The Gift
Be still, my soul, and steadfast.
Earth and heaven both are still watching
though time is draining from the clock
and your walk, that was confident and quick,
has become slow.

So, be slow if you must, but let
the heart still play its true part.
Love still as once you loved, deeply
and without patience. Let God and the world
know you are grateful.
That the gift has been given.
~Mary Oliver
Sing to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp. ~Psalm 147:7 ✝

Reblogged this on Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author and commented:
Grateful! ~ Bette A. Stevens, http://www.4writersandreaders.com
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🙂 ❤
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Beautiful as always N. Huge hugs and much love.
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Thanks, Belinda. Same to you sweet lady. 🙂 ❤
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Huge hugs beautiful soul!
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😘❤️🌹
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Wonderful post Nat.
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Thank you, V. 🙂 ❤
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Such a beautifully wrapped present. 🙂 Thanks, Natalie. ♡ xo
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Why thank you Robin. 🙂 ❤
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Very beautiful indeed.
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Thanks, Nico. 🙂 ❤
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Well you made my day with this Beauty! xoxo And it is Exactly what we in recovery need to remember Daily 🙂
Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon
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I’m so glad it made your day. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Reblogged this on "Gambling Addiction Is Real,We Can Recover ~ This Is My Story, My Recovery Journey" and commented:
Now Nat is right all around with this beautiful Post! We who live in recovery should always have a heart of “Gratitude” daily XOXO …
Author, Catherine Lyon
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Thanks so much for the reblog and the kind words. 🙂 ❤
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as I am grateful for you
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And I for you!!!! 🙂 ❤
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Slowly slipping my graceful gown of gratitude! 🙂
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And so together we shall dance and trip the light fandango! 😊❤️
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Very nice. Moving.
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Thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 👍😊
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Very nice. Moving. Great re-blog choice.
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Thank you. 😊
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Beautiful Natalie
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Thank you so much, Raewyn! 🙂 ❤
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Love the quote, such a thoughtful bit of advice to carry through the day.
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Thank you, Charlie. 🙂 ❤
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