Embrace Life TWC

When I laid (lay) last year in a hospital bed,

I could only live my life then in my head

Many visitors came and when they went

Their nice visit felt like it was heaven sent

You know it was hard for me to watch them go

I realized after that they just did not know

The loss it was when I just could not get up

Someone had to come in and bring me my cup

All my hot meals and cold drinks and my hair brush

Often I longed for anyone's loving touch

I thank God for the nice angels working there

Who talked with me, and gave me good loving care

What I did learn when I finally got home

Was to embrace life even when I'm alone.

True story! Critique Welcome!

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Ann J. Jul 9, 2007, 9:12am EDT

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Heather C. Jul 9, 2007, 9:52am EDT

Thanks Ann, Big Smile!

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Otelia S. Jul 9, 2007, 1:50pm EDT

Just think how special you must be to for God to send Angels to watch over you
Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you're back on your feet.

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Heather C. Jul 9, 2007, 2:37pm EDT

Thanks Alisha and Otelia!

I was so used to taking care of others and it was so different being so depending on others. Before I got hurt having a limp would have bothered me, now I don't care when people stare I am happy I can use this leg!!

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Heather C. Jul 9, 2007, 2:38pm EDT

And yes, God's Angels are the reason I'm alive!

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Sheila Deeth Jul 9, 2007, 3:10pm EDT

Nice poem - seems to get across the feeling of enforced helplessness, and gives it a positive side. Neat.

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Heather C. Jul 9, 2007, 3:31pm EDT

Thanks Sheila, I like the way you put it!!

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Sheri Fresonke H. Jul 9, 2007, 5:56pm EDT

This is such a thankful poem and so heartfelt. I've been sick and it's hard to tell people how much you appreciate them when you've felt so poorly. You did a really nice job of that, bravo. I would suggest that laid in the first line laid, maybe should be lay--it's one of those tricky words I'm never sure which way because they all look right.

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Philip B. Jul 9, 2007, 6:34pm EDT

Heather,

Very moving thought's!

Thank you for sharing!

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Ricky Fico Jul 9, 2007, 8:10pm EDT

I am comforted to know that your angels were near and you had made a healthful return. God bless!

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Heather C. Jul 9, 2007, 8:39pm EDT

Thanks Sheri, I'll go fix it next!! I got hurt March 29, 2006 and didn't get home until June 2, 2006. I came home in a wheelchair and couldn't put weight on my left leg or use my right arm until the middle of July. It could have been much worse.

Thanks Philip, I was so blessed to have such wonderful people around me!

Thanks Ricky, I'll never be a rockette, but there could be worse things! tee hee

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