Here is one of my favorit poems

JulieCitySlicker · 05-02-2003, 02:33 PM

Footprints

One night a man had a dream.
He dreamed he was walking along the beach
with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes
from his life. For each scene, he noticed two
sets of footprints in the sand; one belonging
to him, and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of his life flashed
before him, he looked back at the foot-
prints in the sand. He noticed that many
times along the path of his life there was
only one set of footprints. He also noticed
that it happened at the very lowest and
saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he
questioned the Lord about it. "Lord,
you said that once I decided to follow you,
you would walk with me all the way. But I have
noticed that during the most troublesome
times in my life, there is only one set of foot-
prints. I don't understand why when I
needed you most you would leave me."
The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child,
I love you, and would never leave
you. During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."
Author Unknown

goddess_bb · 05-03-2003, 12:27 AM

It is a beautiful poem Julie..I will think of it when things get really bad sometimes...thank you for reminding me of it...

JulieCitySlicker · 05-03-2003, 12:35 AM

I know Goddess

I think this has to be one of the greatest poems around! It really helped me in a very hard time. I had a 3 rd grade classmate die in a car accident in 96 See I moved away from that town in the middle of my 3rd grade year and I lost touch with most of the kids I went to school with. But when I heard about his accident in the paper I recognized him from my class. I had a difficult time dealing with it but I became friends with his sister and hung out at there house and got to know his family. In a letter that his Dad sent me it had this poem in it, so everytime I read this poem I think of him

His name was Ryan Beek and he was only 16 when he died

Sheila63 · 05-03-2003, 04:43 PM

I'm so sorry to hear about your classmate, Julie.

That's really sad.

The Footprints poem is one I read several years ago and has helped me get through some hard times as well. I think it's my all time favorite. I just find it very comforting.

JulieCitySlicker · 05-03-2003, 04:50 PM

Yes! Sheila, it is a very comforting poem when times get rough

creedgirl99 · 05-09-2003, 05:14 PM

I love that poem!

JulieCitySlicker · 05-10-2003, 12:00 AM

There is a song from Green Day I think its called The Time Of Your Life or something. But everyttime I hear that song I think of Ryan cuz I was told they played it at his funeral, I didn't make it to his funeral though

05-02-2003, 02:33 PM	#1
JulieCitySlicker USER INFO » Status: Taken Higher Posts: 15,310 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	Here is one of my favorite poems Footprints One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the foot- prints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of foot- prints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me." The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you, and would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you." Author Unknown __________________ Oh I'm a wandering soul I'm still walking the line that leads me home alone All I know I still got mountains to climb on my own Enough To Let Me Go-Switchfoot

05-03-2003, 12:27 AM	#2
goddess_bb USER INFO » Status: Strong Inside Posts: 1,498 Joined: Jan 2003 Currently: Offline	It is a beautiful poem Julie..I will think of it when things get really bad sometimes...thank you for reminding me of it... __________________ Someone finds salvation In everyone Another only pain Someone tries to hide himself Down inside himself he prays Someone swears his true love Until the end of time Another runs away Separate or united Empty or insane And be yourself is all that you can do All that you can do Be Yourself~Audioslave ~Ignore me, I dare you~

05-03-2003, 12:35 AM	#3
JulieCitySlicker USER INFO » Status: Taken Higher Posts: 15,310 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	I know Goddess I think this has to be one of the greatest poems around! It really helped me in a very hard time. I had a 3 rd grade classmate die in a car accident in 96 See I moved away from that town in the middle of my 3rd grade year and I lost touch with most of the kids I went to school with. But when I heard about his accident in the paper I recognized him from my class. I had a difficult time dealing with it but I became friends with his sister and hung out at there house and got to know his family. In a letter that his Dad sent me it had this poem in it, so everytime I read this poem I think of him His name was Ryan Beek and he was only 16 when he died __________________ Oh I'm a wandering soul I'm still walking the line that leads me home alone All I know I still got mountains to climb on my own Enough To Let Me Go-Switchfoot

05-03-2003, 04:43 PM	#4
Sheila63 USER INFO » Status: Opened My Eyes Posts: 5,748 Joined: Dec 2002 Currently: Offline	I'm so sorry to hear about your classmate, Julie. That's really sad. The Footprints poem is one I read several years ago and has helped me get through some hard times as well. I think it's my all time favorite. I just find it very comforting. __________________ I was selfish, but you still loved me You gave the greatest gift of all And you set me free Relearn Love

05-03-2003, 04:50 PM	#5
JulieCitySlicker USER INFO » Status: Taken Higher Posts: 15,310 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	Yes! Sheila, it is a very comforting poem when times get rough __________________ Oh I'm a wandering soul I'm still walking the line that leads me home alone All I know I still got mountains to climb on my own Enough To Let Me Go-Switchfoot

05-09-2003, 05:14 PM	#6
creedgirl99 USER INFO » Status: Freedom Fighter Posts: 2,377 Joined: Nov 2002 Currently: Offline	I love that poem! __________________ The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.

05-10-2003, 12:00 AM	#7
JulieCitySlicker USER INFO » Status: Taken Higher Posts: 15,310 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	There is a song from Green Day I think its called The Time Of Your Life or something. But everyttime I hear that song I think of Ryan cuz I was told they played it at his funeral, I didn't make it to his funeral though __________________ Oh I'm a wandering soul I'm still walking the line that leads me home alone All I know I still got mountains to climb on my own Enough To Let Me Go-Switchfoot

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