Dear Okie,

I just wanted to say that I really do understand and offer my support. Here is something that helps me keep things in perspective, even through the hardest times...

Footprints in the Sand


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 in the sand, is when I carried you.”

Mary Stevenson

Copyright © 1984 Mary Stevenson, All rights reserved

I hope this helped you to stay strong. You owe it to yourself and others around you!

Sincerely, David (NewDawnFades)