Oh my word "Footprint" - Wednesday, August 22

There are lots of memories inside our minds - sometimes we just need a little nudge to coax them out.

What are the first things that come to mind when you READ this:

My List:

1. When Alexis was a new born the nurses at the hospital said they didn't do the foot print for the baby book so they gave us some black ink to do our own. It was a traumatic event trying to get those little feet recorded (Kevin and I obviously didn't know what we were doing) and little Alexis screamed through the entire process. We were all very glad when it was done.

2. Years later I recorded her footprints once again - this time it was much easier.

3. Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.

Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.

Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,

other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed

that during the low periods of my life,

when I was suffering from

anguish, sorrow or defeat,

I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord,

"You promised me Lord,

that if I followed you,

you would walk with me always.

But I have noticed that during

the most trying periods of my life

there have only been one

set of footprints in the sand.

Why, when I needed you most,

you have not been there for me?"

The Lord replied,

"The times when you have

seen only one set of footprints,

is when I carried you."

Mary Stevenson

 

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Comments

[Andrea Fisher]

What are the first things that come to mind when you READ this: FOOTPRINT

1. First thing was the very poem you shared. I always enjoyed it. I know it's been around a long time, and a lot of people may make fun of it...but it is very true and comforting.
2. Second thing was a cartoon my cousin shared on FB just a few weeks back quoting the poem in the first block and then in the second it reads..."that long groove over there...is when I dragged you for a while" and that too is true...and comforting.
3. The third thing I thought of was sparked by the Footprints title it's self. I have a pin that is a pair of tiny feet that I started wearing back in 1980 that are the actual size of a baby's feet at 10 weeks old in the womb. A powerful reminder of the sanctity of human life.

[Bevgardner]

1. Obviously, the poem you shared.
2. All the images-print, computer, etc., which go along with the above poem.
3. Nice to be reminded that we are not alone.
4. Our son, who is now 32 years old, had SUCH large feet (and knees!) as a newborn. I thought he would probably grow into them, as a puppy grows into his large paws! He did!
5. SO many scrapbook embellishments are in the shape of footprints!