. The greatest gift of all is life and too many of us throw away that gift or waste just simply waste it.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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Wow! Amen! I enjoyed that very much, very deep and profound. The greatest gift of all is life and too many of us throw away that gift or waste just simply waste it.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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Thank you for the nice review.
Comment from Diana L Crawford
Beautiful! And so true unfortunately. Even if its not by abortion or assisted suicide, it is by neglect itself that those gifts are thrown away. How many children grow up with no direction to make a beautiful life for themselves and how many elderly are left to the care of incompetent nursing homes? I appreciate you bringing this to the public view! Great work!
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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Beautiful! And so true unfortunately. Even if its not by abortion or assisted suicide, it is by neglect itself that those gifts are thrown away. How many children grow up with no direction to make a beautiful life for themselves and how many elderly are left to the care of incompetent nursing homes? I appreciate you bringing this to the public view! Great work!
Comment Written 24-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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Thank you for the nice review.
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Very welcome! Thank you for sharing!
