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Remembering

When Overwhelmed By The Burdens Of Life
Call Upon Him And He Will Hear Your Cry
He Will Walk With You, He Will Be By Your Side
When You Are Weak, He Will Be Your Strength
When You Feel All Is Lost, He Will Renew Your Hope
(Rick Schies)

I wrote these words as a prayer a few years ago to go with a photo I did for a friend who lost someone special. This morning I captured this beautiful sunrise on my way to work, and decided to use it for my posting tonight. I want to use it as a tribute to those who have suffered great personal losses in Japan, and for anyone else experiencing loss at this time. Recently, in a small town near Harrisburg, PA a family lost seven of their eight children in a deadly house fire. Their funeral was today, and during the news cast tonight, they showed all seven little caskets lined up under the cemetary tent. Heart wrenching! As a Parent, I cannot imagine losing one child. I cannot begin to imagine the pain associated with losing seven at one time. The pain must be unbearable, and though we all know the sun will continue to rise, even after such a tragedy, I don't know how one could humanly cope with such a tragic loss. I would definitely need to rely on a higher power to get through such a difficult time. My prayers go out to this family, and to all those who are suffering such loss. Remembering the hurting.
What a wonderful tribute to those who mourn. Beautiful photo and prayer. Thanks for caring.
March 16th, 2011  
It is hard to imagine that kind of loss. The photo is beautiful to go with your prayer!
March 16th, 2011  
Beautiful pic, wonderful prayer and dedication to those suffering!
March 16th, 2011  
Lovely tribute, Rick. I watched the news tonight of coverage of the terrible tragedy in Japan. Whole towns just disappeared. They spoke to one survivor from a town that once had a population of 12,500 to now only have 5,000 now accounted for, and he said, "It was like living in a dream." Then he walked on through the rubble slowy pushing his bike over an unrecognisable landscape. Heartwrenching.
March 16th, 2011  
Amen.
March 16th, 2011  
Stunning photo and such a sincere and touching dedication to all those suffering around the world. It seems there are so many tragic events in the world lately that it's almost too depressing to watch the news these days. I heard the story of the 7 children....it's beyond comprension how people can endure this kind of loss and still go on living .
March 16th, 2011  
What a wonderful orange glow! I love the vignette as well!
March 16th, 2011  
Gorgeous
March 16th, 2011  
good shot to go with your message, thanks , I needed to hear that today
March 16th, 2011  
Beautiful shot - and boy I need to hear some positives today! I am getting so sick of my day to day....Help!
March 16th, 2011  
Beautiful picture and words!
March 16th, 2011  
Deb
A sunrise like this makes one so thankful to be alive. Your words remind us all of what we have to be thankful for and to say prayers for those who have suffered so much loss. Take care.
March 16th, 2011  
Rick your picture and your words are beautiful!
March 16th, 2011  
Great composition. The vignette touched my heart.
March 16th, 2011  
Speechless since I am crying. Beautiful tribute. A fav
March 16th, 2011  
Sue
Thank you Rick, I take comfort in your words tonight. You truely are a master writer. The photo is very warming, I love the sunlight on the trees and the matching border.
March 16th, 2011  
Beautiful image with a beautiful tribute. How sad for that family. My heart aches for those parents and their unspeakable loss.
March 16th, 2011  
lovely shot, great colors rick :D
March 16th, 2011  
You sure know how to give a lady an extra lift. The Lord is very close to me as I am struggling with all the things in my life and what is happening in the world. Hi Rick so glad I got a chance to pop in.
March 16th, 2011  
simply beautiful.
March 16th, 2011  
Oh, Rick. That sky looks so immense in your photo, big enough to hold all those lost in these recent tragedies. This actually brought tears to my eyes. Making it a fav.
March 16th, 2011  
beautiful picture.... that is unbelievable sad...
March 16th, 2011  
Absolutely beautiful sentiment (and photo). Thank you for posting.
March 16th, 2011  
what a stunning sunrise you captured, Rick. And, as always I love your commentary.
March 16th, 2011  
oh gorgeous! you always catch the most beautiful scenes rick!!!
March 16th, 2011  
Loving, tender words and another stunning photo. Reading your pieces and looking at your work for the day has become my evening devotional. You always point our eyes, hearts and minds Upward. Thanks for sharing your gift with us!
March 16th, 2011  
a heartbreaking story...I cant imagine anything worse than losing a child. Stunning photo and beautiful peaceful composition Rick
March 16th, 2011  
