“A poem is the very image of life expressed in its eternal truth.”
Percy Bysshe Shelley

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Seeking Serenity



God, grant me serenity to
Accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can, and
Wisdom to know the difference.


30 comments:

Judy said...

The unrelenting stress continues from all sides. Though this blog is a joy for me and I will endeavor to read your blogs, I must go on leave. For those of you who are praying folks, pray for me. For those who aren't, think well of me. This is an unbelievably tough time.

Muffie said...

You are in my prayers, and I will storm heaven that you get rid of these stressful problems and receive peace.
Muff

Josè Antonio said...

I will be with you here always,Judy,alway. Aunque sentir lo que siento, en estos momentosm, no puedo escribirlo en ningún idioma.

Gail said...

JUDY - I will miss you and your poems so much. I truly understand your need to do what you must to sort through and resolve what is tangling up your life right now. I wish I could help you more, and for real. Meanwhile I will pray and hold you close in the best energy possible, filled with light and love.
Love Gail
peace.....

Karen said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you Judy.

Unknown said...

Will miss your poems and will keep you in my prayers.

Judy said...

Thank you, all. Your words, which I have read many times today, bring tears to my eyes. Your loving support means a great deal.

Unknown said...

Judy my thoughts are with you. Your words have brought me sanity when I needed it and fed me food for thought when I needed that. ... and made Patti laugh!

Thank you while you find what you need.

Caregivingly Yours, Patrick

Judy said...

Patrick, I can't think of any greater compliment of my poems than their having made Patti laugh.

sito saguid said...

judy,

we can never measure how much strength and courage your poems have effected in us your readers. we will pray for you. life must be learned, life must be earned. just remember we are on a path towards the mastery of Life ..

Judy said...

Sito Saguid,

Your words are very moving and wise. I am honored by your words and thank you for reading my poems and for reaching out to me at this time.

Donna said...

Thinking of you and sending oomphy cyberhugs.

Donna

Judy said...

Donna, thanks for thinking of me. I hope your new life is working out. Hugs back.

Diane J Standiford said...

I will pray AND think of you. May peace find you and hold you.

Judy said...

Diane, my heartfelt thanks.

Anne said...

Judy, Just read your post as my little world was upside down for a while. Am going to miss your daily poems, but understand that you want some me-time to go through your hard time. Glad that your poems are out here in the blogworld so we can re-revisit your inspiring and food-for-thoughts poems.
Judy take care and I prayers from here.

Judy said...

Anne, I am sorry you too have been going through a difficult time. I hope it resolves favorably for you.

Laurie said...

Oh dear, this sounds onimous. I rarely comment, but read daily. Will miss you, and will pray.

Judy said...

Laurie, thanks for your prayers.

Diane J Standiford said...

This too shall pass. If I had a dime for every time my mind has said that to me, but it was always true. (( ))

Judy said...

Diane, I keep hoping. I seem though to keep accumulating dimes. Hopefully soon I will be able to cash them in.

writingms said...

Judy -- It has been quite some time since I've written on my own blogsite -- I've been going through months of difficulty and just today went online to your site to reconnect. I was shocked to turn to your blog today and find that you are going through some very difficult times. i am sending you my best thoughts and wishes. Like so many people, I will be wondering how you are doing and wishing, wishing for only good things for you.

Judy said...

writingms, I am sorry you too have been going through a rough time. In my case, things have eased a bit which only means the Richter scale is at a 7.5 instead of a 9. I too send you my best thoughts and wishes.

Tina said...

Just sending you a note of love and encouragement, Judy <3 I pray that the Lord has been renewing and strengthening you, dear sister in Christ...

Judy said...

Tina, thank you so much for your love and encouragement. And your prayers.

Kim@stuffcould.... said...

I am stopping by to say hello...you are missed in the blogworld. I hope you are getting better nowadays

Judy said...

Kim, thanks for stopping by. I actually miss my blog, but am holding myself back from restarting. I need to rest more than anything. While the number of balls in the air has diminished, my MS also kicked in. The stress has taken its toll. So ... I need to continue resting for the near future. Thanks for your concern.

Laura said...

just want to say Happy New Year, what ever it may bring for you Judy... I hope mostly you experience peace.

Judy said...

Thank you, Laura, for your good wishes. May the new year bring you joy and love.

Judy said...

This post was originally titled "I Must Go on Leave." I thank again all those who came to my support in a very trying time.