An Open Door

May I never be too busy,
When someone comes to call,
To sit awhile and give a smile,
And not act bored at all.

If, by some chance, he needs help,
For a sad and lonely heart,
I'll lend an ear and offer cheer,
Before he must depart.

If I can't solve his problem,
I can, perhaps, ease the pain,
By being kind, so he will find,
He's welcome back again.

Author: Marjorie S. Branson

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Blessings

I waited for the sunshine,
The clouds were dark and gray,
I prayed that God would hear me,
And cast me not away;

It seemed as if forever,
I cried to Him in vain,
Then it happened oh so quickly,
Came the best and greatest change;

It wasn't what I asked for,
In my selfish soul-torn way,
But much better than I hoped for,
All my fears He did allay;

So my friend do not be anxious,
He will answer in His time,
And send blessings by the millions,
You alone could never find.

Author: Kathryn Wiesenhoefer

Reason, Season Or For Life

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person.

**When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support,
to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a Godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your
part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship
to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

**Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow
or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe
it, it is real. But only for a season!

**LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order
to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put
what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that
love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime.