Oh give me patience when wee hands
Tug at me with their small demands.
And give me gentle and smiling eyes.
Keep my lips from hasty replies.
And let not weariness, confusion or noise
Obscure my vision of life's fleeting joys.
So when, in years to come my house is still
No bitter memories its rooms may fill.
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(saw this on melissa's blog)
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...... Amen.
ReplyDeleteAs always - so true.
ReplyDeleteReally love this-thank you.
ReplyDeleteJen @ callmemarthaifyoumust.blogspot.com
Couldn't agree more! Love this.
ReplyDeleteToday I needed this more than you know, Sarah. Especially the part with having gentle and smiling eyes and not hasty replies. It is not the wee hands that are difficult for me, I am old enough to love those little hands and be patient with them. For me it is the teen aged hands and pre teen aged hands. I just expect so darn much from them, they are capable of so much, sometimes I forget to just accept them, warts and all!! This quote has been printed out and is by my kitchen sink for a constant reminder. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and gentle! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing! If you don't mind...I'd like to share this on my blog as well :)
ReplyDeleteMy mom had this poem hanging beside her kitchen sink the whole time I was growing up! I've been thinking about it a lot lately.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful...today at the top of my to-do list, I wrote, "BE KIND" It' was a good reminder when little hands pulled on me.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandy
I'm working to complete the 40 Days, 40 Bags challenge for Lent this year. I'm blogging about it, and I can't wait to see more posts from you! They keep me motivated and inspired.
ReplyDeleteNeed to catch up - I've been riveted by the news of the shooting at Chardon High - my heart is breaking. Will try to email you tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteWhen I read this I was thinking that "tantrums" should be added to that "let not. . . " phrase, but then I realized that "confusion" and "noise" cover tantrums.
ReplyDeleteLove this.
ReplyDeletewonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteI have to print it too.
I love this!! I love the picture of the hands - absolutely beautiful! You're a great photographer :) Also, that poem couldn't me written any better - thanks for sharing, I've never seen it before. Great encouragement, as always!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this. I am trying to live this right now. I love knowing I can come to your blog and feel encouraged.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I needed to hear that. I am going to print it out and post it on my fridge!
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