April W Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I saw this poem today and thought of all my friends on this chat. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Drinking From My Saucer I've never made a fortune, and it's probably too late now. But I don't worry about that much, I'm happy anyhow. And as I go along life's way, I'm reaping better than I sowed, I'm drinking from my saucer, 'Cause my cup has overflowed. Haven't got a lot of riches, and sometimes the going's tough But I've got loving ones all around me, and that makes me rich enough. I thank God for his Blessings, and the Mercies He's bestowed. I'm drinking from my saucer, 'Cause my cup has overflowed. I remember times when things went wrong, My faith wore somewhat thin. But all at once the dark clouds broke, and the sun peeped through again. So Lord, help me not to gripe, about the tough rows I have hoed. I'm drinking from my saucer, 'Cause my cup has overflowed. If God gives me strength and courage, When the way grows steep and rough, I'm not asking for other Blessings, I'm already Blessed enough. And may I never be too busy, to help others bear their loads.. Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer, 'Cause my cup has overflowed. When I think of how many people in this world have it worse than I do, I realize just how Blessed We really are! Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Amen.... this one I will be passing on as well. Great share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnBarb Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Wonderful and touching! Makes me realize how many times I "drink from my saucer". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 April thanks for sharing. That is a great poem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 How often we need to be reminded. Thank you for sharing and making it a special day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Very nice! I often tell my DH how we are so blessed and even tho we don't have EVERYTHING we want, we have so MUCH more than so many others!! I am truly thankful everyday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Thanks for sharing that April, it is good to stop and think about all of the blessings we really do have.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Amen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Thank you April, that was beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Thank You April for sharing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yolanda Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 What a beautiful poem, Thank you for sharing, I made myself a copy to remind me of how blessed we are, and I too will be passing this on. yolanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Many of us in general complain about the "inconveniences" we have in our day to day lives... Our tension is screwed up on the longarm, we can't find the perfect pattern for the quilt, the batting is giving my quilt pokies, we hate traffic, canceled appointrments, fitting into our jeans because we've gained 10 pounds, waiting in line at the grocery store, rude people, laundry, chores, the job, cleaning the house, the price of fuel, etc... There are a lot of people in 3rd world countries whose daily worry is if there child will have a meal today. All of us go through life's ups and downs but somehow through our resources we are able to pull through. We here on this chat have so many blessings. I try not to get upset about the silly inconveniences I meet every day. We are all very blessed here. I am so fortunate in many ways. In 100 years from now, not many people will remember us "regular average people" who lived in the 21st century, but those who are here living with us now will remember. Let's live for now and make it the best for all we encounter. In 100 years from now, the next sets of generations will face different challenges than we have now but still have the same daily worries. But the constant is love and acceptance and. That will never change. OK I am getting a little too deep here...... :cool: Thanks for reminding me to keep it all in check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerstin Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Thank you April and thank you Shana for your thoughts. You are absolutely right. Sometimes I ask myself how can I live with all the good things here when millions of people in the world didn't know how to survive the day. But I'm one of the "regular average people" and not an Albert Schweitzer or Mother Theresa. So I have to do the best thing I can do in the place where I am, maybe sometimes for the joy and help of some people just around me. Besides this is what I love this forum for! Here are so many LA tipps, help, motivation, inspiration and and and ... but also much fun and sometimes almost philosophical topics. Best wishes to you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 what more could be said, thank you April for the prayer and Shana for the thoughts...sometimes we need to remind ourselves of what's important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Amen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryM Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 What a beauttiful poem, I hope you don't mind if I share this with my family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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