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Letters
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Jacqueline S M
Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland
received: May 1, 2008
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When I was only about 5 or 6years old, I remember we had a copy of the footprints poem in our bathroom, we had it for years as it was my dads favourite poem, then when I was 16 years old I lost my dad through suicide, which was very hard on the whole family, me and my sister decided to do something to remember him by so at the funeral we stood up in front of the crowd and read the poem 'footprints in the sand' out, and since then the poem has brought a lot of comfort to myself, my brother and sister and my mum, in my purse I keep a copy of the footprints poem and a picture of my dad knowing that there are there to bring me comfort whenever I need it, its been four years now since my dads tragic passing, even though I still miss him dearly it gets easier through time as I know he is in Gods hands now and is safe and well in heaven x gone but never forgotton dad x
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Davina G.
Scotland, UK
received: April 19, 2008
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I first found the "Footprints" around 10 years ago. I was in a charity shop on the high street and noticed a glass framed copy sitting on the top shelf. I'd never heard it before and read it to myself. I was not brought up to follow any particular religion and, at the time, I chose to walk away because, even though the message moved me... it's tone resonated with Christianity and I did not have religious beliefs. It was only later when I began my persoanl growth and found my own sprituality that I began to think about the poem again. I am not christian, or catholic, or affiliated to any church, but I do have a deep faith and I wanted to tell you that, although the poem may speak of "The Lord" I believe it speaks of the 'god' inside us all. Our True Self. In times of trouble we all (in spite of our religious differences) believe we have someone by our side to support and guideus. It's a natural human need. And so I wanted to share with you my thoughts and my thanks for putting into words the sense of comfort those of us who have faith find. Thank you.
Davina xx
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Valeriy S.
Sedalia, MO
received: April 18, 2008
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I am almost 18 years old and my mom passed away on March 8th 2008. She had a baby, my smallest brother Arthur, on March 1st 2008. It was really hard on everyone in our family...I am the oldest of now 7 kids. And without God i dont know what i would have done. My best friend gave me a huge poster with footprints in the sand on a beach with this poem on it. It hangs on my door so that i see it every day . It has helped me tremendously. God has done a wonderful thing through Mary and is helping other people realize that they are not alone.
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Rosie
COUNTY DURHAM
received: April 18, 2008
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I FIRST HEARD THE PEOM WHEN I WAS 8 MY MUM HAD A DRINK PROBLEM AND THAT PEOM GAVE HER FAITH TO STOP I RECENTLY FEL HAD MY SON AT 15 HE IS 8 MONTHS NOW AND THAT PEOM HAS GOT ME THROUGH SOME STRUGGLED TIMES WHEN EVERYTHING FELT WRONG IM GLAD THE PEOM WAS WRITTEN IT HAS MADE ALOT OF PEOPLES SPIRET HAPPIER
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Elaine R.
Laguna, Philippines
received: April 16, 2008
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I am so thankful to God because of the message of this poem "Footprints in the Sand". I know this poem since I was in my high school days. Even then when I first read this from my mom's card in her room... the message touched by heart. There's something in the poem that tells the TRUTH THAT GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE US NOR FORSAKE US. That as I read the poem, I could rely on that truth of God's love for us all. It is a powerful poem that I give praise to God for the life and wisdom He gave to Mary. Thanks to you Mary! Today, I just found this website. My boyfriend who is a pastor gave me the courage to put all information into a file. He shared to me how this poem became his favorite... "Footprints in the Sand" gave him the courage to stand again when he was in his darkest and saddest part.... struggle in his life. Again, I give all the glory to God for the poem and this website as well.
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