One Day I'll Face The Crossing
I'll Be Called To Travel On
A New Life Then Beginning
As I Enter My New Home
God's Open Arms Will Greet Me
Hand In Hand He'll Lead Me On
Down The Golden Streets Of Glory
As I Tour My Heavenly Home
No More Tears Of Worry
For My Tears He'll Wipe Away
To Be With Him In Glory
I Await That Glorious Day
I'll Shout His Praise Forever
With Heaven's Choir I Will Sing
For Our God Will Reign Forever
The Mighty King Of Kings
As Years Continue Passing
My Heart's More Fixed On Thee
Looking Forward To The Crossing
When Your Face I'll Finally See
Words By R. Schies
It has been a difficult couple of weeks, especially with the passing of my Niece's little girl. That was a very sad tragedy that everyone is still trying to cope with. My Wife's Cousin was killed in a motorcycle accident a few weeks ago, and then just last week a dear neighbor passed away following a brief battle with brain cancer. Once and awhile life makes you think. So many times there are no answers, and it can be very difficult trying to figure out why things happen the way they do. Our faith is so important to us, and through the years my Wife and I have tried to instill this same faith in our Children. A few years ago when my Wife's Grandmother passed away I wrote this poem based on her faith and how she would talk about being ready to meet her God. The older I grow, I too find myself wondering what it will be like, and I am glad that I have had the opportunity to learn from some great spiritual role models like my Wife's Grandmother and my own Grandmother. I thank God daily for his grace and leading in my life. I know I would not be where I am today if it were not for Him. He has been my strength through some very difficult times inmy life. This photo was taken about a week or so ago, and I thought it fit nicely for this posting.
I understand so much of what you say and express her. Your image is perfect for these words as well. In so many ways we cross another bridge but yet we don't know where it's going in spite of all our best efforts to make plans and to work towards them. I too use to wonder what it would be like, but it's not with fear...it's more with the joy that I too will be there as well. Thank you for your words today as they were something that I needed to hear and thank you for this beautiful image to help me to see this message. Blessings!
Beautiful shot. And the poem perfectly emphasizes your point. Our faith is the most important thing that we can hold on to in this world. I sympathize with you and your entire family with what you are going through right now. But it calms my heart to hear that you are figuring things out. I will be praying for you and your family!
Beautiful picture. I know you are going through hard times in your life right now...things will get better though I can promise you. You are handling things very well...and turning to God for support will always help get you through. Great moving caption along with a lovely picture.
Great shot, I love it, definitely a "fave". Sorry for all yuour hardships lately. Your strong faith will help you cope, hold on to it and stay strong. Beuatiful poem.
What a lovely poem - beautifully written.
Life sometimes throws a lot at us all at once and it's hard to cope.
We are all thinking of you & you are in our thoughts at this trying time for your family.
I can't say how much I love both the photo and the words written both in poetry and description. You have quite a talent and I feel so blessed to be one that is recipient of this tiny sliver of it. I pray God lift you up in your spirits and comfort you in these times. Thank you and smiles.
There is another great iron bridge crossing the same river a bit further up that I need to go and take some more pictures of for this project. I last took pictures of it before I started here.
What a beautiful photo. Your poem is just lovely! I'm so sorry about the tragedy your family has gone through. I don't know what happened to your niece's little girl but the loss of a child is so very difficult.
One of my dearest friends lost two of her grandbabies last October. Her own daughter is in prison right now accused of their murder. Two weeks later my friend was diagnosed with leukemia and has been fighting a very hard battle ever since. Makes you wonder why so many things happen to one person. I guess you must be strong for God to give you so much to handle.
In any case, your photo is lovely. My condolences to your niece and you and your family.
I really like this photograph, Rick, and like that you chose b&w for it. I'm so glad that you have a relationship with the Lord and can lean on His mercy and grace during these times. We are all here thinking of you and praying for you as well.
It is very fitting for your recent frame of mind. I'm so very sorry for all of your recent losses. It's hard to imagine such grief. I can't imagine. Your family is in my prayers. I know it's difficult at times, but we must always remember to lean on Him in our times of grief, for He has a plan that we do not yet know.
Thank you for sharing....I love the poem and it fits the picture here perfectly....
I'm so sorry for your family's loss in all these situations....and you are so right about keeping your faith strong during difficult times...not sure where I'd be right now without it!
Be sure to lift some prayers up for you and your loved ones and friends!
I am catching up so I just saw this. Your poem is so moving and powerful! I think this picture fits perfectly with it. I went through a period oif many losses as well and I still struggle with the grief. I dont think it ever gets any easier per say but the days that the grief is unbearable do get farthur apart as time passes.
WoW! you have just blown me away what a beautiful so Faith filled Poem. To balance the heart rendering time you have been going through. I will Pray that God will give each person the Strength and Faith to cope with these things. I so love the signifance of the bridge too, it pulled the whole story and Poem together. Thank you for sharing the heartbreak and the beautiful Poem, it will be part of healing for you and family and friends.*hug*
A wonderful photograph illustrating your powerful poem, which BTW, just demands to be set to music. I hope you can find someone with whom to collaborate so this gift can be shared both with people of faith and those seeking answers.
Life sometimes throws a lot at us all at once and it's hard to cope.
We are all thinking of you & you are in our thoughts at this trying time for your family.
There is another great iron bridge crossing the same river a bit further up that I need to go and take some more pictures of for this project. I last took pictures of it before I started here.
One of my dearest friends lost two of her grandbabies last October. Her own daughter is in prison right now accused of their murder. Two weeks later my friend was diagnosed with leukemia and has been fighting a very hard battle ever since. Makes you wonder why so many things happen to one person. I guess you must be strong for God to give you so much to handle.
In any case, your photo is lovely. My condolences to your niece and you and your family.
I'm so sorry for your family's loss in all these situations....and you are so right about keeping your faith strong during difficult times...not sure where I'd be right now without it!
Be sure to lift some prayers up for you and your loved ones and friends!
It seem so quiet.