Wow, my good vibes go to that family and pyou are very thoughtful for posting this tribute, very beautiful, and the photo is just stunning!
March 16th, 2011  
love the heartwarming photo and the heartwarming message.
March 16th, 2011  
:)
March 16th, 2011  
Beautiful sky. Love the silhouette of the trees.
March 16th, 2011  
beautiful shot and sentiments, rick....
March 16th, 2011  
Beautiful sunrise. I hope that the family who survived the tragedy will find so strength and peace soon.
March 16th, 2011  
Beautiful. They are in my prayers tonight.
March 16th, 2011  
Wonderful heartfelt sentiment and beautiful photo!
March 16th, 2011  
this is beautiful. a great sentiment
March 16th, 2011  
Beautiful picture. Praying for comfort for the people of Japan, Christchurch, Toowoomba and Grantham.
March 16th, 2011  
Beautiful phot to go with beautiful comforting words - truly the Lord is our strength.
March 16th, 2011  
Beautiful photo and wonderful tribute.
March 16th, 2011  
Beautiful photo and sentiment.
March 16th, 2011  
Wow, Rick, this is a fabulous photo and your words are so touching and have so much meaning! Just outstanding!
March 16th, 2011  
It's a gorgeous sunrise and a lovely tribute.
March 16th, 2011  
Such a sad time for many. Lovely shot.
March 16th, 2011  
Amen Rick. I read that story of the Amish family in our local paper,and indeed, who can overcome such a loss without the belief in a higher power who offers the comfort of a real and eternal home.
March 16th, 2011  
Such a powerful image.
March 16th, 2011  
Awesome pic Rick
March 16th, 2011  
Beautiful words and wonderful tribute shot. Very moving.
March 16th, 2011  
Love this rick., the words, the color, everything
March 16th, 2011  
So beautiful!
March 16th, 2011  
Most beautiful image and goes so well with your words.
March 16th, 2011  
I want this picture! Your words and picture are so powerful! Amen!
March 16th, 2011  
Such a beautiful picture and heartfelt tribute, Rick.
March 16th, 2011  
What a lovely tribute you have created. Thanks for putting into words what so many of us are thinking.
March 16th, 2011  
Gorgeous sunrise and beautiful words.
March 16th, 2011  
What a heart felt prayer you have offered Rick, and the picture of the sun rising is just beautiful
March 16th, 2011  
What a terrible tragedy,that poor family,just can't imagine what they are going through. Gorgeous sunrise pic Rick!
March 17th, 2011  
wonderful!
March 17th, 2011  
Lovely shot! A fav.
March 17th, 2011  
This is an exquisite picture, very nice capture. Is this the sameBerks County sky I look at. When did you find this?
March 17th, 2011  
stunning shot
March 17th, 2011  
Beautiful shot, prayer and tribute. Such a sad story.
March 17th, 2011  
This touches my heart!!! God bless you for remembering the hurting... What a stunning photo and beautiful tribute!!! A fav for me in so many ways...
March 17th, 2011  
Oh Rick...this just squeezes my soul. Beautiful words, stunning shot.... 'nuff said.
March 17th, 2011  
Hee
It's a emotional & sentimental writeup, Rick. Sharing my prayers to those affected. Beautiful silhouette sunrise.
March 17th, 2011  
this is so beautiful.
March 17th, 2011  
Such a beautiful photo and tribute. I heard about the family who lost the seven children in the house fire and like you, can't imagine how one copes with a loss like that. And of course I also think about the people in Japan and the struggles they are encountering each day.
March 17th, 2011  
beautiful, beautiful shot and beautiful message!
March 17th, 2011  
Gorgeous photo and sunset! I'm so sorry about the tragic loss of life. I too can't imagine losing one child, let alone multiple children at once. Last October I went to the funeral for my friend's two grandbabies who were killed in a house fire and it was so heart wrenching. A 3 year old and a 4 year old.

My thoughts and prayers also go out to everyone who has been affected by the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster in Japan.
March 17th, 2011  
lovely shot
March 18th, 2011  
So beautiful. Love the composition and the colors.
March 18th, 2011  
Beautiful! .. Prayer and photo ...
March 18th, 2011  
A beautiful, peaceful photo. I just cannot imagine the heartache from your story. It's good to have something to believe in.
March 19th, 2011  
Amazing shot love it
March 19th, 2011  
VERY touching Rick. I love your words, the stories are so heartbreaking.
The photo is gorgeous.
March 19th, 2011  
what a great tribute. isn't it heart-wrenching?? i read several articles about it....i can't even fathom (nor do i hope i ever can)
March 19th, 2011  
Gorgeous shot, Rick!!
March 20th, 2011  
Stunning shot Rick.
March 21st, 2011  
Your comments made me cry. Your photo is beautiful.
March 22nd, 2011  
Beautiful poem, sunset, and thoughts. You have such a beautifully kind and compassionate heart.
March 23rd, 2011  
stunning!
March 24th, 2011  
this is so serene...
April 28th, 2011  
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